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    Dell and Vista/XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Farcus, Jul 28, 2007.

  1. Farcus

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    I am planning to order a new dell Insprion 1520 but i only see that it comes with vista, is there any way that I can call them to say I want a home XP edition? :eek:
     
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    Sales Representative 1-800-999-3355 Mon.-Sun.
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    i know I can call them but is this possible that is all I am wondering. I mean I can always order a Vostro that I can configure with a XP but I'd rather get a Inspiron. Does anybody have experience as of lately with this? Because I know I can't find anything on their website that says you can exchange vista for xp.
     
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    I called and talked to Doris she said no, I asked even if I beg and start to cry? She said can't be done. Sorry, I tried and failed.
     
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    So basically I am stuck with Xp from vostro?
     
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    Looks that way, but maybe someone else can help. Also I did not have an invoice # and threaten to cancel. But if they sell it to you they have to support and that is the only reason I can think as to why, Doris did not seem to understand why that is a problem, they have made them with XP she said.
     
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    The thing is they still sell XP systems but only on Inspiron 1501 which is a really crappy computer.
     
    Farcus, Jul 29, 2007
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    I agree but the second sentence spells it out! If they sell it they have to support it! So you are the one guy who calls there un-support staff, how are they going to run an emulation to help you? Also Dell and MS sleep together so they are trying to shove Vista down your throat! :cool:
     
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    ok so if Dell and MS sleeps together and wants to shove Vista down our throats then why does dell also sell laptops with ubuntu on them?
     
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    Because they are whores! Any more questions!

    Can U get that on a 1520?
     
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    I think I'm just go with a Vostro, by default the CPU is even 100mhz faster just no 2gb ram but then again I use xp so no problem there and its not like ram is hard to install or expensive.

    I just really wish the 1520 was able to use XP :(.
     
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    Good one. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
     
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