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Friday, November 03, 2006

Redundant product descriptions on RadioShack's website

Where do you look when you need a 12" shielded stereo audio cable, and you can't wait to order online? RadioShack, of course, that street-corner Library of Alexandria of dorktronics. For the most part, the site is usable and its search returns relevant results, nicely presented (unlike, for instance, Best Buy's goofy search). One thing that stands out, though, is the way product descriptions are put together for small, simple objects. For instance:

1/4" mono Panel-Mount Audio Jack (2-Pack)
$2.99
Model: 1/4" Open-frame open-circuit panel mount
Catalog #: 274-252

A pair of jacks.

This open-frame, open-circuit accepts 1/4" mono phone plugs. Package of two.

* Panel-mount
* Open circuit
* Package of 2

What's in the box

* 1/4" Open-frame open-circuit panel mount (2)


Or:

12-Inch Shielded Stereo Audio Cable
$4.99
Model: 42-2497
Catalog #: 42-2497

Put it on the card.

This 12-inch, shielded stereo audio cable will connect audio components to your computer's sound card. It has an 1/8" stereo phone plug on each end. Use it to hook up a speaker system, mini stereo or other components.

* 12-inch stereo audio cable has an 1/8" stereo phone plug on each end
* Connect a speaker system, mini stereo or other components to your computer's sound card

What's in the box

* 12" Shielded Stereo Audio Cable (1/8" stereo phone plug to 1/8" stereo phone plug)


I'm not really complaining - more info is better than less, but it's a little goofy to read.

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