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    Where to buy parts?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by monkeykevin, Apr 8, 2005.

  1. monkeykevin

    monkeykevin Notebook Geek

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    Hey-I keep hearing about people upgrading thier HD on the DELL system to save money than using what Dell has. My question is-Where do you guys buy your parts?
     
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    bmhome1 Notebook Consultant

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    Zipzoomfly.com has consistently the best prices, usually free 2nd day delivery and a very good reputation. I've bought over a dozen drives and other items from them and recommend them highly.
     
    bmhome1, Apr 8, 2005
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    noahsark Notebook Evangelist

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    ditto. mwave.com is my second choice. Newegg.com is 3rd.
     
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  4. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    WHAT THE ... !!!!
    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-146-020&depa=3

    I'll sell mine for $200, who wants to buy? [ :p] It seems there is a shortage of drives or somefin

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  5. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    got mine at ZZF, they had the lowest price + 2 day free shipment. Cannot beat that!

    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=142414-100519

    I got this when it was only $170 ... YAY I AM SO HAPPY I SAVED MONEY [ :D][ :D][ :D]

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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you can find the part/model number, Pricegrabber.com is a good place to start.






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