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    Why does the Studio XPS 13 cost the same as the 16

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by waloshin, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. waloshin

    waloshin Notebook Consultant

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    Why does the 13 model cost the same as the 16 model, is it because it is more portable.
     
    waloshin, Apr 6, 2009
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  2. Convoluted

    Convoluted Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, it seems like the smaller the laptops become, the more expensive they become. Remember that the designers have less room in a smaller shell and need to focus heavily on reducing weight and enhancing cooling. More time focusing on this equates to a higher R&D cost, and thus the laptop prices goes up!
     
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  3. moose

    moose Notebook Evangelist

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    the 1340 has nvidia hardware vs ati hardware, nvidia is always more $ plus the smaller size makes it more portable usually portables always cost more since this is considered a ultraportable it carries a prem price tag
     
    moose, Apr 7, 2009
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    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    13" laptop only makes up about 5% of all laptops sold excludes netbooks,
    while 15" has 50% of laptop market. manufacturers have to raise the unit price to make up for the less quatity sold otherwise they would lose money selling 13".
     
    nomoredell, Apr 7, 2009
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  5. Convoluted

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    That's very true indeed (however, are you factoring Macbooks?). What surprises me is how small the market share for a 13.3" laptop. To me, this is the ideal size - great for portability, large enough to get a nice amount of screen real estate.
     
    Convoluted, Apr 7, 2009
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    Care to show your source for those numbers?
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 7, 2009
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