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    Should AW come with SSD as default?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by M18x, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. M18x

    M18x Notebook Guru

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    I mean, AW laptops are awesome and such, but their HDD options are the suxx...

    Why not a 120GB OCZ Vertex 2 by default? And I picked this one because of quality/price but I'd be happy with Gskill, Corsair, Intel...


    Opinions?
     
    M18x, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. jarvmeister

    jarvmeister Notebook Consultant

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    Of course they shouldn't.

    Everyone knows that this would drive the base cost up. Better to simply buy one after-market and sell the original, which will be better on your pocket in the long run.
     
    jarvmeister, Apr 19, 2011
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  3. skear

    skear Newbie

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    I agree, the prices Dell offers on the factory installed SSD's isn't that great. I ordered mine with the smallest drive I could then installed my own SSD and saved some bucks.
     
    skear, Apr 21, 2011
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  4. Laxxi

    Laxxi Notebook Evangelist

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    I think they'd much rather keep it as an optional upgrade and slap they're 300% markup on it.

    :D

    Obviously it should come with the SSD as standard. It should also come with a hefty collection of free games and a neon sign to set up outside your house that says "I own an Alienware! HAH!".

    Aaaaaaand then we wake up. Bugger...
     
    Laxxi, Apr 21, 2011
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