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    Laptop From USA With An Italian Keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cypherinfo, Jan 25, 2011.

  1. cypherinfo

    cypherinfo Notebook Guru

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    Hello,

    may you tell me if it is possible to buy a laptop from an english language country with an italian keyboard?

    Thank you.


    Cypherinfo.
     
    cypherinfo, Jan 25, 2011
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  2. myx

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    Nope. Localized keyboards are available only in their respective countries. You can either contact a local dealer to get a price quotation on a desired laptop, or purchase the laptop from the states and buy a localized keybard (should any be available) and do the switch yourself/in an authorized center.
     
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  3. tuηay

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    It is also quite easy to change keyboard on nowdays laptops. :)
     
    tuηay, Jan 25, 2011
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    On most of them yes :)
     
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Many manufacturers will have same keyboard but different language keyboards, you just need the part numbers.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 25, 2011
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    That' right. You can always try to call manufacture and get the part number for your Italian keybord. However, if it is a Toshiba don't waste your time. I've got forwareded to 3 diffrent costumers before they finally took a note of my problem. They said they were going to call me but .... about 2-3 months they said that, still nothing.. Oh wait? It is Toshiba nvm.
     
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  7. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    lol I hate Toshibas but their Parts look up ASP login is very good, it gives you every available for that model, INCLUDING different language keyboards and their P/N descriptions actually make sense vs Acer/Gateway/eMachines and HP/Compaq.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 25, 2011
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  8. michael_recycled

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    Hi.
    You may try Dell.
    Roughly two years ago, a friend ordered a laptop with french keyboard and Windows from Dell Germany. Of course, such a configuration is not listed on their website, so you need to order by phone.

    I am not sure if all local Dell branches are able or willing to sell such a "non-local" configuration.

    No. :D



    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Jan 26, 2011
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