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mexbound

Jan 17, 2013, 10:09 AM

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Laptops at Costco Guadalajara

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Does anyone know if the laptops sold at Costco Guadalajara have US-English keyboards? I know this is Mexico but because of it being Costco, just wondering. Also, if the Windows OS is in Spanish can it be easliy changed to English?

joaquinx

Jan 17, 2013, 12:05 PM

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I don't know about Costco, however if the laptop has a Spanish keyboard (high probability) you can change the keyboard in software but you are stuck with the physical key layout. If the OS is Vista or Windows 7, you can change the language. All except those pieces of software that are not Microsoft and do not use the Microsoft language packs. See http://www.froggie.sk/ I did it on my Sony laptop.
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johanson / Moderator

Jan 17, 2013, 1:12 PM

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Gosh, I just have to add and say I just purchased my new Windows 8 at Costco, but I waited until I came to to the US to go Costco to pick up my laptop for the very reason you all were discussing.

Judy in Ags

Jan 29, 2013, 9:23 PM

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I'm with you, Pete. I'd do the same thing--too much hassle the other way.