Comments on: How to: Import a Home Server From the USA http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/ The web's biggest home server and digital home community, with the latest news, reviews, hardware, software, add-ins and support forums. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kostasinahttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14813 Kostasina Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:24:31 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14813 MyUS is definitely up there when it comes to expensive parcel forwarding services. Have a look at Shipito. They are among the most popular and are still very reasonably priced. MyUS is definitely up there when it comes to expensive parcel forwarding services. Have a look at Shipito. They are among the most popular and are still very reasonably priced.

]]> By: boggy4062http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14644 boggy4062 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:33:30 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14644 Thanks a lot. I did find the same posting, which confirm an option for processor and memory upgrade.... sweeet! I cannot wait till the new WHS 2 becomes available. Hopefully it will also support my ex475 box. If not...let's wait and think positive. :) Thanks a lot. I did find the same posting, which confirm an option for processor and memory upgrade…. sweeet!
I cannot wait till the new WHS 2 becomes available. Hopefully it will also support my ex475 box. If not…let's wait and think positive. :)

]]> By: Quintixboxhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14616 Quintixbox Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:40:22 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14616 I would think so, seing as the version number of BIOS on my box is "EX49x 1.00 23/07/2009" (notice the "x" after "EX94"). In any case the BIOS had no trouble detecting the new dual core CPU. The Task Manager and the HP "MediaSmart Server" software shows the proper status for both cores. Have a look over here for ffedback from other EX490 owners who upgraded their CPU: <a href="http://www.mediasmartserver.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=5944" rel="nofollow">http://www.mediasmartserver.net/forums/viewtopic....</a> I would think so, seing as the version number of BIOS on my box is "EX49x 1.00 23/07/2009" (notice the "x" after "EX94"). In any case the BIOS had no trouble detecting the new dual core CPU. The Task Manager and the HP "MediaSmart Server" software shows the proper status for both cores. Have a look over here for ffedback from other EX490 owners who upgraded their CPU: http://www.mediasmartserver.net/forums/viewtopic….

]]> By: boggy4062http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14603 boggy4062 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:58:27 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14603 Question: Is the BIOS the same for the two machines? Question: Is the BIOS the same for the two machines?

]]> By: Quintixboxhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14598 Quintixbox Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:55:50 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14598 Sounds like a lot of trouble and expense for an EX495. I'd advise people living in Europe to purchase an EX490 (payed 400 euro for it here in The Netherlands) and do a CPU (I've been using a 3.0 GHz E8400 for more than a month now) and HD upgrade. The hardware & software of the two machines is identical for the rest. Sounds like a lot of trouble and expense for an EX495. I'd advise people living in Europe to purchase an EX490 (payed 400 euro for it here in The Netherlands) and do a CPU (I've been using a 3.0 GHz E8400 for more than a month now) and HD upgrade. The hardware & software of the two machines is identical for the rest.

]]> By: WTFBBQhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14575 WTFBBQ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:27:11 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14575 Coming from the export compliance field, these types of antics make me cringe. There's a reason most US retailers won't export (and it's not because they don't trust you) - the export laws of the US are a convoluted process especially with computers and the varying regulations that have to be adhered to. Before you start thinking "Those crazy Americans and their dumb laws" I will point out that trying to export them from the EU is even more daunting (requiring a license for every shipment of a classifiable product, computers included). If you're going to attempt this using one of these clearing houses, make sure they do the paperwork - having a correct commercial invoice is vital, that includes listing the ECCN and HTS codes and the correct value. Most of the time they'll list it as generic electronics and lowball the value to try and avoid detection. If it gets so much as a second glance by US Customs, your shipment will be siezed and you will have no recourse. And for the love of Pete, don't buy anything with a value over $2500, that's just BEGGING for trouble. Coming from the export compliance field, these types of antics make me cringe. There's a reason most US retailers won't export (and it's not because they don't trust you) – the export laws of the US are a convoluted process especially with computers and the varying regulations that have to be adhered to. Before you start thinking "Those crazy Americans and their dumb laws" I will point out that trying to export them from the EU is even more daunting (requiring a license for every shipment of a classifiable product, computers included).

If you're going to attempt this using one of these clearing houses, make sure they do the paperwork – having a correct commercial invoice is vital, that includes listing the ECCN and HTS codes and the correct value. Most of the time they'll list it as generic electronics and lowball the value to try and avoid detection. If it gets so much as a second glance by US Customs, your shipment will be siezed and you will have no recourse.
And for the love of Pete, don't buy anything with a value over $2500, that's just BEGGING for trouble.

]]> By: Samuraihttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14514 Samurai Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:14:56 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14514 Also bought my EX495 from B&H Photo in NY. Delivery to Japan took couple of days. No problems. Also bought my EX495 from B&H Photo in NY. Delivery to Japan took couple of days. No problems.

]]> By: teqhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14482 teq Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:54 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14482 @Kostas: I use ExpatExpress (www.expatexpress.com) as a shipping service. After a quick glance at MyUS.com it seems that ExpatExpress has cheaper shipping/handling rates (at least to Japan where I happen to live). They even have a "buy-for-me" service for sites that only work with U.S. credit cards. Also, you don't have to sign up for any membership. I can recommend them. Cheers, teq @Kostas: I use ExpatExpress (www.expatexpress.com) as a shipping service. After a quick glance at MyUS.com it seems that ExpatExpress has cheaper shipping/handling rates (at least to Japan where I happen to live). They even have a "buy-for-me" service for sites that only work with U.S. credit cards. Also, you don't have to sign up for any membership. I can recommend them.
Cheers,
teq

]]> By: David Pascoehttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14497 David Pascoe Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:02:36 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14497 I bought my HP EX495 from B&H Photo in NY and it arrived no problem in Australia just a week later. I bought my HP EX495 from B&H Photo in NY and it arrived no problem in Australia just a week later.

]]> By: Kostashttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14472 Kostas Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:06:04 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14472 I bought my EX495 as well as all electronics, DVDs and Blurays from the American Amazon.com. For the shipping I use a service called MyUS.com. They provide you with a US address, they ship DHL 2 days and prices are VERY reasonable. Check it out. I've been using it for the past 2.5 years, never had the slightest issue. Amazon ships goods to my US address and once a month I request a shipment. As billing address and credit card for both Amzon and MyUS, I use my Swiss one without any issues. Cheers, Kostas I bought my EX495 as well as all electronics, DVDs and Blurays from
the American Amazon.com. For the shipping I use a service called MyUS.com. They provide you with a US address, they ship DHL 2 days and prices are VERY reasonable. Check it out. I've been using it for the past 2.5 years, never had the slightest issue. Amazon ships goods to my US address and once a month I request a shipment. As billing address and credit card for both Amzon and MyUS, I use my Swiss one without any issues. Cheers, Kostas

]]> By: Gordonhttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14471 Gordon Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:56:52 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14471 I bought a HP Medismart Server from B&H in New York. I was able to pay by Paypal in US Dollars and I ordered on the Sunday evening and I received it on the Thursday. I had to pay the courier upon delivery the import tax but it was a doddle. I used an existing UK power lead as the power input was universal. I did think there was a fault at one point which turned out to be a fan issue but HP were more than happy to assist me over here. I was very fearful of buying something so expensive online but the reality was quicker and easier than some items I've bought from Amazon! I bought a HP Medismart Server from B&H in New York. I was able to pay by Paypal in US Dollars and I ordered on the Sunday evening and I received it on the Thursday. I had to pay the courier upon delivery the import tax but it was a doddle. I used an existing UK power lead as the power input was universal. I did think there was a fault at one point which turned out to be a fan issue but HP were more than happy to assist me over here. I was very fearful of buying something so expensive online but the reality was quicker and easier than some items I've bought from Amazon!

]]> By: Mariushttp://www.wegotserved.com/2010/01/13/how-to-import-a-home-server-from-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-14465 Marius Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:34:19 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=18121#comment-14465 If you live in Norway or Sweden you could use the service of a company called Jet Carrier. They have a warehouse in New Jersey which you ship the goods to and then Jet Carrier ships it to Norway/Sweden for you. And then they ship it via the postal service to your post office. I have used it 8-10 times and they provide good and fast service. I can recomend them If you live in Norway or Sweden you could use the service of a company called Jet Carrier. They have a warehouse in New Jersey which you ship the goods to and then Jet Carrier ships it to Norway/Sweden for you. And then they ship it via the postal service to your post office. I have used it 8-10 times and they provide good and fast service. I can recomend them

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