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Propeller Price Drop! $7.99 Tomorrow!

PhilldapillPhilldapill Posts: 1,283
edited 2009-04-01 20:00 in Propeller 1
Just in case anyone hasn't heard, the Propeller is going to drop in price to $7.99! My mind is full of all sorts of things that I can now justify at this price... About $10 for a complete "brain" in any of my projects.

Go grab a bundle!

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-01 01:18
    Watch someone at Parallax list them for 79.99 in the morning.

    They know everyone will be watching, would be a great April fools joke. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    OBC

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  • PhilldapillPhilldapill Posts: 1,283
    edited 2009-04-01 01:41
    Yeah, but I think a few people would be VERY upset with it. The Propeller is not something to joke around with. I've heard of people marrying a Propeller chip before. I saw the legal documents and all. True story.
  • kwinnkwinn Posts: 8,697
    edited 2009-04-01 03:12
    I've heard of people marrying a Propeller chip before. I saw the legal documents and all. True story. said...


    Now that sound like an early April Fools joke to me.
  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-01 03:26
    stranger things have happened:

    http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/woman-marries-dolphin/2006/01/01/1136050339590.html

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  • hinvhinv Posts: 1,255
    edited 2009-04-01 05:33
    Maybe this is a sign that we will see a new product soon....like the 8x32B or maybe even Prop II
    Just speculation....

    Doug
  • rjo_rjo_ Posts: 1,825
    edited 2009-04-01 05:37
    Well, it is now tomorrow and it isn't a joke... and it isn't $7.99... the new price is $7.53.

    http://www.parallax.com/Store/Microcontrollers/PropellerChips/tabid/142/List/0/CategoryID/18/Level/a/SortField/0/Default.aspx
  • TubularTubular Posts: 4,706
    edited 2009-04-01 06:25
    I think $7.53 just the old 5000 off price...

    Look forward to seeing the new prices tho (qty prices included)

    tubular

    * edit: unless you're april fooling in which case you got me smile.gif
  • Timothy D. SwieterTimothy D. Swieter Posts: 1,613
    edited 2009-04-01 06:51
    Well - I don't know about April fooling. In another thread Ken said that they were dropping the price soon and that they were going through the 30 day vendor notices. That was a couple weeks ago, so perhaps they can now drop the price. That would be wonderful!

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  • Mike HuseltonMike Huselton Posts: 746
    edited 2009-04-01 12:08
    The prices are the same as they ever were (Talking Heads Reference).

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  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2009-04-01 12:33
    I just looked at the prices this morning; they haven't dropped. Of corse if they update there website at noon (9:00 PTM) they just haven't annouced it yet.

    This is probebly the best arpril fools day ever.

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-01 13:36
    James Michael Huselton said...
    The prices are the same as they ever were (Talking Heads Reference).

    Thanks alot.. I didn't need that stuck in my head all day..

    [noparse]:)[/noparse]

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  • RaymanRayman Posts: 14,826
    edited 2009-04-01 13:56
    I want to order 25, so I've been waiting for the drop! I'm hoping that Digikey will also drop their price...

    So far, no signs of falling prices..
  • bambinobambino Posts: 789
    edited 2009-04-01 14:41
    Steedy as she goes guys,
    It's probably like the Deal of the day in that it doesn't get updated for another 15 ot 20 minutes!
  • bambinobambino Posts: 789
    edited 2009-04-01 15:30
    But then again it is April first!!!!!
    Having a birthday this month means I'm doomed to fall for this things.
    I still have garfield!!!!!
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-01 17:32
    Whoo Hoo! The prices are now $7.59 for singles and $5.99 per thousand!

    www.parallax.com/Store/Microcontrollers/PropellerChips/tabid/142/List/0/CategoryID/18/Level/a/SortField/0/Default.aspx

    Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

    @Parallax:
    Any chance of this price affecting the Protoboard prices??

    OBC

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  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-01 18:18
    digikey.ca still at $17.50 [noparse]:([/noparse]

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  • rjo_rjo_ Posts: 1,825
    edited 2009-04-01 18:22
    McTrivia...

    only $17.50? That's still a bargain.

    I don't need to make my design more secure, but I just love your PropMod...

    Are you planning to go to either of the Expo's this summer?

    Rich
  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-01 19:49
    I would like to go to the one in california but it is only a month before my wedding. a little short on cash but I will try.

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  • rjo_rjo_ Posts: 1,825
    edited 2009-04-01 19:53
    Bring enough PropMods and you could easily turn a profit... and if that is the case, then you can't afford to not go[noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Rich
  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-04-01 20:00
    well that was the thinking. bring propmod and my new propcomputer(7 propeller more details later tonight)

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