Re: Supplier markup on new hardware
"Every time I've looked recently at new hardware from Dell etc. The markup when buying SSDs with a server is about double vs spinning rust."
I have a Dell Premiere account and I make a point of telling the account reps that they;re losing sales bercase I can buy the exact same 2TB SSDs they're putting in their boxes for half the price from a retailer.
Then again, my experience of Dell "service"(*) is such that I get Dell quotes because I'm required to, not because they're competitive
(*) It's poor for Premiere customers and fucking appalling for consumers. I can't understand how _anyone_ buys their products after experiencing their "tech support" or warranty coverage.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
