Andreole
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Message #173518 posted by Andreole (Info) March 22, 2008 21:16:18 ET
In Reply to: Re: Time for a New Computer? posted by forged registration (Info) March 22, 2008 20:08:46 ET
Hey Sage...sorry to hear about your computer problems. I recently was able to bring a Compaq laptop back from the dead twice. First diagnosed and replaced a faulty fan (dirt in the vent will also kill those things), then replaced a corrupted system file that prevented the computer from booting up. You might try picking up a power supply on e-bay. They aren't that hard to install.
To answer your specific question, yes....there are still computers available from a few manufacturers that come with XP rather than Vista. Dell (whose tech support isn't what it used to be, but is still better than most) and Acer, to name two. If you don't see it advertised on-line, call and ask someone in sales. Or you might try doing what I did...go on your local Craigslist. I bought a brand new Acer desktop for $240 from a mortgage company that had gone belly-up. They never even had unpacked it. Also, check Overstock.com and HeartlandAmerican.com. Deals on XP computers can often be found on both.
No doubt about it, Apple's are far less hassle, but my work prevents me from using one.
Good luck. I hope you find what you want/need.
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