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    Dell introduces new HDD, SSD options on XPS

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Dell introduces new HDD, SSD options on XPS
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    Dell has introduced several new storage options for its XPS line of notebooks, including the M1330 and M1730. A 500GB 7200RPM Seagate hard drive with a free-fall sensor is available for an additional $150 over the base 320GB 5400RPM on the XPS M1330. In addition, a Samsung 256GB SSD is now available, commanding $400 over the same base drive on the M1330.

    The 500GB 7200RPM hard drive and 256GB SSD will be available on more Dell laptop models in the coming weeks.

     
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    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 19, 2009
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  2. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    WOW an update to the m1330 AND the M1730? I never thought the day would come!

    that is an awesome price for an SSD as well. cool :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 19, 2009
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  3. Apollo13

    Apollo13 100% 16:10 Screens

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    That is quite a good price for the SSD; a comparable one from Apple costs $900. Not a great price for the hard drive considering it'll probably cost about that at retail once it finally comes out, but the good news is that it's actually finally available! It was supposed to be out sometime last quarter.
     
    Apollo13, Jan 19, 2009
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  4. ernstloeffel

    ernstloeffel Notebook Consultant

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    Seconded. Good price for the SSD but not for the HD. I wonder if any of the major notebook vendors will ever give us a chance to get HDs or processors at realisitic prices. The new Seagate drive is listed at my local store for 114€ / 119€ (with g-force protection). That is ~ 130 USD without tax.
     
    ernstloeffel, Jan 20, 2009
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  5. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    How is this newsworthy?
     
    plasma., Jan 20, 2009
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  6. Wolfpup

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    Oh, brilliant. Right after I order Seagate's 320GB 720RPM drive :D

    I didn't realize they had something larger. Oh well, I got the best available on Newegg.
     
    Wolfpup, Jan 20, 2009
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    Seconded. More like an advertisement if anything.
     
    link1313, Jan 20, 2009
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  8. Wolfpup

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    As opposed to announcements of new notebooks? How is it not newsworthy on a site about notebook tech?
     
    Wolfpup, Jan 20, 2009
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    Definitely noteworthy in my opinion. Looking forward to getting my hands on this...<object width='0' height='0'>
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  10. NoSpinZone

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    Dell introduces new HDD, SSD options on XPS

    Well, the title of the thread isn't exactly tricky. :)
     
    NoSpinZone, Jan 20, 2009
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  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Thanks for the info Chaz... :D

    It always nice to hear of more options on some of Dell's models.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 21, 2009
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  12. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    hm...the Seagate one is ready already???
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 22, 2009
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