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[soulofseoul]

Hi guys,
thinking on picking up a new laptop either at Yongsan or online.
I dont want to bother having someone install English Windows after purchasing it. Id like to have it on the laptop right out of the box.

Does anyone know if any companies provide English OS or are they all in Korean? I heard HP does, and they give both an English and Korean version CD of Windows. Not sure though

Thanks!!

[blade]

[soulofseoul]

well I think Ill be ordering online since at the moment Im quite a distance from Seoul

So anyone buy a Dell or HP or Compaq here and did come with English windows installed?

[soulofseoul]

anyone?

[Taiwantroll]

Yes. I bought a Compaq before and requested it be loaded with English Windows. No problem.

[Skippy]

Ya be careful half the time I would think any English Windows loaded at Yongsan would be pirated. Plus Yongsan is most of the time a rip unless you are willing to spend the time looking and dealing.

Ordering Online is an OK idea but anything from overseas will likely get taxed or have a customs duty added later which can add to the cost.

My EX-GF bought a Sony laptop from Hi-Mart (Korean Electronics Store) and when she turned on first time it gave the option of either English or Korean in setting up Windows 7. Once choice was made you where stuck with it.

[Swampfox10mm]

There are several authentic HP stores in Yongsan's Sun-in building, as well as I-park. Yes, the HP/Compaq's, as well as Sony's give you the option of installing English from boot instead of Korean. I know this for a fact, and have helped a few friends do it with the HP's. Sony's literature says so right on it, as well.

[soulofseoul]