Looking for local computer store

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

Beware of the 10/100 PC Cards. I had originally bought a Linksys 10/100 
PC card for my laptop and the best benchmark I got from it was about 
10Mbps. I returned it and got a cardbus (32 bit) PC card (this time a 
Netgear because they did not have the Linksys). The 32 bit cardbus 
version benchmarks close to 100Mbps. 
On 10 Sep 2001, at 14:47, Drew Taylor wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who replied thus far. I went to MicroCenter and was 
> suitable impressed with all the bargains I saw for returned but
> perfectly 
> good products. For instance, I picked up a LinkSys 10/100 PC Card
> adapter 
> for my wife's laptop for about $30.00. And I got 256MB PC133 RAM for
> $30. I 
> don't need more RAM, but how can you go wrong at those prices? :-)
> 
> I'll check out the other stores as well. Cambridge is a little far to
> drive 
> if I want to just browse. Thanks!
> 
> At 01:49 PM 9/10/01 -0400, Mark Hertel wrote:
> >On Mon, Sep 10, 2001 at 01:27:25PM -0400, Jerry Feldman wrote:
> > > I've worked a bit with Norman Chan at Cyber Computer Technology in
> > > Woburn (http://www.cyber-comp-tech.com). They are located in
> > > Cummins Park. They really don't have a showroom. They do build Linux
> > > based systems for their customers.
> >
> >
> >I've used Cyber Computer before and they are pretty good for building
> >machines. I also use Comlink on route 3A in Burlington. These guys
> >have a storefront and I also see them at the KGP computer shows.
> >
> >
> >Mark Hertel
> >
> >
> >
> > > On 10 Sep 2001, at 12:20, Drew Taylor wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Lexington and I'm looking for a local computer store to
> > > > patronize. I'm not crazy about Best Buy, etc and would like a
> smaller
> > > > store
> > > > that has good selection and reasonable prices and people I can get
> to
> > > > know.
> > > > In particular, I'm in the market right now for an 8-port
> hub/switch
> > > > (prefer
> > > > switch). Any pointers would be appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > BTW, if it's in the Arlington, Woburn, or Bedford area that would
> be
> > > > equally as good.
> > > >
> > > > Drew Taylor
> > > > mailto:drew at drewtaylor.com
> > > > http://www.drewtaylor.com/
> > >
> > > --
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> 
> Drew Taylor
> mailto:drew at drewtaylor.com
> http://www.drewtaylor.com/
> 
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