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    Dell and a new OS (Windows 8)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by krayziehustler, Sep 26, 2012.

  1. krayziehustler

    krayziehustler Notebook Evangelist

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    How has Dell handled new OSes in the past?

    I was told by a rep that I will not be able to buy a new laptop with Windows 8 already installed on Oct 26 and that there is no timetable for when dell computers will come with Windows 8.

    The only option is to upgrade to Windows 8 which is a sloppy solution imo.

    Was this how it was for Windows 7? I can't recall
     
    krayziehustler, Sep 26, 2012
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    Mourin @ Dell Company Representative

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    Mourin @ Dell, Sep 26, 2012
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  3. krayziehustler

    krayziehustler Notebook Evangelist

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  4. Mourin @ Dell

    Mourin @ Dell Company Representative

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    No, you would have to upgrade to Win 8 separately. We cannot install Win 8 on all our products as soon as an OS launches.

    Thanks,
    Mourin@Dell
     
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  5. Sagar Jacky

    Sagar Jacky Notebook Consultant

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    Disappointed. Bring out an XPS 15 with an IPS display, 10-point multitouch and Win 8. No wonder you're losing market share.
     
    Sagar Jacky, Oct 12, 2012
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