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    What is with these insane prices on DellSG?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jaslyn, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. jaslyn

    jaslyn Notebook Geek

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    Was helping a friend to customize a XPS M1730 laptop to the best specs, when I was just SHOCKED to see the retarded prices Dell charges for some upgrades.

    Taken from: http://dellstore04.sg.dell.com/public/cart/configurator.jsp?prd_id=168325&sr_no=2

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    S$1749 (US$1253) to upgrade from a T7500 to a X7900 processor. What the heck...?


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    Another $1564 (US$1120) to upgrade an extra 2GB of RAM? Holy crap. I do hope the person who typed this was drunk.


    Generally, DellSG is about 20 - 30% more expensive when compared to DellUS, but this is just bloody ridiculous.
     
    jaslyn, Mar 1, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    All companies do that. Call it a stupidity tax on people who just need to have the top of the line.
     
    Lithus, Mar 1, 2008
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  3. traveller

    traveller Notebook Deity

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    I agree that top of the line always commands top dollar but just like the price of the standard items, they always vary from region to region and I have to say that Singapore's prices are through the roof...!

    Back in Sep. I believe Dell Europe wanted an extra €400 for the 4GB option (that's above the pre-configured 2GB cost). A silly price but still tame compared the the SG figures above...
     
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