Re: RE: Gc-linux-devel digest, Vol 1 #121 - 1 msg
Shaun Jackman <[email protected]>
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On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:42:43 +0000, James Wall <[email protected]> wrote: > I intend to use the Part from Digi-key instead of removing a connector from > a card reader. > http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?Ref=183346&Row=105124&Site=US > I believe with shipping and the service charge for a small order it is more > cost effective to buy at least 9 at a time +$5 if the order is less than $25 If you call around to local electronics suppliers (typically they'll service the local TV/VCR/DVD/stereo repairman) you should be able to find someone that's placing a bigger order and won't mind adding your part to their order. For instance, I ordered this part [1] whose list price is $4 for a single, and got it for $8, which is a lot less than Digikey was going to charge for shipping a single part. Failing that, you can see if a local university or college will add your part to their Digikey order. Cheers, Shaun [1] http://www.hirose-connectors.com/products/DM1_5.htm ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by Microsoft Mobile & Embedded DevCon 2005 Attend MEDC 2005 May 9-12 in Vegas. Learn more about the latest Windows Embedded(r) & Windows Mobile(tm) platforms, applications & content. Register by 3/29 & save $300 http://ads.osdn.com/?ad_id=6883&alloc_id=15149&op=click