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Sauer, Jeff; Murphy, Sam – NewMedia, 1997
In this comparison, NewMedia lab looks at 10 Pentium II workstations preconfigured for demanding three dimensional and multimedia work with OpenGL cards and fast Ultra SCSI hard drives. Highlights include costs, tests with Photoshop, technical support, and a sidebar that explains Accelerated Graphics Port. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Costs, Multimedia Materials
Sherman, Lee – NewMedia, 1995
Presents a buyer's guide to liquid crystal display (LCD) projectors, compares LCD projectors to LCD panels, and reports on some advantages of using LCD projectors for color presentations. Advantages include bulb longevity, support of multimedia, and remote control capability. A sidebar includes LCD projector company contact information, product…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Display Aids, Marketing, Multimedia Materials
Jacso, Peter; Tiszai, Judit – MultiMedia Schools, 1996
Advises educators on judging the quality of maps contained in CD-ROM encyclopedias, atlases, and almanacs. Discussion focuses on spotting inaccuracies and assessing size, color, and fonts. Other considerations include availability of spoken word accompaniment and the ability to manipulate and print geographic images. A table compares strengths and…
Descriptors: Cartography, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Evaluation Criteria
Clements, Jim; Nicholls, Paul – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Provides historical background information about multimedia CD-ROM encyclopedias and evaluates 11 recent releases. Discusses access to information, costs, content, technological developments. Rates the text, multimedia, and user interface. A sidebar provides a 10-year chronology of CD-ROM encyclopedias. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedJoss, Molly W. – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Evaluates and compares three text-capable Windows-based multimedia CD-ROM authoring tools used by the publishing industry. Reviews product lines, hardware requirements, customer costs, screen designs, product uses, and product advantages and disadvantages. Examples of computer screen designs are displayed throughout the article, and a sidebar…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Reviews, Costs
Singer, Linda A. – MultiMedia Schools, 1995
Discusses reasons why K-12 school libraries should purchase multimedia CD-ROMs and reviews 4 interactive CD-ROM encyclopedias based on interface, search capabilities, printing and presentation, product support, and overall educational value. Provides example computer screens and a comparison of the reviewed CD-ROMs. (Author/JMV)
Descriptors: Color, Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews
Del Vecchio, Stephen – School Library Journal, 1998
Provides an annotated bibliography of print atlases for pre-K through 12, general atlases for under and over $50, Facts on File loose-leaf map collections, and CD-ROM atlases. Lists the top atlases' best bets of print and CD-ROM, provides guidelines for selection, and argues that although print atlases are superior, a good CD-ROM atlas is useful…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Atlases, Book Reviews, Comparative Analysis
