[Gllug] Budget desktops

[Chris Bell]

On Thu 26 Feb, Andrew Farnsworth wrote:
> 
> I would just go for a Dell since it is in your budget.  Brand new 
> shipped and VAT incld for 280.  Comes with a 1 year on site warranty.  
> Or check the Dell Outlet for better deals but same warranty.  Also check 
> HP.  These machines will run right at the 250ish mark since they come 
> with the Microsoft Tax... err Vista.  Doesn't mean you can't stick Linux 
> on them or even dual boot them, but they come with a Vista license.  Not 
> bad if you every want to give it away or sell it.  The main thing you 
> get if you buy from the outlet is more RAM and a "higher" version of 
> vista (i.e. business or Ultimate rather than basic).  Also, Dell doesn't 
> give a rebate for not getting mouse and keyboard so you will get nice 
> shiny new K&M.
> 
   I have heard that, if you prefer XP rather than Vista, Dell are likely to
refuse to supply suitable hardware drivers.

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