>I have recently received some ads via email about a DELL Laptop called VOSTRO 1000; it seems like a good deal for $399, with 1 GB RAM, 120 GB of hard disk space. Has anyone else seen these ads? What do you think?
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>Are DELL's laptops any good any more? I own an HP Laptop and I like it but it seems way too slow for me.
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>You can choose either Windows XP or Vista. Which O/S would you think is best? I've heard so much bad about Vista, that it is slow when coppying files. Is this true?

I have a Dell Inspiron and I'm actually happy with it. I'd like a Sony more but for the time being living with a Dell is not so bad.

MS is supposed to give downgrade to XP to OEM too. Check that. If they are not giving, buying with XP might be better. At least check that even if you like Vista (I didn't like).

Cetin