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what's including with the laptop?

  • 22-10-2005 01:57PM
    #1
    timcraft.tk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi, this might sounds not very clever but.. Do you get basis software’s cds like the OS, or office, etc. for free when purchasing a laptop?
    thx in advance for replying!


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  • #2
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    You get nothing for free in this life.

    Software does come with laptops, but of course you have to pay for it.


  • #3
    timcraft.tk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭timcraft.tk


    Thanks for the reply. Cuz my da've just bought a Sony one for eu.1999 and beside the cheap bag, there's nothing else including. The os anbd all the softwares are preinstalled, but I thought we supposed to get some cds along with dat as well? Like when you buy a Pc. :confused:


  • #4
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    You're given a copy of the (OEM) OS - it no longer has to be provided on CD.
    It is provided in a hidden partition with the VAIO computers - and a utility is provided to burn this to DVD (Best to use DVD-R!)

    ed: For your sake do make backup copies to DVD. The cost of replacing them can be close to 100 EUR for some models.


  • #5
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Sony laptops do tend to be that bit more expensive - you are paying dearly for style.

    It is unusual you do not get any kind of recovery CD's, but then again some manufacturers put them on a hidden partition on the C:\ drive. Maybe someone here with a Sony can confirm.

    Edit: Karoma got there before me.


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