I see a new computer in my future

[dagibbs]

My home desktop is still shutting off. I tried blowing all the dust and junk out -- but it didn't help. Or if it did, only in making the sudden shut-off take a bit longer than it otherwise might. So, I see a new computer. I think I'll go shopping early next week. Not sure exactly what I want, but it won't be hard to be better -- even the bottom end is better, and mine was only 3 years old. (Though, it was bottom end at that time, too.) I wonder if anyone will sell me a machine with XP as the base install, rather than (*shudder*) Vista.

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[brendand.livejournal.com]

I got a new Dell about a month ago because they still offered XP.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

That's useful to know.

Playing with their site, though, it doesn't look like I can configure a system with both XP and no monitor (since I've already got a monitor). Phoning them might work, though.

[brendand.livejournal.com]

You can. You have to select one, and then you can customize it as you're going through.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

The XP options I saw had monitors as part of the package, and none of the customization options allowed for removal of monitors. And, the monitor-less base packages under OS customization didn't allow switch to XP. Maybe the US site is different, or maybe I have to click around some more, but from what I could tell the customization choices I got on any particular package were all upgrade type, no downgrade.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Ah, have to look at the small business side, not the home. Better choices there.

[brendand.livejournal.com]

I could've sworn that you could do that with the home PCs, as well... but I did get the Vostro.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Thanks, found them. Might be a good choice.

[thatguychuck.livejournal.com]

I was told that XP would no longer be offered after 2007 ended. A friend of mine bought a new computer a few weeks ago for just that reason.

I don't know if it's true, but I wanted to at least share the knowledge. I can get you a copy of XP Pro if you'd like to do your own install.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

It seems to still be offered by Dell (Canada) on their website.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I might dual boot, but I'm not going primary boot Linux.

[ami-b.livejournal.com]

Check out the Trailing Edge in Bells Corners (www.tte.ca) - some good deals, especially in-store.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Will give them a look, thanks.

[polywolf.livejournal.com]

when i got my new laptop in november Best Buy were still selling machines with XP but in two cases the price was more expensive just due to XP.

[elizilla]

I'm considering paying a premium price to get a computer from one of these companies that promises it will be quiet. They seem to still have XP available on all the sites I have checked.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I haven't found noise to be too much of an issue. But you run a lot more machines in your "office" space than I do.

[mikepictor.livejournal.com]

I heard some stores are returning to offering xp because of consumer demand, but M$ won't be making it easy as they push Vista harder and harder.

Or you go Linux or Mac. You are certainly techie enough to make Linux work for you.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Linux maybe, not Mac. If I go Linux, it will probably be a dual-boot machine, rather than just Linux. And, I'd still want XP on the Windows side.

[beable]

I've been thinking I need a new PC.

Both of mine are 8+ years old. It may be time :-/