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Jerry Feldman wrote: > On 02/21/2010 12:56 AM, Ryan Pugatch wrote: >> I typically go for Axiom batteries: >> http://www.axiommemory.com/categories/batteries/ >> >> I usually buy them from insight.com, but they are probably available >> through other vendors too. >> > Let me rant about insight.com. Until recently they were the only vendor > we could buy from through PO. We ordered several 300GB SCSI drives with > 68pin connectors so they can fit into the slots in the drive bays. We > were very specific about this and not only did we specify this, my boss > also sent them a picture. What we got were the standard PC connectors. > While other purchases from them we got what we ordered, they did screw > up one order by sending stuff to our New York office. Fortunately we no > longer have to deal with them. We sent back the SCSI drives and > purchased what we needed from CPU Sales in Waltham (they have since > moved to Lexington). I also did a lot of price comparisons, and although > our company got a discount, their prices seemed higher. > > We've started doing most of our purchases through CDW. I personally haven't had any issues with Insight and we get a good discount because we leverage the buying power of our large parent company. Ryan
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