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	Vol.7, No 22, October 6, 1999
	Computer fair provides answers, savings By Yoko Ito-Peterson  Daily Forty-Niner The latest in cutting-edge technology was displayed Tuesday at the ninth annual Computer and Electronics Fair, sponsored by Cal State Long Beachís University Computer Store. The fair, held on Upper Campus, offered students a chance to speak to more than 10 hardware, software and computer vendors about purchasing computers, calculators and other electronic products.  The fair also gave students the opportunity to take advantage of educational discounts, which were offered on most products with valid student identification. "Computers at the [CSULB] Bookstore are cheaper than Comp USA," said Michael Morin, field engineer of Epson.   "Epson is targeting [the] education market as a whole." Some software products offer nearly a bargain price to the students, according to Trea Walker, a representative of The Douglas Skewart Co.  "Adobe offers even 40 to 50 percent discount to the students," Walker said.    Some products at the fair have not been introduced to the retail market. For example, Hewlett Packardís calculator specifically designed for engineers is only available at school bookstores. "This calculator has an ability to do symbolic math and formulas for engineers," said John Schlegel, consumer electronics distributor of El Dorado Trading Group.  Sophomore Noel Gosom, an electrical engineering major, stopped by the fair because he was thinking about purchasing a computer.  Gosom owns a notebook computer, which he brings to class to take notes.  Some students came to the fair to see the products before making final purchase decisions. A drawing for a free 3Com electronic organizer or a Hewlett-Packard scientific engineering calculator was held.  More than 10 vendors participated in the fair, including Microsoft Corp., Texas Instruments Inc., Gateway Inc., Compaq Computer Corp., Sharp Electronics Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. The fair will continue today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Dining Plaza and the University Library.		Campus eateries recive citations Car accident victim back in classes Sci-fi writer shares life experiences Computer fair provides answers, savings Three women killed on  freeway remembered by family members Parking still major problem for students Football is not needed Dub All Stars bring history back to campus Skunk Anansie smells good State schools unite to change Big West Ice Dogs open season with tight win at home Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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