Intel is an even beter example. Difference is Intel sometimes can make good products while a good M$ product is more like the exception confirming the rule ;)
On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:58:42 -0500, Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Canon has. The EOS 350D (I can't remember the Stupid US Rebel name), > replaces the 300D in that price range and the 300D remains in the line > at a new lower price. Pentax dropped the price of the *ist-Ds to match > the price of it's direct competition. It's a relatively good move and > unlike Canon who can make markets, Pentax has to react. Who knows maybe > Canon was actually reacting to the *ist-Ds with the 350D. Companies > that are nearing monopolistic power _fear_ competition, just look at > Microsoft for example. > > Bob Sullivan wrote: > > >So what is the reason for this price drop to US$700? > >Is there specific competition at this price point or... > >Is Pentax going to introduce something new??? > >Regards, Bob S. > > > > > >On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 17:26:50 -0800, Marco Alpert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >>Buydig.com currently has the kit for $795.89 and the body only for > >>$698.79, both with free (presumably domestic-only) shipping. > >> > >>I ordered mine from them last month and all went smoothly (although > >>it's the only time I've done business with them, so I can't really > >>vouch for them beyond that). > >> > >> - Marco > >> > >> > >>On Mar 10, 2005, at 5:12 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >>>On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:52:14 -0600, Larry Levy > >>><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>>>In today's New York Times, I saw J&R advertising the ist DS with > >>>>18-55mm kit > >>>>lens for $829. I checked their website and it was $841 after you added > >>>>shipping. They are a truly reputable firm I've dealt with over 3 > >>>>decades. > >>>>Their website is: > >>>> > >>>>http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4003306 > >>>> > >>>>Larry in Dallas > >>>> > >>>> > >>>Looks like B&H has the same deal. I've dealt with both companies and > >>>have nothing but good things to say about either. > >>>-- > >>>Scott Loveless > >>>http://www.twosixteen.com > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > -- > I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. > During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings > and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during > peacetime. > --P.J. O'Rourke > > -- ------------------------ Thibouille

