I need a way to buy a notebook computer with a Portuguese keyboard layout (and Windows 10 in Portuguese, but that is probably not difficult). None of our usual suppliers can help. I looked at Dell Portugal and they seem to sell this kind of notebooks, but I don't speak any Portuguese and Google Translate doesn't work on that page, so I can't even find out a contact. (I asked Dell Germany and they were rather unhelpful "We don't sell that.".)

-
I need a way to buy a notebook computer with a Portuguese keyboard layout (and Windows 10 in Portuguese, but that is probably not difficult). None of our usual suppliers can help. I looked at Dell Portugal and they seem to sell this kind of notebooks, but I don't speak any Portuguese and Google Translate doesn't work on that page, so I can't even find out a contact. (I asked Dell Germany and they were rather unhelpful "We don't sell that.".)

Any idea?

Comments

  1. John KouraklisAugust 30, 2018 at 5:49 AM

    In some countries Dell does not sell directly to end customers. They have resellers. If this is the case in Portugal, you may be able to contact a reseller directly

    ReplyDelete
  2. John KouraklisAugust 30, 2018 at 5:50 AM

    Or, you may be able to contact Dell Portugal (or Brazil ???) directly

    ReplyDelete
  3. John KouraklisAugust 30, 2018 at 5:50 AM

    Or, ebay? They sell new with warranty from resellers

    ReplyDelete
  4. Chad HowerAugust 30, 2018 at 6:55 AM

    You can take any keyboard and change the layout in Windows. You can then buy overlay stickers cheaply or even use a magic marker. Years ago I had to buy a laptop in a hurry and only German keyboard was available. I ignored what was on it and changed Windows to English. For Russian I have used key stickers as well as magic markers.

    Windows you can easily change the language on the fly except in home editions (although 10 may let you change it even in home, older Windows did not)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Chad HowerAugust 30, 2018 at 6:55 AM

    Amazon has them too but here are some from Ebay

    ebay.com - portuguese keyboard sticker | eBay

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thomas Mueller (dummzeuch)August 30, 2018 at 7:18 AM

    Chad Hower Thanks, that would be an option if that notebook was for me. But we buy it for a customer in Portugal who bought not just a notebook but a road measuring system (large Lorry with a water tank) from us. The notebook is part of the controlling system so we need to test it first before shipping it to Portugal.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Uwe RaabeAugust 30, 2018 at 7:19 AM

    Thomas Mueller Can't you ask the customer to buy the notebook in Portugal on your behalf?

    ReplyDelete
  8. Thomas Mueller (dummzeuch)August 30, 2018 at 7:20 AM

    John Kouraklis I tried that with Dell Portugal, but I can't read their website and Google Translate doesn't work on that site. Also, since I don't speak Portugese I would have preferred to write rather than calling.
    For now I am collecting ideas, I will talk to our consulting person tomorrow. She will decide on what to do.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Thomas Mueller (dummzeuch)August 30, 2018 at 7:21 AM

    Uwe Raabe Yes, that's also an option I considered. But I am not sure whether this is possible. It depends on what kind of relationship our consulting person has to the customer.

    ReplyDelete
  10. # TELELISTAugust 30, 2018 at 7:28 AM

    Apple+Parallels Desktop

    ReplyDelete
  11. Vadim ZAugust 30, 2018 at 7:58 AM

    ebay.co.uk - Details about Microsoft Wedge Wireless / Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard (U6R00028) Portuguese
    And u don't even need a laptop - vmware
    This keyboard is a good one
    It used to cost over £100

    ReplyDelete
  12. Luis FerreiraAugust 30, 2018 at 2:27 PM

    did you try calling Dell Portugal at +351 214 236 110.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Hugo BritesAugust 30, 2018 at 10:37 PM

    Thomas Mueller I speak Portuguese if you need help

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment