Merry Christmas, folks! I hope Santa (or those who usurped his seasonal duties) gave you what you wished for. If you found a few hundred bucks inside the sock that you’ve hanged on the wall, then you’re probably already headed to a nearby computer store to get the latest from Dell, HP, or Acer.

When buying a PC, consumers are often asked whether they want the unit bare or already preinstalled with Windows Vista. The choice may seem simple. As users would want to be able to use the unit immediately, he would definitely opt for the model that’s already bundled with the Microsoft OS. However, buyers might want to consider some things before making the choice.

If you have already bought a copy of Vista beforehand, then there’s definitely no need to buy a unit that’s bundled with one. A bare PC costs less than one which is preinstalled with Vista. You could use that few extra bucks you’ll save for something else, say a printer.

Not everybody wants the preinstalled version of Vista because of certain limitations. Being an OEM version, it’s inseparably chained to the unit to which it is installed. If you don’t see your marriage with that unit lasting for a year, then you’re probably better off buying a separate copy of Vista so that you could transfer it to a paramour laptop or other different units which you may buy later on.

Lastly, you may not want the bundled version that the shop offers. Many units come only with Vista Basic. If you need the more advanced features of Vista Ultimate, then go for a cheaper, bare PC and buy a separate copy of the Vista version of your choice.

Shop wisely!

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