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    Has anyone managed to get XP on a Vostro?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by IdontexistM8, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. IdontexistM8

    IdontexistM8 Notebook Consultant

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    Phoned up Dell UK today (via India of course) to enquire whether Vostros, and specifically the 1700, were available with XP instead of Vista...it seems not :(.

    So I was wondering if anyone has been told different and been able to order XP with their machine?
     
    IdontexistM8, Jul 25, 2007
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    Methodis Notebook Evangelist

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    You can order XP Vostro's from dell, but only on the 1500's.
     
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    yes, that was a main reason for getting a vostro...Inspiron modifications with xp

    too bad about the 1700 series, Dell doesnt make sense sometimes (*alot)
     
    boxcar_racer821, Jul 25, 2007
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    Heh. It's also available on the Vostro 1000's.
     
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    whats your reason for getting a 17 inch btw? Im always suprised at the 15.4" inch screen size, its great for me.
     
    boxcar_racer821, Jul 25, 2007
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    That Sucks, I wanted XP instead of Vista. But here in Norway they only offerd the Vostro with either Vista Business or Ultimate.
     
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    No sense at really..the bang on about 'we've listened' etc and then don't offer it on the most expensive model. :confused:

    I'm sure it could be made available but it's just not on the reps sales config screens.

    Reasons for a 17", well I'm very much used to a 15" 4:3 and the from what I've seen 15.4" isn't the ideal jump.
     
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    phone them up and ask them if they can do xp for you
     
    catness, Jul 25, 2007
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    I'm going to be installing XP Pro on my Vostro 1400 when it arrive. I really don't want Vista Home Basic.
     
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    As you'll see from the OP that's what I did.
     
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    K well you should be able to negotiate it, mine was a sale item that came with vista basic, but i asked for XP Pro and got it took some time but i still got it
     
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  12. IdontexistM8

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    Well perhaps it's dependent on a couple of things, where you are in the world and what they'll offer you. Second, the sales rep you get on the phone.

    Difficult to negotiate/bargain when the computer says no. ;)
     
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    i should have ordered XP with mine, but i did vista, just so i would have it to use if it actually improves after SP1. well i am having second thoughts about running XP as of now because dell doesnt have all of the drivers for things like bluetooth and touch pad or wifi catcher and stuff. so i think i screwed myself :( as of now anyway.
     
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  14. IdontexistM8

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    This is exactly the thing, I'm not touching Vista until after SP1 at the earliest. I just don't need the additional headaches, when I'm looking for (some form of) stability.

    I don't see why I should be forced to purchase it as standard especially when Dell made such a big publicity annoucement about re-offering systems with XP only a few months back. Either offer it across the range or don't bother.

    I'll probe them again next week.
     
    IdontexistM8, Jul 25, 2007
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