At 6:52 PM -0400 5/15/03, Murray Kastner wrote: >Jus thought I'd indulge myself in wishful thinking and checked the >effect of the surging Canadian dollar. The 17" PB is $5300 Canadian >but mailorder dealers in the US will sell for as low as $3211. (and >they'll even throw in free 512 Mb upgrades as well as a free Epson >printer). If a Canadian has a friend in the USA, it is conceivable >for him/her to buy the very same little beauty for $1000.00 less and >may even save taxes as well. > >If I could get a academic discount, I'd be doing it meself. As it >is, I shall closely monitor the soaring Canadian dollar and when I >can get me a new 17" PB for $4000. Cdn, I am there!! > >Hope this helps someone other Canadian wanting a little more >rationalization to spring for a new PB. > Damn, you want me to ship you one? Is that illegal? What if I was sending you a birthday present? (Wink wink) -- Cyn ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help me to be careful of the toes I step on today as they may be connected to the ass that I may have to kiss tomorrow.