Need a cheap laptop WITHOUT Vista

[tinkerszs]

I am looking for a basic no frills laptop. I just started an online master's program and would like a new laptop. Our old one is dying a slow death. I don't need anything fancy. But . . . it cannot have Vista on it. My online program is not compatible. All the good deals have Vista and not XP. Can anyone help?

 

TIA!

[tntsmomie]

Perhaps they're willing to install XP instead of Vista? I forget where I saw it, but I know it was one of the major chains (best buy, maybe?) that offered this as a service for new computers. I'm pretty sure there was a fee, but not sure how much. May be an option...

HTH!

[speeddiva]

The Dell outlet still has laptops with XP, or you might try contacting any local computer shop. They can build or refurb a basic machine to your specifications.

[Marcster]

57 Laptops, all brand new, all running Windows XP, starting at $599.99:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=32&Description=&Type=&N=2030260032&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&OEMMark=0&PropertyCodeValue=449%3A6965&PropertyCodeValue=449%3A11104

 

For $699.99, either of these two Lenovo laptops are really nice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=Property&N=2030260032&OEMMark=0&PropertyCodeValue=393%3A22253%2C393%3A23203%2C449%3A6965%2C449%3A11104&bop=And&CompareItemList=N82E16834146295%2CN82E16834146314

(Lenovo bought IBM a few years ago)

These two laptops are both Core2Duo with 1GB of RAM and Windows XP Pro. The main difference is whether you want a 14.1" screen or a 15.4" screen.

[rachealb]

I got my laptop with XP (my internet program to connect to work cant use Vista) after Vista came out from the Dell Outlet like the person above suggested- it was about $300 off new and works fine. FYI, some places are willing to install XP onto a system that came with Vista for you if you buy XP but say it will void the warranty.

[leefamily23]

We ordered a new one a little while back. For work purposes my home computer couldn't have vista yet either. So, we go it from Dell.

[davephillyj]

Mine has Vista and I hate it. I may call around to see if some of those can take it off and put on Vista.

 

Thanks for the idea. I don't even use my laptop because I HATE it so much. I tried REAL hard for a week, but I just hate Vista

[maaj]

I think I am going to place my order for a Dell Vostro 1400. With them you can customize it with XP instead of Vista. I am going with the 2gb so that if I decide I want to upgrade to Vista in time I will have enough memory. I think it is going to be around $600 or so. The Vostros are listed in the business section, they have great reviews.

[pryan67]

Vista sucks...

 

you can likely install XP yourself if you have the disks from your previous computer (assuming you're not using that one anymore)

[Sue-Z-Q]

I know you can still certain Dell's with XP. I have vist and I HATE it!

Good luck.