The $40 USB Cable
So, I need a 10′ USB cable to get from my computer to my printer with out tripping over things. Tonya was on her way to the store, so I asked her to stop by and pick up a cable at Best Buy.
10′ cable. $28
What’s with that store, anyhow?? When she called me to ask if that price sounding right, I replied, “no… find someone and ask where the the regular cables are.” So, she did. He led her to the same aisle and pulled a $40 cable down and handed it to her!
$40 for a 10′ USB cable???? I just looked one up on New Egg and they have one for $2.59! Oh, but wait! That one’s not gold plated! Sheesh. I thought it was stupid when Radio Shack started gold plating their audio connectors. I own a professional recording studio, folks. None of my equipment ever came with gold plated connectors. Why do consumers think they’re equipment’s any better. But now, USB cables? What… do the prints off my laser printer look better because the the one’s and zero’s are clearer on the wire?
Man. That just nuts. I’m going back to Computer Deli.