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    I wish Dell would stop ripping off the UK

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AlexMcIver, Jun 1, 2006.

  1. AlexMcIver

    AlexMcIver Notebook Consultant

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    On the UK dell Site an XPS m1210 costs £946, or about $1772, in the following configuration:
    Core Duo 2300E
    512MB RAM
    Integrated Intel graphics
    80GB 5400rpm hard drive.

    Upgrading the RAM to 1GB costs £141, well over $250, while the upgrade to the Nvidia 7400 is a whopping £470, approaching one thousand dollars when converted. Now while that last one is likely to be an error, it still means that I'd probably end up paying £1200 for a computer that could be had for nearly half the price in the States. Unfortunately ranting about it here is probably pointless, I'm just pissed off that I can't justify a computer that I want and would easily be able to afford if I lived across the sea. Plus, they force you to get the 9 cell battery with the 7400, which is extra bulk that I do not want.
     
    AlexMcIver, Jun 1, 2006
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  2. doughy

    doughy Notebook Consultant

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    I here you, im from the uk to and when seeing what the guy's from the US get compared to us is a real downer. Ive give you rep to chear you up!.
     
    doughy, Jun 1, 2006
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    speedking Notebook Consultant

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    well the numbers are usually the same , only the currency differes :) maybe Uk has bigger standart than USA, because many people can afford it buying , while living in UK.
     
    speedking, Jun 1, 2006
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    lilredfoxie Notebook Evangelist

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    from what ive observed, in the UK the prices of a lot of things are more expensive than the USA, not just dell computers
     
    lilredfoxie, Jun 1, 2006
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  5. doughy

    doughy Notebook Consultant

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    Thats why its called "Rip Off Britain" lol
     
    doughy, Jun 1, 2006
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    Well either that or someone uses a well and truly out of date exchange rate to get these prices.
     
    Lagmeister, Jun 1, 2006
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    You could fly with an empty suitcase to the US, have a few days holiday, buy a laptop and a load of clothes and the money you save would cover your costs. Just don't get pulled by customs on the way back!
     
    paulrigs, Jun 1, 2006
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    Unreal Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    lt's called VAT, and l think it's 22%
     
    Unreal, Jun 1, 2006
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