IntegralDerivative Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 lol, ok budget computer that has the ability of being able to have the ability of 2 OS versions. Not going to happen, these machines are throw aways at that price point. Even $1000 computers are still a bit of a throw away. You can't have the best tech at a cheap price. That wouldn't be microsoft's doing, that would be intel or whomever is the hardware manufacturer. Take a look at a apple ipad, they are limited as far as time goes and they are in that same price point of a cheap laptop. A cheap laptop will last you 3-4 years, a good laptop will last you 3-4 years, a top of the line laptop you may see at 5 years. I have a pos d630 that is still kicking around, that was a mid ranged laptop. I also have a netbook from 2010, it is still functioning as a basic computer with a bad battery, it is good enough for light apps. While I wouldn't put windows 8 on it, it OK enough 4 years later. both are about the same speed, so while you may get a low end laptop today it is about the same as a mid range laptop from 2 years ago. 3-4 years is what you should expect out of even the cheapest computer or the best. They can pick a high end-ish pc but will just pay a small amount monthly after a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted April 8, 2014 Supervisor Share Posted April 8, 2014 They can pick a high end-ish pc but will just pay a small amount monthly after a few months.But again, this is not Microsoft's responsibility. That would be a decision for manufacturers like Dell and Lenovo to make. EDIT: Or the stores that are selling PCs, of course. Romero 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted April 8, 2014 Member Share Posted April 8, 2014 They can pick a high end-ish pc but will just pay a small amount monthly after a few months. In other words, financing. A lot of places already have that. I financed my Dell tower for about a year, then paid it off. What advantage would there be for business or consumer for MS to get into financing, especially when they don't even make the computers that would be sold? People would be better off just buying one of the less expensive systems that are available now, with financing if needed. It wouldn't be the fastest system out there, but I'll wager they'll still find it an improvement over the old XP machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I know die hard XP fans don't want to hear this, but XP really is holding progress back. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Where maybe itll be like.. A website will have a catalog of some low and mid range laptops and pcs with 7 or 8 in them. then the user chooses one then thwey will buy" it It is just free but... Laptop Price: $900 Payment plan: Free for first 6 months then pay $50 a month for 18 months or $5 for 180 months. That way, even those who normally cant afford new pc can just apply for something like this. They will use IP or force user to make account to track if theyre just abusing the system. I think they have something like this called a credit card. +virtorio, DConnell and Romero 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan R. Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 They can pick a high end-ish pc but will just pay a small amount monthly after a few months. How old are you? :huh: I'm really baffled at how you've managed to create a reason in your head for Microsoft being responsible for poor people's computers and high-end-ish ones at that. There's really nothing more to be discussed if you still don't get it. You'll have to learn how the real world works on your own. Bill Gates is busy eradicating Polio and doesn't have time for this. Romero and DConnell 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 This has nothing to do with XP - it's not like XP computers will suddenly stop working when consumer support ends. Not only that but it's irresponsible to be offering poor people expensive computers that they can't afford when cheaper models would be more appropriate. This is a terrible idea that has had little thought put into it. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's Dead Jim Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 "$100 discount tradein", Yup I stuck my NEC including M$ XP authenticity sticker in the recycling center last week..... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplezz Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Or just install a modern OS such as GNU/Linux that will run on the existing hardware and perform well. Throwing away a perfectly good computer just because Microsoft stops supporting the OS installed on it is plain wasteful. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted April 8, 2014 Supervisor Share Posted April 8, 2014 This is a terrible idea that has had little thought put into it.I can't see how the idea is so terrible if stores and manufacturers already follow it. What you think is terrible is the idea that Microsoft should do this, when perhaps the OP didn't realise that such plans are already offered - just not by MS. Let's keep the hostility down guys, please. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I can't see how the idea is so terrible if stores and manufacturers already follow it. I was referring to the original idea put forward by the OP, which was for Microsoft / Bill Gates to offer such a programme and for payments to last 180 months (15 years). Stores already offer financing, so there isn't any need for a special offer for XP users, and Microsoft is already offering a discount programme for trade-ins. The idea just wasn't thought through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien_0 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 This has been beaten to death already. If people wish to still use XP thats their choice, financially for Microsoft it makes no sense to keep updating XP. Every OS has a shelf life and well XP is well past its prime. Just look at Windows 98/ME/2000 consumers and business kept using those well past the end of life and eventually upgraded, but the burden is on them and not Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc302 Veteran Posted April 8, 2014 Veteran Share Posted April 8, 2014 They can pick a high end-ish pc but will just pay a small amount monthly after a few months. Again, not happening. You pay for speed, you pay for features. You do this with houses, cars, appliances, everything including computers. It isn't a necessity to have a computer, it is a want. There is no reason to have a high endish computer if you don't need it. If that were the case we should all have bmws and 10 year warranties on them, they aren't Bentley's or Rolls Royce but they are high end ish and I demand that we all have one that we can afford for pennies on the dollar. We should all live within 15 minutes of work so the government should make housing available to us at the same rate as housing that costs 3 hrs away in a run down town because that is what should happen. It isn't about your convenience or what you can or can't afford. What you want and what the world will tolerate as far as costs go are two different things. I would want everything to be what it was when my parents costs were, gas at under $1 a gallon, a nice house for under $100,000. Most cars under 10,000. Major appliances cost under 200, etc. But we no longer live in that world, costs have gone up, and what you can and can't afford has also changed. A high end computer is not a need, it is a want and they have put computers in a price range that is obtainable even if you have to replace it once every 2 years (and why I have completely gotten out of computer repair, why repair when you can buy new for just about the same price). In 1995 (when I bought my first computer) a decent computer was about $3000, now you can get a decent computer for around $3-500. The price has come down dramatically against the rise of cost of living. Bryan R. and DConnell 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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