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    Discussion in 'Dell' started by eesh72, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. eesh72

    eesh72 Notebook Consultant

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    Why is it that dell can sell the mini with XP on it but not the studio?? :mad:
     
    eesh72, Sep 4, 2008
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    Probably because the performance of a netbook running Windows XP would be noticeably better than Vista. Vista will run just fine on the Studio line with dual core processors and gigs of RAM.
     
    psygn, Sep 4, 2008
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    That would make sense if they weren't shipping Linux with the Studios as well.
     
    eesh72, Sep 4, 2008
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    Microsoft must have something to do with it :(
     
    psygn, Sep 4, 2008
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    :(
    Its a bummer.
     
    eesh72, Sep 4, 2008
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