Need a computer, cheap?

Published 5:00 am Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Central Oregon Community College (2600 N.W. College Way) will hold a technology surplus sale, open to the public, Monday starting at 8 a.m. in Room 106 of Pioneer Hall.

Used computers, servers, projectors and more will be sold at discounted rates. All funds raised will be used to purchase new equipment for the school. After selecting your items in Pioneer Hall, you will take a ticket to the campus bookstore to pay; all major forms of payment will be accepted.

Brian Allison, who works in user services at the college, said the bulk of the sale will be 50-60 desktop computers that have been in use for about 5 years at the college. Each computer comes with Windows XP and some open source software. Computers have all been wiped and tested, and will be sold for about $120. A 17-inch, flat-screen monitor will be available for purchase with a computer for $80.

If you’re hoping to score a computer, show up early. Allison expects high turnout; “like locusts,” he said.

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