Thinking about getting new computer, but do I want one with Vista?

Smudge · 02-14-2007, 12:47 PM

Hello:
I currently have Win XP Pro on my laptop. I am now in the market for a new laptop for a number of reasons, none of which has anything to do with the birth of Vista. I have read a little about Vista, however most of it did not sound too impressive. I have also spoken to people who say that there are several flaws with the new operating system. Furthermore, I believe either itunes or my Palm software is not compatible with Vista.
So, based on the little knowledge that I have of the operating system should I get Vista? And if not, how do I not get Vista???? All of the machines that I have seen online (Best Buy and Circuit City) all have Vista preloaded. And, I need to buy from either Best Buy or Circuit City as those are the places where my employer will give me a huge break. Building my own system is out of the question here. Thanks for any input.

subtle · 02-14-2007, 02:31 PM

If all the machines are with Vista you don't have much choise here

You can always ask if they can sell you comp without any OS then buy XP and install it yoursef (although i don't think they'll do that). But you can always ask...

I personally would wait for service pack for Vista before buing it. But thats me...

OvenMaster · 02-14-2007, 02:42 PM

If it were me, I'd buy the PC anyway, get an OEM copy of XP and put it on.
I have an eMachines, but I bought XP Home without all the crapware.
Tom

02-14-2007, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smudge Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 114	Thinking about getting new computer, but do I want one with Vista? Hello: I currently have Win XP Pro on my laptop. I am now in the market for a new laptop for a number of reasons, none of which has anything to do with the birth of Vista. I have read a little about Vista, however most of it did not sound too impressive. I have also spoken to people who say that there are several flaws with the new operating system. Furthermore, I believe either itunes or my Palm software is not compatible with Vista. So, based on the little knowledge that I have of the operating system should I get Vista? And if not, how do I not get Vista???? All of the machines that I have seen online (Best Buy and Circuit City) all have Vista preloaded. And, I need to buy from either Best Buy or Circuit City as those are the places where my employer will give me a huge break. Building my own system is out of the question here. Thanks for any input.

02-14-2007, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 2,022	If it were me, I'd buy the PC anyway, get an OEM copy of XP and put it on. I have an eMachines, but I bought XP Home without all the crapware. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

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02-14-2007, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
subtle Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 699	If all the machines are with Vista you don't have much choise here You can always ask if they can sell you comp without any OS then buy XP and install it yoursef (although i don't think they'll do that). But you can always ask... I personally would wait for service pack for Vista before buing it. But thats me...