Buying That PC: So You Won't Have to Learn to Type after All

Article Abstract:

Two products released early in 1984 are claimed to have brought real changes to the personal computer market. Both are aimed at users who don't type. Apple's menu-driven 32-bit Macintosh with 192 kilobytes of memory and Motorola 68000 microprocessor provides a mouse for manipulating the cursor and icons representing office functions. Windows allow data to move between applications. The retail price is $3038 (Australia). Hewlett-Packard's 16-bit HP 150 lets users input commands by touching the screen. The HP 150 costing $4795 (Australia) runs on the 8088 microprocessor with expandable 256K memory, MSDOS operating system and graphics capability.

Touch screens, Personal Computers, New Product, product announcement, User-Friendliness, Touch Screen, Cursor Control Devices

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Sugar: It May Have Had Its Lumps

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The price of sugar has been rising in mid-1983, following a dramatic price slump in early 1983. The slump had been largely due to sugar production exceeding demand. In 1984, weather problems are expected to greatly reduce sugar yields. However, some analysts fear the expected lower yields have already affected sugar prices. Some analysts believe sugar prices will remain stable in 1984, while others expect to see them rise even higher.

Prices and rates, Sugar

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Ag 'think tanks' have lukewarm out for 1983

Article Abstract:

Basic ideas surrounding payment-in-kind agricultural credit. New USDA rules are discussed by two leading agricultural experts.

Regulation of agricultural marketing, Management, Agriculture, Innovations, Laws, regulations and rules, Forecasts and trends, Economic policy, Brock, John, United States. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural price supports, Payment-in-kind program, Schnittker, John, Hjort, Howard

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