Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 17:58:35 EST
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Subject: Re: AW: wireless pcmcia cards
In a message dated 2/23/2001 2:39:26 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
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> Subj: RE: AW: wireless pcmcia cards
> Date: 2/23/2001 2:39:26 PM US Mountain Standard Time
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Hui, Clifford)
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> Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 16:31:22 -0500
> From: "Hui, Clifford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: AW: wireless pcmcia cards
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> Well, I suppose that it also depends on what your own personal definition of
> what expensive is, but I suspect that the US does enjoy better pricing on
> computer equipment and gadgetry than many other countries.
>
> Due to the weakness of the Canadian dollar things just look more expensive
> $200-$300 is actually $300-$450 CDN. In addition, our lower salaries and
> higher income taxes PLUS the additional 15% in sales taxes makes it FEEL
> really expensive too. No wonder Canadian culture is based around misshapen
> donuts and beer...
>
> That said, I should say that I'm happy that I don't have to endure
> Australian prices and their funny electrical plug shapes...
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>
Yes, I would say that we do not appreciate what we have that is good. Neil
and his squeeze mentioned when they visited about Americans being somewhat
opinionated and un-knowledgeable about the rest of the world. Sorry to say
the only time I get a different view is when I listen to the BBC or the CNN
international corespondents. We seldom have the opportunity to walk in the
other fellows shoes.
Jim Ray, Sr., Phoenix, AZ, USA,
<A HREF="http://www.grannyjeans.com/">Click here: www.grannyjeans.com</A>
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