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Davis, Charles H. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Description of portable microcomputers discusses design features of Tandy TRS-80, Nippon Electric Company PC-8200, Epson HX-20, Texas Instruments TI CC 40, and Convergent Technologies' Workslate and provides several caveats and recommendations to those making purchasing decisions. Potential uses for portable microcomputers in education are also…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Design, Merchandise Information
Stewart, Doug – Popular Computing, 1985
Discusses design, applications, advantages, disadvantages, users, and future trends of two types of natural language programs: menu-driven where commands are constructed from lists of words, and English-command-driven which translate your words into commands recognized by the computer. Several specific computer programs are described, including…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Design, Futures (of Society)
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
Berger, Ivan; And Others – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and compares the features, performance capabilities, specifications, and available options for a number of recently-marketed microcomputers, including the Apple II Plus, the Atari 800, the Commodore PET 400 and CBM 8000, and the Radio Shack TRS 80 Model III. (JL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
Ditlea, Steve – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the features, performance, peripheral devices, available software, and capabilities of the Apple III microcomputer. The computer's operating system, its hardware, and the commercially produced software it accepts are discussed. Specific applications programs for financial planning, accounting, and word processing are…
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Storage Devices, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
Bird, Pristen; And Others – Electronic Learning, 1984
Discusses factors that should be considered before purchasing a computer, given the objectives of computer literacy; considering programing in Pascal or Logo, computer-assisted instruction, teaching practical applications, art and music, special education, telecommunications, administration, and library management. A chart showing prices and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
