[Xatana]

I know there are websites that allow you to build your own laptop online by selecting each of the parts, etc...but what I cannot find is one of these sites that will allow you to purchase the laptop without an Operating System. I already have a perfectly good boot disk at home and don't feel like spending the extra money. Also, if someone has any advice on what to buy concerning a gaming laptop, please mention it. I want a top of the line machine, and money isn't really an issue (within reason of course).

[Hybr!d]

A perfectly good boot disk? Is that another name for Windows Vista?

[Xatana]

I haven't broken the ice with Vista yet, so my disk is a modded version of XP SP3.

[Hybr!d]

You should be running vista on any current hardware. I would buy it or get a built laptop with it thrown in. By modded version I guess you mean downloaded, which doesn't rub well here.

[Xatana]

I don't mean to put down Vista, I just prefer my version of XP SP3. And by modded, I don't mean pirated. I modified my legit copy to basically take out anything that I don't want since Microsoft is notorious for putting tons of useless crap in their software. Anyways, we're getting off topic...if you know of a site that lets me build a Laptop without buying an OS please let me know.

[Hybr!d]

Ah, ok, fair enough, have to ask. I think most builders will sell without an os for a price drop, try actually asking, dont see why they would refuse.

[Xatana]

I've been building with HP's online thing on their main site, so I'll send their customer service people an email and see what I can work up.

[Hybr!d]

Yeah, it's worth a try. I'm pretty sure they will try to do something. Maybe some free RAM instead or something if not a price drop.

[Haun]

i would wait for windows 7, its suppose to be better than Vista.