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    Dual HDD bays?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by HotRod74, Jun 27, 2009.

  1. HotRod74

    HotRod74 Notebook Consultant

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    Looking into getting a Dell XPS series, but can't find any info on having dual HDD bay's. I really like this feature on my HP, but dollar for dollar Dell has much better hardware out of the box. Some one let me know if any Dell's have this. Probably going to wait till Windows 7 comes out. Thanks
     
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Unfortunately that feature is sorely lacking in the SXPS line. I've got a DV7 right now as well and love that aspect about it.
     
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Are you looking into an XPS or an SXPS? The M1730, albeit a bit dated, supports dual hard drives. In the case of the SXPS 13 and SXPS 16, you can most likely remove the optical drive and DIY a second hard drive in there if you are so inclined, even though they don't natively support dual hard drives. Same goes for the older M1330 and M1530.
     
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    Yea Wolfe, thanks for reminding me that you can get a HDD bay kit to replace the optical drive. I'd like to get a 15" next time to be a little more portable. I love my 17", but it takes up some realestate!
     
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