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    I never understood the pricing one Dell

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by IssGonRain, Sep 4, 2007.

  1. IssGonRain

    IssGonRain Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is Dell Canada if it makes a difference.

    By the title, I mean, you know how there are multiple packages you can customize like the standard, smart etc? Well for the Vostro 1500, I built a computer with a 1.8Ghz Proccessor in the smart package(the cheapest one I could build with the 1.8).

    It was impossible, using any package to build an identicale computer with a 2.0Ghz processor for less than $270 more!

    Am I missing something? :confused:
     
    IssGonRain, Sep 4, 2007
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    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    That's why you keep trying configs until you find one that's the cheapest :D
     
    Waveblade, Sep 4, 2007
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    Exactly what I ended up doing, it's just wierd that a 2.2Ghz processor built in the smart package costs $70 less than any 2.0Ghz with the same setup...
     
    IssGonRain, Sep 4, 2007
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    n19htmare Notebook Evangelist

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    Dell is coo coo in the pricing options.

    When you buy a laptop, additional 9 cell batter is $99. BUT if you go to their parts store, it's $69.....go figure.
     
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    That's like with the Vostro 1400. Upgrading from a 6-cell to a 9-cell. 40 bucks.

    To get a NEW battery (both 6/9 cell are same price) for 59 bucks.
     
    Waveblade, Sep 4, 2007
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