My UK reseller warned me a fortnight ago that HP are raising their prices this weekend. Irritatingly they (HP, not my supplier) wont reveal by how much and are refusing to issue quotes for orders today. In my case we'll buy from elsewhere in the EU where the vendors recognise that having some cashflow and profit is better than ignoring the customer, and the rise doesnt seem to be affecting them, something I am sure is to do with the Euro being better than the GBP (Gordon Brown Peso).

Its a shame as it means the profit goes overseas as well, a bit ironic as we are trying to buy this kit to stop the offshoring of other IT functions as well. Another nail in the coffin then....