Presumably beginning on January 30th, but there will still be "old"
inventory in the channels as well that will still have XP (although if
you buy before March 15th, you should be eligible for a free upgrade to
Vista. Under some circumstances, it's possible to get a machine with
Vista on it today, but it has to be part of a volume purchase (at least
5 computers) with certain vendors only.

There is an argument to be made for getting a new computer now with XP
AND with the free vista upgrade.


david wrote:
> i'm looking to buy a new laptop but i don't want to get everything set
> up and then have to reinstall OS when vista comes out. anyone know
> when laptops will be shipped with the new OS? TIA
>
> david