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)

Reports results of tests conducted by Buyers Laboratory, Inc., on 15 photocopiers manufactured by A. B. Dick, Canon, Minolta, Mita, Pitney Bowes, Royal, Savin, Sharp, 3M, and Xerox. Included for each product are general information and specifications, test observations (e.g., ease of use, copying speed, warm-up time) and general appraisal. (EJS)

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)

Presents third installment of directory published in four parts in June and August issues of "Database" and July and September "Online." Description, company, compatibility, type of laserdisk, search and retrieval software, interface with magnetic media, conditions of usage, price, and status information are given for 11 products. Company names…

Contains four tables summarizing the features of popular word processing programs for such microcomputers as the Radio Shack TRS-80s, the Apples, and the Atari. A list of vendors from whom the software packages are available is also provided. (Author/JL)

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…

Second installment of directory published in four parts in "Database" (June and August) and "Online" (July and September) provides descriptions of 17 laserdisk products together with information on the producer, compatibility, type of laserdisk, search and retrieval software, interface with magnetic media, conditions of usage, price, and status.…

This first installment of four-part "Online/Database Laserdisk Directory" reports on aspects of laserdisks including: product name; product description; company name; conpatibility information; type of laserdisk (compact disc read-only-memory, videodisk); software used; interface with magnetic media capability; conditions of usage;…

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…

Presents a comprehensive directory supplies and products for businesses and educational facilities including contact information. Also contained are an alphabetical list of educational facility design professionals (by region), a list of educational associations, and a calendar of major education trade shows. (GR)

This list of 13 catalog mail-order software distributors notes companies which provide an opportunity to use courseware at school sites on-approval, sell instructional courseware produced by several publishers, and screen the courseware listed in their catalogs. Journals and newsletters which provide evaluations of courseware are also listed. (EJS)

This guide is divided into two sections; a Product Directory listing product groups subdivided into individual products with the names of the firms that supply them, and the Suppliers Directory, which lists each firm, the full address and all branches, telephone number(s), and products and services available. (Author/JL)

This quarterly report by the Educational Products Information Exchange (EPIE) analyzes cassette sync recorders, giving parameters for evaluation and laboratory test findings. The report offers evaluations of the compatibility of different models and the standards for audio and cue tones. It also discusses national and international standards, EPIE…

Over 35 firms have listed software applications that can be used by schools in third annual "School Business Software Directory." Each listing includes the name of the software and a general description of its utility. Tables provide detailed listings of the software's functions, type of support the company provides, and the hardware on which the…

Presents seven computer coordinators' opinions of 123 microcomputer programs for teaching computer skills, driver education, foreign language, language arts, math, music, problem solving, science, social studies, and typing at preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. Each program listing contains manufacturer information, program description,…