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Canada
http://blankmedia.ca

Great Prices on CD and DVD
Fast shipping
Good communication

Good Deal Example:
100 TY CD Silver for 48$ CAD

I know some people don't care for them, but every experience I've had (and it's been quite a few) with www.shop4tech.com has been outstanding. I generally only purchase RitekG04. They work flawlessly every time (aside from the occasional user error). Also they have an ongoing cupon code from Computer Shopper magazine. It is for 10% off. The code is CS10.

Info for Canada:

Canada computers is a known Gray Market distributor and many of their products do not have an official warranty in Canada. Buyer beware. The prices are good though so it's all about what you want.

Staples is a good retail outlet for getting genuine T-Y CD-R and DVD-R with the FujiFilm brand name, though the prices are not the best. Last time I checked they had no high end DVD+R. Watch out though, they also stock some Prodisc FujiFilm CD-R so look for the "Made in Japan" mark.

Question for you, Mike... I noticed a few months ago when I was building my
new PC that ZipZoomFly had some excellent deals on hardware, especially
with the 2nd-day shipping offer. Have you had more than one good
experience with them? I would like to buy from them, but am hesitant to
go with anyone besides Newegg since Newegg has spoiled me with excellent
all-around service and products. Any data on ZipZoomFly would be
appreciated from you or other folk here.

Another one for Canada eh!

Super prices for media. I would dare say the cheapest around. They also have some r200's and awesome prices on replacement ink. I have had nothing but pleasant experiences with these folks. The company is called Media 'n' More. Here is the address:

www.media-n-more.ca

ZipZoomFly is an e-tailer formerly known as Googlegear. Last time I checked, their track record was comparable to that of NewEgg. You can check for updated info at ResellerRatings.

Australia:

www.msy.com.au
* Extremely cheap prices
* Terrible site - the parts are in PDF
* Based in Melbourne, but have stores in Sydney and another place

www.i-store.com.au
* Reasonable prices
* Easy to navigate
* Not much info on items, though

Uk Info

Media
www.rambox.co.uk

Hardware
www.dabs.com
www.ebuyer.com

Huzzy, with all due respect Best Buy is not only overpriced but they lack selection or any knowlege whatsoever regarding coputer equipment.

Here's a few stores I've been to myself.

Canada:

General Comupter stores:

Bigfoot Computers
*Excellent customer service/RMA services
*products price are average compare to local stores
*specialized in overclocking gears
*still not sure they will do US/International orders
*they have their own fourms!
*friendly and VERY knowledgeable in-store staff

Infonec Computer
*competitive prices locally
*good service/RMA service

NCIX.com
*competitive prices

Grey-Tech Computer Inc.
*great product selection
*only ship within Canada? Not too sure...
*friendly and knowledgeable in-store staff
*prices are average
*great service/RMA service

ICCT
*one of the cheapest store in town!
*VERY bad service/RMA service!

Hey there all - Another Fine Company - Top Class Service from beginning to end. Excellent after sale service too ! Highly Recommended !
I bought several items including Media - All at more than competitive prices !

http://www.ucsuk.com/


FattyPC

..........................................................
ASUS A7N8XE-DELUXE MOTHERBOARD
ATHLON XP - BARTON 2800 ( FSB 333, 512 Cache )
1.5GB DDR 333 - PC2700
SEAGATE SATA 160GB
ASUS NVIDIA GF4 FX - V9570TD, WITH THERMALTAKE GPU FANLESS HEATSINK
SOUNDBLASTER AUDIGY
WINFAST TV2000 DELUXE - TV CARD
QTEC 4 USB 2 - PCI CARD
WIFI CARD - ASUS
THERMALTAKE TRUE 480w Butterfly PSU
THERMALTAKE 80mm (17db - ) CHASSIS FAN x 1 - EXHAUST
COOLERMASTER 2x 80mm (13db) - INTAKE


MODDED CPU HEATSINK - ( 2x 90mm (17db - )THERMALTAKE FANS, SEPERATE HEAT SINK )

What a scalable case!

As far as the USA is concerned NewEgg for hardware and Best Buy for media can't be beat.

When ebuyer are bad, they are APPALLING (like at this minute. I am having major trouble with them, and their laughably misnamed complaints phone is always conveniently cutting me off. Sh**bags.)

In Canada for most of my components I use http://www.ncix.com/ . Good prices and great forums. I have bought my cases recently form here http://www.shoprbc.com/ca/index.php. There prices are usually competative but the $10.00 flat shipping rate on heavier items is hard to beat

Inexpensive used and new computer hardware in Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada:

Digitech Computer Services
168D Queen St.
Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada
J1M 1B1 Tel: (819) 562-5333
E-Mail: digitechcomp@sympatico.ca

CHECK OUT <A HREF="http://www.digitechservices.ca/adpage1">http://www.digitechservices.ca/adpage1</A>

(Prices in Canadian funds.)

Check out our official website price list at
<A HREF="http://www.digitechservices.ca/">http://www.digitechservices.ca</A>

Re: the U.S., I'd like to cast another vote for:

http://www.newegg.com/ (my favorite retailer on the planet)

Also reliable:

http://www.supermediastore.com/index.html

and

http://www.meritline.com/index.html

I like www.zipzoomfly.com great service and prices plus 2 day Fedx for hardware. They were etailer of the year 2004 and once I ordered a OEM burner and it sold out before it was packed and they substitued the retail version at same price. For cases and I use http://www.amamax.com/index.html as they have free ground shipping and for me that is 3 days.

Another retailer in the UK: Disk Depot

Cheaper for most products than the other UK retailers especially with RitekG04 disks, and their delivery options are excellent for UK and ireland too:

http://www.diskdepot.co.uk

Highly recommended

Info for UK - maybe wider delivery i've never checked

Best 2 shops i know are:-

http://www.scan.co.uk/
&
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/

I also use
http://www.charismauk.co.uk/
but thats mainly cos its easiest to get to when i need stuff in a hurry, the other 2 offer a much wider range.

In the US:
I would second supermedia as a solid source for DVD media and hardware as I have bought stuff from them before and they ship quickly and have a decent customer support in place:

http://www.supermediastore.com/index.html

This store sells Taiyo Yuden in larger bulk packaging (i.e. >50/pack) than Newegg for a decent price. Just did a quick comparison on both sites and it seems that supmediastore is a little more expensive than newegg (~$1 more for exactly the same TY product including tax and shipping).

In the UK latest price comparison site for Console games, DVD's and Music Cd's is www.PaidPeanuts.co.uk the sites nice and quick and doesn't give me all the rubbish that froogle returns.

I have ordered from Tiger Direct once without problem. Two of my friend had a very hard time getting the offered rebates. Be Sure to read the rebate forms completely and comply with all the requirements.

I Did.

JPL Displays are cheaper for media.