which version of XP for a laptop/notebook

[Guest]

I am planning on buying a HP laptop.
Though I have decided on the basic configuration, I am confused on whether
to get tthe media centre laptop or the laptop with XP Pro.
I need the laptop for both home and office use - documents,email,games,music
and movies.
Could I get some help on this??

 

[FreeComputerConsultant.com]

Are you ruling out Vista?

Media center gives you the entertainment addons like recording TV and
other multimedia goodies.

XP Pro if you need to join a domain, terminal services to the office (I
believe XP has a CAL builtin and Media Center does not)

My preference is XP Pro since I wasn't really that inspired by the media
center goodies.

But if the laptop has enough power (good graphics, 1GB or more RAM) I'd
seriously consider Vista - choose the version right for you

Some of my opinion and links to Microsoft (including version
comparisons) info here:
http://www.freecomputerconsultant.com/vista-upgrade.html

Laptop buying info/opinions here:
http://www.freecomputerconsultant.com/laptop-buying-guide.html

 

[Bob I]

Do you need to join a domain for work?

 

[Guest]

No I don't need to join a domain

Do you need to join a domain for work?

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

I am planning on buying a HP laptop.
Though I have decided on the basic configuration, I am confused on whether
to get tthe media centre laptop or the laptop with XP Pro.

Is anyone even selling computers with XP installed???

 

[V Green]

Is anyone even selling computers with XP installed???

A-yep. Had to wade through the Pista equipped ones, tho.

http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?seg=HHO&poid=368044&coid=-31396&fgpn=PLUA0U-0VQ00S

No way will Pista ever touch any of my hardware...
even if I have do a "downgrade".

 

[Bob I]

Then the media center has more "goodies".

No I don't need to join a domain

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