price of liteon 24x10x

[dip027]

the 32x drive is listed on newegg for 2nd week of january...the oem 24x is $82...do you guys think the price will go up or down after the new one comes out (next week?)


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[d_k]

Why would it go up???
I say itll go down even further

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[dip027]

yeah i know, i'm just wondering...like if they would stop makin it or something

i really hate when i buy something thats a great deal and then next week its like half the price

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[Spineshank]

And i was gonna buy that this week i think ill hold off a little bit and see what it does.

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[K()th]

darn now i feel like an idiot i ordered mine and its coming tomorrow

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[This message has been edited by K()th (edited all the time cause I can't spell).]

[KL]

I think it will go down a few bucks but not like 1/2 price etc... 5 to 10 bucks max. My prediction

KL

[mtpockets]

last january I bought a 8x8x32 for $52.
it still is $52.
the liteon 24x10x40 on pricewatch is $72.
I dont think it will go any lower.
enjoy the toy !

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