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>>> 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.... -- Kim Geiger Information Technologist Broadcasting Services Michigan State University 517-432-3120 x 429