Apple Multiple Scan 1705 and Multiple Scan 20. Similar to Apple's AppleVision 1710AV but without the built-in speakers, the 17-inch Multiple Scan 1705 ($819) offers resolutions of up to 1,024 x 768 pixels and a .28-mm dot pitch in a shadow-mask tube. Geared for publishing professionals, the newly updated 20-inch Multiple Scan 20 ($2,149) features a top resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 pixels and a .26-mm dot pitch in an aperture-grille tube. On-the-fly resolution switching and user-selectable white points are also featured. 800-538-9696 or 408-996-1010.
Tamarack ArtiScan Pro. Designed for home or general office use, these three flatbed scanners capture 24-bit color. The ArtiScan Pro 6000C ($469) offers a resolution of 300 x 600 dpi, the ArtiScan Pro 8000C ($599) offers a resolution of 400 x 800 dpi, and the ArtiScan Pro 12000C ($699) offers a resolution of 600 x 1,200 dpi. 714-744-3979.
nView GraphX Z350. This active-matrix color LCD panel can display 1.4 million colors at a resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels or at a pixel-compressed resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Included is a 24-button remote control. Meant to be used atop a conventional overhead projector, the GraphX Z350 weighs 5 pounds. $9,495. 800-736-8439 or 804-873-1354.
PixelCraft Pro Imager 8100 and 8200. These two 36-bit color scanners can scan paper of up to 11 x 17 inches in size. Unlike the Pro Imager 8100 ($11,995), the Pro Imager 8200 ($12,995) includes an integrated transilluminator, for scanning transparencies as large as 8.5 x 12 inches. 800-933-0330 or 415-562-2480.
APS Q 2210. This 3.5-inch hard drive has a capacity of 2 GB, a sustained transfer rate of 3.91 MB per second, and an average seek time of 5.3 milliseconds. $700 internal, $800 external. 800-235-2753 or 816-483-6100.
Samsung SyncMaster 6Ne. Targeted at small offices and families, this 17-inch color monitor offers on-screen controls and a maximum resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels. $699. 800-933-4110 or 201-229-4000.
Supra SupraFAXModem 288PB. Users of the PowerBook 100 series can ramp up to high-speed online access with this V.34 (28.8-kbps) modem. Upgradable via built-in flash ROM, the SupraFAXModem 288PB also offers 14.4-kbps fax capability. $270. 306-604-1400.
Software
4th Dimension 3.5. The latest version of this popular relational-database program includes optimization for the PowerPC 604 chip, the addition of a freely distributable run-time version of the application, and improved import and export capabilities. $895; upgrade, $295. ACI US. 408-252-4444.
Common Knowledge 3.0. Extending its reach by adding TCP/IP-network support, Common Knowledge lets Mac, Windows, and DOS users create, modify, and distribute documents jointly across networks. New in version 3.0 is the ability to automatically file documents in specific folders, a read-only option for documents, and background updating of documents as they're changed elsewhere. Price ranges from $57 to $79 per user. ON Technology. 617-374-1400; info@on.com.
WebWhacker. Have you ever seen a World Wide Web site you wanted to save for later reference? WebWhacker downloads HTML files and associated images from a Web site and then modifies the files so that they point at one another, not back out onto the Web -- creating a navigable copy of the site on your hard disk. $50. The ForeFront Group. 800-867-1101; info@ffg.com.
WebMaker 2.0. This utility converts any documents you have created in FrameMaker into HTML files that are ready for use on the World Wide Web. FrameMaker tags are converted into HTML styles, graphics are transformed into GIF images, and hyperlinks are generated automatically. $99. Harlequin. http://www.harlequin.com.
Zone Warrior. In this space-combat game, you are piloting a fighter spaceship on a mission to defend your space station from an alien attack. $50. Casady & Greene. 408-484-9228; c&g@casadyg.com.
Spelling Coach Pro 4.1. This updated spelling checker is now compatible with Microsoft Word 6, WordPerfect 3.1, and WriteNow 4.0 as well as with online-service applications. Meant to replace all the application-specific dictionaries on your hard disk, Spelling Coach Pro uses a 95,000-word dictionary (with definitions for 86,000 words) as well as supplementary legal, technical, and medical dictionaries. $50; upgrade, $25. Deneba Software. 305-596-5644.
