Same Part, Same Supplier, Different Prices

linuxwrangler writes "Infoworld's "Notes From The Field column this week includes a comment from a reader who found that Dell listed several different prices for the same part. Intrigued, I grabbed the first part number I found (a 512MB memory module #A0193405) and found that the list price is $289.99 which the price offered to "large businesses". Meanwhile, the GSA/DOD contract price is $266.21 while "home users" find the list-price discounted to $275.49 and "small businesses" fare even better with a $246.49 price. InfoWorld contacted Dell who responded, "Each segment sets its own pricing, and consumers are free to pick the one that's cheapest." Buyer beware."

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[way2trivial]

the olympus xD standard is not

ONLY olumpus branded XD cards are compatible with the built in panorama function of Olympus cameras.

Re:My Life is Dilbert

[odyrithm]

PHB? Is that Pointed Haired Bastard? By anychance? :D

I just want to say one word to you. Just one word.

[Anonymous Coward]

LASIK.