Where To Buy Information



The following retailers are listed for your convenience and general information only. The Computer Center does not endorse nor is it otherwise associated with any of the following organizations.

  • UIC Micro/Station
    The campus computer store is a convenient place to buy computer products. Purchases can be made with university Miscellaneous Vouchers. http://www.microstation.uic.edu
  • Urbana General Stores
    Like the Micro/Station, the Urbana General Stores accepts university Miscellaneous vouchers and sells most of its products at educational (academic) prices, when applicable. http://www.cstores.uiuc.edu
  • c|net Computers.com
    Like NetBuyer, Computers.com is a very informational Web site even if you are just shopping for information. http://www.computers.com
  • Micro/MacWarehouse
    A well-known mail-order outfit. They have an Academic division that specializes in education and they do offer educational prices when available. They accept university PO numbers.
    http://www.microwarehouse.com
  • Micro Center
    Arguably, the largest computer store in the Chicago metropolitan area, with a very good selection of products and computer books.
    http://www.microcenter.com
  • CompUSA
    A well-known nation-wide store with a number of stores in the Chicago metropolitan area. http://www.compusa.com
  • Computer City
    Another reputable nation-wide store with a number of stores in the Chicago metropolitan area. http://www.computercity.com
  • Books & Bytes
    A well-stocked computer bookstore located in Naperville, Illinois. Show your UIC picture ID to get an additional discount. http://www.bytes.com
  • Amazon.com
    The largest computer bookshop on the Internet. An excellent Web site, even if you buy elsewhere. They have a very good search engine, book reviews, and table of contents for most titles. http://www.amazon.com

Last Modified: March 10, 1998 — Instructional Technology Lab