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Myslewski, Rik; Garcia, Nathan – NewMedia, 1998
Reviews and compares the following nine laptop computers, focusing on their capabilities for multimedia presentations: Apple Macintosh PowerBook G3, Chem USA ChemBook 9780, Compaq Armada 7792DMT, Dell Inspiron 3000 mZ66xT, Hewlett-Packard OmniBook 3000CTX, IBM ThinkPad 770, Micro Express NP8233MMX, NEC Versa 6260, and Panasonic CF-63. Evaluation…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Selection, Costs, Evaluation Criteria
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA. – 1998
This annual guide provides information on recommended software programs and multimedia applications for K-12 use. An introductory section describes the evaluation process and lists the highest-rated programs for 1998-99. The program entries are organized by the following subject areas: the arts, early childhood, health, language arts, mathematics,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Notess, Greg R. – Online, 1995
World Wide Web browsers are compared by speed, setup, hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) handling, management of file transfer protocol (FTP), telnet, gopher, and wide area information server (WAIS); bookmark options; and communication functions. Netscape has the most features, the fastest retrieval, sophisticated bookmark capabilities. (JMV)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedCaro, Denis H. J. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1992
Provides a methodology for selection of an expert support system (ESS) in an emergency management training environment. A decision matrix construct for selection of an ESS for casualty disposition training at Emergency Preparedness Canada is presented, and four system options of simulation models that deal with emergency management are described.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Emergency Programs
