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Show 5A Lakeside Review North, Wednesday, May 11, 1983 BgsV $QSQFGlni Th(i (t the ttcond In a ( article on ham computer, and waali. artkla dtal. with batlc dlffaranw. In Mvaral computer, avail able, In the Laliocido area.) By SHELLEY KANCITIS personal computers, the Atari 400, Humdinger, Radio Shack TRS-8and Texas Instruments 994A, many similarities are evident. When deciding which one to buy, consider these factors in addition to what you have learned from reading and talking to people. If you plan to buy peripherals, such as a disk drive, compare prices. The base price of the computer is only a drop in the financial bucket next to possible expenditures on peripherals. Ask what type of software the company specializes in and how many titles are available in the category which interests you. Some firms have a reputation for certain types of software. For small business use, a larger memory is important. Be sure the machine has the pote- N Before Shipping for Computer5 0 Review Correspondent If you are planning to buy a computer, it is important to research three factors before you begin shopping: Know what you want the computer to do for you. Decide how much you can afford to spend. Learn about a computers basic features so you can select the one which most closely meets your needs. While shopping, analyze the store as well as the computer. Look for knowledgeable sales personnel who can answer questions about the computer and provide future assistance if you have problems understanding how to operate it. Ask about service plans and availability of ntial to run commonly used software. Is a variety of soft- business Business languages. ware sold in the store or will you use also requires more speed so have to order most of it? compare the cost and design of In comparing four locally sold disk drives. Disks work more Salespeople can also describe strengths or weaknesses of difOne note of caution if you buy ferent brands. When asked to a computer for business use. describe the strengths of the Atari 400, Connie Nance, comSome insurance companies reon a puter specialist for ZCMI in special rider quire homeowner policies to cover Layton Hills Mall, said it has a theft and damage of computers peanut butter and jelly proof used at home for business purkeyboard which makes it espe- according to Whittier. Gene DuVall, manager of Radio Shack in Roy, says the Radio Shack TRS-8has excellent hardware and software. It is a complete system and easy to run. We also stock a lot of software in the store. The Texas instruments 994A offers highly developed music-souncolor and graphics capability, according to Craig Smith, rapidly than cassettes, but they require a disk drive. graphics, color and music-soun- d potential. These features enable programmers to develop a wider variety of creative and software, particularly for children. They also make the computer more fun for young operators. Other considerations are the design of the keyboard and the screen display. It is important to sit down and try out the computer. You may discover one brand is easier to type on or has more versatility in arranging text on the screen. eye-catchi- mid-Ma- programming language 0 cially suitable for young children. The Atari 400 has an extensive variety of software and is simple to operate according to Nance. ZCMI also sells the Commodore 64 and Texas Instruments computers. Jay Whittier, owner of Micro Mnemonics, a new computer store in Sunset, sells several brands including the Humdinger. It is a new personal computer made by Venture Micro, Inc. and will be available in Whittier likes the Humdinger because of its versatility and the reasonable cost of its peripherals. With the addition of peripherals, it can be expanded to a large business system poses. If education is your primary interest, many experts recommend buying a computer with manager of Stokes Brothers in the Layton Hills Mall. It also has Texas Instruments LOGO, a veloped for children, Smith. de- said The following chart compares four personal computers available in this area. It is not but includes many features of interest to consumers. d, Program Set in County For Job Seeker Training A Job Seeker training program for those who qualify under $4,680, CETA guidelines is being offered by the Davis County Office of Employment and Train17. The ing from May three-weeoffer will program seminars on improving participants chances of finding a job and keeping one. y. married applicants under $6,710 and with four dependents under .$11,380. The daily seminars will last from 8 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the three weeks. 31-Ju- k Certification for eligibility can be assessed Monday through Thursday at the County Courthouse in Farmington. Those interested in setting up an appointment should call CETA guidelines require applicants with no dependents to have a yearly income under Tutors Receive Honors FARMINGTON Fourteen adult tutors in the Chapter 1 (formerly Title 1) program in the Davis County School District today were awarded Certificates of Merit for years of service of from years by The program is totally funded by the federal government through the State Board of Education and is directed in Davis School District by Donna The 14 tutors honored for their long years of service included: Sally Larsen, 10 years; Jean Eans, Shirley Henderson, and Erma Roundy, nine years; Darlene Haynes, Donna Sackett and Carol Lloyd, eight years; Har-sto- 7-- Superintendent Lawrence E. Welling. There are a total of 65 adult tutors who teach remedial reading in grades 4 in 15 of the Districts elementary schools. Pupils qualify for this program if they score under the 37th percentile in Standardized Reading Tests. Gabriele S. Evans, Sherrol James, Glenna Jarvis, Karen Kunz, Shirley Mortensen, Marlene Ogden and Julie Piep, seven years. 1983 May 10 to May 16, Effective , n. Todays Money Rate lU0Uo i07sr Passbook WESTERN HERITAGE 6 Months $5,000 to $10,000 May 8-1- Is 4 By CAROLE O. COLE Raviaw Correspondent Few animals are capable of commanding the fierce loyalty or vituperative spirit that cats do. Skeptics have only to broach the subject of cats, and both lovers and haters will jump into the fray tooth and claw. But for this week, the cat lovers have the upper hand. May 8 through 14 has been declared Utah Cat Fanciers Week. In keeping with this commemoration, Davis County resi Cat Hater's Worst Week dents have been issued an invitation to attend the Salt Lake City Fanciers All Breed Championship and Household Pet Cat Show on May 14, 1983, at the Salt Palace. Entries of champions, household pets, and kittens have been limited to a total of 200. Judges who hail from the West to the East Coast will be available to declare best of show and other pertinent awards. Cat lovers may assemble the Salt Palace doors at 9 on Saturday and remain until 5 p.m. Admission will be $2 per adult, $1 per child, and $5 per family. Don Swanson from San Francisco, Calif., and Will Thompson of Ogden are two judges who will be looking at all breeds and household pets. Boris Teron of m A FAQ 1 6 Months $1,000 to $5,000 THRIFT & LOAN FREE GIFTS MEW HOURS: 9rtK-5:3- FOR NEW Dolly 0 SAVING ACCOUNTS! Closed Saturday El Monte, Calif., expert in shor-thaand longhair specialty breeds; Sheila Reyes of Tampa, Fla., who specializes in longhair specialties and household pets; ir SSs? 107 North sHm Main, privBte corporation Bountiful nd notan of Instrumentality the State of Utat or the federal Government and Ann Kimball of Salt Lake City, shorthair and household 298-365- 3 pet specialist round out the complement of judges. at a.m. Rocky Mountain Music Festival at Kingsbury Youth Incorporated is presenting the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Music Festival on Saturday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall. Music will be provided by Cow jazz. Their music ranges from bluegrass to country rock. Also Jarman, Kingston, and Wesson will entertain with a program will be broadcast live by KRCLs Desertair Program. All proceeds from the concert will go to programs developed by Second District Juvenile toe-tappi- progressive bluegrass-jaz- j! listeners for years. 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