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buy laptop

by julian6 Jul 20, 2009 3:25AM PDT

My old laptop is "dying". I need to buy a new one asap.
Dell, HP ,Toshiba---which one is reliable?
Is WINDOWS 7 worth waiting? I could use my friend's computer for the meantime.
thank you
connie

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You will get a free upgrade if you buy

by orlbuckeye Jul 20, 2009 5:43AM PDT

a Vista machine now. You will just have to sign up online with the vendor of the laptop you buy and you will recieve Windows 7 for free when its available in Oct.

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buy laptop

by julian6 Jul 22, 2009 4:21AM PDT

Thank you for the tip.
Considering an HP with a 16 inch screen and 4 gig ram.

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If you buy now you will get free upgrade to

by orlbuckeye Jul 29, 2009 5:27AM PDT

windows 7 once it's out. I just bought one and will get Windows 7
Home Premium fro free then get the Microsoft Anytime upgrade to Windows 7 Professional.

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