[bcsco]

I just bought a Dell mini Notebook a few weeks ago for my wife. It came with XP. It’s not the most formidable PC by any means, but if all one wants is simple computing and Internet/email access, it works great. And at $299, the price was right.

Now with Windows 7, you can still buy a higher-end PC with Vista today and get the free upgrade. Or, Windows 7 will likely replace Vista on machines in stores and online very soon. When you make the decision is now pretty much up to you. Good luck.

[SmokingJoe]

Like you said, netbooks are great for basic computing and Internet/email access. And you can't beat the price.
My understanding is that Microsoft will continue to sell XP to netbook suppliers, even after win 7 is launched, because Microsoft sells XP for netbooks at only $15 to OEM’s, and they are not quite ready to go that low for Win 7 prices to OEM’s.

[cvq3842]

Thanks! I didn’t know XP was still available. I wish they would keep supporting it for a long time. :)