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| 200898 | 2003-12-15 20:57:00 | I am wanting to buy a laptop and I will be happy to spend up to $ 6000 to get what I want but why should I have to pay for the windows XP operating system Nortons Anti Virus and other Microsoft software that I don't want.Why cant we the buying public buy what we want and not have forced on us Microsoft systems we don't want after all there are other operating systems one can buy and plenty of software that can be purchased on line that is superior to Microsoft. I realize drivers are needed but with the install discs with drivers on them for whatever peripherals one wants to purchase plus the support sites for downloading drivers this isn't a problem. What is the consensus of most of your readers | norrol (2154) | ||
| 200899 | 2003-12-15 21:16:00 | It's very hard to find laptops which don't have Windows preloaded on them, especially if you want a new one. Microsoft thinks that if you buy a computer without their Windows, then they think you're just going to use pirated versions. It's really up to consumer preference. The majority of laptop buyers want to use Windows XP, Nortons, Microsoft Office etc. which is why sellers package systems like this. Of course there are always people who use Linux, and prefer to use open-source software, but at the moment the amount of those people in the market for buying laptops is relatively small in comparison to Windows customers. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 200900 | 2003-12-15 22:01:00 | Microsoft are behind it,They give large vendors such as Dell a a huge discounton Windows but only on the condition they dont sell machines without a MS os. Just another case of MS using there muscle to be twats. |
metla (154) | ||
| 200901 | 2003-12-15 23:34:00 | Where are you going to buy it?? I've been looking at getting a laptop for some time, and one of the biggest problems I face is where to get one?? There are so many options, and the $$$ are huge, so I want to make sure the decision is the right one. Be curious to hear yours. Allblack |
Allblack (4982) | ||
| 200902 | 2003-12-16 02:11:00 | I went for a SONY Laptop (GRV7P) 6 months ago, and it's great. It came with XP Pro + heaps of other image and video editing software. Purchasing a laptop without Windows installed is a big ask, as the majority of (windows based) laptop users are more than happy with WinXP on new laptops. You could always buy a IBOOK or Powerbook, the prices have come down by about 1/3 in the last 12 months, or attempt to install a different OS but drivers for the laptops hardware may be hard to find |
Marlboro (4607) | ||
| 200903 | 2003-12-16 03:54:00 | I have found this... www.c-l.co.nz Pros: No OS loaded Cons: Battery not included and prices exclude GST... Something to look at tho... |
simonc (2694) | ||
| 200904 | 2003-12-16 04:48:00 | I have bought one of these with upgrade to 512 of RAM and 40g hard drive,it comes with nothing loaded, all drivers you need,CD burning software,everything but operating system,it was easy to setup with software I had already.If you can live with the Taiwan build its a sweet notebook at a good price. it even has a camera in the lid. John. www.ascent.co.nz |
john r (782) | ||
| 200905 | 2003-12-16 06:54:00 | I'm not a even a legal no nothing, but I would not be suprised if Microsoft's agreements with computer vendors is in breach of the 'fair trading act' but how could anyone find out, and if this were the case it's not likely the gummint dept responsible would do anything anyway. One for the too hard basket. | i-gordon (962) | ||
| 200906 | 2003-12-16 11:27:00 | Doubt the NZ govenment has big enough pockets to send a letter to MS let alone take em to court. | metla (154) | ||
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