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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
Miastkowski, Stan – onComputing, 1980
Presents product characteristics, costs, and a personal evaluation of Radio Shack's three new personal computers: the TRS-80 Model III; the TRS-80 Color Computer; and the TRS-80 Pocket Computer. (SJL)
Descriptors: Costs, Equipment Evaluation, Microcomputers, Purchasing
Shetler, Stephen; Shetler, Pauline – onComputing, 1980
Presents a model procedure for defining one's own computing needs and using that definition to compare the features of various microcomputers. (SJL)
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Guidelines, Microcomputers, Needs Assessment
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
