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Laptop with XP

Tim Robbins · 2008-02-27 14:38:16

Hi, My sister is getting a laptop. All the Dell ones know only come with Vista. I think she might be better off with XP. Don't see the need to get Vista and it requires a better spec to run "properly". This rules out Dell so who else sells laptops online and can do XP? Any recommendations?

27-02-2008 2:38pm

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Tim Robbins

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Hi,
My sister is getting a laptop. All the Dell ones know only come with Vista.
I think she might be better off with XP. Don't see the need to get Vista and it requires a better spec to run "properly".
This rules out Dell so who else sells laptops online and can do XP?
Any recommendations?

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#2 27-02-2008 2:44pm

MarkR

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Dell do still sell laptops with xp. Not all the models probably but you should be able to get xp on them if you pay extra.

Also, I think that there is a free option of a "downgrade" to xp with vista.

Another thing is look at the small business laptops. I use a Inspiron 6400. Good spec.

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#3 27-02-2008 2:50pm

AlmightyCushion

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Some dell vostros have xp on them. They're in the business section of the site.

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#4 27-02-2008 5:05pm

Henry Ford III

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I got a Vostro earlier today. XP was an option.

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#5 02-03-2008 5:16pm

Capt'n Midnight

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if you buy a vostro with vista business you are allowed to downgrade to XP PRO and you still have the option of going back to vista later on

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