Any laptops out there WITHOUT Windows 10?

[thepittsmn]

I need a new laptop, but I don't want Windows 10. Windows 8 is bad enough. Are there any laptops out there that don't have Windows 10?

 

[Guytronic]

I need a new laptop, but I don't want Windows 10. Windows 8 is bad enough. Are there any laptops out there that don't have Windows 10?

Look at Tigerdirect if you're in the US. They have a lot of closeout or refurbs with the older OS versions.

 

[pkcable]

Re: Any laptops out there without Windows 10?

Are you looking for an older version of Windows such as Windows 7, OR are you open to another OS? Mac's are a great option IF you can afford them, BUT you don't get as much bang for your buck. HOWEVER you do get a great, well built machine. Premium laptop for a premium price. Another good option is either a Chromebook, or a Linux based laptop. These are 2 other alternative OS laptops that are much more affordably priced. Linux can be tough to learn and use as it is more tech that most, BUT those laptops are very affordable. Chromebooks range in cost from affordable to premium (Pixel C), and are designed to mainly work when connected to the internet or a cellular connection.

 

[Player Piano]

Re: Any laptops out there without Windows 10?

Or another place to look if you are okay with Dell is Dell Outlet.

 

[grahamf]

Re: Any laptops out there without Windows 10?

ChromeBook, probably the very best solution if you really don't understand computers, but it's a tad limited
Some manufacturers have linux version of their laptops, and they can be decent but sometimes requires a lot of technical expertise to fix problems
and MacBook, which used to be good but I'm beginning to think Apple is seriously planning to kill off macOS and pretend iOS can replace it.
I don't really recommend running an older version of Windows. They are already slated to get upgrades that will make then act a little more like Windows 10 then they already do, and then soon all support will be dropped.

But it might be best to simply accept Windows 10 and figure out how to make it work for you. Whenever I visit my Linux-****** stepbrother I'm annoyed by how he hasn't even bothered to remove the annoying "Get Office" app - compared to his system, my version of Windows 10 runs perfectly quiet and transparently.

 

[RumoredNow]

Stating your desired OS and version might help get a more pointed answer... Also what capabilities you are looking for.

As grahamf says above, be careful you don't find yourself out of support and with no patches to fix issues and vulnerabilities. Hackers love old, unsupported OS versions as they can exploit away with fear.

You can but a modern system and put a different OS on it if you buy a license for, say, Windows 7. You could get Linux for free in many different flavors. Again, knowing more of what you want would definitely help us to help you...

 

[fatclue_98]

I need a new laptop, but I don't want Windows 10. Windows 8 is bad enough. Are there any laptops out there that don't have Windows 10?

Are you looking for a brand new laptop or just new to you?

 

[Guytronic]

I just found a laptop on Tigerdirect in refurbs that has Vista on there :grin:

I'm shopping for a notebook myself...

 

[fatclue_98]

I just found a laptop on Tigerdirect in refurbs that has Vista on there :grin:

I'm shopping for a notebook myself...

Hey, if it's on SP2 you're alright.

 

[Guytronic]

Hey, if it's on SP2 you're alright.

If somebody wants to dive straight into OS hell throw your arms around Vista a squeeze tight

 

[pkcable]

I just found a laptop on Tigerdirect in refurbs that has Vista on there :grin:

I'm shopping for a notebook myself...

Trust me you don't want Vista! iF you are going to get an old OS get Win 7.

 

[Guytronic]

Trust me you don't want Vista! iF you are going to get an old OS get Win 7.

Oh I've had Vista...

 

[fatclue_98]

My workhorse is a Motion Computing J3400 and I had it on 10 Pro. It worked pretty good and I had zero problems with drivers but I put it back on 7 Ultimate only because of Windows Journal. I've had dozens tablets and slates but there's nothing I can't throw at this rig that it can't handle. Oh and 4G connectivity from factory is a major plus. Not too many portables have it anymore for some reason.

Sent from my Lumia 1520 on mTalk

 

[Guytronic]

To divert...
A question for the notebook gallery here:
Are fully integrated Intel graphics a bummer for otherwise beefy hardware specs?

I was looking at an Acer notebook with an Nvidia 9XX mobile gpu@2GB running with an Intel i5 6200U.
Will this make a massive difference with CAD renders?
It's my understanding GPU for display speed and CPU for intense graphics processing.
I'm trying stay below 6 bills...

I've been fooling with PC's for 25 years and still have a hard time knowing what is what.
:unhappysweat:

 

[grahamf]

I'm not going to say that I had PTSD because that's just silly, but talking about Vista has brought up a lot of unpleasant memories. Still, it is your choice and I did advise you otherwise. I won't keep tabs on you, so you'll just have to imagine me saying "I told you so" if it eventually comes to that.

 

[Guytronic]

I'm not going to say that I had PTSD because that's just silly, but talking about Vista has brought up a lot of unpleasant memories. Still, it is your choice and I did advise you otherwise. I won't keep tabs on you, so you'll just have to imagine me saying "I told you so" if it eventually comes to that.

Who the OP?
I wouldn't touch Vista with a 10 foot pole

 

[pkcable]

Getting a 9xx video card will save you money but the 10xx cards are loads better it's a mass jump is performance, like 50% better.

 

[Guytronic]

Pretty much decided on this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DT4A2R...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU3621422

It's plenty for me plus I have an extra 256GB Corsair SSD I can add in.
Maybe I'll go for extra RAM down the line.

 

[Joshua Muldoon]

Pretty much decided on this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DT4A2R...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU3621481

It's plenty for me plus I have an extra 256GB Corsair SSD I can add in.
Maybe I'll go for extra RAM down the line.

Yeah, that is a good brand and laptop make from them. If you have a Costco membership or one near you, they are selling this F15 with an upgraded processor and extra RAM
https://m.costco.com/Acer-Aspire-F1...--2GB-Graphics---1080p.product.100312021.html

 

[pkcable]

Pretty much decided on this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DT4A2R...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU3621524

It's plenty for me plus I have an extra 256GB Corsair SSD I can add in.
Maybe I'll go for extra RAM down the line.

Should be good as a general computer, and will play the occasion game but serious gaming you'll need to turn down the settings on the game if possible, or suffer through slow game play. But I suspect for the stuff you will do with the computer you will be fine.