How to ensure you get the right model of the part you ordered?

[Sardonic]

I'm noticing several instances of different models of parts being sold under a single umbrella name. And usually, the differences between the products are large & gaping. Personally, I find this unacceptable and I am trying to think of a way to get around it.

For example: the samsung 226bw, currently the sweetheart deal-breaker of most people looking to buy the new IT monitor, comes in three flavors: awesome (S model), saucesom (A model), and terrible (C model). Those who receive the C, or cheimei version, report bleeding throughout the entire monitor, while those with the S model report it to be the best monitor ever and they can't get any work done because their co-workers want to look at the monitor. Blah. google 226bw panel types to know more.

For example: the Q6600 comes in G0 and not-G0. Now this is a delicate situation as well. Most people don't care if they get G0'd or not, but the people who do care don't get any control.

If we're paying for a piece of equipment, we should have access to ALL the specs and ALL the technical information.

Currently I am wracking my brain with a way to ensure you get the parts you want, 100% of the time. Any input?

 

[b1gapl]

If you want a guaranteed Q6600 with the G0 stepping, get it at ClubIT.com. They also have the lowest price, for it as well.

 

[Sardonic]

By the Gods, you're right, sir! With this final tidbit of information, I think I am ready to start ordering some of the parts.

I intend to find a store that carries the 226bw and return it if it isn't the highest model version....I hope that isn't viewed as immoral or cheap or ANYTHING negative, but I want what I want...I heard office depot has them, if I have to pay more on that one item I will.

b1g, thanks for saving me 10 bucks on my processor, as well as giving me room to stretch my toes to 5Ghz:freak:

 

[phucng_10]

ClubIT Product - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping Kentsfield 2.40GHz 8MB L2 LGA 775 Processor Retail BX80562Q6600 SLACR

In stock, G0 guranteed, cheapest out of all places that sells the Q6600 G0 stepping.

 

[b1gapl]

By the Gods, you're right, sir! With this final tidbit of information, I think I am ready to start ordering some of the parts.

I intend to find a store that carries the 226bw and return it if it isn't the highest model version....I hope that isn't viewed as immoral or cheap or ANYTHING negative, but I want what I want...I heard office depot has them, if I have to pay more on that one item I will.

b1g, thanks for saving me 10 bucks on my processor, as well as giving me room to stretch my toes to 5Ghz:freak:

I kinda heard, that they stopped putting that label in the back, that tells you the kind of panel, the 226BW is. But some people have been able to get an S panel, at ebay.