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The Texas Instruments 99/4 Personal Computer.
Morgan, Chris – onComputing, 1980
This product review describes and evaluates the features of the TI 99/4 (including its speech synthesizer), its costs, peripherals, and software. (SJL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Microcomputers
The Radio Shack TRS-80 Pocket Computer.
Welsh, Theresa – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes the features and performance of the Radio Shack TRS-80 Pocket Computer. Programming capacity, various system commands, and the speed of the computer's operations are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Merchandise Information, Microcomputers
A Review of Four Text-Formatting Programs.
Press, Larry – onComputing, 1980
The author compares four formatting programs which run under CP/M: Script-80, Text Processing System (TPS), TEX, and Textwriter III. He summarizes his experience with these programs and his detailed report on 154 program characteristics. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Layout (Publications)
The Atari 400.
Flint, Glen; Dahmke, Mark – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the hardware, operation, peripheral devices, software, and performance capabilities of the Atari 400 microcomputer system. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
Radio Shack's Color Computer.
Skier, Ken – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the hardware, operation, peripheral devices, software, and performance capabilities of the Radio Shack Color Computer System. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
The Sinclair ZX81.
Miastkowski, Stan – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the hardware, operation, software, and performance capabilities of the Sinclair ZX81 personal computer. Designed as a beginning computer for learning BASIC, this compact, inexpensive microcomputer also has prepackaged software for tax computation, personal finance, education, graphics, and arcade-style games. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
How to Buy a Disk System.
Berger, Ivan – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes floppy disk information storage systems and discusses capabilities and advantages of floppy disks for microcomputer users. The functions of disk operating systems (DOS) are reviewed and the effect of DOS formats on the choice of an appropriate disk drive system is outlined. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Information Storage, Input Output Devices
Want to Buy a Computer?
Independent School, 1982
Offers guidelines for successfully selecting computer software, integrating it into the school operation, and training personnel. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
The IBM Personal Computer.
Stewart, George – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the components and performance of the IBM Personal Computer. Data processing and memory capacity, compatible software packages and programming languages, and system options are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
The Osborne 1.
McWilliams, Peter – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes the unique features, available software, performance capabilities, system options, costs, advantages, disadvantages, and eccentricities of the Osborne 1 microcomputer. A table summarizes specifications, features, and costs. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Costs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices
Primer for Purchasing Software.
Delf, Robert M. – American School and University, 1981
The first article in a three-part series to help purchasers obtain the best computer software for their budgets tells how to define requirements before soliciting bids for software. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
The VIC-20.
Kolodziej, Leo; Holland, John – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the basic hardware, peripheral devices, system software, graphics capabilities, operations, and other features of the low-cost Commodore VIC-20 color microcomputer system. Included are three simultaneous musical tones plus one noise generator. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices
The TI-99/4A.
Stewart, George – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the basic hardware, peripheral devices, functions, capabilities, and available software for the TI-99/4A home computer. A table summarizes the computer's specifications. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
Primer for Purchasing Computer Programs: Part 2.
Delf, Robert M. – American School and University, 1981
The second article in a series of three to help purchasers obtain the best computer programs for their budgets, deals with bid solicitation and software evaluation. The first article appeared in the July 1981 issue. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
A Writer Looks at Word Processors.
Pournelle, Jerry – onComputing, 1980
The author critically and thoroughly evaluates the text editing capabilities and performance of word processors and concludes that for programing applications MicroPro's WordMaster is the best software bargain around, with WordStar, Magic Wand, and Electric Pencil running behind. (KC)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
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