> Except that they're more expensive, I'd agree...

Nope, they're not more expensive - but it does depend on what you buy. 
For PC keyboards, go to Maplins, not Farnells, but for IC's, you can 
usually buy them cheaper than Maplins...

[Cashtel]
> Hmmmmm... is that accessible via internet?
>
Nope -- modem only.

> ] Farnell on the other hand has a much wider range of component types, FREE 
> data
> ] sheets on EVERY chip they stock and I just found out they also do a
> ] FREE catalogue! And they also have a disc-based version too!
> 
> Wooo. But you have to be a member...

Nope -- you can get it for free. Just phone up their sales dept.

> ] Plus their tech staff know their products whilst Maplin tech staff don't 
> even
> ] know what modem speeds their Cashtel service will work at!
> 
> I'd agree there... if you know what you're doing, though, I'd stick with 
> Maplin, simply for the price difference.

Which is the same reason I'll stick with Farnells :)

Simon

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