Windows Vista On Dell E 1505

Anyone have any idea when Dell will pre-load Vista on the laptops instead of offering the upgrade???? I would much prefer it came loaded then ahving to install it myself. Thanks in advance.

 

They already do. If you custom-configure I believe it's the pre-chosen option, but you can pick (at least on business models) XP as well. As for the stock, ready-to-ship models: some may still be sealed in their box from before Vista's official launch date and as such do not have vista installed.

 

this is what the page looks like:

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It says free upgrade to Vista Home Premium, the way i read that is i have to do the upgrade...what do you think?? Thanks!!

 

If it says "Free upgrade" it will come pre-installed.
EDIT: In fact any OS you request will come pre-installed.