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    Where's my SSD?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sleey0, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. sleey0

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    Just looking at the studio XPS 13/1640 and the SSD's are no longer an option.

    Hmmmm

    Also, the standard color now is obsidian black high gloss finish with NO leather. The leather is now a $40 upgrade. That is strange to say the least.

    What else... Oh, the 1640 now comes with a 1600 x 900 base display. That is good news but I'd imagine most ppl get RGBLED :) There's also a non RGB 1080p panel.

    I am still confused about the lack of SSD options....
     
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    elitehomegifts Notebook Geek

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    Dell EPP still has the SSD,
     
    elitehomegifts, Jul 24, 2009
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    HCW Notebook Deity

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    try a different dept
     
    HCW, Jul 24, 2009
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    Mastershroom wat

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    Interesting...I'd like to see how the Studio XPS looks without leather.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 24, 2009
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    Maybe they have new models coming out ;)
     
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    The 256GB samsung ssd is one of the best available.

    Other choices would be nice but I just thought it was weird that they took them all down.

    I do like the new default screen (1600x900) though :D

    I wish Dell would release that screen res for the 1340 (similar to the Sony Z). I'd be all over a high-res 13"....
     
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    I'm on EPP right now and have looked thru all of the 1640 configs and none list the SSD as an option.
     
    sleey0, Jul 24, 2009
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    elitehomegifts, Jul 24, 2009
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    Wow.

    I justed noticed that the new screen options say 15.6" instead of 16".

    I don't think that's right but it is possible since the LCD is in the E2E case. Anyone gonna be a guinea pig and order one with the HD+ display? lol
     
    sleey0, Jul 24, 2009
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