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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

August 30, 2010 - 8:13 am

SAN FRANCISCO -- If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your pocketbook. Computer makers are scrambling for ways to goose faltering consumer demand after a weak start to the back-to-school shopping season. That could mean deeper price cuts and other promotions.

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