So would it be better to wait to buy a laptop with Vista loaded rather
than installing the upgrade to minimize any problems with subsequent
installation?
Barry Watzman wrote:
> 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