KATHMANDU, JAN 16 -
The Logitech CAN Info-Tech 2010 on Saturday saw more than 84,400 visitors, the highest in any particular Nepali expo in a single day.

The Computer Association of Nepal (CAN), the organiser, said the venue could have been flooded with visitors on the fourth day for it was a public holiday. Till Friday, a total of 173,000 visitors had observed the event.

"People from various walks of life visited the event on Saturday. The increasing number of visitors has encouraged the exhibitors," said Suresh Karna, President of CAN. "Most of the visitors today were students."

According to exhibitors, most of the visitors showed their interest in on technological development in information communication and entertainment technology. "Parents visiting the expo with their children were seen asking prices of desktop computers," said Rajiv Adhikari, a stall representative of Sati Narayani Infosys.

Ram Prasad Kafle, who was at the event with his son, from New Baneshwor was also spotted making deal to buy a desktop computer. "I need a computer for internet service at home," he said. "A computer has become a necessity at home." Though, he was doubtful of quality product as many exhibitors at the event were offering desktop computers at different prices, some even at Rs. 17, 000. "The computers have become so cheap but I wonder if the products work well," he added.

The six-day ICT event has put on display a huge number of latest ICT products and services available in the Nepali market. The event is targeting to draw about 400,000 visitors by the time it concludes on Monday.

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