Could this be some freak promotion?

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It just appeared on Tech Bargains. Oh well, it is all over now.

what happens if dell just bills the correct amount to your account?

What exactly is the product... well its a 20 gig hard drive, well lets see, those go for about what, $10-30 now retail. It has a databus for the hard drive, which means a controler chip, it also has usb, which again is a control chip. Well just about ever motherboard manufacturer already has chips that are combo usb contollers and ide controller, and cost less then $2. You also have a processor chip to handle I/O requests and perform the MP3, etc. decoding ($5-10). You have a few capacitors and resistors (maybe, maybe $1-3 worth). You have your pcb for all the chips with traces for all the connections ($5). A header for the usb connector ($.10), a volume dial ($.05), a 1/16" headphone jack ($.50), a battery pack ($.40), a lcd screen? (not sure but only $5 if it has one), an external power adaptor ($1-4), and the plastic outside shell ($5). So, on the high side of the components you are only looking at ~$60-70 in parts, then figure another $10 in production costs, so figure $80 to produce.... hmmm... that sure looks VERY close to what we just bought it for....

a few capacitors and resistors (maybe, maybe $1-3 worth)

No software in the player either I notice!

Speaking of people ordering 30+ units...

What's taking so long?! =]

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But at least my Omaha steaks are on the way

covered in sauteed onions (vidalia in butter and black pepper)...

Great way to cook filets, by the way.