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    The Dell 1400 now can come with XP.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BrassMonkey1010, Nov 27, 2007.

  1. BrassMonkey1010

    BrassMonkey1010 Notebook Geek

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    Check it out. You can now customize with XP or Vista.
     
    BrassMonkey1010, Nov 27, 2007
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    AFAIK Vostro series always had this option :confused:
     
    PhoenixFx, Nov 27, 2007
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    No only the 1500 and 1000.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Nov 27, 2007
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  4. BrassMonkey1010

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    Only for the 1500 and 1000 models before. Now you can with the 14 inch.
     
    BrassMonkey1010, Nov 27, 2007
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    Yea saw this today.... I could have had a 1400 with XP when I got my 1500 in July. This option was gone for a while I believe.
     
    SJSMR2, Nov 27, 2007
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    how bout this, I just got mine from DHL YESTERDAY, and I ordered the 15" since the 14" screen couldn't come with XP Pro. :eek:

    oh well guess I'll figure out a way to enjoy the big screen... for me 14"W would have easily been enough but I'll take what I have.
     
    bri719, Nov 27, 2007
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  7. BrassMonkey1010

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    Same mine was ordered about 3 days ago, but I decided to take the Vista Basic. and the 14.1 inch screen. Oh well.
     
    BrassMonkey1010, Nov 27, 2007
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    You could have bought XP separately with a 14". V1400/I1420 XP drivers and guides on how to install XP on those were available for quite some time now.
     
    PhoenixFx, Nov 27, 2007
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  9. bri719

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    yes true... separately.

    anyway I also noticed today it appears Bluetooth is only available now with Vista? wasn't when I ordered. just got this message today while configuring a 1400 w/ XP:

    Compatibility Instructions
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    Your Wireless 355 Bluetooth selection requires a Windows® Vista Operating System. To fix this issue please click on the highlighted words to be directed to the appropriate section to modify your selections.
     
    bri719, Nov 27, 2007
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  10. billcsho

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    I just got a new hard drive to install XP in my Vostro 1400. I'll keep the Vista on the other drive.
     
    billcsho, Nov 27, 2007
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