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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Instructor, 1980
This guide provides a chart describing and rating the features of eight 16K microcomputers: Apple II, Atari 800, Commodore PET, Compucolor Mod III, Exidy Sorcerer, Ohio Scientific C4PMF, Tandy TRS-80 Level II, and Texas Instruments 99/4. A glossary of microcomputer terminology and a resource directory are appended. (SJL)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Charts, Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs
Fredenburg, Philip B. – School Business Affairs, 1986
Microcomputer systems for school districts are best obtained by selecting the software, and matching it with hardware. Discusses criteria for software and hardware, monitors, input/output devices, backup devices, and printers. Components of two basic microcomputer systems for the business office are proposed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Profiles 24 microcomputers used by educators in elementary and secondary schools, presenting information from manufacturers (price, memory, languages, keyboard, screen display, graphics, sound, color, networking, compatible machine) and teacher commentary. Four micro-guides dealing with understanding specifications, finding hardware reviews,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
