On 6 Mar 2014 at 13:20, IVP wrote:

> Initially pleased, then disappointed, that a DSE had opened a store
> less than a mile from my place. Fortunately Jaycar, arguably always
> a better outlet anyway, have a new-ish store a half-mile further on,
> and there are no signs of them dropping components.

Yes, Jaycar can be very useful, 15 min drive for me but worth it in an emer=
gency. In =20
saying that most project emergencies happen at midnight, when they're close=
d :-(

Do watch out for ESD though, no protection whatsoever in the store I go to.=
 Each=20
time I mention it they smile & agree, but nothing has changed. Also can ope=
n an=20
account with their wholesale side, Electus Distribution. Cheaper prices, bu=
t similarly=20
hopeless with respect to ESD... eg. voltage regulators supplied in standard=
 plastic=20
bags.

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Brent Brown, Electronic Design Solutions
9 Titoki Place, Pukete,
Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
Ph: +64 7 849 0069
Fax: +64 7 849 0071
Cell: +64 27 433 4069
eMail:  brent.brown@clear.net.nz



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