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    Alienware m15x - Why Memory So Expensive?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HTWingNut, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. HTWingNut

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    I thought I'd price out an Alienware m15x just for fun. A man can dream can't he? :SLEEP:

    In configuring it, what is up with memory - 2GB for $150 MORE than 1GB (standard)???? For premium memory online (newegg.com) I can get 2GB DDR2 667MHz for $50.

    Also, hard drives +$175 for 250GB (almost reasonable since cost is $140, but still it's an UPGRADE price) and +$275 ($189 online) for 320GB 7200 RPM.

    I can see a slight price increase, but this is ridiculous.

    What a rip!
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 12, 2008
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  2. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    because they can.......
     
    Jeff, Aug 12, 2008
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  3. narsnail

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    Jeff is a noob, there stuff is better obv, *end sarcasm*
     
    narsnail, Aug 12, 2008
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  4. link1313

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    Because its alienware...
     
    link1313, Aug 12, 2008
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  5. DFI Fan

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    Just get the base ram and upgrade it yourself. Companies like Alienware and Apple can overcharge for upgrades because much of their customer base doesn't know any better.
     
    DFI Fan, Aug 12, 2008
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  6. Kevin

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    It costs them alot of money to beam it from the spaceship.

    pew pew pew -_-
     
    Kevin, Aug 12, 2008
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  7. Playa

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    i'd rather buy ps3
     
    Playa, Aug 13, 2008
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  8. Ttime20

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    I think that pretty much all companies charge a ridiculous amount of money for RAM ... but Alienware just goes way beyond that.
     
    Ttime20, Aug 13, 2008
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  9. naticus

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    this is pretty much it....
     
    naticus, Aug 13, 2008
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  10. Tony_A

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    Agreed. People that buy alienware (present company excluded) aren't exactly the most practical of consumers.
     
    Tony_A, Aug 13, 2008
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  11. X360proGamer

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    IMHO Alienware's are overpriced pieces of crap...
     
    X360proGamer, Aug 13, 2008
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  12. cha

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    If in case you decide to get an m15x, do just order 1 Gb of RAM and upgrade it yourself :)

    It's easy and doesn't void your warranty :)
     
    cha, Aug 13, 2008
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  13. plasma.

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    yeh, alienware even provides a tutorial to do so
     
    plasma., Aug 13, 2008
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  14. ILuvAsians89

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    Alienware is for newb rich gamers
     
    ILuvAsians89, Aug 13, 2008
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  15. HTWingNut

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    LOL - funny made me laugh +1 :D
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 13, 2008
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  16. Lord Haart

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    Does upgrading the ram yourself really not void the warranty?

    Sure, Alienwares are overpriced, but if I can buy my own ram that's potentially $300 cheaper, so it might be worth considering.
     
    Lord Haart, Nov 10, 2008
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  17. Ennea

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    Most of us on NBR get the minimum amount of RAM and upgrade ourselves...
     
    Ennea, Nov 10, 2008
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  18. Satyrion

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    I would rather say that Alienware is for people that can afford it and if u can't have fun with Gateway from wallmart. Indeed Alienware or at least the M15X has a bad build quality but it offers a good performance (8800 GTX) and it looks great.
     
    Satyrion, Nov 10, 2008
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  19. brainer

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    i dont think this is important to any of you, but the stock alienware RAM ive got with my laptop can get much lower timings than after market ram, ive tried both... but still , that doesnt justify that high price for upgrades
     
    brainer, Nov 10, 2008
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  20. Jahar

    Jahar Notebook Consultant

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    Eh save yourself the time, hassle and money and buy a Sager ;)
     
    Jahar, Nov 10, 2008
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  21. Ennea

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    I've never encountered a major issue with my m15x. Never had to contact CS. Runs as intended and I am pleased. How do I save time and hassle by getting a Sager then?
     
    Ennea, Nov 10, 2008
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  22. Satyrion

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    Sager offers overall better build quality, but there r many people that dont have any problems with the Alienwares but i would say more have problems with their Alienwares than their sagers. Personally i think Alienware looks a lot better though :)
     
    Satyrion, Nov 10, 2008
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  23. cathy

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    That's how much Apple charges for an 8x4GB stick of RAM.
     
    cathy, Nov 10, 2008
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  24. Dustin Sklavos

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    Apple is probably the single biggest offender in terms of overcharging for upgrades and especially RAM.
     
    Dustin Sklavos, Nov 10, 2008
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  25. Necromas

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    If you think about it though, we come out ahead in this scenario, because they can afford to sell us the low RAM options cheaper since they make a nifty profit from the people that are too lazy to buy their own RAM.
     
    Necromas, Nov 10, 2008
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  26. 660hpv12

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    its not just AW, every company do that more or less. just upgrade the ram yourself
     
    660hpv12, Nov 11, 2008
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  27. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    Most people who buy "high-end" notebooks (MBP, Alienware) are douchebags who are too rich to care and too lazy to research... obviously there are many people who are knowledgeable, for instance, many MBP and Alienware owners on this site, but for the most part... yeah.
     
    aznofazns, Nov 11, 2008
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