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    4GB Simpletech DDR2 PC2100 Ram $2,629.00!~~

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by eijiyuki, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. eijiyuki

    eijiyuki Notebook Consultant

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    eijiyuki, Feb 4, 2008
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    000111 Atari Master

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    oh my. this is robbery! is this for real?
     
    000111, Feb 4, 2008
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  3. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    i wonder why there are no reviews?
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 4, 2008
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  4. sprtnbsblplya

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    Just like thousands of peeps tried to rob them of their 1.5TB USB hard drives...
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Feb 4, 2008
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    I'm pretty sure the 2100 ram isn't even ddr2, its just ddr.
     
    CeeNote, Feb 4, 2008
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    lol at $2,629 it's a steal.. for dell :)
     
    BHD, Feb 4, 2008
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    The reason its so expensive is because its both ddr, and ddr2. Obviously this is the only pair of ram in the world that could ever achieve such a feat, thus its high price tag.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 4, 2008
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    That explains everything. I though these kinds of modules wouldn't come out untill 2009(thank you Dell for being ahead of the game) :)

    But yeah its expensive(even for server ram) and they even got the specs wrong. :p

    Dells says its DDR2 PC2100(technically DDR) 2x2GB while the manufacturers part number(STC3430/4GB) says it 4Gb PC2-3200 DDR2 Ram so :p
     
    Kdawgca, Feb 4, 2008
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  9. eijiyuki

    eijiyuki Notebook Consultant

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    So my friend called Dell about this deal and this is what she said happened..

    Notebookreview whore: This is madness!
    Dell Service Rep. : This is DELLLLLL!!~
     
    eijiyuki, Feb 4, 2008
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    It is clear they want to recover all their losses from the 1.5Tb HDD. So best way is to stealthily jack up prices on other accessories. ;)
     
    Dhanan, Feb 4, 2008
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    Highlights
    Adds up to 4 GB of memory
    Enhances system performance

    Overview
    Maximize your system's performance with the 4 GB PC2100 DDR2 DIMM Single Bank Memory Module - 2-piece kit from SimpleTech. Additional memory allows you to open more applications simultaneously while providing the power needed to make them run quickly. With up to 266 MHz of memory speed, it enhances the performance of your system allowing you to work faster and reap improved performance of up-to-date applications and operating systems. Plug-in this memory module and you will notice that everything starts working smoothly.

    GG. LOL
     
    CheerCake, Feb 4, 2008
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  12. bmp41083

    bmp41083 Notebook Evangelist

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    + rep for that one!
     
    bmp41083, Feb 4, 2008
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    This has got to be one of those decimal space errors. I remember in the past there was one error where a top of the line XPS sold for 300 dollars or something ridiculous. I rememeber Dell actually bit the bullet and allowed customers to keep their orders (limit 1).
     
    booji, Feb 4, 2008
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