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    Dell Memory

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by davids, Jan 5, 2005.

  1. davids

    davids Notebook Consultant

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    When configuring a Dell laptop, is it cheaper to just get a low amount of memory and buy third party and install later?
     
    davids, Jan 5, 2005
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    sublime Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't really know a whole lot, but for the most part I'd say that is the best way to go. That's what I did with my laptop, you'll definately save a few bucks that way. If your not sure what to buy though, someone else will have to take that one. Hope that helps.
     
    sublime, Jan 6, 2005
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    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    You will pay about 2/3 as much buying from newegg.com as you would buying from Dell. Buy with only 256 megs, check www.crucial.com for your memory type, and then buy from newegg.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
    mathlete2001, Jan 8, 2005
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