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The distributed technical support documentation didn't have the cache or RPM, but the representative was leaning towards the RPM being 7200.

Maybe the Seagate rep was right. When was the last time a new drive was released with no press leaks , no review samples, no prior notice at all? Just boom. Here's the drive. It's up for sale (back order now) on our web site. It sets new records for areal density with 750 gig platters. Was their marketing department all fired recently or something? I guess they wanted to beat Western Digital to 3TB. I can't wait to see the first reviews from people cracking open their external cases and installing these inside their computers.

Vista Ultimate (OEM) $214.99, or Vista Ultimate w/ SP1, Retail Box $294.99
Far cry from $350...

Vista Ultimate (OEM) $214.99, or Vista Ultimate w/ SP1, Retail Box $294.99
Far cry from $350...

You can't make a hard drive for $25.

Maybe, but you can get a USB key for $10, and that's not even bulk pricing.

NCIX has a nice site, lots of inventory but their prices are not that great. Given the choice I would much rather order from one of these guys...

Don't forget Tiger direct has a canadian site and you won't get dinged for duty/border fees if you order from there.

One of my favs has always been PC Canada. They are almost always cheaper than NCIX and they have always been fast with my orders. I had to return some RAM once upon a time and had no hassles at all. The only real strike against them is they don't carry as broad of an inventory as a place like NCIX does (take a look at their vid card selection, you will see what I mean).

If you want the absolute cheapest, it's hard to beat Canada Computers. I can not vouch for online ordering since anything I've bought from them has been in person but they usually have the cheapest price around. I've heard some people say they are pretty unforgiving when it comes to returns so be aware of this.

Cheapest price on deal-ram.com for a gig is $192.

A shop I deal with frequently in Toronto sells 1 gig modules for $234.99 Cdn, or about $190.55 USD.

That's not $125, but it's still way cheaper than Apple's upgrade.

BTW one interesting thing about the Mini is that while the average user does not need a full gig of RAM, it is still wise to get it in this machine since it only has one slot. Upgrading later will just leave you with spare memory laying around.

Cheapest price on deal-ram.com for a gig is $192.

A shop I deal with frequently in Toronto sells 1 gig modules for $234.99 Cdn, or about $190.55 USD.

That's not $125, but it's still way cheaper than Apple's upgrade.

BTW one interesting thing about the Mini is that while the average user does not need a full gig of RAM, it is still wise to get it in this machine since it only has one slot. Upgrading later will just leave you with spare memory laying around.

Their shipping rates seem reasonable & they are fast. Just make sure that your billing address matches your Credit Card's billing address.

...when you consider you can get the same power as an Intel chip in an AMD chip for typically half to one-third the price

I'm typing this reply on an Athon equipped PC, and historically agree, but AMD had better get their ass in gear quite quickly: Taking a quick look at the place I normally order from (CDN $), a P4 2.4Ghz 533Mhz bus processor (512KB cache) is coming in at $249.99. For just a bit less you can get the Athlon 2400+, or for $30 more you can get the Barton 2500+. In other words power/dollar is pretty much on par now, so AMD has definitely lost that historical advantage.

A couple solid choices for Canadians are
Premier Computers Canada
or
Canada Computers

They sell parts on the cheap and have great return policies.

I have found that buying a complete system is generally, I repeat, generally, cheaper. I have not figured out why as there are labour costs involved.

The advantage of build your own, IF you are comfortable doing so, is that you pick the parts.

I just did some quick comparisons of the Canadian compaines mentioned above and the best is one that is not, PCCanada.com

For any Canadians out there (like me) these guys who are just outside of Toronto, have three different boards in stock: the Asus K7M, Microstar 6167, and the Gigabyte GA-71X. They're not too cheap though. :(