> 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

