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From: sidwell@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Best price for Soundblaster?
Message-ID: <8669.26dcda1e@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu>
Date: 30 Aug 90 13:19:26 GMT
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In article <33346@unix.cis.pitt.edu>, tjw@unix.cis.pitt.edu (TJ Wood WA3VQJ) writes:
> In article <59201@bbn.BBN.COM> sher@BBN.COM (Lawrence D. Sher) writes:
>>J&R Camera World has Soundblaster for $180.  Any suggestions for
>>reputable places with lower prices?  Thanks.
>  ^^^^^^^^^
> 
> I can't tell if they're reputable, but...
> 
> The Sept issue of Computer Shopper gives the following:
> 
> 	Carlisle Computer 800-333-2566  (Page 463)
> 		Sound Blaster $169
> 		External Midi box $42
> 		Visual Music editor for Sound Blaster $79
> 
> 	Comput Ability Consumer Electronics 800-558-0003  (Page 247)
> 		Sound Blaster $159
> 
> Be sure when ordering (from anywhere) to check what the shipping prices
> will be; if there is tax; if they charge more for using a credit card;
> how long it will take to ship and/or will they have to backorder.
> Sometimes, a bargain isn't always a bargain.
> 

    Check the prices of sound cards from Sierra-On-Line. As of last week
they were selling the Adlib for $109, Soundblaster -$149, Roland LAPC $349 and
Roland MT32 for $399. This was a special promotion, which may or may not still
be in effect. I do not have their 800 number handy, or their bulletin board
number, but could post them later if there is demand. Ron Sidwell