HP Price Hikes!!!

HP made significant hikes last year (8-10%) for those of purchasing through major distribution. We have seen similar price increases again on Monday of this week. Often they are covered up by HP removing their so called Top Value models but the reality there is no HP server I can buy for a price close to that which I was paying last year.

I am not critical of this, it is a commercial necessity. BUT the increases are very real.