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Not paying for windows

Unoriginality · 2013-10-12 02:34:58

I hate paying an extra €100 for a ****ty operating system just because laptop manufacturers assume we're all idiots who can't install an operating system. Does anybody know where I can buy a laptop that doesn't come with windows automatically installed? I've looked at chromebooks but the specs are generally below what I…

12-10-2013 3:34am

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Unoriginality

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I hate paying an extra €100 for a ****ty operating system just because laptop manufacturers assume we're all idiots who can't install an operating system.

Does anybody know where I can buy a laptop that doesn't come with windows automatically installed?

I've looked at chromebooks but the specs are generally below what I want.

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#2 12-10-2013 3:40am

gctest50

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http://www.novatech.co.uk/laptop/range/novatecheliten1527.html

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#3 12-10-2013 10:22am

Torqay

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Go to PC Specialist, take your pick, configure it to your likings, select "No operating system required" and save 95 yoyos.

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