I frequently use my Dell contact in the Software & Peripherals as he can order anything, even if it's not listed on the web site. The prices are always the best I get. The only thing I don't get with them in the parts here the next day like CDW does. -t On 12/27/05, Fishbeck, John <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Well, since Matt's original post was an inquiry for a local source, I > didn't mention out-of-town/Internet/mail order options. > > But I just thought that I'd throw in my agreement with previous posters > regarding CDW-G - I also have experienced satisfaction with using them. > > But hey - nobody mentioned Buy.com! We use Buy.com frequently. They > carry a surprising array of computing products (I've ordered RAID > controller cards and replacement UPS batteries from them, among many > other items), their prices are VERY aggressive, and delivery service is, > frankly, astounding. 4 times out of 5, if I place an order on the web > with them by no later than early afternoon, the shipment is on my desk > the next morning - and this with regular ground, not expedited, > shipping! I dunno how they do it. Even if it doesn't show up the next > day (and you can always pay extra for overnight shipping if you just > gotta have it next day), the stuff arrives within 2-3 days at most. > > Regards, > John Fishbeck > MSU Physical Plant Computer Systems and Networking Group > -- Troy D Murray Blog: http://troymurray.blogspot.com/