Netbook pricing error @ Carphone Warehouse - £142.49 // Discounted Blackberry Bold!

alexdrans

FloFlo wrote: »

What does windows 7 starter mean, is it fully windows 7?

I have a dell mini 10 now and its great.

Windows 7 Starter is a stripped down version if Windows 7 that runs better on netbooks than the standard version would run. MS state that the minimum RAM requirement for Windows 7 is 2GB and most netbooks only come with 1GB so in order for them to run it without clogging down they removed quite a lot in the Starter version such as the ability to change the background, the Aero theme etc.

minimi1968

@ Alexdrans have you spotted any other good sim free phone deals, I am looking for something for my daughters birthday that will impress her. She is 16 and would really likely something a bit more flashy than her current phone. Something that she can use the internet on but not too keen on the Blackberrys.
Thanks

alexdrans

minimi1968 wrote: »

@ Alexdrans have you spotted any other good sim free phone deals, I am looking for something for my daughters birthday that will impress her. She is 16 and would really likely something a bit more flashy than her current phone. Something that she can use the internet on but not too keen on the Blackberrys.
Thanks

What's your budget? I'll see what I can do.

minimi1968

Approx £200 thanks

alexdrans

dalek wrote: »

Have you got a free phone number, Please?

08700870870 is all there is. You can also go in store.

FloFlo

alexdrans wrote: »

Windows 7 Starter is a stripped down version if Windows 7 that runs better on netbooks than the standard version would run. MS state that the minimum RAM requirement for Windows 7 is 2GB and most netbooks only come with 1GB so in order for them to run it without clogging down they removed quite a lot in the Starter version such as the ability to change the background, the Aero theme etc.

So just some bells and whistles taken off, but still an upgrade from XP would you say?

FloFlo

Just checking are the Dells brand new factory sealed etc, not refurbs or returns?

alexdrans

FloFlo wrote: »

Just checking are the Dells brand new factory sealed etc, not refurbs or returns?

Yes, brand new and sealed.

FloFlo

alexdrans wrote: »

For that reason I prefer it that people don't post them on HUKD. The first netbook that I posted sold out within an hour (from over 100 in stock) and a lot of people on MSE missed out on it.

I agree, I like this 'mini club' in this thread, just pointing out that if you were a plant by carphone warehouse you would shouting it on every forum going.

FloFlo

Last couple of questions:

Is it free home delivery?

Are they open on the phones yet, do I just give the model number or do I need a product code?