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    When does the Free 2GB RAM and 160GB HDD deal end?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by WildFireXXI, Aug 7, 2007.

  1. WildFireXXI

    WildFireXXI Newbie

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    I'm curious as to when it ends. I've heard it ends on the 8th. Is that true?

    Also, I see they've jacked prices up to $50 to change the color. :mad:
     
    WildFireXXI, Aug 7, 2007
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  2. Zahn1138

    Zahn1138 Notebook Consultant

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    I've heard nothing. As far as I know, they can simply end it at any moment. It's one of their incentives to get you to "buy now".
     
    Zahn1138, Aug 7, 2007
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    laptopboss1 Notebook Consultant

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    September 7th
     
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  4. lancorp

    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think it is Dell's way of keeping the base model price higher. For those of us looking for a cheaper base model (to add our own bigger hard drives or 4GB RAM!), adding these "free" upgrades only increases the price, because they really are not Free!

    I'm hoping once the deal goes away, that the base price drops or they offer "free" CPU upgrades!
     
    lancorp, Aug 7, 2007
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    My theory is that this gives you the "illusion" that you're getting a better deal, meanwhile they raise the prices for something else so in the end it doesn't matter.
     
    taso89, Aug 7, 2007
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    thursday august 9th according to their site
     
    Raven322, Aug 7, 2007
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  7. WildFireXXI

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    Where does it say that?
     
    WildFireXXI, Aug 9, 2007
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    Xelloss Notebook Consultant

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    This is the email they sent me

    "Last Day to Double Your Memory and Hard Drive on Select PCs (Total Savings of $435 Including $275 in Upgrades)"
     
    Xelloss, Aug 9, 2007
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    The end date was originally set in September, but they just recently changed it to August 9th. Totally messed up my plans...
     
    Gunner, Aug 9, 2007
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  10. vhawkx

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    It's probably because they're running out of those parts... Just like everything else (LCD screens, colors, etc.). But who knows, maybe there will be a better deal to come?
     
    vhawkx, Aug 9, 2007
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