Re: New Dell Inspiron but no WinXPPro CD

You are correct. They have shipped the CD to me. The cost is apprx. $10.
I think all of this could have been avoided if they were a little more clear
and tell you upfront that they do not include the CD with the initial order
unless you pay for it outright.




"Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message
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> User42 wrote:
>>
>> I remember seeing this but did not order because I thought I'd be buying
>> an
>> additional BACK-UP CD. I did not know that DELL is getting away with
>> installing operating systems and holding back the CD and forcing you to
>> pay
>> extra for it. Like I hav said I have bought about 6 computers in my
>
> This allows Dell to sell to people who price shop, as NOT supplying the
> cd they can sell the laptop for less.
>
>> lifetime and have ALWAYS received the CD for the operating system for
>> obvious reasons. You are paying for this operating system and you should
>> get the CD that comes with it for in the event that you might needed
>> later.
>
> If you want the CD then you have to pay full price for the OS.
>
>>
>> "RA" <none> wrote in message news:e4HIbxRvFHA.908@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > User42 wrote:
>> >> I've just purchased an Inspiron 700M from Dell. They did not include
>> >> a CD for the operating system. How do I go about obtaining a CD for
>> >> my WinXP pro SP2.
>> >> Thanks for any help.
>> >
>> > When I ordered my new Dell last month online, included in the long list
>> > of
>> > options was the option of purchasing the disks for $8.00. I am sure you
>> > can call and order them easily.
>> >
>
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> http://www.bootdisk.com/
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