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If you’re in the market for a new netbook and are seriously eyeing the new Dell Inspiron Mini 10, you might want to avoid QVC.  Dell started selling the units there last week for $559, which gets you 1.6GHz processor and your choice of six designer colors.  QVC claims the Mini 10’s retail value is $688.

There’s just one problem with that.  It’s not true.  On Dell’s site you can pick up the exact same Inspiron Mini for just $479, ($487 including shipping) and the units start at just $399. That’s $72 cheaper!

Why such a difference in pricing?  Could it be that QVC knows their views aren’t likely to be gadget geeks and won’t realize they can get the Mini cheaper elsewhere?  Or perhaps they know money is no object to early adopters?  Who knows, but the lesson is clear.  Before you buy any electronic or big ticket item, do your homework and comparison shop before you buy.  You could save quite a few bucks and in this economy that’s becoming more and more crucial.

Sounds like the special value being offered by QVC was more of a raw deal.  Neither they nor Dell has commented on the matter.

Read: [PCWorld]