[olug] Laptop options.

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If you go to dell.com and select small biz... you can get stuff with XP. 
the only problem is when you fill out the shipping you have to use a biz 
name. I put in their name and then something like photo...
haven't had a problem yet.. but it does ship to:

biz name
address

on the box's

Shannon

Dan Linder wrote:
> I'm trying to help some good friends of mine get a new laptop.  To keep them
> from struggling with a learning curve, I'm trying to find a laptop that I
> can order for them that will allow me to specify Windows XP (Home or Pro)
> and not force me into Vista.
>
> I thought companies like Dell/HP/IBM/Compaq/Toshiba/etc were bowing to
> pressure and keeping XP as an option, but I sure can't find them (HP sales
> support gave me ONE model that could be ordered with XP).  If they went to
> Best Buy, will BB have any WinXP models?
>
> My other option is to pay the Microsoft tax twice and purchase a copy of
> Windows XP to install over Vista.  I'd rather the put that additional $100
> toward other upgrades, but XP is a definite requirement for this solution
> and that might be my only route. :-(
>
> Dan
>
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