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    Anytime Different costs

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rippeer, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. rippeer

    rippeer Notebook Evangelist

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    I noticed that on my Dell N5010 it is $90 yes on my Alieanware its a $130-140.

    Anyone know why the difference?
     
    rippeer, Aug 5, 2010
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  2. jtcady

    jtcady Notebook Consultant

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    That's a reason why I went Linux. :)

    I don't think there really is a reason. They just do it.
     
    jtcady, Aug 5, 2010
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  3. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    OEM discounts for anytime upgrades has always had oddball pricing..

    COUGH* ubuntu*COUGH
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 5, 2010
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  4. jtcady

    jtcady Notebook Consultant

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    Agreed, thats what I have.
     
    jtcady, Aug 5, 2010
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  5. Syberia

    Syberia Notebook Deity

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    Well odds are if he has an Alienware, he uses it for gaming. Not going to be doing much of that on Ubuntu.
     
    Syberia, Aug 6, 2010
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  6. jtcady

    jtcady Notebook Consultant

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    True but there are some games. Plus Steam is going Linux, so ive heard.
     
    jtcady, Aug 6, 2010
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