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    Best OS for Inspiron 8000

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ellandry, Feb 7, 2005.

  1. ellandry

    ellandry Notebook Consultant

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    Inspiron 8000
    P3 1ghz
    512 megs pc133
    30 gig HD
    GF2 Go 32meg
    15" UXGA
    dvd/cdrw
    MS WIFI MN-520
     
    ellandry, Feb 7, 2005
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    Personally I would go for Win Xp Pro....
     
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  4. ellandry

    ellandry Notebook Consultant

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    what would run better home or pro?
     
    ellandry, Feb 8, 2005
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    Ballin4life Notebook Evangelist

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    Save the $100 bucks and go for home. Pro is only better if you are in a wirless network work/college-type situation with Wi-Fi written all over the place. If you are just using it for regular use, all you need is home.
     
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    ellandry Notebook Consultant

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    well I go to the coffee shops a lot and use my wifi card
     
    ellandry, Feb 8, 2005
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You only need home, pro would be a waste in your case.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Feb 8, 2005
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