If you ended up with an old computer or unwanted electronics after the holidays, you can recycle that equipment during an Arizona Technology Council Foundation event on Jan. 21. You can drop off computers, peripherals, networking equipment, servers, point-of-sale equipment, surplus metals, wire, cable and power strips. Lab or test equipment is also accepted. A portion of the equipment will be donated statewide to support Arizona educational programs.

Ken Colburn: Retailers and manufacturers know that because most consumers can't decipher the technical details when making a decision, most default to the price. In technology especially, often times the price you see advertised is not what it will actually end up costing you.

The electronics and integrated circuit industries enjoyed modest growth in 2007, according to a report by IC Insights, a Scottsdale-based market research firm.

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Mesa residents can safely discard their old computers, televisions, phones, audio/video equipment, printers and appliances at the city’s express drop-off recycling event 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

There is much about the holiday shopping season that makes no sense to me. Why someone needs to camp out for a week just to get a deal on a TV — I don’t know. Why mothers need to push and shove to get their child that new doll — that’s beyond me. But one thing I really, really don’t understand is why anyone would purchase someone else’s child a toy that makes noise.

I have a lengthy list of things I should do but don’t get around to, such as cleaning out the garage. A little monetary persuasion pushes me to action.

Electronic devices and gadgets continue to remain a popular item on holiday wish lists for men and women alike.

Electronic devices and gadgets continue to remain a popular item on holiday wish lists for men and women alike.

Arizona State University is partnering with City University of Hong Kong to further develop flexible electronic systems.

It is the final days for Mesa’s Ultimate Electronics. According to a press release, all 30 of the remaining stores — including the one at 1655 S Stapley Drive — will complete their going-out-of-business sales by April 10, or earlier if all the merchandise is sold.

Mesa is holding an electronics recycling collection event Saturday, when residents can get rid of computers, televisions, phones, printers, appliances and other electronics. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon at the Center Street Facility, 2412 N. Center St. City staff will help unload items at the free event, which is only open to Mesa residents. More information is available at (480) 644-2221 or www.mesarecycles.org.

Mesa residents can drop off old electronics and appliances at an event scheduled for Saturday.

Electronics sellers and online merchants thrived in November, particularly on Black Friday, but clothing and luxury merchants struggled, according to estimates released Wednesday.