Bringing a Laptop

[shining_angel 0]

Good Morning VJers,

I am bringing to the USA the laptop my fiance gave me. (Manila - Kansas City). He said it is better to mail it because the custom might "seize" it at the point of entry...Is that true? Has anyone here had a hard time at the POE because of bringing a laptop? (the laptop is not pirated :) ) Is it better to mail it? i am sure it's way expensive.

Needing your insights and comments.

-geene

[MarkNAshley 0]

Good Morning VJers,

I am bringing to the USA the laptop my fiance gave me. (Manila - Kansas City). He said it is better to mail it because the custom might "seize" it at the point of entry...Is that true? Has anyone here had a hard time at the POE because of bringing a laptop? (the laptop is not pirated :) ) Is it better to mail it? i am sure it's way expensive.

Needing your insights and comments.

-geene

I brought my laptop through the POE at Toronto Canada and had no questions asked. Not sure about in Manila, but as long as its registered and not pirated i don't see there being any problem. You could always try and call border services in Manila to ask.

[shining_angel 0]

I brought my laptop through the POE at Toronto Canada and had no questions asked. Not sure about in Manila, but as long as its registered and not pirated i don't see there being any problem. You could always try and call border services in Manila to ask.

did u show them any documents pertaining to the laptop? thank u for the reply.

[Mia Sav 1]

Good Morning VJers,

I am bringing to the USA the laptop my fiance gave me. (Manila - Kansas City). He said it is better to mail it because the custom might "seize" it at the point of entry...Is that true? Has anyone here had a hard time at the POE because of bringing a laptop? (the laptop is not pirated :) ) Is it better to mail it? i am sure it's way expensive.

Needing your insights and comments.

-geene

I think there is no reason for the custom personnel to seize your laptop at POE unless they have very valid reason/s to do so. You can bring your laptop with you (hand carry it) and if they need to check it up at POE, let them do it as long as you understand and you know what it is for. But I guess you'll be fine. Check more info in this before your departure. I have a laptop too & I'll take it with me on my flight to the US. Goodluck!

[Cassie 8]

the only time there was a hassle with bringing a laptop through customs was when they thought my hubby was coming to Canada to work and not just to visit me. Fair assumption to make, seeing as he is a computer programmer.

We've taken our laptop every time we've travelled to Canada -- never been asked to show paperwork. Just had to power it up if/when asked.

[shining_angel 0]

thank u all for the reply.:)

[RonMay 1]

thank u all for the reply.:)

I think it should be fine knowing we brought my laptop going to phil and they didnt ask me about it in San fran as our poe. Plus we also brought a bunch of gadgets like big cameras, psp, and wires for our electronics LOL. Hey happy trip!

[sara..... 371]

we have traveled back and forth to India and never had a problem coming or going with lap top we just hand carry it and take it out of its case when going thru xray......customs have never questioned us about it......hope this helps

[DeeZee 0]

Bringing a laptop is not a problem at all. No need to worry about it! Just hand carry it at the airport. I haven't encountered being questioned about bringing one and I've been doing that for awhile. It has to go through x-ray though.

[shining_angel 0]

Thank you Maya(ronmay), estadia, deezee for the replies. I dont want to stress myself thinking about my laptop being held in the POE.

[lancerboxtype 0]

I don't see any problem in POE.as soon as your laptop is Original everything well be fine.I have a NoteBook and i'm planning to bring it with me in the States If they want to check it,i will give them with all my heart for aslong as they will give it back to me after

Edited February 23, 2008 by lancerboxtype

[wahenie19 0]

bringing a laptop with as a carry on will not be a problem, HOWEVER, if you try mailing the laptop then you will run the risk of never receiving it. I strongly recommend you do not mail the laptop. Some things seem to get "lost" on its way out.

[Dave+Rose 0]

Hi,

I am bringing my notebook to the US too when the time comes and I am planning to handcarry it along with the software programs (CD) that I downloaded on it just to be ready just in case I will be asked

[dj1206 0]

My fiance and I travelled to USA together. He didn't have any problems at all with the laptop. In HK and NY POE, he was just asked to remove the laptop from its bag for the xray, that's all.

[shining_angel 0]

Thank You Dear VJers for the responses . wahenie is right..if i mail it, it could get lost in the mail so the best choice is to hand carry it. Thank you again ....it's really great to belong to VJ.:) Edited February 23, 2008 by shining_angel