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RE: Off-Topic: SDRAM Prices
I just need to add that unlike most of the computer parts, memory
components are subject to customs.
This is why memory is relatively higher in Israel than in the states. If I
recall correctly, the government doesn't collect tax for microchips but do
collect tax for the boards (the printed circuit it the memory is attached
to). The boards change the memory module's definition from computer
hardware to an electronic device. So in order to avoid these taxes, these
boards are manufactured in Israel (at Israeli prices).
Because of the addition of a third party (the board assembler) and the fact
that not all of the memory module is manufactured by inexpensive labour,
memory modules will always have higher prices in Israel than abroad (at
least until the government will cancel the tax).
Isaac Aaron
Original message:
It's off-topic, but will save much money for some of you:
If you are going to spend money in the following days on a new
computer or to upgrade your memory, be ware: the SDRAM prices are
FALLING!
According to pricewatch.com, prices of 64MB reached $50, and 128MB -
$120 (all are for 100MHz, SDRAM, 7/8 ns, 8x64 or 16x64). These
prices reflect a drop of 60% (!) since October after the earth quake
in taiwan. In the last days, the drop is even stronger, and there is
a DAILY drop of 2%-3%. If there will not be another earth quake, and
Y2K bug will not run millions of buyers in the last week of 1999 and
the first week of 2000 to computer's stores, the prices are expected
to reach $40 (64MB) and $90 (128MB) very soon (not to mention that
Intel plans to cut prices drastically in mid January. But this is
another story, and still too far...).
Prices in Israel are still $100-$140 (64MB) and $200-$270 (128MB),
but are expected to become similar to the American prices soon (you
know, everything that happens there, is reaching Israel after a
short delay). So if you buy memory or a computer this week, demand
real prices, or delay your purchase a little if your seller insists
on these crazy prices.
Disclaimr: I'm not responsible for any damage, including results of
another earth-quake or Y2K. Gambling on prices is like gambling in a
Casino. Anyway, the current prices in Israel are crazy in any case,
and paying them is like loosing your money even without gambling.
--
Eli Marmor
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