Dell recently launched the Inspiron M5030, what it claims to be the first Spanish-language laptop sold within the U.S.
The Inspiron M5030 doesn't not only has a Spanish-language operating system, but also anyone can configure Windows or the Apple OS to operate in Spanish.
The notebook also contains a Spanish-language keyboard, designed to give Spanish speakers a more familiar experience. In the video below, for example, the keyboard layout includes an "ñ" key, reports PC Magazine.
Dell said it was targeting the 50.5 million Hispanics who live in the U.S.
However, the M5030 will launch in a limited release at BrandsMart USA shops in both Florida and Georgia, Dell said in a blog post Friday.
"The launch of the laptop stems from Dell's commitment to listen to customers," Gerald Zapata of Dell said. "By listening, we realized there was a need to develop a laptop that was 100 percent designed for Spanish speakers, affordable and available in the United States. The concept was to introduce a laptop that meets all of these needs and enables Spanish-speaking families to better communicate and keep in touch with relatives, share information and experience the ultimate in technology."
Aside from the cosmetic changes to the OS and the keyboard interface, the new M5030 looks nearly identical to the existing M5030, a Dell laptop that is only sold in stores.
The Spanish-language version includes an Athlon II P360 processor, a 1,366-by-768 15.6-inch widescreen display, DVD burner, 3-in-1 card reader, and 802.11g/n, all running under Windows 7 Home Premium.
Pricing for the M5030 en español is set at $499 and includes a 320GB HDD and 4GB of RAM.
The Inspiron M5030 doesn't not only has a Spanish-language operating system, but also anyone can configure Windows or the Apple OS to operate in Spanish.
The notebook also contains a Spanish-language keyboard, designed to give Spanish speakers a more familiar experience. In the video below, for example, the keyboard layout includes an "ñ" key, reports PC Magazine.
Dell said it was targeting the 50.5 million Hispanics who live in the U.S.
However, the M5030 will launch in a limited release at BrandsMart USA shops in both Florida and Georgia, Dell said in a blog post Friday.
"The launch of the laptop stems from Dell's commitment to listen to customers," Gerald Zapata of Dell said. "By listening, we realized there was a need to develop a laptop that was 100 percent designed for Spanish speakers, affordable and available in the United States. The concept was to introduce a laptop that meets all of these needs and enables Spanish-speaking families to better communicate and keep in touch with relatives, share information and experience the ultimate in technology."
Aside from the cosmetic changes to the OS and the keyboard interface, the new M5030 looks nearly identical to the existing M5030, a Dell laptop that is only sold in stores.
The Spanish-language version includes an Athlon II P360 processor, a 1,366-by-768 15.6-inch widescreen display, DVD burner, 3-in-1 card reader, and 802.11g/n, all running under Windows 7 Home Premium.
Pricing for the M5030 en español is set at $499 and includes a 320GB HDD and 4GB of RAM.
