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    Studio Xps 1640 Magnesium Chassis

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by waloshin, Apr 9, 2009.

  1. waloshin

    waloshin Notebook Consultant

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    Couple of questions, I was chatting on Dell Chat and asked if the Studio Xps has a magnesium chassis and they said, " Dell's new Studio XPS 1340 and XPS 1640 laptops ... Both models have a similar chassis design, which combines elements such as magnesium alloy, plastic.."

    Are Dell chat on commission as they ended with this:

    make sure to quote my extension code 1266 in the shipping address page under dedicated sales rep phone extension box by which I can track your order and process it immediately
     
    waloshin, Apr 9, 2009
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  2. Narthecium

    Narthecium Notebook Evangelist

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    So what's your question?

    The Studio XPS 16 does have a magnesium chassis, if that's what you're asking.
     
    Narthecium, Apr 9, 2009
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  3. waloshin

    waloshin Notebook Consultant

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    That is what I was asking as numerous Chat support either said they didn't know or no it doesn't!
     
    waloshin, Apr 9, 2009
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  4. MidnightSun

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    From Dell Studio XPS 16 product website:
     
    MidnightSun, Apr 9, 2009
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  5. Narthecium

    Narthecium Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks Midnightsun, I was gonna post that up too.
     
    Narthecium, Apr 9, 2009
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