lol, Dell giving it away

Why would a format of the drive and an install of XP be a problem in a desktop?

Unless DELL was using proprietary drivers not available in XP, doesn't seem that this would be a problem.
 
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This PC features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 2.5GHz processor, 3GB RAM, 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, DVD burner, and Windows Vista Home Basic. Deal ends March 20 at 7 am ET.

$299 shipped. No monitor but hey, you would have paid more than this for just the memory not long ago.
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Got this exact same computer for a family member, except they added a 256mb ATI HD 3450 XT video card to handle the Vista graphics.

Runs great.
 
dude Im still running an overclocked Amd 64 3000.

Thats right . Why? I get excellent performance out of it and I cant upgrade to the latest crap without reinstalling freaking windows and having to rebuild my 100's of apps I've installed from scratch.

Terrible design flaw in Windows. You can brute force some upgrades and keep the existing installs but it's risky and tortured.
 
anybody seen any coupon codes for Dell Precision laptops? also does anybody know if you can stack discounts when buying a Dell laptop?

For example I believe Discover and Bank of America both have online "malls" for credit card holders where you can get discounts on Dell products, I wonder if you can combine the discounts there with coupon codes and/or the Fatwallet CashBack program.

Phonehog also has a deal where you get 4 free minutes on a phone card for every $1 spent on a Dell.

So basically I'm wondering, any ideas on how to combine as many discounts and perks as possible when you're going to spend 2 - 3K on a laptop?
 
Quote from stock777:

Why would a format of the drive and an install of XP be a problem in a desktop?

Unless DELL was using proprietary drivers not available in XP, doesn't seem that this would be a problem.
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It's a huge problem but it really depends on the model. you might be better off building your own or make sure xp is preinstalled. If it actually does let you install xp (it doesn't BSOD during the setup), it's a pain to find the drivers. good luck.
 
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Insane deals. Thanks for the links guys.

Check out this one.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y430 Dual Core T3400 2.16 GHz, 2GB DDR3, 160GB HDD, DVDRW, WiFi, Vista Premium, 14" WXGA LCD w/ Webcam $399 --$430 shipped
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What site you found this one ?
 
Quote from stock777:

Why would a format of the drive and an install of XP be a problem in a desktop?

Unless DELL was using proprietary drivers not available in XP, doesn't seem that this would be a problem.
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Dell is using proprietary drivers for the devices on their mobos, but they and their updated versions are always available on their website.
 
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