HELP! Installing Windows XP on my laptop!

Chrisp_USA_13 — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:06:55 +0800

Hey everyone,

I just got myself a new laptop. It comes pre-installed with Windows Vista.
I want to reformat the entire HDD using the XP OEM CD, install XP as the primary operating system and keep Vista for later (I have the full recovery CD).

But when I try to run the XP installation CD, it can't detect my HDD, thus not allowing me to reformat and install XP.

Can anyone assist me and provide me suggestions on how to overcome this?
I would prefer just using the XP OEM CD, and no third-party softwares to reformat and stuff, but I'm open to ideas...

Thanks!!!

HELP!... Choosing between these 3 laptops!

Chrisp_USA_13 — Sun, 13 May 2007 09:50:21 +0800

Hey everyone,

I need advice regarding choosing a high-end laptop as a desktop replacement and also to carry around KL in a backpack. My budget is RM6k, and the most important aspects for me in a laptop is high quality, reliability, durability, long life-span, and also quick warranty claims, and good customer service.

I've narrowed it down to these three models, and I'd appreciate it if anyone who is an experienced laptop user can give me advice and recommendations on selecting the best laptop for me that will last me for the next 6 years (with upgrades throughout it's lifetime), as this is a long-term investment for me.

Currently, I've narrowed it down to these three models from three different manufacturers, but I'm open to new ideas, options, suggestions, and recommendations...

I'd appreciate it if users of these laptop series could give me feedback on their experience using these models and the problems / troubleshooting that I might experience during the laptop's lifetime!

Thanks in advance...

(1) Dell XPS M1210 Notebook

- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7200 (2GHz, 4MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
- 3-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover
- 1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)
- Internal Dell™ 84 Keys Keyboard (English)
- Black and Silver with Chrome Accents
- Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
- Intel® 945 Chipset Family
- Dell™ PC-Restore
- Internal 56K Modem
- 65W AC Adapter
- Dell™ Media Direct 3.0
- 12.1" Wide Screen XGA display with TrueLife™ (1280x800 res.)
- 1.3MP Web Cam
- 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
- No Floppy Drive
- 160GB SATA Hard Drive
- Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
- Microsoft® Windows Vista Home Premium
- Microsoft® Works 8.5 (Does Not Include Microsoft® Office Software)
- Norton™ Internet Security™ 2007 (English) - 15 Months OEM
- Dell™ Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card
- Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software
- 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 TurboCache
- 9-cell 85Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
- Dell Light Weight Nylon Case
- Weight Approx 2.0kg

(2) HP Pavillion DV6203TX

- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7200 (2GHz, 4MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
- Microsoft® Windows Vista Home Premium
- Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset
- NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 with 256MB
- 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen Display
- 1GB DDR2 667Mhz RAM (512 x 2)
- 160GB Hard Disk Drive
- Super Multi Drive (DVD+-RW, CD-RW), with LightScribe
- Networking / Wireless High Speed 56K modem
- Integrated 10/100 LAN, Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth, Remote Control.
- Express Card / 54 Slot
- Integrated 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader
- Altec Lansing Speakers
- 1.3MP Webcam
- 1 Year Limited International Warranty
- Weight Approx. 2.78kg

(3) Toshiba Satelitte A100-3112E (Sunlight Copper Chasis)

- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7200 (2GHz, 4MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM
- 160GB SATA HDD
- DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive
- 15.4" WXGA Clear SuperView TFT Display
- ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 512MB HyperMemory
- Harmon/Kardon speakers with SRS TruSurround Sound
- Integrated Bluetooth V2.0
- 5-in-1 card reader, ExpressCard slot
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- Toshiba Dual Mode Pad, Spill-resistant keyboard
- 1 year International Limited Warranty
- Weight Approx 2.90kg

(4) Any other laptops within RM6k that can match these 3 above specs or better?

- Open to all ideas, opinions, suggestions and recommendations!!!

Thanks!!!

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