>>> On 2/3/2010 at 4:19 PM, Peter J Murray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> For those of you contemplating purchasing desktops or laptops in these
> difficult budget times, consider the following.
>
> Identical OptiPlex 380 Minitowers, with identical warranties and parts.
>
> Price at cstore.msu.edu Dell Premier store $1147
> Price at dell.com small business $770
> Price difference $377 (nearly 33% off)
Dell's pricing has long perplexed me. I've usually answered the question about why CStore pricing is higher with "you're getting the 3-year NBD service warranty," but you say you get that ordering directly from Dell.
Perhaps the Computer Store should look into renegotiating the Dell purchasing agreement....
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Kim Geiger
Information Technologist
Broadcasting Services
Michigan State University
517-432-3120 x 429
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