There are shops where the iPad can be purchased at Dubai airport, but they are reputedly more expensive than they would be in the UK. There have been many rumours about this recently, which may be connected to shops that are not in the airport where you can buy some Apple equipment at discounted prices. However, it has been reported that some of these stores may sell counterfeit goods.
Another concern is that some Apple products have restrictions on their use for security purposes. It is always worth checking that products are not barred for use before purchasing. It is also useful, if possible, to make sure that the product has not been hacked. Hacking is when a product's software has been accessed so it can download certain software without having to pay for it. However, although this may sound like a positive feature, it can leave the product unprotected.
A product would also be illegitimate for repairs from Apple as they would no longer be covered under warranty. It would also make it difficult to update the equipment as security features sometimes mean the product would shut down in this circumstance if signs of tampering were uncovered.
Another issue could be the product's compatibility when taken back to the country where the purchaser resides in. Certain products will only work in the country where they were purchased. They may need to connect to computers in those countries.
Another concern is that some Apple products have restrictions on their use for security purposes. It is always worth checking that products are not barred for use before purchasing. It is also useful, if possible, to make sure that the product has not been hacked. Hacking is when a product's software has been accessed so it can download certain software without having to pay for it. However, although this may sound like a positive feature, it can leave the product unprotected.
A product would also be illegitimate for repairs from Apple as they would no longer be covered under warranty. It would also make it difficult to update the equipment as security features sometimes mean the product would shut down in this circumstance if signs of tampering were uncovered.
Another issue could be the product's compatibility when taken back to the country where the purchaser resides in. Certain products will only work in the country where they were purchased. They may need to connect to computers in those countries.
