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| Thread ID: 78832 | 2007-04-29 23:22:00 | Microsoft free Laptop | i-gordon (962) | Press F1 |
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| 545384 | 2007-04-29 23:22:00 | Anyone know where or how I can buy a new Laptop without any OS. I will be using it with Linux probably Kubuntu 7.04. I know I can just buy a new laptop and scrub the drive but what I really want is something that Microsoft is not going to make a single dollar from. It really annoys me that in order to get what I want I have to pay for something I dont want to a company that gets up my nose. Ian | i-gordon (962) | ||
| 545385 | 2007-04-30 00:00:00 | You could try Dell online. | winmacguy (3367) | ||
| 545386 | 2007-04-30 00:16:00 | 1: Go to the store you want to buy the lappie about and talk to them about it. 2: Call up MS about it and see what their opinion is. |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 545387 | 2007-04-30 00:34:00 | I mentioned Dell because they are now selling certain laptop and PC models with Linux pre installed rather than XP | winmacguy (3367) | ||
| 545388 | 2007-04-30 00:41:00 | Why ring MS to find out what they think? Who cares whether they like it or not? You're the one using it not them. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 545389 | 2007-04-30 00:53:00 | I heard about a guy buying a Dell and getting a refund on the OS, can't remember how he went about it, but i'm sure google will have the answer. | DaveBritton (7395) | ||
| 545390 | 2007-04-30 01:01:00 | Why ring MS to find out what they think? Yes, after telling them you want the laptop without Windows so that you can install Linux, I can see you getting real far . :rolleyes: If you buy a laptop with Windows and then refuse to accept the Microsoft Windows EULA, you cannot just ask for a refund for the Windows OS portion . The retailer will ask for the laptop back as well . They include Windows on the laptops because they have to provide warranty support . They are not willing (or mostly able) to provide Linux software support if you have problems . If you offer to sign a disclaimer that you will not seek support for software issues (only hardware issues covered) then I doubt this will stand up to the NZ consumer laws . It is a catch 22 . QMB used to sell laptops without OS's, but a quick glance shows they are all bundled with Windows now . :( You might have to consider purchasing your laptop from one of the overseas retailers who offer OS free laptops or laptops with Linux pre-installed . |
Jen (38) | ||
| 545391 | 2007-04-30 01:23:00 | This NZ retailer is offering a laptop with no OS installed (under customise) - Atech (www.atech.co.nz). May be worth contacting them and seeing if they offer other models like that too. | Jen (38) | ||
| 545392 | 2007-04-30 02:14:00 | Thanks everyone. I have been Googling for weeks without finding anything much. Thank Jen for the Atech link. However after a bit more googling on the Intel VBI S96J at $2180.33+GST I discovered that it really is an ASUS S96J which I found the Digital Shop for $1162.23 inc GST www.softwareshop.co.nz Can someone with a bit of specs knowledge figure out why the huge price difference. Thanks again Ian |
i-gordon (962) | ||
| 545393 | 2007-04-30 02:26:00 | Looks like theres 2 other barebone notebooks on that site The ASUS S96F, $957.68 the ASUS S62FP $965.97. These inc GST. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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