On Tue, Jun 20, 2000 at 02:30:16PM +0100, Brady, Padraig wrote:
> Nice site OK. But little pricey ;-(
> just did a check on a Quantum 5.1 GB disk for e.g.
> www.dabs.co.uk = IEP£78.40
> www.marx-computers.com = IEP£104.54
Maxtor10.2 GB MAX 91021U2 5400rpm ~IEP80.-
IBM 15GB DTLA307015 E-IDE, Ultra-DMA66, 7200U/min ~IEP130.-
Random quotes from my favourite shops in Germany. None of them had EIDE
drives <10GB and no Quantums. Pity - would've been interesting.
> This is exactly 1 third extra. Is this a coincidence?
No. Irish customers are getting screwed, simple as that. I can't wait for
the Euro. >:-(
Thomas
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