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    Ordering an ASUS with XP vs Vista?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by janmcn, Sep 25, 2007.

  1. janmcn

    janmcn Newbie

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    Has anyone found a place to order an ASUS with XP instead of Vista?
    Jan
     
    janmcn, Sep 25, 2007
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I don't think you will find that... All the ensembles of ASUS now come with Vista. (at least to my knowledge)
     
    E.B.E., Sep 25, 2007
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  3. neezee

    neezee Notebook Enthusiast

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    as far as i know only fujitsu/hp/dell come with an xp option weather it be a disc or pre-installed...
     
    neezee, Sep 25, 2007
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  4. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Another one that i know of is Zepto, they also offer a No-OS option. But they are mainly European.
     
    E.B.E., Sep 25, 2007
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  5. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    If you purchase any barebone notebooks, you can have the option for xp. However, like EBE said, all ensembles come with vista.
     
    David, Sep 25, 2007
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  6. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    On a sidenote, I also disagree on having the OS license pushed down our throats every time we buy a new computer. Personally I would make it illegal for a company selling computer systems to not offer a no-OS option.
     
    E.B.E., Sep 25, 2007
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    blueblurr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Illegal? That's.... retarded. Sorry :)
     
    blueblurr, Sep 25, 2007
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  8. EXcaliberPC

    EXcaliberPC Company Representative

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    Current models:
    Asus F3E-B2, 15.4" ( w/ Windows XP Pro)
    Asus P5VL-A2, 15.4" (w/ Windows XP Pro)
    Asus R1E-A1, 13.3" (Tablet PC, w/ Windows XP Tablet Edition)
    Asus R1F-K018T, 13.3" (Tablet PC, w/ Windows XP Tablet Edition)

    EOL:
    Asus A8JS-4S024P, 14" ( w/ Windows XP Pro. EOL model, but some resellers might still have them.)
     
    EXcaliberPC, Sep 25, 2007
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    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    That's because they can get OEM OS for a very low price. A Vista Prenium UPG costs $60 with the studen discount just for exemple. That would mean they could get it at like $25, it wouldn't change anything at the retail price
     
    JCMS, Sep 25, 2007
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