Not 'typically overpriced'
I hate being charged more than the Americans as much as anyone - however, at todays exchange rate $999.99 is £511.95. Once we add on VAT (which is never included on US prices but always included on UK prices) we get to £601.54.
Looks to me like a bargin saving of £1.56. Enough for a beer I reckon.
Come on guys, don't blame Apple when you simply forget the VAT.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
