Does this Dell XPS 27 still come with Windows 8 (rather than 8.1)?
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Well, it did back in January 2014 when I bought mine, but you should upgrade to 8.1 so that you can get future updates.
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I have had this computer approx two weeks. It came with Windows 8 and free upgrade to 8.1.
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Whe I purchased it, it was 8.0 rather thn 8.1. However, Dell may ship it with 8.1 these days. You would need to check with Dell.
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All of the xps 13's the that we have purchased with windows 8 have been the standard version of 8. None have been windows 8 pro.
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Yes. Even though it shows Windows 8, it has been shipped for several months with Win8.1 installed.
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No but you can buy the older models with windows 7. But, why would you not want windows 8?
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Yes. It comes with Windows 8. One of the first things you will want to do is to update it 8.1 which is done in the Windows store after an initial update.
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I can't answer that question Walter. When I tried Windows 8 I immediately gave the Dell 660 computer away and went back to my good "old" Windows XP computer.
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Dell told me they no longer supports Windows 7. But it installs OK. Dell supports Windows 8
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I love dell products and love windows 7. I am concerned when the tome cones that I will have to upgrade and have to get windows 8.1! Why they had to make life so difficult is beyond me. Good Luck, just make sure whatever you purchase it is has windows 7!
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Mine came with Windows 8 -- BUT -- Amazon has a friendly lady you can call LIVE before you buy (I did--I spent 30 minutes comparing two different ASUS computers). I never thought to specify that I wanted Windows 7. You should call Amazon when you are ready to buy.
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My laptop came with windows 8 standard and i had to update it to windows 8.1 Also, it does not have a docking port on the bottom.
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You would have to order direct from Dell to get Windows 7 OS when purchasing computer. Otherwise you get what is already installed.
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I think it's 1.8 but not sure. I eventually returned it because I felt the cpu is a bit slow and HD playback is somewhat lagging. If you want to get horse power and full HD, consider dell xps 13 convertible. That's what I got eventually and I love it.
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No, as far as I know that's only available with windows 8.1 and this has 8.
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It could be either. Mine originally came with XP last x-mas although it had said Win 7 Home-32.Be very clear and ASK if there is any question as to what it comes with. It is a nice laptop I used one at work until last year.Also be sure to read the sellers reviews carefully.
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Yes. I just finished setting up my new XPS 8700 system a few days ago. Although I was unable to download 8.1 at first (I could not find it available in the Windows Store at first), I was eventually able to do so and it seems to be working fine right now. I am not sure about the reason for the delayed availability, but it could have been due to the need for the computer to install some Windows updates (as the computer was manufactured in late January 2014) before becoming able to accept the 8.1 download and installation.
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The current (5/30/14) version on Amazon is advertised as being configured with Windows 7 Home Premium. It had better come with that I just ordered it and I really don't like W8. I bought a W8 laptop for my nieces birthday and set it up for her then she loaded 8.1 and a lot of system changed.
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Mine came with windows 8. I removed it and installed 7. Made the mistake of reinstalling 8.1 and still hate it.