Uncle Roger
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Registered: May 2001
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
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 Re: And there is the point
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Originally posted by jke
I am sure Uncle Roger was just trying to be cute but, that is the problem when trying to have a grown up disscusion, some people just want to defend their choice. I was going to let his remark slide but since I've gone this far. Every once once in a while Comp USA runs a special on Mem Plugs $20.00 mail in rebate was the last one. Buying at a store saves you also shipping and handling and makes returns easier (maybe thats why you have 8 matchboxs) anyway can we keep focus on the pro and cons of the units?
Well, cute isn't exactly my forte -- I was hoping for somewhat humorous.
Where you get something can be a pro/con -- I won't rent movies, for example, from Blockbuster. I won't eat at Jack-in-the-box because they used annoyance advertising for years (and their food sucks.) I would much rather buy from Keith (knowledgeable, courteous, etc.) than from ChumpUSA (exactly the opposite). On the other hand, I did pick up a MemPlug at that very same sale.
And yes, by buying in-store you do save on shipping, but then you have to pay sales tax. I find it is generally about the same on small items like this. And as for returns, I would much rather fire off an e-mail and drop an item in the mail for return than to try and brave the crowds and staff of ChumpUSA.
btw, the "benefits" of CompUSA only apply if you happen to have one nearby. (There are at least 4 near me.)
Anyway, based on using both, I feel that the Kopsis software (for the FlashPlus) is definitely better than the software for the MemPlug. (Hardware-wise, they're basically the same.) However, there are others with exactly the opposite opinion -- hence the explosive growth of the numerous MP vs FP threads.
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