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    Does the Hel80 from MilestonePC Canada come with a TV Tuner and XP Pro?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by mbrockma, Nov 14, 2006.

  1. mbrockma

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    I have been wondering the same thing but since it says optional tv tuner I guess it's not included. It does however come w/ XP Pro.
     
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    I hope I'm wrong though because that would make it a pretty sweet deal.
     
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    What makes you say it comes with XP?
    I emailed them but no response yet. Wish I could call, but I am in New Zealand for 2 more days.
     
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    the compal hel80 doesn't "come" with the TV tuner or xp pro. You can get it with these features but its not included in the price.
     
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    You are right, no tuner or XP for 1379, just heard back from milestonepc.
     
    mbrockma, Nov 15, 2006
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    I didn't think so, but I can definitely see how the interface and wording might be confusing.
     
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    Sorry, my mistake. I wonder if MilestonePC would let you configure the Hel80 with a tv tuner.
     
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    It doesn't seem to be something you can do online, but if you call them or email them I'm sure they can set it up for you. They do list it as an option on their site.
     
    chrisyano, Nov 15, 2006
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