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Miastkowski, Stan – Popular Computing, 1982
Provides tips for interpreting each column in the chart, which lists the features, intended uses, typical system prices, storage capacities, operating systems, programing languages available, interface devices, and manufacturer's or distributor's addresses for home and business microcomputer systems priced under $6,000. (JL)
Descriptors: Costs, Definitions, Merchandise Information, Microcomputers

Crawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Discussion of DOS computing focuses on portable personal computers. Reviews based on "PC Magazine" for each year since 1985 for portables, laptops, notebooks, and subnotebooks that include prices are provided; and vendor reliability is considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Costs, Merchandise Information, Microcomputers, Tables (Data)
Miastkowski, Stan – Popular Computing, 1982
Lists 57 computer systems ranging in price from $6000 to $15,000. Information given for each system listed includes typical system price, type of microprocessor used in the system, amount of RAM, type of display system, graphics capability, type of operating system, available languages and software, and company address. (JL)
Descriptors: Costs, Merchandise Information, Microcomputers, Programing Languages
Miastkowski, Stan – Popular Computing, 1982
Briefly describes the history of computer printers, discusses recent developments, and outlines some of the potential characteristics of future printers. Included are a glossary of terms commonly used to describe the various features of printers and a table listing the manufacturers' addresses, specifications, and costs of over 150 currently…
Descriptors: Costs, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information, Microcomputers

Bardes, D'Ellen – Library Software Review, 1986
Provides an overview of how optical storage technologies--videodisk, Write-Once disks, and CD-ROM CD-I disks are built into and controlled via DEC, Apple, Atari, Amiga, and IBM PC compatible microcomputers. Several available products are noted and a list of producers is included. (EM)
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Equipment Manufacturers, Information Storage
McMullen, Barbara E.; And Others – Popular Computing, 1984
Reviews six operationally compatible microcomputers that are most able to run IBM software without modifications--Compaq, Columbia, Corona, Hyperion, Eagle PC, and Chameleon. Information given for each includes manufacturer, uses, standard features, base list price, typical system price, and options and accessories. (MBR)
Descriptors: Costs, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Manufacturers
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
Standing, Roy A. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
Reviews the basic concepts and technology behind the functions computers perform, describes the miniaturization of computer components, discusses the development of the microprocessor and the microcomputer, and makes projections concerning the future of the microcomputer market. Information is provided on the features, costs, and manufacturers of…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Costs, Merchandise Information
Miller, Michael J.; Goley, George F., IV – Popular Computing, 1984
Identifies essential database management terminology and groups the various types of database management programs into three basic categories for discussion of basic features, typical applications, and costs. A table of the leading programs available in each category includes the manufacturer's name and address, hardware requirements, and price…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Costs, Definitions
Williams, Warren S.; LeCesne, Terrel – Electronic Learning, 1985
Discusses the hardware and software necessary to generate charts and graphs to illustrate numeric data using a microcomputer. The manufacturer, price, operating system, memory requirements, and types of graphs they can produce are given for nine graphics software packages and seven inexpensive plotters. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Costs, Graphs
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
Fenichel, Carol Hansen – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
This first of two articles discusses major advantages to libraries and information centers of using microcomputer communications; describes items microcomputers require to communicate--communications interface, modems, and communications software--and procedures for using microcomputers to communicate; and provides a directory of popular modems…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Software, Costs, Information Centers
Elia, Joseph J., Jr. – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes the value and use of In-Search, an access software program designed to make online searches simpler--and less costly--for Dialog users by helping them to decide on a search strategy before signing online. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Databases, Information Retrieval
Powell, David B. – Popular Computing, 1984
Concentrating on those units most suited to home microcomputer users, this article discusses modem functions, varieties, basic features, and automatic features; lists manufacturers of telecommunications hardware; and provides a modem comparison chart which includes information on price, configuration, line connection, interface, baud rate,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Decision Making, Design
Elia, Joseph J., Jr. – Popular Computing, 1984
This chart comparing communications software packages focuses on features important to novice users. Less obvious features covered in the chart are defined, including file transfer, protocols, baud rates, file types, capture methods, file editing, macro, tutorial unattended operation, document reading, and prices. A list of manufacturers of…
Descriptors: Charts, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Costs