This FileMaker Pro database includes all products reviewed by MacUser Magazine through July 1993. Most of this should be pretty self-explanatory, although it is assumed you have a basic working knowledge of Fil
eMaker Pro 2.0. Should you have any questions, suggestions, or recommendations, please post a notice in the ZiffNet/Mac MacUser Forum (GO ZMC:MACUSER).
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A,General Hardware/Data Acquisition & AnalysisB
IPLab SpectrumC
$999.I
7/1/91J
3.0 mice
IPLab Spectrum is a scientific image-processing package that extracts and analyzes data from photographic-quality color images. Supports video capture and includes scripting language. Interface is neither
predictable nor intuitive. Allows mathematically expressed image modification down to the pixel level. Provides a Movie command to cycle through a series of images. No morphology and quantitative analysis.
Signal Analytics Corp.M
374 Maple Ave. E., Ste. 204N
ViennaO
22180
703-281-3277S
1.0UJRequires Mac II series or higher, 4 MB of RAM, and a color display system.WCSignal Analytics Corp.
MacADIOS II is a hardware and software interface for laboratory instruments. Standard configuration samples up to 142 kHz. Sketchy documentation.L
GW Instruments
35 Medford St.N
SomervilleO
02143Q
617-625-4096U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W2GW Instruments
35 Medford St.
Somerville, MA 02143
A,General Hardware/Data Acquisition & AnalysisB
Ultimage/XC
$2,300 direct.I
7/1/91J
4.0 mice
Ultimage/X is a scientific image-processing package that extracts and analyzes data from photographic-quality color images. Supports video capture. Includes scripting language and provides morphology and
sophisticated quantitative analysis. Allows mathematically expressed image modification down to pixel level. A 3-D View command plots color perspective graphs with mountains and valleys corresponding to pixel
slight intensity. Includes AutoMac III macro program and Developer
s Toolkit for customizing the Ultimage User menu.
GTFS, Inc.M"2455 Bennett Valley Rd., Ste. 100CN
Santa RosaO
95404Q
707-579-1733S
UGRequires Mac II series or higher with math coprocessor and 4 MB of RAM.WBGTFS, Inc.
2455 Bennett Valley Rd., Ste. 100C
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
A,General Hardware/Data Acquisition & AnalysisB
WorkBenchMacC
$995.I
7/1/89J
4.0 mice
WorkBenchMac (formerly Analog Connection Workbench) is an icon-based application generator for general-purpose data acquisition, control, and analysis. Users create flow diagrams that make live color plots.
Powerful and easy to use.
Strawberry Tree, Inc.
160 S. Wolfe Rd.N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
408-736-8800S
Requires Mac SE or later.W:Strawberry Tree, Inc.
160 S. Wolfe Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Database ManagementB
4D CalcC
$295.I
6/1/91J
3.0 mice
4D Calc is a spreadsheet module that works with the 4th Dimension database application. Although it can
t replace a full-featured spreadsheet program, 4D Calc
links to 4D databases immediately update
shared information. The ability to exchange data as SYLK files between Excel and 4D is adequate, but formulas may be replaced by values (ACIUS
documentation and sample databases are helpful here). 4D Calc
moffers considerable design potential for 4D programmers contemplating more-sophisticated uses of this module.
ACI US, Inc.M
10351 Bubb Rd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-252-4444T
1.0U&Requires 4th Dimension 2.1.1 or later.W/ACI US, Inc.
10351 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Database ManagementB
4D CompilerC+$1,000; for registered 4D developers, $700.I
1/1/91J
4.0 mice
This developer tool lets 4th Dimension speed up many user-defined procedures, rather than interpreting code into machine language. The program is copy-protected, asking for an original disk at launch and
goccasionally thereafter. Despite this nuisance, 4D Compiler is indispensable for serious 4D developers.
ACI US, Inc.M
10351 Bubb Rd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-252-4444T
W/ACI US, Inc.
10351 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Database ManagementB
4D DrawC
$295.I
8/1/92J
4.0 mice
4D Draw is an external module that adds object-oriented drawing capability to 4th Dimension databases. Provides many features of a stand-alone graphics program plus a wide range of custom procedures, buttons,
and commands. Handy Smooth command transforms jagged polygons to more-subtle shapes and handles scaling well. A coordinate panel displays object dimensions while being manipulated, or dimensions can be altered
directly by retyping displayed values. Can import bit-mapped images via the Clipboard. Allows graphic images to be displayed along with database fields, and contained data can be made interactive with
)surrounding graphics and other databases.
ACI US, Inc.
10351 Bubb Rd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-252-4444T
Requires 4th Dimension.W/ACI US, Inc.
10351 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Database ManagementB
4D WriteC
$295.I
6/1/91J
3.0 mice
4D Write is a word-processing module that works with 4th Dimension. Although you couldn
t replace a full-blown word-processing program with 4D Write, it has basic features such as formatting, rulers, and the
capability to handle simple graphics. No spelling checker or style sheets. Sometimes has difficulty opening large text files, and translation of imported RTF (rich text format) documents is not good, although
*you can specify RTF when saving documents.
ACI US, Inc.M
10351 Bubb Rd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-252-4444T
1.0U&Requires 4th Dimension 2.1.1 or later.W/ACI US, Inc.
10351 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Database ManagementB
4D XREFC
$200.I
6/1/91J
4.0 mice
4D XREF is a specialized analytical tool that every 4D developer will cherish. It
s simply a module that lists and cross-references all the different variables, procedures, commands, externals, structure
elements, and layouts used in a 4D database. The entire XREF file can be saved as a text file for use in other applications. Listings provided (including Layouts and Structure) allow for clear, graphically
Hintuitive analyses of procedures, layout dimensions, and structure maps.
ACI US, Inc.M
10351 Bubb Rd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-252-4444T
1.0U&Requires 4th Dimension 2.1.1 or later.W/ACI US, Inc.
10351 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Database ManagementB
4th DimensionCG$895; 4D Server, $1,495 for three users or $15,000 for unlimited users.I
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4th Dimension is a fast, versatile relational-database manager that can create powerful, elegant stand-alone applications. Delivers some mainframe-class functions in a Mac. Supports multiprocessing of several
tasks in separate windows. Has a highly adaptable, Pascal-like procedural language, but also allows simplified database design using standard layouts and a straightforward interface. Design environment
provides easy linking of different information types. Offers excellent multiuser network support when coupled with separate 4D Server application. Good documentation and support. ACI US and many third-party
7vendors offer a wide variety of specialized 4D add-ons.
ACI US, Inc.M
10351 Bubb Rd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-252-4444T
3.01UPRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.V
89 EddyW/ACI US, Inc.
10351 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Database ManagementB
4thRight! ProfessionalC
$695.I
2/1/92J 1.0 mouse
4thRight! Professional is a database-development shell for ACIUS
4th Dimension application. Requires laborious setup and has confusing interface. Structure file consumes 1.7 MB of storage even before user
dcustomization. Sluggish for uncompiled databases, due to poor programming. Inaccurate documentation.
Digital Concepts, Inc.M
P.O. Box 69159N
PortlandO
97201Q
503-244-4460T
2.01U
Requires 4th Dimension.
W8Digital Concepts, Inc.
P.O. Box 69159
Portland, OR 97201
Database ManagementB Atlas ProCV$795; optional street maps, $200 to $500 per county; entire U.S.A. on CD-ROM, $25,000.I
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Atlas Pro is a sophisticated digital cartographer that displays demographic and marketing information geographically. Uses basic spreadsheet-like tools to manipulate and edit data. Can use System 7.0
publish-and-subscribe feature to update maps linked to data files created by other applications. Can also link multiple PICT files and QuickTime movies for point-and-click access from map displays. A large
library of maps and supporting data is available (some at additional cost) but no internal database manager. Provides remote-mainframe SQL links. The program is fast at presentation mapping; provides
Xinternational maps; and supports U.S. boundary maps by state, county, ZIP, ADI, and DMA.
Strategic Mapping, Inc.M
3135 Kifer Rd.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
408-970-9600S
1.05UfRequires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive; 68030 CPU or higher and color display system recommended.W<Strategic Mapping, Inc.
3135 Kifer Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Database ManagementB
AzimuthC
$395.I
4/1/92J
4.0 mice
Azimuth is a cartographic powerhouse that teams sophisticated projection mapping with 2-D-CAD tools. Lets you build excellent perspective maps of the earth based on a view from space. No built-in data-analysis
features, but allows detailed map annotation. Can export files in black-and-white EPS format for use with DTP and illustration programs. Includes outlines of all countries and states, but not of counties or
city streets.
Graphsoft, Inc.M
8370 Court Ave., Ste. 202
Ellicott CityO
21043Q
410-461-9488S
2.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WAGraphsoft, Inc.
8370 Court Ave., Ste. 202
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Database ManagementB
DAtabaseC
$129.95.I
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DAtabase is an easy-to-use flat-file manager in a DA. Handles pictures, text, and numbers. Imports QuickDEX and other files. Includes separate application, DAtabase Builder, for designing databases for use
with the DA. Xtras feature lets you incorporate sound, phone dialing, and graphics. Allows only a single view of data. Has 50-field limit and minimal calculation options. Doesn
Requires Mac Plus or later.WLBaseline Publishing, Inc.
1770 Moriah Woods Blvd., Ste. 14
Memphis, TN 38117
Database ManagementB
Easy4DC
$399 direct.
2/1/92J
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Easy4D is a database-development shell for ACIUS
4th Dimension application. Emphasizes minimal coding and simplicity for the designer while providing numerous features that benefit users of completed
databases. Clean, consistent, and elegant. Creating new file layouts is automatic and fast. Print Merge feature works with 4DWrite. Print Merge Glossary feature resembles Microsoft Word
s. Good documentation.
Natural Intelligence, Inc.M
2067 Massachusetts Ave.
N CambridgeO
02140Q
800-999-4649R
617-876-4876T
2.1 Release 4U
Requires 4th Dimension.WFNatural Intelligence, Inc.
2067 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
Database ManagementB
File ForceC
$395.I
9/1/90J
3.5 miceK
File Force is a relational-database manager. Script editor provides a graphic way to view database file structures, establish file relations, and access layouts. Excellent documentation.L
ACI US, Inc.M
10351 Bubb Rd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-252-4444S
1.01T
W/ACI US, Inc.
10351 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Database ManagementB
FileMaker ProC
$399.I
2/1/93J
5.0 mice
The flat-file-database manager FileMaker Pro is ideal for novices but has the power to run very large, sophisticated databases. Offers flexible layouts, good searching/sorting functions, extensive data-entry
and calculation options, and good reporting capabilities. Has superb scripting controls and many of the features of a relational-database manager. Users on an AppleTalk network can access and modify FileMaker
databases simultaneously without requiring a dedicated server. Has adaptable hierarchical password-security system. Favors reliability over processing speed, so older Macs or slow, overloaded hard drives may
Zfeel sluggish. Networked PCs running Windows version of FileMaker can share Mac databases.
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227S
2.0v2T
2.0UURequires Mac Plus or higher with System 6.03 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
92 EddyW9Claris Corp.
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Database ManagementB
Filevision IVC
$295.I
11/1/89J
3.0 mice
Filevision IV is a picture-oriented flat-file database manager. Good choice for graphics/text-integration projects but not for straight-text uses.L
TSP SoftwareM
4790 Irvine Blvd., Ste. 105-294N
IrvineO
92720Q
714-731-1368S
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W=TSP Software
4790 Irvine Blvd., Ste. 105-294
Irvine, CA 92720
Database ManagementB
FoxBASE+/MacC
$495.I
6/1/92J
4.5 mice
FoxBASE+/Mac is a powerful relational-database manager that can read unmodified dBASE/DOS or FoxBASE/DOS files. Amazingly fast, regardless of database size. Good emulation of dBASE on the Mac. Requires more
detailed coding than other similar programs. Steep learning curve, but worth it for professional applications. Supports multiwindow databases. Major upgrade planned for late-1992 release by parent company
Microsoft.
Fox Software, Inc. (Microsoft)M
134 W. South Boundary
PerrysburgO
43551Q
419-874-0162T
2.01UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
88 EddyWIFox Software, Inc. (Microsoft)
134 W. South Boundary
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Database ManagementB
GeoQueryC
$395 direct.I
10/1/92J
4.0 mice
GeoQuery is a digital cartographer that displays demographic and marketing information geographically. Streamlined interface and low memory requirements adapt well to PowerBooks. Lacks high-end data-analysis
functions. Provides no internal database manager or international maps but supports U.S. boundary maps by state, county, ADI, DMA, and ZIP code. Excellent feature set for the price. Interface for Apple
s DAL
is helpful for networked corporate users. System 7 support enables powerful links to source data generated by spreadsheet and database programs or stored in remote-mainframe SQL databases. Many optional county
and highway maps are available.
GeoQuery Corp.
387 Shuman Blvd., Ste. 385EN
NapervilleO
60563Q
800-541-0181R
708-357-0535T
3.02U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.07 or later.W?GeoQuery Corp.
387 Shuman Blvd., Ste. 385E
Naperville, IL 60563
Database ManagementB
Helix ExpressC-$439; client software, $129 to $199 per user.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
Helix Express is an affordable yet sophisticated relational-database manager that can work in a multiuser environment. Performance is good except in complex networked applications. Icon-based development
system makes database creation easy. Closed architecture lacks any formal, extensible programming language or Apple-events support. Good customization features control appearance of windows. Incorporates
file-server technology independent of AppleShare or System 7. Optional client software allows network access to host database. Powerful BLOB (Binary Large Object) feature creates specialized workflow
happlications by combining databases with selected desktop files, folders, pictures, or QuickTime movies.
Helix TechnologiesM
4100 Commercial Ave.N
NorthbrookO
60062Q
800-364-4354R
708-205-1669T
UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W<Helix Technologies
4100 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Database ManagementB
HyperHITC-$195.95 plus license fees for commercial use.I
1/1/90J
3.5 miceK
HyperHIT is a set of HyperCard XFCNs and XCMDs that lets you build database applications in HyperCard. Has many powerful functions and tools. HyperTalk experience is required. Results can be slow.L
SoftStream International, Inc.
10 Twin Ponds Dr.N
S. DartmouthO
02748Q
800-262-6610R
508-991-4011S
3.12T
1.0U)Requires Mac Plus or later and HyperCard.WGSoftStream International, Inc.
10 Twin Ponds Dr.
S. Dartmouth, MA 02748
Database ManagementB
MapInfo for MacintoshC
$995; additional maps, boundary files, and city point files, starting at $95 each; quantity discounts available; site licenses available.I
3/1/91J
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MapInfo is a digital cartographer that displays demographic and marketing information geographically. Large library of maps and supporting data available (some at additional cost). Has internal SQL database
program but doesn
t support Apple
s DAL. Excellent import capabilities. Street-level mapping can cover entire U.S., and the program includes international maps and supports U.S. boundary maps by state, county,
ZIP, ADI, and DMA.
MapInfo Corp.M
200 BroadwayN
TroyO
12180Q
800-327-8627R
518-274-6000S
1.01U;Requires Mac Plus or higher, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W)MapInfo Corp.
200 Broadway
Troy, NY 12180
Database ManagementB
Microsoft FileC
$195.I
11/1/89J
3.0 miceK
Microsoft File is a basic flat-file database manager. Has 100 forms templates that work with standard preprinted business forms.L
Microsoft Corp.M
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
800-426-9400R
206-882-8080S
Requires Mac Plus or later.
W3Microsoft Corp.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Database ManagementB
Omnis SevenC
$1,250.I
6/1/92J
4.5 mice
Omnis Seven is a fast, powerful, yet easy-to-use relational-database manager. Offers stellar cross-platform compatibility between PC and Mac environments. Ideal for experienced database developers, yet also
tprovides Short Menus mode and consistent, easy-on-the-brain interface for beginners. Supports multiwindow databases.
Blyth Software, Inc.
M!1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Ste. 300N
Foster CityO
94404Q
800-346-6647R
415-571-0222S
1.03T
1.0UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WLBlyth Software, Inc.
1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Ste. 300
Foster City, CA 94404
Database ManagementB
Panorama IIC
$395.I
2/1/92J
4.0 mice
Panorama is a powerful and classy flat-file-database manager. Stores databases in RAM to maximize performance, but file size is therefore limited by memory-partition size. Vulnerable to electrical power
interruptions. Spreadsheetlike data entry. Supports text, numbers, graphics, and dates as data types, with a wide range of input formatting. Offers powerful charting function and macros. Clairvoyance option
suggests data input based on contents of similar records. Supports basic lookup function between separate databases. Confusing calculation setup.
ProVUE Development, Inc.M
15180 Transistor LaneN
Huntington BeachO
92649Q
714-892-8199S
2.06T
2.01UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
88 EddyWIProVUE Development, Inc.
15180 Transistor Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Database ManagementB
Pro-CiteC
$395.I
2/1/89J
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Pro-Cite is a complete database-management system for bibliographies. Almost unlimited flexibility in bibliography formatting. Full-featured search and sort capabilities. Overly complicated and nonintuitive
!use of menu bar and dialog boxes.
L%Personal Bibliographic Software, Inc.M
P.O. Box 4250N Ann ArborO
48106Q
313-996-1580S
1.3ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.
WGPersonal Bibliographic Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 4250
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Database ManagementB
ReportsC
$129.95 direct.I
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Reports fills the gap left by HyperCard
s limited report-generation ability by delivering powerful database-reporting capabilities to HyperCard users. You can create report layouts, choose any HyperCard-based
record selection and sorting criteria, and print the results. Reports is actually several applications in a single package; a layout editor, a card selector (within stacks), and an overall viewing and editing
7system (thanks to the MasterView application included).
Nine To Five SoftwareM
P.O. Box 18899N
BoulderO
80308Q
800-292-5925R
303-443-4104S
2.0UwRequires Mac Plus or later with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, a hard drive, and HyperCard 2.1 (included) or later.
W6Nine To Five Software
P.O. Box 18899
Boulder, CO 80308
Database ManagementB
Retriever IIC
$49.95 direct.I
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Retriever is a spreadsheet-oriented flat-file database manager that has good reporting capabilities. Uses icons instead of menus for many functions. Limited layout options and has interface problems. Has a
afast sorting function, a decent searching capability, and clever automated phone-dialing feature.
Exodus SoftwareM
800 Compton Rd., Ste. 9240
CincinnatiO
45231Q
513-522-0011T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W?Exodus Software
800 Compton Rd., Ste. 9240
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Database ManagementB TacticianC
$2,495.I
3/1/91J
4.5 mice
Tactician is a digital cartographer that displays demographic and marketing information geographically. Has excellent performance and interface that incorporates Apple
s DAL. A large library of maps and
supporting data are available, but there is no internal database manager. The program has no international maps but supports street-level mapping and U.S. boundary maps by state, county, ZIP, ADI, and DMA.
Tactics InternationalM
16 Haverhill St.N
AndoverO
01810Q
800-927-7666R
508-475-4475S
2.0UHRequires Mac II series, a color monitor, 4 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
90 EddyW8Tactics International
16 Haverhill St.
Andover, MA 01810
Display Systems & Video
Adobe PremiereC
$695.I
2/1/93J
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Adobe Premiere is a full-fledged QuickTime movie-editing studio in software. Has slick, streamlined interface that
s accessible and intuitive for novices. Offers powerful digital-video editing and a wide
variety of special effects and transitions. Can create QuickTime movies at all levels of resolution and compression, or uses premade QuickTime movies created by video digitizer boards. Can also incorporate
PICS, PICT, EPS, and Photoshop images, along with digitized sound in snd, SoundEdit, and AIFF formats. With suitable video cards, records QuickTime movies with sound directly to VCRs. Uses SMPTE-format
ftime-based editing. Generates industry-standard edit-decision lists for professional off-line editing.
UyRequires Mac II series or higher with 4MB of RAM, a high-capacity hard drive, System 6.07 or later, and 32-bit QuickDraw.V
92 EddyWNAdobe Systems, Inc.
1585 Charleston Rd., P.O. Box 7900
Mountain View, CA 94039
Display Systems & VideoB
Amdek AM/738+C
$599 (or $399 direct).I
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This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube and is moderately priced. Suffers from pincushioning and poor convergence. Active screen size is 11.8 inches. Scan rate ranges from 31.5 to 38 kHz
horizontally and from 50 to 90 kHz vertically. Has silica antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal position, and horizontal and vertical size. Video-signal
mcompatibility includes Mac II series and LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz. Good documentation.
AmdekM
3471 N. First St.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-722-6335R
408-922-5700W*Amdek
3471 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95134
Display Systems & VideoB
Apollo Vision 16.7C
$7,595.I
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This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Maximum number of colors displayed is 16.7 million. Includes hard-shell carrying case, Mac
II adapters, and VGA Y-cable. EGA/CGA cable is optional. With optional adapter, adds support for composite NTSC, S-video NTSC, PAL, CGA, and EGA standards. Rotary, analog controls lack default detent
Rpositions. Overall dimensions are 12.25 x 12.25 x 1.75 inches. Weight is 5 pounds.
ApolloM
60 Trade Zone Ct.N
RonkonkomaO
11779Q
800-777-3750R
516-467-8033USRecommended projector is Apollo Eclipse with 400-watt halogen or metal-halide lamp.W-Apollo
60 Trade Zone Ct.
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Display Systems & VideoB
Apple Display 8
$1,498.I
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This 24-bit color display system combines the 13-inch AppleColor Hi-Res RGB Display with the Macintosh Display Card 8
24. The 13-inch-diagonal screen size may not be large enough for some professional
Vapplications, but the AppleColor
s sharpness, focus, and color quality are unbeatable.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U:Requires Mac II series or higher and System 6.05 or later.
"W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Display Systems & VideoB
Apple Display 8
24 GCC
$2,298.I
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This 24-bit color display system combines the 13-inch AppleColor Hi-Res RGB Display with the extremely fast Macintosh Display Card 8
24 GC. The 13-inch-diagonal screen size may not be large enough for some
professional applications, but no one will ever have reason to complain about the AppleColor
s sharpness, focus, and color quality.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U9Requires Mac II series or higher and System 7.0 or later.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Display Systems & VideoB&Apple Macintosh 12" Monochrome DisplayC
Monitor only, $299.I
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This 12-inch monochrome monitor has good geometry. Due to the antiglare etching, users can experience focus problems. The screen is dim. Resolution is 74 dpi.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010UIRequires Mac II series with video card (optional with Mac IIci and IIsi).W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Display Systems & VideoB!Apple Macintosh 16" Color DisplayC
$1,599.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
This well-designed 16" Trinitron color monitor offers good image quality and brightness. Supports only one resolution, 832 x 624 pixels. Active screen size is 14.8 inches. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. External
controls include brightness/contrast, vertical/horizontal position, and vertical/horizontal size. Controls may feel awkward to some users. Degaussing and 120/240-volt switching are automatic. Includes Mac
ycable and swivel stand with built-in ADB ports that let keyboard and mouse connect indirectly to Mac. Good documentation.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Display Systems & VideoB!Apple Macintosh 21" Color DisplayC
$3,599.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This well-designed shadow-mask color monitor offers excellent spatial uniformity and a low nuisance factor. Relatively dim, with poor color tracking. Easy setup. Only supports single-mode Apple 21" signal.
Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,152 (W) x 870 (H). Active screen size is 18.25 inches. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast, degaussing, and AC power. Offers automatic
P120/240-volt switching. Includes OCLI antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Display Systems & VideoB Apple Macintosh Portrait DisplayC
$1,388.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This gray-scale full-page monitor offers high maximum usable brightness and good sharpness, but a large pincushion error. Active screen size is 13.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 640 x 870 at 80 dpi.
Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Has etched antiglare treatment and automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and vertical
`size. Cable supplied is 13W3 to 15-pin. Has 3 ADB ports for connecting Mac, keyboard, and mouse.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010V
89 EddyW;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Display Systems & VideoB&AppleColor High-Resolution RGB MonitorC
$799.I
5/1/90J
4.5 mice
The AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor is standard among 13-inch monitors. Sharp. Has adequate brightness, but with no built-in glare protection. Can support 24-bit color when used with the Macintosh 8
tand 8
24 GC cards. Its 69-dpi screen resolution gives a slightly larger-than-WYSIWYG image. Very reliable workhorse.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U;Requires video card (optional with Mac LC, IIci, and IIsi).
(W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Display Systems & VideoB
Ask Impact 16.7C
$6,295.I
6/1/93J
3.0 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Maximum number of colors displayed is 16.7 million. Includes hard-shell carrying case, Mac
II adapters, and VGA Y-cable. EGA/CGA cable is optional. With optional adapter, adds support for composite NTSC, S-video NTSC, PAL, CGA, and EGA standards. Rotary, analog controls lack default detent
Tpositions. Overall dimensions are 12.25 x 12.25 x 1.75 inches. Weight is 4.4 pounds.
Nova Corp.M
2260 Lake Ave., Ste. 330N RochesterO
14612Q
716-647-6510U@Recommended projector has 400-watt halogen or metal-halide lamp.W7Nova Corp.
2260 Lake Ave., Ste. 330
Rochester, NY 14612
Display Systems & VideoB
Aura ScuzzyViewC
$695 direct.I
2/1/93J
3.5 mice
This SCSI display adapter is an external box that supports 1-, 4-, and 8-bit color or gray-scale at a pixel resolution of 640 x 480. Adequate performance when connecting a PowerBook 170 to a monochrome
monitor, but slow when used with color monitors or with PowerBook models 100 and 140. Incompatible with virtual-memory feature of System 7. Optional adapter can increase 8-bit resolution to 1,024 x 768 pixels.
Excellent technical support.
Aura Systems, Inc.M
6150-A Yarrow Dr.N
CarlsbadO
92009Q
800-241-2872R
619-438-7730W7Aura Systems, Inc.
6150-A Yarrow Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Display Systems & VideoB
Boxlight 640FXAC
$2,595 direct.I
6/1/93J
3.0 mice
This color passive-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Maximum number of colors displayed is 64. Includes Mac II and VGA Y-cables. Cables for
EGA/CGA, PowerBooks, and Mac SE are optional. Has easy-to-use on-screen menus. Overall dimensions are 15 x 13.5 x 2.5 inches. Weight is 6.7 pounds. Includes remote control.
Boxlight Corp.M
17771 Fjord Dr. N.E.N
PoulsboO
98370Q
800-762-5757R
206-779-7901
+UERecommended projector is 3,800-lumen or greater Dukane 641 or 3M 955.W5Boxlight Corp.
17771 Fjord Dr. N.E.
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Display Systems & VideoB
Chisholm TFT Rainbow 600C
$4,295.I
6/1/93J
2.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Has simple controls. Hard to use with LC. No support for 12-inch monitor. Maximum number of
colors displayed is 2,197. Includes Mac and VGA Y-cables. With optional adapter, adds support for composite NTSC and PAL standards. Overall dimensions are 13 x 11.75 x 1.75 inches. Weight is 5 pounds.
ChisholmM
910 Campisi WayN
CampbellO
95008Q
800-888-4210R
408-559-1111U7Recommended projector type is 3,000-lumen transmissive.W+Chisholm
910 Campisi Way
Campbell, CA 95008
Display Systems & VideoB
Chisholm TFT Rainbow HD 700C
$5,295.I
6/1/93J
3.0 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Has simple controls. Hard to use with LC. No support for 12-inch monitor. Maximum number of
colors displayed is 614,125. Includes Mac and VGA Y-cables. With optional adapter, adds support for composite NTSC and PAL standards. Overall dimensions are 15.5 x 12.5 x 2.25 inches. Weight is 6.8 pounds.
ChisholmM
910 Campisi WayN
CampbellO
95008Q
800-888-4210
408-559-1111U7Recommended projector type is 3,000-lumen transmissive.W+Chisholm
910 Campisi Way
Campbell, CA 95008
Display Systems & VideoB
Computer Care BookView ImperialC
$1,399.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
This trouble-free internal display adapter works with PowerBook models 140, 145, and 170 at 8-bit pixel depth. Includes 6 MB of expansion RAM. Doesn
t support virtual memory or RAM disks. Supports 12-, 13-,
15-, and 16-inch Apple-compatible monitors, as well as SVGA, VESA 19-inch, and VGA standards. Configured using Monitors control panel. Includes interface cable.
Computer Care, Inc.M'Ford Centre, 420 N. Fifth St. Ste. 1180N
MinneapolisO
55401Q
800-950-2273R
612-371-0061WQComputer Care, Inc.
Ford Centre, 420 N. Fifth St. Ste. 1180
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Display Systems & VideoB
Computer Friends ColorSnap 32+C
$995.I
7/1/91J
3.5 mice
Computer Friends ColorSnap 32+ is a NuBus card that digitizes single frames of video input. Above-average image quality. Software is powerful, complete, and easy to use. Provides image cataloging plus plug-ins
for Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Video-in options include composite, RGB, and S-video. Live-video display is slow and uses a small window; 24-bit images can be digitized, but resolution is 640 x 480 pixels.
Computer Friends, Inc.M
14250 N.W. Science Park Dr.N
PortlandO
97229Q
800-547-3303R
503-626-2291S
1.21T
Requires Mac II series.WEComputer Friends, Inc.
14250 N.W. Science Park Dr.
Portland, OR 97229
Display Systems & VideoB
Computer Friends MovieProducerC
$1,195.I
10/1/92J
3.0 mice
This NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC video signals (a PAL version is also available). Input can be composite or S-video. Captures well-saturated but somewhat pixelated colors. Lacks sound input and
doesn
t drive Mac monitors. Includes ColorSnap software for still-video capture and DIVA VideoShop software for editing and QuickTime video capture.
Computer Friends, Inc.M
14250 N.W. Science Park Dr.N
PortlandO
97229Q
800-547-3303R
503-626-2291T
1.13 ColorSnap 32+ softwareUdRequires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a large, fast hard drive.WEComputer Friends, Inc.
14250 N.W. Science Park Dr.
Portland, OR 97229
Display Systems & Video
Darius TSM1431C
$599.I
8/1/92J
4.0 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube and is moderately priced. Active screen size is 11.5 inches. Scan rate ranges from 15.75 to 39 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 90 kHz vertically. Has
etched antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, horizontal and vertical size, and input select. Signal compatibility includes Mac II series
Eand 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz. Incomplete documentation.
Darius Technology, Inc.M
22028 26th Ave. S.E.N
BothellO
98021Q
206-483-8889W>Darius Technology, Inc.
22028 26th Ave. S.E.
Bothell, WA 98021
Display Systems & VideoB
Dolch P.R.I.S.M.C
$10,581 direct.I
6/1/93J
2.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Can serve as stand-alone display panel with included backlight attachment. Attractive
design. Maximum number of colors displayed is 185,000. Includes VGA/MCGA and EGA/CGA cables. Mac II video cable is optional. Overall dimensions are 15.25 x 12.5 x 2 inches. Weight is 7 pounds.
Dolch Computer SystemsM
372 Turquoise St.N
MilpitasO
94019Q
800-538-7506
408-957-6575UkUse with Macs requires optional cable; recommended projector type is 5,000-lumen metal-halide transmissive.W;Dolch Computer Systems
372 Turquoise St.
Milpitas, CA 94019
Display Systems & VideoB
E-Machines ColorPage E16C
$1,828.I
2/1/92J
3.5 mice
This affordable 8-bit-color display system includes a PDS video card, a cable, and a 16-inch Toshiba shadow-mask monitor. Has poor display characteristics, and cable is poorly shielded. Resolution is WYSIWYG
72 dpi. Active screen size is 14.5 inches diagonally. External monitor controls include brightness/contrast, vertical position/size, horizontal position/size, and degaussing. Good software features.
E-Machines, Inc.M
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.N BeavertonO
97005Q
800-344-7274R
503-646-6699U
Requires Mac LC.W9E-Machines, Inc.
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Display Systems & VideoB
E-Machines ColorPage T16 IIC
$1,699.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
This 16" Trinitron autosynchronous color monitor offers excellent image quality and brightness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Active screen size
is 15 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 120 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position, size, convergence, and pincushioning. Controls may
feel awkward to some users. Has controls for degaussing and input selection. 120/240-volt switching is automatic. Includes Mac cable and swivel stand.
E-Machines, Inc.M
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.N BeavertonO
97005Q
800-344-7274R
503-646-6699W9E-Machines, Inc.
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Display Systems & VideoB
E-Machines ColorPage T16/24C
$3,598.I
5/1/91J
5.0 mice
This 24-bit color display system combines the ColorPage T16 monitor with a 24-bit video card. This high-quality, affordable system scored highest in overall performance in our May
91 lab-report testing. The
16-inch-diagonal screen size should be large enough for most professional applications. Sharpness, focus, and color quality are nearly perfect.
E-Machines, Inc.M
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.N BeavertonO
97005Q
800-344-7274R
503-646-6699U!Requires Mac II series or higher.
5W9E-Machines, Inc.
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Display Systems & VideoB
E-Machines Futura MXC
$1,599.I
5/1/92J
2.5 mice
Futura MX is an accelerated 24-bit-color video card that supports 38 virtual-screen sizes. Affordable, but not as fast as similar products. Low power consumption. Card
s timing settings are controlled with
mechanical switch instead of with software. Document scrolling is only performed in accelerated mode. Supports resolutions of 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, and 1,024 x 768 pixels. Supports hardware pan and
zoom. Five-year warranty.
E-Machines, Inc.M
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.N BeavertonO
97005Q
800-344-7274R
503-646-6699U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W9E-Machines, Inc.
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Display Systems & VideoB
E-Machines QuickView Studio QT
7C&With sound-input daughtercard, $1,995.I
10/1/92J
2.5 mice
This NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC or PAL video signals. Input can be composite, RGB, or S-video. Included daughtercard allows sound input with 22-kHz stereo sampling. Doesn
t drive Mac monitors.
Captures 8- or 16-bit color only. Includes software for still-video capture but not for editing or QuickTime video capture. Power consumption is relatively high at 21.25 watts.
E-Machines, Inc.M
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.
7N BeavertonO
97005Q
800-344-7274R
503-646-6699T
1.5 softwareUdRequires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a large, fast hard drive.W9E-Machines, Inc.
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Display Systems & VideoB
E-Machines T19IIC
$2,999.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor offers easy setup but suffers from low spatial uniformity. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,152 (W) x 870 (H). Active screen size is 19 inches. Vertical scan rate
ranges from 50 Hz to 120 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position, size, and convergence. Offers automatic degaussing and
h120/240-volt switching. Includes silica AR antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter. Good tech support.
E-Machines, Inc.M
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.N BeavertonO
97005Q
800-344-7274R
503-646-6699W9E-Machines, Inc.
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Display Systems & VideoB
E-Machines TX/24C
$3,298.I
5/1/91J
4.5 mice
This 24-bit-color display system combines the E-Machines TX monitor with a 24-bit-video card. Delivers very good overall performance. The 16-inch-diagonal screen size should be large enough for most
professional applications. This monitor provides a non-WYSIWYG, 87-dpi image that displays plenty of information at somewhat-reduced scale
good for page layout but a problem when you need to read small type.
:Excellent sharpness, focus, brightness, and color quality.
E-Machines, Inc.M
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.N BeavertonO
97005Q
800-344-7274R
503-646-6699U4Requires Mac SE/30 or II series with NuBus adapter.W9E-Machines, Inc.
9305 S.W. Gemini Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Display Systems & VideoB Envisio Notebook Display AdaptorC
$495.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
This moderately priced internal display adapter works with the PowerBook model 100 at 1-bit pixel depth. Includes 2 MB of RAM but no pass-through connector for expansion memory. Must reboot system if monitor
is unplugged. Supports RAM disks. Doesn
t support virtual memory or 32-bit addressing. Supports 13-, 15-, and 21-inch Apple-compatible monitors, as well as VGA standard. Includes interface cable.
Envisio, Inc.M
510 First Ave. N., Ste. 303N
MinneapolisO
55403
612-339-1008V
91 EddyW?Envisio, Inc.
510 First Ave. N., Ste. 303
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Display Systems & VideoB$Envisio Notebook Display Adaptor 030C!$1,395; with 6 MB of RAM, $1,695.I
12/1/92J
2.0 mice
This internal display adapter works with the PowerBook models 140, 145, and 170 at 8-bit pixel depth. Includes 4 MB of expansion RAM. Must reboot system if monitor is unplugged. Supports 32-bit addressing and
RAM disks. Doesn
t support virtual memory. Supports 12-, 13-, 15-, 16-, and 21-inch Apple-compatible monitors, as well as VGA standard. Includes interface cable.
Envisio, Inc.M
510 First Ave. N., Ste. 303N
MinneapolisO
55403Q
612-339-1008W?Envisio, Inc.
510 First Ave. N., Ste. 303
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Display Systems & VideoB
FAST Electronics Screen MachineC
$1,999.I
10/1/92J
2.0 mice
This NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC or PAL video signals (a SECAM version is also available). Input can be composite or S-video, although S-video was nonfunctional during testing. Good image
controls but produces some screen artifacts in captured images. Defaults to PAL. Lacks sound input and doesn
t drive Mac monitors. Includes SM-Camera software for still-video capture, SM-Movie Machine software
<for editing, and SM-Movie Maker for QuickTime video capture.
FAST ElectronicsM
5 Commonwealth Rd.N
NatickO
01760Q
508-655-3278T
2.5 Camera and 1.0 Movie MakerUdRequires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a large, fast hard drive.W4FAST Electronics
5 Commonwealth Rd.
Natick, MA 01760
Display Systems & VideoB&FAST Electronics Screen Machine JuniorC
$1,299.I
10/1/92J
2.0 mice
This NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC or PAL video signals (a SECAM version is also available). Input can be composite or S-video. Good image controls but produces some screen artifacts in captured
images. Defaults to PAL. Lacks sound input and doesn
t drive Mac monitors. Includes SM-Camera software for still-video capture, SM-Movie Machine software for editing, and SM-Movie Maker for QuickTime video
capture.
FAST ElectronicsM
5 Commonwealth Rd.N
NatickO
01760
508-655-3278T
2.5 Camera and 1.0 Movie MakerUdRequires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a large, fast hard drive.W4FAST Electronics
5 Commonwealth Rd.
Natick, MA 01760
Display Systems & VideoB
Fora Addonics Mon-7C8AC
$694.I
8/1/92J
4.5 mice
This Trinitron-based autosynchronous color monitor has good spatial uniformity and color range. Diagonal active screen size is 11.75 inches. Scan rate ranges from 30 to 57 kHz horizontally and from 45 to 90
kHz vertically. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II series, plus 1,024 x 768
Upixels interlaced at 60 Hz or noninterlaced at 75 or 60 Hz. Incomplete documentation.
Fora, Inc.M
30 W. Montague Expy.N
San JoseO
95134Q
408-944-0393W2Fora, Inc.
30 W. Montague Expy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Display Systems & VideoB&General Parametrics StarTime/VideoShow
?C+StarTime, $199; VideoShow Model HQ, $4,995.I
11/1/89J
2.0 mice
The StarTime/VideoShow is a software/hardware combination for color presentations. Using the VideoShow box and a monitor, you can play back presentations without a Mac. Software is clunky and doesn
t really
mtake advantage of Mac graphics, since its main purpose is to convert Mac presentations into VideoShow format.
General Parametrics Corp.M
1250 Ninth St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-223-0999R
510-524-3950S
Software requires Mac SE or later, System 6.03 or later, presentation software, and a hard drive; VideoShow requires a color monitor.W;General Parametrics Corp.
1250 Ninth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Display Systems & VideoB
Generation Systems Color 24C
$5,595.I
5/1/91J
4.0 mice
This 24-bit color display system combines an Ikegami Trinitron monitor with a 24-bit video card. This high-quality, affordable combination delivers very good overall performance. The 20-inch-diagonal screen
size is adequate for most professional applications. Brightness, sharpness, focus, and color quality are excellent, but color convergence is slightly off.
Generation Systems, Inc.M
2648 Patton Rd.N
St. PaulO
55113Q
800-325-5811R
612-628-6232U
Requires Mac II series.W;Generation Systems, Inc.
2648 Patton Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Generation Systems CT-20C>8-bit (Mac II or SE/30), $3,999; 24-bit (Mac II only), $5,595.I
5/1/90J
4.0 mice
This 20-inch color monitor is bright and fairly sharp. Excellent color quality and software. Hardware capabilities include pan and zoom (with 24-bit card only).L
Generation Systems, Inc.M
2648 Patton Rd.N
St. PaulO
55113Q
800-325-5811R
612-628-6232U Requires SE/30 or Mac II series.W;Generation Systems, Inc.
2648 Patton Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Generation Systems TV BoardC
$395.I
8/1/91J
3.0 mice
The Generation Systems TV Board is a video-out NuBus card that outputs only an NTSC composite signal, but its 8-bit color or gray-scale image is clean. No video-in options, digitizing, or file-save formats.
cEasy to install and use. Lacks software but includes cables. Toll-free unlimited technical support.
Generation Systems, Inc.M
2648 Patton Rd.N
St. PaulO
55113Q
800-325-5811R
612-628-6232U
Requires Mac II series.W;Generation Systems, Inc.
2648 Patton Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Generation Systems TV BoxC
$395.I
8/1/91J
3.0 mice
The TV Box is an external component that accepts the Mac
s 15-pin RGB cable and can output an NTSC composite signal. Poor image quality but easy to use. No other video-in options, digitizing, or file-save
lformats. TV Box software facilitates Mac-to-TV link. Includes cables. Toll-free unlimited technical support.
Generation Systems, Inc.M
2648 Patton Rd.N
St. PaulO
55113Q
800-325-5811R
612-628-6232
Requires Mac II series.W;Generation Systems, Inc.
2648 Patton Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Hardware That Fits RealTech 15"C
$878 direct.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This gray-scale full-page monitor offers high maximum usable brightness, good sharpness, and good spatial uniformity. Good for use in bright environments. Difficult card installation. Active screen size is
13.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 640 x 870 at 80 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Has silica antiglare treatment and manual 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness,
xcontrast, horizontal and vertical position, and vertical size. Cable supplied is 9-pin to 15-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Hardware That FitsM
610 S. FrazierN
ConroeO
77301Q
800-972-3018R
409-539-3959W2Hardware That Fits
610 S. Frazier
Conroe, TX 77301
Display Systems & VideoB)Hardware That Fits RealTech 20" TrinitronC
$1,895.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This affordable, multifrequency Trinitron color monitor suffers from low spatial uniformity. Comes with 30-day money-back guarantee. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19
inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from 50 Hz to 90 Hz. External controls include AC power, degaussing, pincushioning, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position and size.
Offers automatic 120/240-volt switching. Includes OCLI antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter. Manual doesn
t mention Mac setup.
Hardware That FitsM
610 S. FrazierN
ConroeO
77301Q
800-972-3018R
409-539-3959W2Hardware That Fits
610 S. Frazier
Conroe, TX 77301
Display Systems & VideoB
Ikegami CT20DC
$3,495.I
5/1/93J
3.0 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor has good screen geometry. Poor image sharpness. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19 inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from
50 Hz to 150 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position, size, and convergence. Offers automatic degaussing and manual 120/240-volt
pswitching. Includes AR antiglare treatment. Doesn
t include Mac cable/adapter. Manual doesn
t mention Mac setup.
Ikegami Electronics USAM
37 Brook Ave.N
MaywoodO
07607Q
210-368-9171W7Ikegami Electronics USA
37 Brook Ave.
Maywood, NJ 07607
Display Systems & Video
In Focus 1600LCC
$2,395.I
6/1/93J
2.5 mice
This color passive-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Maximum number of colors displayed is 16. Offers on-screen control menus. Excellent
documentation. Includes Mac II and VGA Y-cables plus cables for EGA and CGA input. AT&T/Olivetti, Hercules, MDA, and PS/2 Model 25 cables are optional. Overall dimensions are 15 x 13.5 x 2.5 inches. Weight is
5.9 pounds.
In Focus Systems, Inc.M
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.N
TualatinO
97062Q
800-327-7231R
503-692-4968U/Recommended projector type is 650-watt or less.W?In Focus Systems, Inc.
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.
Tualatin, OR 97062
Display Systems & VideoB
In Focus 7000FX+C
$3,995.I
6/1/93J
2.5 mice
This color passive-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Maximum number of colors displayed is 24,389. Poor image quality. Offers on-screen control
menus. Excellent documentation. Includes Mac II and VGA Y-cables. AT&T/Olivetti, Hercules, MDA, and PS/2 Model 25 cables are optional. With optional adapter, adds support for CGA and EGA standards. Overall
Sdimensions are 15 x 13.5 x 2.5 inches. Weight is 8 pounds. Includes remote control.
In Focus Systems, Inc.M
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.N
TualatinO
97062Q
800-327-7231R
503-692-4968U/Recommended projector type is 650-watt or less.W?In Focus Systems, Inc.
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.
Tualatin, OR 97062
Display Systems & VideoB
In Focus LitePro LSC
$6,995.I
6/1/93J
4.0 mice
This color passive-matrix LCD projector can display the Mac desktop and presentations on standard beaded or other high-gain reflective screens. Very good image quality for a passive-matrix projector. Excellent
documentation. Not suitable for photo-realistic images. Maximum number of colors displayed is 4,913. Includes Mac II and VGA Y-cables. AT&T/Olivetti, Hercules, MDA, and PS/2 Model 25 cables are optional. With
optional adapter, adds support for CGA and EGA standards. Overall dimensions are 17.5 x 11.25 x 7.25 inches. Weight is 19 pounds. Includes remote control.
In Focus Systems, Inc.M
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.N
TualatinO
97062Q
800-327-7231R
503-692-4968W?In Focus Systems, Inc.
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.
Tualatin, OR 97062
Display Systems & VideoB
In Focus System 6000C
$7,995.I
6/1/93J
3.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD projector can display the Mac desktop and presentations on standard beaded or other high-gain reflective screens. Good image quality. Excellent documentation. Maximum number of
colors displayed is 16.7 million. Resolution slightly less than Mac
s. Includes scan converter plus Mac II and VGA Y-cables. AT&T/Olivetti, Hercules, MDA, and PS/2 Model 25 cables are optional. Supports
composite NTSC, S-video NTSC, CGA, and EGA standards. Overall dimensions are 14 x 17 x 5.5 inches. Weight is 24 pounds. Includes remote control.
In Focus Systems, Inc.M
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.N
TualatinO
97062Q
800-327-7231R
503-692-4968W?In Focus Systems, Inc.
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.
Tualatin, OR 97062
Display Systems & VideoB
In Focus TVT-3000C
$4,995.I
6/1/93J
3.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Maximum number of colors displayed is 1.4 million. Dim image. Offers on-screen control
menus. Excellent documentation. Includes Mac II and VGA Y-cables. AT&T/Olivetti, Hercules, MDA, and PS/2 Model 25 cables are optional. With optional adapter, adds support for CGA and EGA standards. Overall
Sdimensions are 15 x 13.5 x 2.5 inches. Weight is 7 pounds. Includes remote control.
In Focus Systems, Inc.M
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.N
TualatinO
97062Q
800-327-7231R
503-692-4968U:Recommended projector type is halogen or metal-halide arc.W?In Focus Systems, Inc.
7770 S.W. Mohawk St.
Tualatin, OR 97062
Display Systems & VideoB
Lapis DisplayServer IIC
$349.I
6/1/91J
3.5 mice
The DisplayServer II is a monochrome NuBus video card that lets a Mac II run PC-compatible VGA monitors. The card has occasional problems with some Mac programs, and it isn
t cost-effective if used with a
small monitor. Users on a tight budget, however, can save by using this card with a recycled big VGA monitor
it produces a crisp, jitter-free image.
Lapis Technologies, Inc.M#1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100N
AlamedaO
94501Q
800-435-2747R
510-748-1600S
LU!Requires Mac II series or higher.WOLapis Technologies, Inc.
1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Display Systems & VideoB
Lapis Full Page DisplayC
$898.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This monochrome full-page monitor offers good sharpness and maximum usable brightness, with a small pincushion error. Difficult card installation. Active screen size is 13.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions
are 640 x 872 at 80 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Lacks antiglare treatment. Has manual 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical
Uposition, and vertical size. Cable supplied is 9-pin to 9-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Lapis Technologies, Inc.M#1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100N
AlamedaO
94501Q
800-435-2747R
510-748-1600WOLapis Technologies, Inc.
1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Display Systems & VideoB!Lapis Full Page Grayscale DisplayC
$1,298.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This gray-scale full-page monitor offers good sharpness and maximum usable brightness, with a small pincushion error. Difficult card installation. Active screen size is 13.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions
are 640 x 872 at 80 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Lacks antiglare treatment. Has manual 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical
Vposition, and vertical size. Cable supplied is 9-pin to 15-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Lapis Technologies, Inc.M#1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100N
AlamedaO
94501Q
800-435-2747R
510-748-1600WOLapis Technologies, Inc.
1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Display Systems & VideoB
Lapis L-TVC
$349; Pro version, $499.I
7/1/93J
2.5 mice
This hardware/software package lets you use a standard NTSC television set as a supplementary display for a Mac LC. Adequate for low-budget presentations, but use demands careful design of on-screen text and
graphics. Not recommended as primary display system for Mac desktop. Slow performance with complex animations. Standard version suffers from jitter when displaying fine horizontal lines or text, but new Pro
gversion
s Stabilize mode promises to cure this problem. Bare-bones documentation. Stellar tech support.
Lapis Technologies, Inc.M#1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100N
AlamedaO
94501Q
800-435-2747R
510-748-1600S
Requires Mac LC series and cables; use with TV set lacking RCA monitor plug requires RF modulator or VCR able to convert signal.WOLapis Technologies, Inc.
1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Display Systems & VideoB
Lapis PowerBase IC
$595.I
2/1/93J
3.5 mice
This affordable SCSI display adapter is an external box that supports 1-bit monochrome only at pixel resolutions of 640 x 480, 640 x 870, 832 x 624, 1,024 x 768, and 1,152 x 870. Excellent performance when
connecting a PowerBook 170 to a monochrome monitor, but significantly slower when used with PowerBook models 100 and 140. Incompatible with virtual-memory feature of System 7.
Lapis Technologies, Inc.M#1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100N
AlamedaO
94501Q
800-435-2747
510-748-1600WOLapis Technologies, Inc.
1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Display Systems & VideoB
Lapis Two Page DisplayC
$1,548.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This gray-scale two-page monitor offers good sharpness and maximum usable brightness. Active screen size is 17.75 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,024 x 828 at 74 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Lacks
antiglare treatment. Has automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and vertical size. Cables supplied are BNC to 9-pin and
8BNC to 15-pin. Includes swivel stand. Two-year warranty.
Lapis Technologies, Inc.M#1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100N
AlamedaO
94501Q
800-435-2747R
510-748-1600WOLapis Technologies, Inc.
1100 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Display Systems & VideoB
LifeTime Video+ PB140/170C
$795.I
2/1/93J
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This internal display adapter supports 8-bit color or gray scale when connecting a PowerBook to an external monitor. Good performance. Can
t run in faster monochrome mode. Easy to install, but cumbersome
design prevents PowerBook
s back panel from closing. Pixel resolution is 640 x 480. Doesn
t support RAM disks. Incompatible with virtual-memory feature of System 7.
LifeTime Memory Products, Inc.
305 17th St.N
Huntington BeachO
92648Q
800-233-6233R
714-969-2421UERequires PowerBook 140, 145, or 170; dealer installation recommended.WFLifeTime Memory Products, Inc.
305 17th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Display Systems & VideoB MacGeniusC
$1,495.I
4/1/90J
4.0 miceK
This 15-inch monochrome monitor has a warm-color phosphor and bright screen. Good software with inverse video capability. Card difficult to install. Screen resolution is 80 dpi.L
Genius TechnologyM
755 E. 31st St.
HastingsO
55033Q
(800) 328-9524R
(612) 437-2233U
Requires Mac Plus or SE.W4Genius Technology
755 E. 31st St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Display Systems & VideoB
MacProducts Panasonic M1900C
$1,037 direct.I
7/1/93J
2.5 mice
This monochrome two-page monitor has adequate maximum usable brightness and sharpness but a large pincushion error. Includes CPU-accelerator card. Active screen size is 17.75 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions
are 1,152 x 896 at 84 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 64 Hz. Has etched antiglare treatment. Supports only 120-volt power source. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical
eposition, and horizontal and vertical size. Cable supplied is 3XBNC to 15-pin. Includes swivel stand.
MacProducts USA, Inc.M
608 W. 22nd St.N
AustinO
78705Q
800-622-3475R
512-472-8881W6MacProducts USA, Inc.
608 W. 22nd St.
Austin, TX 78705
Display Systems & Video
Mag Innovision MX14SC!$799; optional Mac II cable, $25.I
8/1/92J
4.0 mice
This Trinitron-based autosynchronous color monitor has good color range. Active screen size is 12 inches. Scan rate ranges from 30 to 64 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 120 kHz vertically. Has no antiglare
treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Degaussing and input select are automatic. Video-signal compatibility
includes Mac II series and LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz and noninterlaced at 75 or 60 Hz. Incomplete documentation.
Mag InnovisionM
4392 Corporate Center Dr.N
Los AlamitosO
90720Q
800-827-3998R
714-827-3998W?Mag Innovision
4392 Corporate Center Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Display Systems & VideoB
Mag Innovision MX17FC#$1,549; optional Mac II cable, $25.I
1/1/93J
3.5 mice
This 16" shadow-mask autosynchronous color monitor offers good image sharpness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,152 x 870 pixels. Active screen size is 15.5 inches.
Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 120 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position and size. Has controls for degaussing and input selection.
N120/240-volt switching is automatic. Includes swivel stand. Cable is optional.
Mag InnovisionM
4392 Corporate Center Dr.N
Los AlamitosO
90720Q
800-827-3998R
714-827-3998W?Mag Innovision
4392 Corporate Center Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Display Systems & VideoB
Mag Innovision MX17SC#$1,749; optional Mac II cable, $25.I
1/1/93J
3.5 mice
This 16" Trinitron autosynchronous color monitor offers good image quality and brightness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Active screen size is
14.5 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 120 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position, size, convergence, and pincushioning. Has controls for
ndegaussing and input selection. 120/240-volt switching is automatic. Includes swivel stand. Cable is optional.
Mag InnovisionM
4392 Corporate Center Dr.N
Los AlamitosO
90720Q
800-827-3998R
714-827-3998W?Mag Innovision
4392 Corporate Center Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Display Systems & VideoB#Mass Microsystems ColorSpace IIi/FXC%IIi and ColorSpace FX bundle, $2,495.I
8/1/91J
3.5 mice
The ColorSpace IIi/FX are two NuBus cards that bring live 24-bit video to the Mac. They can drive the Mac monitor and a TV display. The FX board converts regular NTSC composite-video signals to RGB. The IIi
board lets you mix live video with computer graphics. Allows sophisticated special effects, but software and manuals are inadequate. Includes NTSC Digitizer for grabbing 640-x-480-pixel PICT frames for export.
bAlso includes VideoAuthor tool kit for HyperCard scripting. Toll-free unlimited technical support.
Mass Microsystems, Inc.M
810 W. Maude Ave.N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
800-522-7979R
408-522-1200U-Requires Mac II series and appropriate cable.V
88 EddyW=Mass Microsystems, Inc.
810 W. Maude Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Display Systems & VideoB
Mass Microsystems QuickImage 24C
$495.I
10/1/92J
2.5 mice
This moderately priced NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC or PAL video signals. Input can be composite or S-video. Poor image quality and low frame-capture rate. Lacks sound input and doesn
t drive Mac
monitors. Includes easy-to-use QuickImage software for still-video capture. Lacks image controls and software for editing and QuickTime video capture.
Mass Microsystems, Inc.M
810 W. Maude Ave.N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
800-522-7979R
408-522-1200T
2.0 software
YUdRequires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a large, fast hard drive.W=Mass Microsystems, Inc.
810 W. Maude Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Display Systems & VideoB"Mirror 15" Analog Portrait DisplayC
$549 direct.I
7/1/93J
4.0 mice
This gray-scale full-page monitor offers high maximum usable brightness and good sharpness. Active screen size is 13.25 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 640 x 870 at 80 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz.
Has etched antiglare treatment and manual 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and vertical size. Cable supplied is 9-pin to
15-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Mirror 19" Two Page DisplayC
$799 direct.I
7/1/93J
4.5 mice
This monochrome two-page monitor offers high maximum usable brightness and excellent sharpness. Easy to set up. Active screen size is 17.75 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,024 x 768 at 72 dpi. Vertical
scan rate is 78 Hz. Has etched antiglare treatment and automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size.
qCable supplied is 9-pin to 9-pin. Includes swivel stand with 3 ADB ports for connecting Mac, keyboard, and mouse.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Mirror 21" Two Page DisplayC
$1,199 direct.I
7/1/93J
2.0 mice
This gray-scale two-page monitor has adequate sharpness but is too dim. Easy to set up. Active screen size is 18.75 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,152 x 870 at 77 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Has
etched antiglare treatment and automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Cable supplied
iis 15-pin mini to 15-pin. Includes swivel stand with 3 ADB ports for connecting Mac, keyboard, and mouse.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Mirror PixelView IC
$477.I
2/1/91J
3.5 mice
This monochrome full-page display system is unique because it can be used with a Mac Plus. Comes with a screen saver and large-cursor option and useful software to manage pop-up menus and the menu bar. Image
vquality is average. Video cards are also available for the SE, SE/30, and Mac II series. Comes with tilt/swivel stand.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450U
Requires Mac Plus or later.
]W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Mirror PowerVisionCG$999 direct; installation by manufacturer, $100 plus shipping/handling.I
2/1/93J
4.0 mice
This internal display adapter supports 8-bit color or gray scale as well as 1-bit monochrome when connecting a PowerBook to an external monitor. Actually increases display speed in monochrome mode. Good
performance with color monitors. Pixel resolution is 640 x 480. Incompatible with virtual-memory feature of System 7. Easy to install. Clean design includes replacement back panel (with built-in video
Nconnector) for PowerBook. Includes manual, tools, and instructional videotape.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450UERequires PowerBook 140, 145, or 170; dealer installation recommended.
This affordable 8-bit-color display system includes a PDS video card, a cable, and a 20-inch Sony Trinitron monitor. Has good display characteristics. Resolution is WYSIWYG 72 dpi. Active screen size is 17.8
inches diagonally. External monitor controls include brightness/contrast, vertical position/size, horizontal position/size, vertical/horizontal convergence, and degaussing. Good software features.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450U"Requires Mac IIsi and PDS adapter.W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB$Mirror ProView 24-bit Display SystemC
$2,999.I
5/1/91J
4.5 mice
This 24-bit-color display system combines an Ikegami Trinitron with a 24-bit-video card. A high-quality, affordable combination, this system delivers good overall performance. The 19-inch-diagonal screen size
is large enough for most professional applications. Sharpness, focus, and color quality are excellent, but geometry is slightly off. Good software.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450U
Requires Mac II series.
`W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB Mirror ViewPort 15" SCSI DisplayC
$699 direct.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This monochrome full-page monitor has adequate maximum usable brightness and good sharpness. Uses SCSI connection to transfer video signal. Has built-in video circuitry that lets you connect to PowerBooks
without using a display adapter. Easy to set up. Incompatible with virtual-memory feature of System 7. Active screen size is 13.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 640 x 870 at 80 dpi. Vertical scan rate is
72 Hz. Has etched antiglare treatment and manual 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness and contrast. Has two SCSI ports. Includes swivel stand.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450
aU-Requires PowerBook, Mac Plus, SE, or Classic.W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
Display Systems & VideoB
Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 14C!$839; optional Mac II cable, $35.I
8/1/92J
4.0 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube with a low display-nuisance rating. Active screen size is 12.75 inches. Scan rate ranges from 30 to 58 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 90 kHz
vertically. Has etched antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Includes useful pincushioning control that
not very intuitive. Automatic degaussing. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II series and LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz and noninterlaced at 75 or 60 Hz. Good documentation.
L$Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.M
5665 Plaza Dr.N
CypressO
90630
800-843-2515R
714-220-2500WEMitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.
5665 Plaza Dr.
Cypress, CA 90630
Display Systems & VideoB
Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 17C
$1,599.I
1/1/93J
3.5 mice
This 16" shadow-mask autosynchronous color monitor offers good image brightness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Active screen size is 15.5
inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 130 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast, degaussing, and vertical/horizontal controls for image position, size, convergence, and pincushioning. Controls
may feel awkward to some users. 120/240-volt switching is automatic. Includes swivel stand. Good documentation. Toll-free tech support number.
L$Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.M
5665 Plaza Dr.N
CypressO
90630Q
800-843-2515R
714-220-2500
cWEMitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.
5665 Plaza Dr.
Cypress, CA 90630
Display Systems & VideoB
Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 20C
$2,999.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This multifrequency shadow-mask color monitor has good tech support and a 2-year warranty but suffers from poor convergence. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19 inches.
Vertical scan rate ranges from 50 Hz to 130 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position and size. Has manual degaussing. Includes
=tinted-glass-panel antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
L$Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.M
5665 Plaza Dr.N
CypressO
90630Q
800-843-2515R
714-220-2500WEMitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.
5665 Plaza Dr.
Cypress, CA 90630
Display Systems & Video
Mitsubishi DiamondPro 37CG$9,995; optional Mac video cable, $54; optional cabinet pedestal, $995.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
This autosynchronous monitor contains a 37-inch CRT that supports resolutions as high as 1,024 x 768 pixels. Bright colors. Excellent focus and wide viewing angle. Imperfect screen geometry may be annoying at
hclose range. Has easily accessible system connections. Weight is a hefty 225 pounds. Poor documentation.
L$Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.
5665 Plaza Dr.N
CypressO
90630Q
800-843-2515R
714-220-2500U
Requires Mac video cable.WEMitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.
5665 Plaza Dr.
Cypress, CA 90630
Display Systems & VideoB
Mobius One Page DisplayC4$595 direct; with 68030 accelerator on card, $1,095.I
2/1/91J
4.0 mice
The Mobius One Page Display is a 15-inch monochrome full-page display that
s a good choice for SE owners. Software for the SE model provides multiscreen capability, a screen saver, acceleration control, and
other features. Video cards are available for the SE, SE/30, and Mac II series. The interface card that comes with the SE model is also a CPU accelerator that speeds up all processing. Has antiglare coating
#and comes with a tilt/swivel stand.
Mobius Technologies, Inc.
5835 Doyle St., Ste. 107N
EmeryvilleO
94608Q
800-523-7933R
510-523-7900U4Requires Mac SE or higher with System 6.05 or later.WGMobius Technologies, Inc.
5835 Doyle St., Ste. 107
Emeryville, CA 94608
Display Systems & VideoB
Mobius Two Page DisplayC
$799 direct.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This monochrome two-page monitor has adequate maximum usable brightness and excellent sharpness. Easy to set up. Active screen size is 17.75 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,024 x 826 at 75 dpi. Vertical
scan rate is 75 Hz. Lacks antiglare treatment. Has automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and vertical size. Cable
3supplied is 9-pin mini to 9-pin. Two-year warranty.
Mobius Technologies, Inc.M
5835 Doyle St., Ste. 107N
EmeryvilleO
94608Q
800-523-7933R
510-654-0556WGMobius Technologies, Inc.
5835 Doyle St., Ste. 107
Emeryville, CA 94608
Display Systems & VideoB
Nanao Flexscan 6500C
$2,398.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This gray-scale two-page monitor offers good sharpness and image stability but is dim and has large pincushion error. Active screen size is 19 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,152 x 872 at 75 dpi.
Vertical scan rate range is from 55 to 90 Hz. Has AR-panel antiglare treatment. Supports only 120-volt power source. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical
bposition, and horizontal and vertical size. Cable supplied is BNC to 9-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Nanao USA Corp.M
23535 Telo Ave.N
TorranceO
90505Q
800-800-5202 (outside CA)R
310-325-5202W2Nanao USA Corp.
23535 Telo Ave.
Torrance, CA 90505
Display Systems & Video
Nanao FlexScan F750i 21"C
$3,299.I
5/1/93J
4.0 mice
This multifrequency shadow-mask color monitor offers easy setup. Poor image sharpness. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19.5 inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from 55
Hz to 90 Hz. External controls include AC power, degaussing, brightness/contrast, pincushioning, color temperature, input select, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position, size, and
convergence. Lacks 120/240-volt switch. Includes silica antiglare treatment. Doesn
t include Mac cable/adapter. Good tech support.
Nanao USA Corp.M
23535 Telo Ave.N
TorranceO
90505Q
800-800-5202 (outside CA)R
310-325-5202W2Nanao USA Corp.
23535 Telo Ave.
Torrance, CA 90505
Display Systems & VideoB
Nanao FlexScan T560iC
$2,699.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
This 16" Trinitron autosynchronous color monitor offers excellent image quality and brightness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Active screen size
is 15.5 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 90 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position, size, convergence, and pincushioning. Easy-to-use
Qcontrols. Has controls for degaussing and input selection. Includes swivel stand.
Nanao USA Corp.M
23535 Telo Ave.N
TorranceO
90505Q
800-800-5202 (outside CA)R
310-325-5202W2Nanao USA Corp.
23535 Telo Ave.
Torrance, CA 90505
Display Systems & VideoB
Nanao FlexScan T660i 20"C
$3,999.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor offers easy setup. Poor image sharpness. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19 inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from 55 Hz to
90 Hz. External controls include AC power, degaussing, brightness/contrast, pincushioning, color temperature, input select, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position, size, and convergence.
wLacks 120/240-volt switch. Includes AR panel antiglare treatment. Doesn
t include Mac cable/adapter. Good tech support.
Nanao USA Corp.M
23535 Telo Ave.N
TorranceO
90505Q
800-800-5202 (outside CA)R
310-325-5202W2Nanao USA Corp.
23535 Telo Ave.
Torrance, CA 90505
Display Systems & VideoB
NEC MultiSync 4FGC-$949; optional OCLI antiglare treatment, $79.I
8/1/92J
5.0 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube with good color tracking. Active screen size is 12.75 inches. Scan rate ranges from 27 to 57 kHz horizontally and from 55 to 90 kHz vertically.
External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, horizontal and vertical size, pincushioning, degaussing, and input select. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II
series and LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced and noninterlaced at 60 Hz. Input-connector cable is permanently attached. Good documentation.
NEC Technologies, Inc.M
1414 Massachusetts Ave.N
BoxboroughO
01719Q
800-632-4636R
508-264-8000WCNEC Technologies, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719
Display Systems & VideoB
NEC MultiSync 5FGC
$1,699.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
This 16" shadow-mask autosynchronous color monitor offers excellent image quality, brightness, and geometry. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels.
Active screen size is 14.75 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 90 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position, size, and pincushioning. Has
controls for degaussing and input selection. Screen lacks antiglare treatment. Includes Mac adapter and swivel stand. Excellent documentation.
NEC Technologies, Inc.M
1414 Massachusetts Ave.N
BoxboroughO
01719Q
800-632-4636R
508-264-8000WCNEC Technologies, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719
Display Systems & VideoB
NEC MultiSync 6FGC
$2,899.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This multifrequency shadow-mask color monitor has a 30-day money-back guarantee, a 2-year parts warranty, and excellent documentation. Poor tech support. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H).
Active screen size is 19.25 inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from 55 Hz to 90 Hz. External controls include AC power, degaussing, brightness/contrast, pincushioning, color temperature, input select, and
vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position and size. Includes Mac cable/adapter. Lacks 120/240-volt switch. Includes OCLI panel antiglare treatment.
NEC Technologies, Inc.M
1414 Massachusetts Ave.N
BoxboroughO
01719Q
800-632-4636R
508-264-8000WCNEC Technologies, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719
Display Systems & VideoB/Neotech Image Grabber and Colour Adapter ModuleC3Image Grabber, $1,499; Colour Adapter Module, $499.I
7/1/91J
4.0 mice
Neotech Image Grabber is a NuBus card that digitizes single frames of still-video input. Excellent image quality. Outputs gray-scale NTSC video. The Colour Adapter Module is an optional external box that adds
color capability. Software is powerful but complex. Video-in options include composite, RGB, and S-video. Live-video display uses resizable 640-x-480 pixel window; 24-bit images can be digitized, but
resolution is 640 x 480 pixels.
Advent Computer Products, Inc.
449 Santa Fe Dr., Ste. 213N EncinitasO
92024Q
619-942-8456S
2.05T
1.5U!Requires Mac II series or higher.WMAdvent Computer Products, Inc.
449 Santa Fe Dr., Ste. 213
Encinitas, CA 92024
Display Systems & VideoB
Nissei Sangyo Hitachi 15 MVXC
$795.I
8/1/92J
4.5 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube with good objective geometry. Active screen size is 12.5 inches. Scan rate ranges from 30 to 58 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 100 kHz vertically. Has
antistatic silica antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II series
oand LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz and noninterlaced at 75 or 60 Hz. Incomplete documentation.
Nissei Sangyo America - HitachiM
100 Lowder Brook Dr., Ste. 2400N
WestwoodO
02090Q
800-441-4832R
617-461-8300
pWRNissei Sangyo America - Hitachi
100 Lowder Brook Dr., Ste. 2400
Westwood, MA 02090
Display Systems & VideoB
Nutmeg 19" Mono DisplayC
$1,280.I
4/1/90J
4.0 miceK
This 19-inch monochrome monitor is bright and has average-quality focus. Geometry is fair. Phosphor is bluish with a yellowish center. Includes Stepping Out II. Screen resolution is 72 dpi.L
Nutmeg SystemsM
25 South Ave.N
New CanaanO
06840Q
800-777-8439R
203-966-3226U8Requires Mac Plus, SE, SE/30, Classic, LC, or II series.
qW1Nutmeg Systems
25 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
Display Systems & VideoB
Nutmeg N19CsiC
$3,949.I
2/1/92J
3.5 mice
This affordable 8-bit-color display system includes a PDS video card, a cable, and a 20-inch Sony Trinitron monitor. Has average display characteristics, and video card has no FPU slot. Skimpy software. Active
screen size is 17.8 inches diagonally. Resolution WYSIWYG 72 dpi. External monitor controls include brightness/contrast, vertical position/size, horizontal position/size, vertical/horizontal convergence, and
degaussing.
Nutmeg SystemsM
25 South Ave.N
New CanaanO
06840Q
800-777-8439R
203-966-3226U
Requires Mac IIsi.W1Nutmeg Systems
25 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
Display Systems & VideoB
nView LuminatorC
$10,995.I
6/1/93J
4.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD projector can display the Mac desktop and presentations on standard beaded or other high-gain reflective screens. Bright, attractive image. Bulky and noisy. Offers many features.
Maximum number of colors displayed is 262,144. Includes Mac II video, Mac II monitor, and RCA cables, plus VGA Y-cable and BNC/RCA adapter. EGA cable is optional. Supports composite NTSC, S-video NTSC, and PAL
fstandards. Overall dimensions are 20 x 18.5 x 11 inches. Weight is 40 pounds. Includes remote control.
nView Corp.M
860 Omni Blvd.N
Newport NewsO
23606Q
800-736-8439R
804-873-1354V
92 EddyW1nView Corp.
860 Omni Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23606
Display Systems & VideoB
nView MediaProC
$7,995.I
6/1/93J
3.0 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Good color quality. Adjustments are made only with included remote control. Maximum number
of colors displayed is 262,144. Includes Mac II and VGA Y-cables, RCA cable, and BNC/RCA adapter. EGA cable is optional. Supports composite NTSC, S-video NTSC, and PAL standards. Overall dimensions are 15.8 x
)12.7 x 2.6 inches. Weight is 8.75 pounds.
nView Corp.
860 Omni Blvd.N
Newport NewsO
23606Q
800-736-8439R
804-873-1354UYRecommended projector type is 650-watt or less, high-lumen, cold-mirror light reflection.W1nView Corp.
860 Omni Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23606
Display Systems & VideoB
nView ViewFrame Spectra CC
$4,995.I
6/1/93J
3.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Good image quality. Adjustments are made only with included remote control. Maximum number
of colors displayed is 185,193. Includes Mac II Y-cable plus VGA and EGA/CGA/Mac cables. With optional video adapter, adds support for composite NTSC and PAL standards. Overall dimensions are 14.75 x 12.75 x 2
inches. Weight is 6.7 pounds.
nView Corp.M
860 Omni Blvd.
Newport NewsO
23606Q
800-736-8439R
804-873-1354UERecommended projector type is transmissive, reflective-glass cooling.W1nView Corp.
860 Omni Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23606
Display Systems & VideoB&Outbound Outrigger Intelligent MonitorC
$949.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
This integrated SCSI display adapter and full-page monitor works with Outbound notebook computers at 1-bit pixel depth. Fast. Easy installation. Also works with Plus, SE, SE/30, all Classics, Mac II family,
and PowerBooks. Monitor has antiglare treatment and resolution of 82 dpi. Active screen area is 8 x 10.5 inches. Doesn
t support virtual memory but supports 32-bit addressing and RAM disks. Configured using
GMonitors control panel. Includes interface cable and tilt/swivel stand.
Outbound Systems, Inc.M
4840 Pearl E. CircleN
BoulderO
80301Q
800-444-4607R
303-786-9200W=Outbound Systems, Inc.
4840 Pearl E. Circle
Boulder, CO 80301
Display Systems & Video
Panasonic PanaSync C1395C!$750; optional Mac II cable, $40.I
8/1/92J
3.5 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube with good color tracking. Active screen is 12.5 inches. Scan rate ranges from 30 to 57 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 90 kHz vertically. Has etched
antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II series and LC, plus
|1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced and noninterlaced at 60 Hz. Input-connector cable is permanently attached. Good documentation.
L PanasonicM
Two Panasonic WayN
SecaucusO
07094Q
800-742-8086R
201-348-7000W.Panasonic
Two Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Display Systems & Video
PCPC II 16" ColorC
$2,495.I
5/1/91J
4.5 mice
This 24-bit-color display system combines a Sony Trinitron monitor with a 24-bit-video NuBus card. A high-quality, affordable combination, this system delivers good overall performance. The 16-inch-diagonal
screen size is large enough for most professional applications, but the 82-dpi pixel density produces an image that may appear too condensed. Sharpness, focus, and color quality are excellent. Includes
Stepping Out II software.
xL*PCPC (Personal Computer Peripherals Corp.)M
4 Daniels Farm Rd., Ste. 326N
TrumbullO
06611Q
800-622-2888R
813-530-0123U!Requires Mac II series or higher.WZPCPC (Personal Computer Peripherals Corp.)
4 Daniels Farm Rd., Ste. 326
Trumbull, CT 06611
Display Systems & VideoB
PCPC II 19" ColorC
$2,995.I
5/1/91J
4.0 mice
This 24-bit-color display system combines a Ikegami Trinitron monitor with a 24-bit-video NuBus card. A high-quality, affordable combination, this system delivers good overall performance. The 19-inch-diagonal
screen size is large enough for nearly all professional applications. Sharpness, focus, and color quality are excellent, but color is slightly misconverged. Includes Stepping Out II software.
L*PCPC (Personal Computer Peripherals Corp.)M
4 Daniels Farm Rd., Ste. 326
TrumbullO
06611Q
800-622-2888R
813-530-0123U!Requires Mac II series or higher.WZPCPC (Personal Computer Peripherals Corp.)
4 Daniels Farm Rd., Ste. 326
Trumbull, CT 06611
Display Systems & VideoB
PCPC ShadowgraphC
$1,295.I
10/1/89J
4.5 mice
The PCPC Shadowgraph system includes a 19-inch monochrome Ikegami monitor and an 8-bit-video card, delivering excellent gray linearity and MTF sharpness, with good focus and geometry. Only 2 or 256 gray
slevels, but gray-scale image is superb. Stepping Out II software included. Skimpy documentation. Tilt/swivel stand.
L*PCPC (Personal Computer Peripherals Corp.)M
4 Daniels Farm Rd., Ste. 326N
TrumbullO
06611Q
800-622-2888R
813-530-0123U!Requires Mac II series or higher.WZPCPC (Personal Computer Peripherals Corp.)
4 Daniels Farm Rd., Ste. 326
Trumbull, CT 06611
Display Systems & VideoB
Philips Fast Refresh/20C
$2,499.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor has a 2-year warranty and good tech support. Poor screen geometry. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 18.75 inches. Vertical
scan rate ranges from 55 Hz to 160 Hz. External controls include AC power, degaussing, brightness/contrast, color temperature, input select, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position, size,
pand convergence. Automatic 120/240-volt switching. Includes HEA panel antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
Philips ElectronicsM
One Philips Dr.N KnoxvilleO
37914Q
800-835-3506R
615-475-0317W7Philips Electronics
One Philips Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37914
Display Systems & VideoB
Philips Magnavox CM9217C
$1,995.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
This 16" shadow-mask autosynchronous color monitor offers good image quality and brightness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,024 x 768 pixels. Active screen size is
15.5 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 100 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position, size, and pincushioning. Controls may feel awkward to
csome users. Has controls for degaussing and input selection. Includes Mac adapter and swivel stand.
Philips ElectronicsM
One Philips Dr.N KnoxvilleO
37914Q
800-835-3506R
615-475-0317W7Philips Electronics
One Philips Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37914
Display Systems & VideoB
Pixelink PX20TC
$3,295.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Poor image sharpness. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19 inches. Vertical scan rate
ranges from 50 Hz to 90 Hz. External controls include AC power, degaussing, pincushioning, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position and size. Offers automatic
120/240-volt switching. Includes AR antiglare/antistatic treatment. Doesn
t include Mac cable/adapter. Manual doesn
t mention Mac setup.
PixelinkM
8 Kane Industrial Dr.N
HudsonO
01749Q
508-562-4803W/Pixelink
8 Kane Industrial Dr.
Hudson, MA 01749
Display Systems & VideoB
Princeton MultiView IICaWith board for SE or SE/30, $845; with board for Mac II series, $995; antiglare treatment, $75.I
2/1/91J
2.5 mice
The overall performance of this 15-inch-diagonal, monochrome full-page monitor was below average in our lab tests. Screen geometry and focus are poor. Comes with a tilt/swivel stand.L
Princeton Publishing Labs, Inc.M
101 Business Park Dr., Ste. 100N
SkillmanO
08558Q
(609) 924-1153WRPrinceton Publishing Labs, Inc.
101 Business Park Dr., Ste. 100
Skillman, NJ 08558
Display Systems & VideoB
Princeton Ultra 1400
CJ$479 direct; optional Mac II cable, $19.95; optional Mac LC cable, $29.95.I
8/1/92J
3.0 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube with poor color tracking. Active screen size is 12.5 inches. Scan rate ranges from 15 to 36.5 kHz horizontally and from 45 to 120 kHz vertically. Has
etched antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II series and LC,
bplus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz and noninterlaced at 75 and 60 Hz. Good documentation.
L'UDSI (Ultimate Display Solutions, Inc.)M
1125 Northmeadow Pkwy.N
RoswellO
30076Q
800-221-1490R
404-664-1010
WPUDSI (Ultimate Display Solutions, Inc.)
1125 Northmeadow Pkwy.
Roswell, GA 30076
Display Systems & VideoB
Proxima ColorWorksC
$4,495.I
6/1/93J
3.5 mice
This color passive-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Maximum number of colors displayed is 24,389. Good image quality for a passive-matrix LCD
panel. Built-in speaker. Includes Mac and VGA Y-cables and serial cable. AT&T/Olivetti, EGA/CGA, Hercules, and MDA cables are optional. With optional adapter, adds support for CGA and EGA standards. Overall
`dimensions are 13.25 x 13.5 x 1.5 inches. Weight is 6 pounds. Includes excellent remote control.
Proxima Corp.M
6610 Nancy Ridge Dr.N San DiegoO
92121Q
800-447-7694R
619-457-5500
UcRequires external monitor or terminator; recommended projector type is 3,000-lumen or more halogen.W6Proxima Corp.
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Maximum number of colors displayed is 226,681. Built-in speaker. Includes Mac and VGA
Y-cables plus RCA and serial cables. AT&T/Olivetti, EGA/CGA, Hercules, and MDA cables are optional. Supports composite NTSC, S-video NTSC, and PAL standards. With optional adapter, adds support for CGA and EGA
standards. Overall dimensions are 13.25 x 13.5 x 1.5 inches. Weight is 6 pounds. Includes excellent remote control. Optional Cyclops optical sensor reacts to point-and-click input onscreen from a light-tipped
*wand or optional long-range Laser Pointer.
Proxima Corp.
6610 Nancy Ridge Dr.N San DiegoO
92121Q
800-447-7694R
619-457-5500UcRequires external monitor or terminator; recommended projector type is 3,000-lumen or more halogen.W6Proxima Corp.
6610 Nancy Ridge Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius 15" PivotC
$1,448.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This gray-scale full-page monitor offers good maximum usable brightness and small pincushion error. Includes the unique ability to rotate 90 degrees between portrait and landscape orientations. Active screen
size is 13.75 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 640 x 870 at 78 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Has etched antiglare treatment and automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include
pbrightness and contrast. Cable supplied is 15-pin to 15-pin mini. Includes swivel stand. Excellent tech support.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius Color PivotC
$1,549.I
1/1/93J
3.0 mice
This 16" autosynchronous color monitor offers excellent screen geometry but low brightness. Monitor can rotate 90 degrees between portrait and landscape orientations. Maximum resolution is 870 x 640 pixels.
Active screen size is 13.75 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 75 to 85.2 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and input selection. Degaussing and 120/240-volt switching are automatic. Includes
4Mac cable and swivel stand. Very good documentation.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius Color Pivot LCC.Monitor only, $1,549; LC Interface card, $599.I
2/1/92J
4.5 mice
This affordable 8-bit-color display system includes a PDS video card, a cable, and a 15-inch Toshiba shadow-mask monitor. Active screen size is 13.22 inches diagonally. Monitor can rotate 90 degrees between
portrait and landscape orientations. Offers excellent focus, color quality, and maximum usable brightness. Included software is excellent. Allows resolutions of 82 dpi or WYSIWYG 72 dpi. Only external monitor
controls are power switch and brightness/contrast. Automatic degaussing. Monitor also available with Radius NuBus cards for other Macs.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010U
Requires Mac LC.
W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius Color Pivot LEC
$999.I
1/1/93J
3.0 mice
This 16" color monitor offers good image sharpness but low brightness. Monitor can rotate 90 degrees between portrait and landscape orientations. Maximum resolution is 832 x 624 pixels. Active screen size is
13.75 inches. Vertical scan rate is 72 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast only. Degaussing and 120/240-volt switching are automatic. Includes Mac cable and swivel stand. Very good documentation.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius Color Pivot siC0Monitor only, $1,549; IIsi Interface card, $599.I
2/1/92J
4.5 mice
This affordable 8-bit-color display system includes a PDS video card, a cable, and a 15-inch Toshiba shadow-mask monitor. Active screen size is 13.22 inches diagonally. Monitor can rotate 90 degrees between
portrait and landscape orientations. Offers excellent focus, color quality, and maximum usable brightness. Included software is excellent and allows resolutions of 82 dpi or WYSIWYG 72 dpi. Only external
monitor controls are power switch and brightness/contrast. Degaussing is automatic. Card uses no adapter for installation. Monitor also available with Radius NuBus cards for other Macs.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010U
Requires Mac IIsi.W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius Full Page DisplayC
$1,298.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This gray-scale full-page monitor has adequate maximum usable brightness and sharpness. Good screen-image stability. Active screen size is 13.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 640 x 870 at 78 dpi.
Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Has etched antiglare treatment and automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness and contrast. Cable supplied is 15-pin to 15-pin mini.
Excellent tech support.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010V
86 EddyW0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius PowerViewC
$599.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
This trouble-free SCSI display adapter works at 8-bit pixel depth with the Classic II and PowerBook models 140 and 170. Easy installation. Slow when set to 8-bit color. Supports 13-, 15-, 16-, and 21-inch
(monochrome) Apple-compatible monitors, as well as Radius Pivot monitors and VGA standard. Supports virtual memory, 32-bit addressing, and RAM disks. Configured using Monitors control panel. Includes interface
cable.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius PrecisionColor 24xC
$1,999.I
5/1/92J
3.5 mice
PrecisionColor 24x is an accelerated 24-bit-color video card that lets you change screen resolutions on the fly. Good performance. Offers seven resolution choices ranging from 560 x 760 up to 1,152 x 882. An
"adapter for the IIsi is available.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB Radius PrecisionColor Display/20C
$2,859.
5/1/93J
4.0 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor has excellent documentation and tech support. Easy setup. Relatively dim. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19 inches.
Vertical scan rate ranges from 50 Hz to 120 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position, size, and convergence. Color temperature
controlled by included software. Has automatic degaussing and 120/240-volt switching. Includes OCLI antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius Two Page Display/19C
$1,558.I
7/1/93J
4.0 mice
This gray-scale two-page monitor offers high maximum usable brightness and good sharpness. Small pincushion error. Active screen size is 17.75 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,152 x 882 at 82 dpi.
Vertical scan rate is 71 Hz. Antiglare treatment is optional add-on. Has automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and
^vertical size. Cable supplied is BNC to 15-pin. Includes swivel stand. Excellent tech support.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010V
88 EddyW0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius Two Page Display/21C
$1,858.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This gray-scale two-page monitor offers good maximum usable brightness and excellent sharpness. Active screen size is 19.25 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,152 x 882 at 74 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 71
Hz. Antiglare treatment is optional add-on. Has automatic 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness and contrast. Cable supplied is BNC to 15-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Excellent tech support.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San Jose
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Radius VideoVisionC
$2,399.I
2/1/93J
4.0 mice
VideoVision is a complete video/audio digitizing and output system. Includes a NuBus card, powerful software, and an external breakout box with multiple input/output connectors for different video formats and
stereo 8-bit, 22-kHz audio. NuBus card also supports 24-bit Mac-desktop display on 12- and 13-inch color monitors and 8-bit display on larger monitors. Proprietary H-Bus adapter on card hold modular
daughterboards that provide real-time 30-fps, full-screen QuickTime acceleration and hardware-integrated titling. Offers video output that
s flicker-free even when displaying the Mac desktop or images with
ofine, contrasting horizontal lines. Perfect for creating and distributing corporate presentations on videotape.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010UyRequires Mac II series or higher with 4MB of RAM, a high-capacity hard drive, System 6.07 or later, and 32-bit QuickDraw.W0Radius, Inc.
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor has excellent tech support. Three-year warranty. Manual doesn
t mention Mac setup. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19
inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from 50 Hz to 120 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position, size, and convergence. Has
iautomatic degaussing and 120/240-volt switching. Includes OCLI antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
L RasteropsM
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200W/Rasterops
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
RasterOps 24MxTVC
$2,199.I
10/1/92J
3.0 mice
This NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video signals. Supports high frame-capture rates. Input can be composite or S-video. Drives 13-inch and 16-inch Mac monitors and provides 24-bit
color at 640 x 480 pixels. Includes expansion connectors. Lacks sound input. Includes MediaGrabber software for still-video and QuickTime-video capture but not editing. Basic image controls. Three-year
warranty.
L RasterOpsM
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200T
2.0 softwareU]Requires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color monitor, and a large, fast hard drive.W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
RasterOps 24STVC
$999.I
10/1/92J
3.5 mice
This NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video signals. Input can be composite or S-video. Drives 13-inch Mac monitors and provides 24-bit color at 640 x 480 pixels. Includes expansion
connectors. Basic image controls. Lacks sound input. Includes MediaGrabber software for still-video and QuickTime video capture but not editing. Three-year warranty.
L RasterOpsM
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200T
2.0 softwareUaRequires Mac II series or higher with 8 MB of RAM, a color monitor, and a large, fast hard drive.W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
RasterOps 24XLiC
$2,499.I
5/1/92J
2.5 mice
RasterOps 24XLi is a 24-bit-color accelerated video card. With additional 16 MB of RAM, can support on-board 10-MB RAM disk, hardware pan and zoom, extended desktop, and GWorld QuickDraw routines. Three-year
warranty.
L RasterOpsM
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
RasterOps 24XLTVC
$3,499.I
10/1/92J
3.5 mice
This 24-bit-color accelerated video card supports hardware pan and zoom plus many virtual-screen sizes. Good image quality. Includes NTSC, PAL, and SECAM capture and display. Input can be composite, RGB, or
S-video. Resolution choices include 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1,024 x 768, and 1,152 x 870 pixels. Lacks sound input. Includes MediaGrabber software for still-video and QuickTime video capture but not editing.
Basic image controls. Optional RISC-based MoviePak daughterboard significantly boosts QuickTime playback and video-capture frame rate. Has relatively high power consumption of 19.5 watts. Three-year warranty.
L RasterOpsM
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200S
2.0 softwareU]Requires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color monitor, and a large, fast hard drive.W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & Video
B'RasterOps ClearVue 15" Portrait DisplayC
$1,048.I
7/1/93J
4.0 mice
This gray-scale full-page monitor offers good maximum usable brightness and good sharpness. Active screen size is 13.75 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 640 x 870 at 80 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 68.85 Hz.
Has dark-glass antiglare treatment and manual 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and vertical size. Cable supplied is 9-pin
Nto 15-pin. Includes swivel stand. Excellent tech support. Three-year warranty.
L RasterOpsM
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
RasterOps MediaTimeC
$1,999.I
10/1/92
4.0 mice
This NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video signals. Has trouble fitting properly into IIcx, IIci, or Quadra 700. Input can be composite or S-video. Provides two sound inputs and two
outputs with 44 kHz stereo sampling. Drives 13-inch Mac monitors and has basic image controls. Provides 24-bit color at 640 x 480 pixels. Includes MediaGrabber software for still-video and QuickTime video
-capture but not editing. Three-year warranty.
L RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200T
2.0 softwareUdRequires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a large, fast hard drive.W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
RasterOps Sweet 16C
$1,499.I
1/1/93J
4.5 mice
This 16" shadow-mask color monitor offers excellent overall image quality. Very sharp detail. Supports only one resolution, 832 x 624 pixels. Active screen size is 14.5 inches. Vertical scan rate range is 75
Hz. Includes easy-to-use external control for brightness/contrast and degaussing. 120/240-volt switching is automatic. Includes Mac cable and swivel stand. Three-year warranty.
L RasterOpsM
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200
W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
RasterOps Video ExpanderC
$699.I
8/1/91J
3.5 mice
The RasterOps Video Expander is an external component that accepts the Mac
s 15-pin RGB cable and outputs an NTSC composite, RGB, or S-video signal. Easy to use. No other video-in options, digitizing, or
file-save formats. No Mac RGB output capability. No bundled software. Includes cables. Unlimited technical support. Three-year warranty.
L RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200S
Requires Mac II series.W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
RasterOps VideoTimeC
$1,499.I
10/1/92J
3.0 mice
This NuBus video-digitizing card supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video signals. Supports high frame-capture rates. Input can be composite or S-video. Lacks sound input. Includes MediaGrabber software for
cstill-video and QuickTime video capture but not editing. Basic image controls. Three-year warranty.
L RasterOpsM
2500 Walsh Ave.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-729-2656R
408-562-4200T
2.0 softwareU]Requires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color monitor, and a large, fast hard drive.W/RasterOps
2500 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Display Systems & VideoB
Relax Ikegami TrinitronC
$1,899 direct.I
5/1/90J
3.5 mice
KaThis 20-inch color monitor is very sharp but has annoying flicker and other electronic nuisances.L
Relax Technology, Inc.M
3101 Whipple Rd., Ste. 22N
Union CityO
94587Q
510-471-6112U!Requires Mac II series or higher.WERelax Technology, Inc.
3101 Whipple Rd., Ste. 22
Union City, CA 94587
Display Systems & VideoB
Relax Sampo OfficePRO IIaC
$999 direct.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This gray-scale two-page monitor offers good maximum usable brightness. Difficult card installation. Active screen size is 17.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,024 x 768 at 72 dpi. Vertical scan rate is
75 Hz. Lacks antiglare treatment. Has manual 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical position. Cable supplied is 15-pin to BNC. Includes
swivel stand. Poor tech support.
Relax Technology, Inc.
3101 Whipple Rd., Ste. 22N
Union CityO
94587Q
510-471-6112WERelax Technology, Inc.
3101 Whipple Rd., Ste. 22
Union City, CA 94587
Display Systems & VideoB
Relisys RE-1422C
$745.I
8/1/92J
4.0 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube and is moderately priced. Active screen size is 12 inches. Scan rate ranges from 28 to 50 kHz horizontally and from 47 to 89 kHz vertically. External
controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal position, and horizontal and vertical size. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II series and LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz and
8noninterlaced at 75 and 60 Hz. Incomplete documentation.
RelisysM
320 S. Milpitas Blvd.N
MilpitasO
95035Q
800-783-2333R
408-945-9000W0Relisys
320 S. Milpitas Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
Display Systems & VideoB
Sampo AlphaScan Plus KDM 1466AC
$849.I
8/1/92J
4.0 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube with good geometry but poor color quality. Active screen size is 12.25 inches. Scan rate ranges from 30 to 60 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 90 kHz
vertically. Has silica antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II
series and LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz and noninterlaced at 75 and 60 Hz. Input-connector cable is permanently attached. Incomplete documentation.
Sampo AmericaM
5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.N
NorcrossO
30071Q
404-449-6220W@Sampo America
5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30071
Display Systems & VideoB
Sampo OfficePRO IIa-8C
$1,295.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This gray-scale two-page monitor offers high maximum usable brightness. Difficult card installation. Active screen size is 17.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,024 x 768 at 72 dpi. Vertical scan rate is
75 Hz. Lacks antiglare treatment. Has manual 120/240-volt switching. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical position. Cable supplied is 15-pin to BNC. Includes
swivel stand. Poor tech support.
Sampo America
5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.N
NorcrossO
30071Q
404-449-6220W@Sampo America
5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30071
Display Systems & VideoB
Samtron SC428VC
$549.I
8/1/92J
4.0 mice
This autosynchronous color monitor has a shadow-mask tube and is moderately priced. Active screen size is 12 inches. Scan rate ranges from 31.5 to 35.5 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 90 kHz vertically. Has
etched antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, and horizontal and vertical size. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II series and LC,
uplus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz. Input-connector cable is permanently attached. Incomplete documentation.
Samtron Displays, Inc.M"14251 E. Firestone Blvd., Ste. 101N La MiradaO
90638Q
310-802-8425
WMSamtron Displays, Inc.
14251 E. Firestone Blvd., Ste. 101
La Mirada, CA 90638
Display Systems & VideoB
Seiko 14" Color (CM 1445)C
$749.I
5/1/91J
4.5 mice
This high-quality, 24-bit-color display system combines a Seiko Trinitron monitor with a RasterOps 264 24-bit-video NuBus card. A great value. The 14-inch-diagonal screen size may be large enough for some
professional applications. The WYSIWYG display has standard 72-dpi pixel density. Complete controls are provided for screen-image brightness, contrast, vertical position/size, horizontal position/size, and
&vertical/horizontal color convergence.
Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.M
1130 Ringwood Ct.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-888-0817R
408-922-5800U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W@Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
1130 Ringwood Ct.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & Video
Seiko CM1760LRC
$1,599.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
This 16" Trinitron autosynchronous color monitor offers good image quality but low brightness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Active screen size
is 14.75 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 90 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position and size. Includes Mac cable and swivel stand.
Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
1130 Ringwood Ct.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-888-0817R
408-922-5800W@Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
1130 Ringwood Ct.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Seiko CM2070LR Color MonitorC
$2,999.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor has good tech support. Poor image sharpness. Manual has minimal info on Mac setup. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x 1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19
inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from 50 Hz to 90 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, pincushioning, degaussing, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position and size.
bHas automatic 120/240-volt switching. Includes AR panel antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.M
1130 Ringwood Ct.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-888-0817R
408-922-5800W@Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
1130 Ringwood Ct.
San Jose, CA 95131
Display Systems & VideoB
Sharp QA-1150C
$4,995.I
6/1/93J
4.0 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Bright display. Offers many features. Poor tech support. Maximum number of colors displayed
is 185,000. Includes Mac II and VGA/MCGA Y-cables. CGA/EGA Y-cable is optional. Supports composite NTSC and PAL standards. Overall dimensions are 14 x 12 x 2 inches. Weight is 6.7 pounds. Includes remote
control.
Sharp Electronics Corp.M
Sharp PlazaN
MahwahO
07430Q
800-237-4277R
201-529-8200UDRecommended projector is 400-watt or less metal-halide transmissive.W4Sharp Electronics Corp.
Sharp Plaza
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Display Systems & VideoB
Sharp XG-2000UC
$6,500.I
6/1/93J
3.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD projector can display the Mac desktop and presentations on standard beaded or other high-gain reflective screens. Very crisp and bright image. Good color quality. Poor tech
support. Maximum number of colors displayed is 16.7 million. Includes analog RGB and D-sub converter cables. Supports Mac II, composite NTSC, S-video NTSC, CGA, EGA, and VGA standards. Overall dimensions are
D17 x 10 x 12 inches. Weight is 27.8 pounds. Includes remote control.
Sharp Electronics Corp.M
Sharp PlazaN
MahwahO
07430Q
800-237-4277R
201-529-8200U5Requires third-party scan converter for use with Mac.W4Sharp Electronics Corp.
This high-quality, affordable color display system combines a Sony Trinitron monitor with a 24-bit video card. Sharp, well-focused system delivers excellent color quality, and the 19-inch-diagonal screen size
is large enough for nearly all professional applications. This WYSIWYG display has standard 72-dpi pixel density. Geometry slightly off, however.
Sigma Designs, Inc.M
47900 Bayside Pkwy.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-845-8086R
510-770-0100U
Requires NuBus-capable Mac.
W9Sigma Designs, Inc.
47900 Bayside Pkwy.
Fremont, CA 94538
Display Systems & VideoB
Sigma Designs L
ViewC
$1,398.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This monochrome two-page monitor has adequate maximum usable brightness and small pincushion error. Easy to set up. Active screen size is 18.25 inches. Possible pixel-dimension settings include: 1,664 x 1,200
at 120 dpi; 1,280 x 960 at 92 dpi; 1,024 x 768 at 72 dpi; 832 x 600 at 60 dpi; 640 x 480 at 46 dpi; and 512 x 384 at 36 dpi. Vertical scan rate range is 60 to 92 Hz. Has OCLI antiglare treatment. Supports only
120-volt power source. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical position. Cable supplied is 9-pin to 9-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Sigma Designs, Inc.M
47900 Bayside Pkwy.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-845-8086R
510-770-0100
90 EddyW9Sigma Designs, Inc.
47900 Bayside Pkwy.
Fremont, CA 94538
Display Systems & VideoB
Sigma Designs PageViewC
$848.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This monochrome full-page monitor offers high maximum usable brightness and good sharpness. Easy to set up. Active screen size is 13.25 inches. Pixel dimensions can be set to 704 x 940 at 88 dpi, or 640 x 870
at 80 dpi, or 576 x 768 at 72 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 97 Hz at 72-dpi setting. Has ESF antiglare treatment. Only supports 120-volt power source. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast,
^and horizontal and vertical position. Cable supplied is 9-pin to 9-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Sigma Designs, Inc.M
47900 Bayside Pkwy.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-845-8086R
510-770-0100W9Sigma Designs, Inc.
47900 Bayside Pkwy.
Fremont, CA 94538
Display Systems & Video
Sigma Designs SilverView ProC
$1,598.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This gray-scale two-page monitor offers high maximum usable brightness and good sharpness. Small pincushion error. Easy to set up. Active screen size is 19.5 inches. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,152 x 870 at
72 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. Has OCLI antiglare treatment. Supports only 120-volt power source. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical position. Cable
4supplied is 15-pin to 15-pin. Includes swivel stand.
Sigma Designs, Inc.M
47900 Bayside Pkwy.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-845-8086R
510-770-0100W9Sigma Designs, Inc.
47900 Bayside Pkwy.
Fremont, CA 94538
Display Systems & VideoB
Sigma Power PortraitC
$749.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This monochrome full-page monitor offers good maximum usable brightness. Easy to set up. Uses SCSI connection to transfer video signal. Has built-in video circuitry that lets you connect to PowerBooks without
using a display adapter. Active screen size is 14.25 inches. Pixel dimensions can be set to 704 x 940 at 88 dpi, or 640 x 870 at 80 dpi, or 576 x 768 at 72 dpi. Vertical scan rate is 97 Hz at 72-dpi setting.
Has ESF antiglare treatment. Only supports 120-volt power source. External screen-image controls include brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical position. Has two SCSI ports. Includes swivel stand.
Sigma Designs, Inc.M
47900 Bayside Pkwy.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-845-8086R
510-770-0100W9Sigma Designs, Inc.
47900 Bayside Pkwy.
Fremont, CA 94538
Display Systems & VideoB
Sony CPD-1304C#$1,000; optional Mac II cable, $20.I
8/1/92J
4.5 mice
This Trinitron-based autosynchronous color monitor has excellent color range. Active screen size is 13 inches. Scan rate ranges from 28 to 50 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 87 kHz vertically. Has silica
antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, horizontal and vertical size, and input select. Automatic degaussing. Video-signal compatibility
wincludes Mac II series and LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced and noninterlaced at 60 Hz. Incomplete documentation.
Sony Computer Peripherals Co.M
655 River Oaks Pkwy.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-352-7669R
408-432-0190WESony Computer Peripherals Co.
655 River Oaks Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Display Systems & VideoB
Sony CPD-1604SC#$1,700; optional Mac II cable, $20.I
1/1/93J
4.5 mice
This 16" Trinitron autosynchronous color monitor offers excellent image quality and brightness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,024 x 768 pixels. Active screen size
is 15 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 87 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast, input selection, and vertical/horizontal controls for image position and size. Controls may feel awkward to
Wsome users. Degaussing and 120/240-volt switching are automatic. Includes swivel stand.
Sony Computer Peripherals Co.M
655 River Oaks Pkwy.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-352-7669R
408-432-0190WESony Computer Peripherals Co.
655 River Oaks Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Display Systems & VideoB
Sony GDM-1936 20" MultiscanC
$3,399.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor offers excellent image sharpness and a 2-year CRT warranty. Poor convergence and spatial uniformity. Poor tech support. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,280 (W) x
1,024 (H). Active screen size is 19 inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from 50 Hz to 120 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position,
size, and convergence. Has automatic degaussing and 120/240-volt switching. Includes AR antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
Sony Computer Peripherals Co.M
655 River Oaks Pkwy.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-352-7669R
408-432-0190WESony Computer Peripherals Co.
655 River Oaks Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Display Systems & VideoB
Sony RVP-6000QC
$22,000; Mac video cable, $185.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
This enclosed rear-projection display system uses three separate, high-intensity projectors to create an extremely bright RGB image on a flat 60-inch screen. Usable even under normal room lighting. Supports
resolutions as high as 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Picture quality is good. Has slightly less stable image and narrower viewing angle than that provided by most large CRT monitors. Effective viewing range is 10 to
,45 feet. Entire enclosure weighs 450 pounds.
L$Sony Business and Professional GroupM
3 Paragon Dr.N
MontvaleO
07645Q
800-523-7669R
201-930-1000U1Requires dealer installation and Mac video cable.WESony Business and Professional Group
3 Paragon Dr.
Montvale, NJ 07645
Display Systems & VideoB+SuperMac 19" Dual-Mode Spectrum/8
24 PDQ siC
$3,998.I
2/1/92J
4.5 mice
This 8-bit- or 24-bit-color display system includes a PDS video card, a cable, and a 19-inch Sony Trinitron monitor. Has excellent display characteristics, and cable is well shielded. Has resolution of 82 dpi
or WYSIWYG 72 dpi. Active screen size is 17.76 inches diagonally. External monitor controls include power switch, brightness/contrast, vertical position, and vertical/horizontal convergence. Degaussing is
automatic. Software features include pan, zoom, and on/off acceleration control. Warranty is 3 years for monitor, 5 years for card.
This exceptional gray-scale display system has excellent focus, geometry, and lack-of-nuisance ratings. Above-average brightness and sharpness. Color-capable card. Hardware pan and zoom. Virtual desktop. Glare
protection.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB%SuperMac 19" SuperMatch Spectrum/8 LC
$2,598.I
2/1/92J
4.5 mice
This 8-bit-color display system includes a PDS video card, a cable, and a 19-inch Hitachi shadow-mask monitor. Active screen size is 17.76 inches diagonally. Has excellent display characteristics, and cable is
well shielded. Resolution is WYSIWYG 72 dpi, and external monitor controls include vertical position/size, horizontal position/size, and degaussing. Good software features, including on/off control of
[QuickDraw acceleration. Warranty is 3 years for monitor, 5 years for card. Large footprint.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100U
Requires Mac LC.W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB%SuperMac 21" SuperMatch Spectrum/8 siC
$4,248.I
2/1/92J
4.5 mice
This 8-bit-color display system includes a PDS video card, cable, and a 21-inch Hitachi shadow-mask monitor. Active screen size is 18.72 inches diagonally. Has excellent display characteristics, cable is well
shielded, and no PDS adapter is necessary. Resolution is nearly WYSIWYG at 77 dpi. External monitor controls include power switch, brightness/contrast, and degaussing. Software features include pan, zoom, and
con/off control of acceleration. Large footprint. Warranty is 3 years for monitor, 5 years for card.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100U
Requires Mac IIsi.W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB
SuperMac (Hitachi) 19"C
$4,398.I
5/1/91J
4.5 mice
This high-quality color display system combines a Hitachi monitor with a Spectrum/24 PDQ 24-bit-video card. It delivers excellent color quality, and the 19-inch-diagonal screen size is large enough for nearly
all professional applications. The WYSIWYG display has standard 72-dpi pixel density. Few external controls are provided to manage screen-image characteristics.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100
Requires Mac II series.W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB
SuperMac Spectrum/24 PDQ PlusC
$2,399.I
5/1/92J
3.5 mice
Spectrum/24 PDQ Plus is an accelerated 24-bit-color video card with good performance and features. Supports hardware pan and zoom and lets you change resolutions on the fly. No support for 16-bit color. High
power consumption. Offers six resolution choices ranging from 512 x 384 up to 1,152 x 870 pixels. Good utility software. Five-year warranty.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB
SuperMac SuperMatch 17C
$1,399.I
1/1/93J
3.5 mice
This 16" shadow-mask autosynchronous color monitor offers good sharpness but suffers from pincushion distortion. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,024 x 768 pixels.
Active screen size is 14.7 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 56 to 75 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position and size. Controls may feel awkward
jto some users. Degaussing and 120/240-volt switching are automatic. Includes Mac adapter and swivel stand.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB SuperMac SuperMatch 20 Dual-ModeC
$2,999.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This Trinitron color monitor has excellent documentation and a 3-year warranty. Poor spatial uniformity and convergence. Supports Apple-standard 21" video signal or 19" (75Hz) signal. Maximum pixel dimensions
are 1,152 (W) x 870 (H). Active screen size is 17.7 inches. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image position and
zconvergence. Has automatic degaussing and 120/240-volt switching. Includes OCLI antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB"SuperMac SuperMatch 20
T MultimodeC
$2,999.I
5/1/93J
4.0 mice
This multifrequency Trinitron color monitor offers easy setup and excellent image sharpness and geometry. Poor color tracking. Three-year warranty. Excellent documentation. Maximum pixel dimensions are 1,152
(W) x 910 (H). Active screen size is 17.7 inches. Vertical scan rate ranges from 50 Hz to 85 Hz. External controls include AC power, brightness/contrast, and vertical/horizontal adjustment of screen-image
position, size, and convergence. Has automatic degaussing and 120/240-volt switching. Includes OCLI antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB-SuperMac SuperMatch 21 Two-Page Color DisplayC
$2,999.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This single-mode shadow-mask color monitor offers easy setup, a 3-year warranty, and excellent documentation. Poor spatial uniformity. Pixel dimensions are 1,152 (W) x 870 (H). Active screen size is 18.75
inches. Vertical scan rate is 75 Hz. External controls include AC power, degaussing, and brightness/contrast. Has 120/240-volt switch. Includes OCLI antiglare treatment and Mac cable/adapter.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005
408-541-6100W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB
SuperMac Thunder/24C
$3,499.I
5/1/92J
4.0 mice
Thunder/24 is a fast 24-bit-color accelerated video card with good software. High power consumption. Supports hardware pan, zoom, and extended desktop. Offers six resolution choices ranging from 512 x 384 up
}to 1,152 x 870 pixels. No support for 16-bit color. Has four SIMM slots for a maximum 8 MB of GWorld RAM. Five-year warranty.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W<SuperMac Technology
VideoSpigot is an affordable hardware/software package for digitizing consumer-level NTSC and PAL video. NuBus card lets you create colorful, home-video-quality QuickTime movies at resolutions as high as 320 x
240 pixels (NTSC). Supports high frame-capture rates but has poor image controls. Easy to use and install. Included ScreenPlay software lets you preview incoming video and then record it to RAM or to disk.
Lacks S-video input capability. Sound recording depends on built-in microphone on an LC or IIsi, or on a separate sound digitizer such as Macromedia
s MacRecorder. Five-year warranty.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100UlRequires LC or Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a high-capacity hard drive.W<SuperMac Technology
VideoSpigot Pro is an affordable hardware/software package for digitizing consumer-level NTSC and PAL video. Drives Mac monitors as large as 21 inches and provides 24-bit color at 640 x 480 pixels. NuBus card
lets you create colorful, home-video-quality QuickTime movies at resolutions as high as 320 x 240 pixels (NTSC). Supports high frame-capture rates but has poor image controls. Easy to use and install. Included
ScreenPlay software lets you preview incoming video and then record it to RAM or to disk. Lacks S-video input capability. Sound recording depends on built-in microphone on an LC or IIsi, or on a separate sound
?digitizer such as Macromedia
s MacRecorder. Five-year warranty.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100UeRequires LC or Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, a color monitor, and a high-capacity hard drive.V
92 EddyW<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Display Systems & VideoB
Taxan Crystal ViewC
$1,695.I
4/1/90J
4.0 mice
This 19-inch monochrome monitor is bright and sharp but has poor subjective focus. Screen color is uneven with a yellowish center. Screen resolution is 72 dpi.L
Taxan America, Inc.M
161 Nortech Pkwy.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-648-2926R
408-946-3400U%Requires Mac SE, SE/30, or II series.W8Taxan America, Inc.
161 Nortech Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Display Systems & VideoB
Taxan MultiVision 795C
$1,095.I
8/1/92J
4.5 mice
This Trinitron-based autosynchronous color monitor is bright and has good color range. Active screen size is 12 inches. Scan rate ranges from 30 to 57 kHz horizontally and from 50 to 100 kHz vertically. Has
silica antiglare treatment. External controls include image brightness/contrast, horizontal and vertical position, horizontal and vertical size, and input select. Video-signal compatibility includes Mac II
zseries and LC, plus 1,024 x 768 pixels interlaced at 60 Hz and noninterlaced at 75 Hz and 60 Hz. Incomplete documentation.
Taxan America, Inc.M
161 Nortech Pkwy.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-648-2926R
408-946-3400W8Taxan America, Inc.
161 Nortech Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Display Systems & VideoB
Taxan MultiVision 875+C
$1,899.I
1/1/93J
3.0 mice
This 16" shadow-mask autosynchronous color monitor has adequate image quality. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Active screen size is 14.8 inches.
Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 90 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position, size, and pincushioning. Degaussing and 120/240-volt switching are
!automatic. Includes swivel stand.
Taxan America, Inc.
161 Nortech Pkwy.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-648-2926R
408-946-3400W8Taxan America, Inc.
161 Nortech Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Display Systems & VideoB
Telex Magnabyte 1000C
$3,995.I
6/1/93J
2.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Has simple controls. Hard to use with LC. Maximum number of colors displayed is 2,197.
xDoesn
t include cables. Mac II Y-cable is optional. Overall dimensions are 13 x 11.75 x 1.75 inches. Weight is 5 pounds.
Telex CommunicationsM
9600 Aldrich Ave.N
BloomingtonO
55420Q
800-828-6107R
612-884-4051UURequires Mac II Y-cable; recommended projector type is 400-watt or less transmissive.W<Telex Communications
9600 Aldrich Ave.
Bloomington, MN 55420
Display Systems & VideoB
Telex Magnabyte SCC
$4,995.I
6/1/93J
3.5 mice
This color active-matrix LCD panel works with overhead light projectors to display the Mac desktop and presentations. Has simple controls. Hard to use with LC. Maximum number of colors displayed is 614,000.
jIncludes Mac II and VGA Y-cables. Overall dimensions are 15.5 x 12.25 x 2.25 inches. Weight is 6.5 pounds.
Telex CommunicationsM
9600 Aldrich Ave.N
BloomingtonO
55420Q
800-828-6107R
612-884-4051U+Recommended projector type is transmissive.
W<Telex Communications
9600 Aldrich Ave.
Bloomington, MN 55420
Display Systems & VideoB
Truevision NuVista+C;$2,995; with 2 MB of RAM, $3,595; with 4 MB of RAM, $4,795.I
8/1/91J
4.5 mice
This NuBus card offers both input and output, using composite, RGB, or S-video NTSC signals. Can output or digitize 32-bit RGB in a resizable window. Saves images in PICT or TGA formats. Allows impressive
elive-video effects. Good manual and software. Includes cables. Toll-free unlimited technical support.
TruevisionM
7340 Shadeland StationN
IndianapolisO
46256Q
800-344-8783R
317-841-0332U!Requires Mac II series or higher.V
88 EddyW8Truevision
7340 Shadeland Station
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Display Systems & VideoB Video F/XC
$9,995.I
8/1/92J
4.5 mice
Video F/X is a professional-quality system for frame-accurate analog video editing. Hardware includes a NuBus card and an external box that controls as many as three video decks. The box contains an audio
mixer, a video switcher and encoder, and a time-code generator. Software is easy to use and handles all standard video-editing tasks well. Can combine high-resolution PostScript text and graphics or custom
backgrounds with incoming video. Generates edit-decision lists for use with high-end video equipment. Excellent documentation and support.
Digital F/X, Inc.M
755 Ravendale Dr.N
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
800-955-8273R
415-961-2800S
Video F/X PlusT
Requires Mac II series or higher with 8 MB of RAM, a high-capacity hard drive, two videotape decks with time-based corrector, and a video monitor.W;Digital F/X, Inc.
755 Ravendale Dr.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Display Systems & VideoB
VideoFusionC
$649.I
4/1/93J
4.0 mice
This QuickTime special-effects program has a well-designed, intuitive interface that
s accessible to digital-video moviemakers of all levels. Boasts a powerful array of filters and interchannel operations.
Performs standard sound- and video-editing functions but is best suited for generating complex special-effects transitions. Imports and processes color media files in QuickTime, PICS, or PICT formats. Can
assemble a sequence of PICT files into QuickTime format. Supports rotoscoping in conjunction with Photoshop or other image-editing programs. Saves custom settings as templates for use in later projects. Has
bextremely sophisticated controls for morphing, stationary or traveling mattes, and custom filters.
VideoFusion Ltd.M
1722 Indian Wood Circle, Ste. HN
MaumeeO
43537Q
419-891-1090S
U^Requires 68030 CPU or higher, 8 MB of RAM, QuickTime 1.5 or later, and a color display system.V
92 EddyWAVideoFusion Ltd.
1722 Indian Wood Circle, Ste. H
Maumee, OH 43537
Display Systems & VideoB
VideoLogic DVA-4000C
$2,395.I
7/1/91J
4.5 mice
DVA-4000 is a NuBus card that provides a complete set of audio/video features for multimedia. Excellent image quality. Software is powerful, complete, and easy to use. Provides stereo audio that
s controllable
through software. Video-in options include composite, RGB, and S-video. Live-video display is 24-bit in a resizable window; 8-bit or 24-bit images can be digitized. Easily integrates with multimedia packages
Xsuch as HyperCard, Macromedia Director, and Authorware Professional. Good documentation.
VideoLogic, Inc.M
245 First St.N CambridgeO
02142Q
617-494-0530U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W2VideoLogic, Inc.
245 First St.
Cambridge, MA 02142
Display Systems & Video
B VideoShopC
$499.I
11/1/92J
3.0 mice
This digital-video-editing package provides tools for integrating QuickTime movies with still images and sound files. Easy-to-use, highly intuitive interface. Works well with QuickTime-video frame grabber
boards such as SuperMac
s VideoSpigot. Poor sound handling. Excellent tools for organizing files and creating special effects. Weak documentation. Includes HyperCard application and the Image Bank CD-ROM, a
7large collection of business-oriented QuickTime movies.
Avid Technology, Inc.M,One Park West (Metropolitan Technology Park)N TewksburyO
01876Q
508-640-6789S
1.0UDRequires System 7.0 or later, HyperCard, and a color display system.WVAvid Technology, Inc.
One Park West (Metropolitan Technology Park)
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Display Systems & VideoB
Viewsonic V7C
$1,399.I
1/1/93J
3.5 mice
This 16" shadow-mask autosynchronous color monitor has a very bright screen but low sharpness. Signal compatibility includes Mac 13- and 16-inch. Maximum resolution is 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. Active screen size
is 14.75 inches. Vertical scan-rate range is 50 to 90 Hz. External controls include brightness/contrast and vertical/horizontal controls for image position and size. Degaussing and 120/240-volt switching are
!automatic. Includes swivel stand.
L Viewsonic
20480 E. Business Pkwy.N
WalnutO
91789Q
800-888-8583R
714-869-7976W2Viewsonic
20480 E. Business Pkwy.
Walnut, CA 91789
A EducationB AesopolisC
$99.I
12/1/92J
4.5 mice
This well-executed collection of Aesop
s fables will appeal to children and their parents. Kids will like the wacky Einstein-like host who introduces and explains the fables, and adults will appreciate the
stunning illustrations (collected from 19th-century editions of the fables). The fables are read aloud, and a dictionary is included to explain any unfamiliar words in the text.
Quantum Leap Technologies, Inc.M
1399 S.E. Ninth Ave., Ste. 4N
HialeahO
33010Q
800-762-2877R
305-885-9985WNQuantum Leap Technologies, Inc.
1399 S.E. Ninth Ave., Ste. 4
Hialeah, FL 33010
A EducationB
Alphabet BlocksC
$49.95.I
5/1/93J
4.5 mice
Alphabet Blocks teaches prereaders the letters and sounds of the alphabet. Too easy for older kids. The digitized voices of on-screen reading
coaches
are clear and pleasant. Excellent sound quality and
appealing animations. Lots of fun and very intuitive. Includes
Grown-up Choices
to tailor program complexity and kidproofness to your child
s reading and Mac skills. Has money-back guarantee.
Sierra On-Line, Inc.M
P.O. Box 485N
CoarsegoldO
93614Q
800-326-6654
209-683-4468T
1.1UcRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; recommended for humanoids aged 3 years and up.W6Sierra On-Line, Inc.
P.O. Box 485
Coarsegold, CA 93614
A EducationB
Amazing UniverseC
$79.95.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
Anyone interested in astronomy will enjoy this collection of images of planets, stars, comets, and galaxies culled from photographs taken from observatories and during space missions. Editing software lets you
magnify the images and apply filters and colors. The nonintuitive interface and lack of explanation of what you
re viewing makes this program most suitable for adults and older teenagers.
Hopkins TechnologyM
421 Hazel LaneN
HopkinsO
55343Q
612-931-9376W3Hopkins Technology
421 Hazel Lane
Hopkins, MN 55343
A EducationB
American DiscoveryC
$49.95.I
5/1/88J
3.0 mice
American Discovery is an interactive United States geography game that teaches states, capitals, and (in a roundabout manner) postal codes. Supports color displays.L
Great Wave SoftwareM
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. EN
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-1990S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WJGreat Wave Software
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
A EducationB
Berlitz Think & Talk seriesC
Per language, $199.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
If you
ve ever considered using your Mac to help you learn a foreign language, the Think & Talk CD-ROM series is a good place to start. Based on the famous Berlitz method, this course will give you an
excellent grounding, and you can move on to other HyperGlot language programs. If you have a mike-equipped Mac, you can record your own voice to compare with the pronunciation of native speakers included in
Wthis program. Series includes packages that teach Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
HyperGlot SoftwareM
P.O. Box 10746N KnoxvilleO
37939Q
800-726-5087R
615-558-8270T
1.0W5HyperGlot Software
P.O. Box 10746
Knoxville, TN 37939
A EducationB
Berlitz Think & Talk: SpanishC
$199.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
Part of the Berlitz Think & Talk series, this CD-ROM package consists of 50 lessons, each of which has four self-paced modules: Listen and Understand; Read; Write; and Think and Talk. Effective and easy,
because it requires that you learn by actually using a foreign language instead of talking about it in English. Makes limited use of interactive format and the Mac
s potentially helpful animation capabilities.
/Teaches 1,000-word Spanish vocabulary in weeks.
HyperGlot SoftwareM
P.O. Box 10746N KnoxvilleO
37939Q
800-726-5087R
615-558-8270T
1.0W5HyperGlot Software
P.O. Box 10746
Knoxville, TN 37939
A EducationB
Business SimulatorC
$69.95.I
12/1/87J
3.5 miceK
Business Simulator is a simulation-game business training tool. Make decisions that manage the company through several stages during 25 years. Decisions become tougher over time.L&Strategic Management Group, Inc. (SMG)M
3624 Market St.N
PhiladelphiaO
19104Q
800-445-7089
215-387-4000S
1.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WMStrategic Management Group, Inc. (SMG)
3624 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
A EducationB DieticianC
$94.95.I
10/1/90J
3.5 mice
A good tool for creating or monitoring special diets. Figures out the nutritional value of recipes. Can also show diabetic exchanges. Limited built-in food data, but up to 700 items can be added. Data in
manual is fairly old.
ALSoft, Inc.M
P.O. Box 927N
SpringO
77383
713-353-4090S
1.3U4Requires Mac 512Ke or later and System 5.0 or later.W*ALSoft, Inc.
P.O. Box 927
Spring, TX 77383
A EducationB
EarthquestC
$59.95.I
12/1/91J
3.5 mice
This HyperCard stack instructs users about Planet Earth through a series of games, puzzles, and quizzes. Its decidedly environmentalist edge provides lots of practical information on ways to save the planet.
Includes HyperCard. Gaming aspects suitable for nine-year-olds, but its information and phraseology are more suitable for teenagers. Recommended with classroom supervision. Needs some minor debugging.
Earthquest, Inc.M
125 University Ave.N Palo AltoO
94301Q
415-321-5838T
2.01UQRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and HyperCard 2.0.W8Earthquest, Inc.
125 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
A EducationB
Exotic JapanC
$99.95.I
4/1/93J
4.0 mice
Primarily made up of lessons and quizzes, this CD-ROM runs the gamut from manners to modern society, from handy travel tips to useful Kanji characters. Illustrated with wonderful mnemonic animations, such as a
line drawing of the sun that transforms itself into the Kanji character for
Learning and pronouncing Japanese words is particularly easy, because clicking on underlined words in displayed text triggers
a recorded-voice pronunciation. Good hypertext linkage between related subjects. Interludes between lesson display scanned images from the famous woodblock prints of Hiroshige Ando, accompanied by short
)selections of traditional Japanese music.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383T
1.0WBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
A EducationB%French Reading Lab 1: 3 by MaupassantC
$29.95.
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
Sick of conjugating verbs and wish you could move on to something a little meatier in your language studies? This series of French short stories is just the thing for intermediate-level language students
looking for a challenge. You can click on unfamiliar words to check meanings, and an included audiotape lets you hear the language.
HyperGlot SoftwareM
P.O. Box 10746N KnoxvilleO
37939Q
800-726-5087R
615-558-8270T
W5HyperGlot Software
P.O. Box 10746
Knoxville, TN 37939
A EducationB
Fun PhysicsC
$99.I
4/1/90J
4.0 mice
Fun Physics (formerly Interactive Physics I) is one of the best teaching tools
short of a physics laboratory
you can buy. Students set up and run experiments, using simple drawing tools that attach objects
with various strings and springs. Results of experiments are animated on-screen. There are limits to the number of masses and connectors, but that doesn
t detract much from the overall program. Includes 15
\ready-made experiment files that demonstrate possible uses of the program. Excellent manual.
Knowledge RevolutionM
15 Brush PlaceN
San FranciscoO
94103Q
800-766-6615R
415-553-8153S
1.0ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.
89 EddyW;Knowledge Revolution
15 Brush Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
A EducationB
Gravitation Ltd.CTShareware fee, user discretion; available from on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac.I
10/1/90J
3.0 mice
Gravitation Ltd. is an educational application that lets you make your own solar system and watch planets coexist or collide. Comes with 21 prefabricated solar systems
easy to design your own. Its
/black-and-white graphics are crude. Fun to use.
Jeff RommereideS
Jeff Rommereide
A EducationB'Headline Harry and the Great Paper RaceC
$59.95.I
1/1/93J
3.5 mice
Headline Harry is a little like the Carmen Sandiego series, in that you have to solve a case by using your knowledge of history and geography, but it requires a little more effort on the part of players, so
it's more educational. Help Harry figure out what the real facts of a story are in his quest to scoop the rival newspaper on such topics as the civil rights movement of the Sixties. Excellent graphics and
sounds. Has abundant material on important female, black, and Latino historical figures. Recommended for kids at least 12 years old who aren
t easily confused by historical time periods. The program
Roccasionally freezes when your travel sequence diverges from the normal itinerary.
Davidson & Associates, Inc.M
19840 Pioneer Ave.N
TorranceO
90503Q
800-545-7677R
310-793-0600T
1.0UERequires Mac Plus or later, 4 MB of RAM, QuickTime, and a hard drive.WADavidson & Associates, Inc.
19840 Pioneer Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
A EducationB
Interactive Physics IIC
$399.I
12/1/92J
4.5 mice
This powerful 2-D simulation program lets users model mechanical and electrostatic systems based on the laws of physics. Excellent supplement to high-school and college physics courses. Useful visualization
and presentation tool for scientists, engineers, and basement mechanics. Interface is inviting and intuitive. Provides toolbox of common mechanical devices. Uses spreadsheet-like interface for equation
processing. Calculates motion based on user-defined parameters and displays animated sequences. Exports animations as QuickTime movies.
Knowledge RevolutionM
15 Brush PlaceN
San FranciscoO
94103Q
800-766-6615R
415-553-8153T
1.0UxRequires Mac II series or higher with a math coprocessor, 4 MB of available RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.V
92 EddyW;Knowledge Revolution
15 Brush Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
A EducationB
KidsMathC
$49.95.I
5/1/90J
3.5 mice
KidsMath is a set of eight educational applications for ages 3 to 8. Quality ranges from adequate to superb. Supports color and large monitors.L
Great Wave SoftwareM
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. EN
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-1990S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WJGreat Wave Software
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
A EducationB
KidsTimeC
$49.95.I
10/1/86J
3.5 mice
KidsTime is a package of five quality educational programs for children between the ages of 3 and 7. The programs all have adjustable levels of difficulty, and some use speech. The different programs teach the
alphabet, basic music concepts, simple word-processing skills, use of a computer, and connect-the-dots doodling. Supports color.
Great Wave SoftwareM
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. EN
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-1990S
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
86 Eddy
WJGreat Wave Software
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
A EducationB
TESTC?$149 direct; professional edition, $499; scoring edition, $799.I
5/1/88J
4.0 miceKsLXR
TEST generates tests from a database of questions. Easy to modify and scramble test questions. Flexible output.L
Logic eXtension ResourcesM 9651 Business Center Dr., Ste. CN
Rancho CucamongaO
91730Q
909-980-0046S
4.111T
2.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later; hard drive recommended.
WULogic eXtension Resources
9651 Business Center Dr., Ste. C
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
A EducationB
MacPhotography WorkshopC
$85; site license, $399.I
9/1/90J
4.5 mice
MacPhotography Workshop is a seven-disk program that teaches basic camera and darkroom techniques. Animated simulations and hypertext make learning black-and-white photography easy. Designed for both
#self-instruction and classroom use.
L'Intellimation Library for the Macintosh
M-130 Cremona Drive, P.O. Box 1922 (Dept. GAPI)N
Santa BarbaraO
93116Q
800-346-8355R
805-968-2291U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WmIntellimation Library for the Macintosh
130 Cremona Drive, P.O. Box 1922 (Dept. GAPI)
Santa Barbara, CA 93116
A EducationB
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing!C
$49.95.I
11/1/88J
3.5 mice
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing! has more features than a Selectric. Lots of diagnostics concerning typos. Doesn
t support color. Incomplete documentation. Key-disk copy protection.L
Software ToolworksM
60 Leveroni Ct.N
NovatoO
94949Q
800-234-3088R
415-883-3000S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W3Software Toolworks
60 Leveroni Ct.
Novato, CA 94949
A EducationB
Number MunchersC
$49.95.I
10/1/90J
4.5 mice
Number Munchers is an educational arcade game aimed at grades 3 to 12. Teaches variety of skills for multiplication, factors, primes, equalities and inequalities. Easy levels are a snap, and the hardest levels
3are thoroughly challenging. Adaptable to classroom.
MECCM
6160 Summit Dr. NorthN
MinneapolisO
55430Q
800-685-6322R
612-569-1500S
1.0UhRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later and a hard drive; color display system recommended.
W0MECC
6160 Summit Dr. North
Minneapolis, MN 55430
A EducationB
NumberMazeC
$69.95.I
12/1/89J
4.0 mice
NumberMaze makes practicing basic math skills a game. Children ages 5 through 12 can work their way through various mazes by solving numerical and word problems in counting, addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division. Can select problem types and difficulty. Games can be customized with familiar names and additional levels. Based on five major math-textbook series for grades 1 through 6.
Great Wave SoftwareM
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. EN
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-1990S
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
88 EddyWJGreat Wave Software
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
A EducationB
Nuts & HyperBolts
C3$189.95 for five-disk set; volume prices available.I
8/1/90J
3.5 miceK
Nuts & HyperBolts is a series of large HyperCard stacks for improving your grammar. Works with the mouse only. No keyboard shortcuts.L
Sterling Swift SoftwareM
1104 Kinney Ave.N
AustinO
78704Q
512-441-8556S
2.0U-Requires Mac Plus or later and HyperCard 2.1.W9Sterling Swift Software
1104 Kinney Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
A EducationB
PhysicsC
$89.95.I
1/1/88J
4.0 mice
Physics is a capable, intelligent, well-designed study aid. Covers topics from vectors to thermodynamics to the nature of light. Animated experiments let you try out concepts.L
The Playroom is a highly entertaining and educational program that teaches basic concepts, such as spelling, telling time, and counting, with style. It
s centered around a child-sized room furnished with a
multitude of objects that spring to life with just a click. Six of the room
s objects lead into high-interest learning activities for the three-to-six-year-old set.
1.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM.WKBr
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
A EducationB
Reader Rabbit 2C
$59.95.I
5/1/93J
4.0 miceK
Reader Rabbit 2 teaches five-to-eight-year-olds how to read with four elegant games that build on one another. Good graphics, sound, and animation. Hard for some five-year-olds. Supports color.L
The Learning CompanyM
6493 Kaiser Dr.N
FremontO
94555Q
800-852-2255R
510-792-2101T
U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W6The Learning Company
6493 Kaiser Dr.
Fremont, CA 94555
A EducationB
Stickybear
s Reading RoomC
$59.95.I
5/1/93J
4.0 mice
This educational software package contains four fun games that stress word recognition, sentence construction, comprehension, and phonetics. Has only one level of difficulty for four- to eight-year-olds. Good
variety and strong vocabulary training. With Mac equipped with built-in microphone, can record and play a child
s voice. Can run in either English or Spanish. Colorfully illustrated.
Optimum ResourceM
10 Station PlaceN
NorfolkO
06058Q
800-327-1473R
203-542-5553T
1.0U4Requires color-capable Mac and System 6.03 or later.W3Optimum Resource
10 Station Place
Norfolk, CT 06058
A EducationB
Talking Reader RabbitC
$69.95.I
6/1/88J
4.0 mice
Talking Reader Rabbit teaches three-to-seven-year-olds how to read with four elegant games that build on one another. Supports color.L
The Learning CompanyM
6493 Kaiser Dr.N
FremontO
94555Q
800-852-2255R
510-792-2101S
2.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W6The Learning Company
6493 Kaiser Dr.
Fremont, CA 94555
A EducationB
Transparent LanguageCNFrench, German, or Spanish, $139 each; Latin, $129; other languages available.I
11/1/92J
4.5 mice
This program should be celebrated by polyglot wannabes everywhere. Offers stories and poems in foreign languages, with text linked to detailed comments, word and phrase meanings, specific notes, and sentence
or clause meanings. Lets you read and explore at your own speed. Bookmark feature saves your place for later reference. Includes user guide and tape cassette. Perfect for PowerBooks.
Transparent Language, Inc.M
9 Ash St., P.O. Box 575N
HollisO
03049Q
800-752-1767
603-465-2230UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WCTransparent Language, Inc.
9 Ash St., P.O. Box 575
Hollis, NH 03049
A EducationB
Type!C
$29.95.I
11/1/88J
4.0 miceK
Type! is a typing tutorial that is both practical and flashy. Users can interrupt and move easily among functions. Use of the Return key and space bar are assumed but never explained.L
s abilities instead of simply imitating a typewriter. Although the program is easy to control and
2offers good performance, it has some strange bugs.
Individual Software, Inc.
5870 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 1N
PleasantonO
94588Q
800-331-3313R
510-734-6767S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WJIndividual Software, Inc.
5870 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 1
Pleasanton, CA 94588
A EducationB
Typing Tutor IV+C
$49.95.I
11/1/88J
3.0 miceK
Typing Tutor IV+ consistently tests your skill in using all keys, including seldom-used ones. The user
s attention span wanes, because the testing material is unimaginative.L
QUE SoftwareM
11711 N. College Ave.N
CarmelO
46032
800-992-0244R
317-573-2500S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W3QUE Software
11711 N. College Ave.
Carmel, IN 46032
A EducationB+Where in America
s Past Is Carmen Sandiego?C
$59.95.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
Another in the popular Carmen Sandiego series, this package requires knowledge of American history over the past 200 years. Your goal is to solve the crimes committed by Carmen and her vile henchmen. Your kids
kwill learn a little history and geography from this series and will quickly become comfortable using a Mac.
A EducationB7Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (Deluxe Edition)C
$79.95.I
12/1/92J
4.5 mice
With this latest, largest, and glitziest of the Carmen series, the user still has the same mission: to track down Carmen and her gang, who are stealing the world
s treasures. But Carmen has some clever new
Krecruits, and the search expands to 45 countries and more than 2,500 clues.
415-382-4400UFRequires 4 MB available RAM, a color display system, and a hard drive.
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
A EducationB!Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?C
$49.95.I
4/1/91J
4.5 mice
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? is the fourth in the popular Carmen Sandiego series. The previous releases use intriguing stories and characters to teach geography to young Mac users, but this package adds
the element of time travel (sounds better than
history
and is much more fun). The story revolves around a time machine that Carmen and her gang are using to steal treasures from the past. The Acme Detective
{Agency has issued you a Chronoskimmer time-travel device, but only your ability to learn geographic clues can save the day!
U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WKBr
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
A EducationB
Word TalesC$$59.99; floppy-disk version, $49.99.I
5/1/93J
4.0 mice
This reading-skills tutorial CD-ROM focuses on teaching word recognition and initial-letter sounds. Great interactive animations and sound quality. Only one teaching-game environment is included for four- to
seven-year-olds, but it
s diverse enough to provide many hours of learning and entertainment. Excellent kidproofness unless you play on a large monitor with MultiFinder or System 7, in which case the Finder
$desktop is visible (and vulnerable).
Discovery SoftwareM
3500 W. Olive Ave.N
BurbankO
91505Q
818-955-9999T
1.0U/Requires System 6.03 or later and CD-ROM drive.W7Discovery Software
3500 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
A EducationB!Your Personal Trainer for the SAT
$59.95.I
7/1/93J
2.5 mice
This software is intended to help high-school students prepare for the ubiquitous college-entrance examination called SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). Probably no more effective than much less expensive
how-to-take-the-SAT books on the market. Has a few bugs. The Assessment module is an on-screen practice test that prepares a customized training schedule. Vocabulary, Reading, and Math modules are drills and
skill-building activities based on actual SAT questions licensed from the Educational Testing Service. Provides training in proven test-taking strategies.
Davidson & Associates, Inc.M
19840 Pioneer Ave.N
TorranceO
90503Q
800-545-7677R
310-793-0600T
1.0U&Requires System 6.03 and a hard drive.WADavidson & Associates, Inc.
19840 Pioneer Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
A EducationB
Zoo FriendsC
Shareware, $9.I
12/1/89J
4.0 mice
Zoo Friends is a learning, exploring experience for children in grades 2 through 4. Contains five animal exhibits and a Learning Center.L
David J. CombsM
1220 Sagemont PlaceN Alta DenaO
91001Q
(818) 791-4504R
(213) 744-7547U"Requires HyperCard 1.2.2 or later.W6David J. Combs
1220 Sagemont Place
Alta Dena, CA 91001
EntertainmentB
3 in ThreeC
$49.95.I
12/1/92J
5.0 mice
This popular game from the fevered brain of Cliff Johnson is an endlessly fascinating, frustrating, fun-filled collection of 80 animated puzzles. Appeals equally to smart kids of all ages. Nutty plot requires
saving hapless number 3 after she falls off a spreadsheet into the hostile Land of Letters. Supports color or black-and-white Macs.
Inline DesignM
308 Main St.N LakevilleO
06039Q
800-453-7671R
203-435-4995T
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
91 Eddy
W.Inline Design
308 Main St.
Lakeville, CT 06039
EntertainmentB
4-D BoxingC
$49.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Step into the ring, and make your bid for the world title against the champ in this Mac version of boxing. Watch the action from one of nine camera angles as boxers jab, dodge, taunt each other, and deliver
the knockout blow. With colorful 3-D polygonal graphics and modern animation techniques, the boxers move in fluid, exciting humanlike fashion.
Electronic Arts
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.N San MateoO
94404Q
800-245-4525R
415-571-7171W=Electronic Arts
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
EntertainmentB
A-TrainC)$69.95; A-Train Construction Set, $34.95.I
7/1/93J
4.0 mice
This sophisticated, demanding simulation game shows you what it
s like to be financial mogul bent on the profitable and unregulated development of the surrounding countryside. Offers six levels of complexity,
ranging from the pastoral and easy New Town to the difficult Multi-City Connection. Depending on your skills at building and managing railways, then using them to supply your growing metropolis, you can line
your pockets, dominate local banking, and control the growing real estate market. Sluggish performance on low-end Macs. Good manual.
MaxisM
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230N
OrindaO
94563Q
800-336-2947R
510-254-9700T
UhRequires 68020 CPU or higher, System 6.03 or later, 4 MB of RAM, a hard drive, and color display system.W1Maxis
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230
Orinda, CA 94563
EntertainmentB
Ali Baa Baa and the Forty WinksC
$22.I
12/1/89J
4.0 miceK
Ali Baa Baa and the Forty Winks is an interactive bedtime adventure in which you fly away on a magic pillow to the dark, menacing Quilticombs to encounter dust-bunny villains. Nice illustrations.L
Radical Sheep Productions, Inc.M
62 MacDonell Ave.N
Toronto
OntarioP
M6R 2A2 CanadaQ
(416) 531-7774T
1.0U Requires HyperCard 1.2 or later.WQRadical Sheep Productions, Inc.
62 MacDonell Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M6R 2A2 Canada
EntertainmentB
Apache StrikeC
$49.95.I
7/1/88J
2.0 miceK
Apache Strike would have been an excellent arcade game in the late
70s, but now it
s pass
. Navigate a helicopter to destroy ever-increasing numbers of enemy aircraft and tanks.L
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
EntertainmentB
Aqua Blooper PiperC
$49.95.I
4/1/92J
4.0 mice
Aqua Blooper Piper tests your plumbing skills when confronted with a customer
s broken shower pipe. A fast-moving conveyor belt delivers an assortment of straight, curved, and even twisted pipe sections that
you must connect without fumbling. True to the plumbing profession, you are rewarded not for the shortest run of pipe, but for installing as much pipe as possible
without leaks. Hopelessly addicting, with
increasingly levels of complexity. Luckily, there
boss key
that hides the game temporarily under a fake system-bomb dialog box.
Casady & Greene, Inc.M
22734 Portola Dr.N
SalinasO
93908Q
800-359-4920R
408-484-9228T
U5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later.W9Casady & Greene, Inc.
22734 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
EntertainmentB
Armor AlleyC
$49.95.I
2/1/91J
4.0 mice
More than an exercise in blowing up tanks, helicopters, and personnel, Armor Alley requires a solid understanding of military strategy, planning, and the value of human life. You are rewarded for saving lives
rather than for ending them needlessly. The game offers ten levels of difficulty and lets you play against the computer or via modem against a remote Mac or PC. There
s also a multiplayer mode for AppleTalk
networks (each player must have a copy of the game). Armor Alley gives your brain a workout instead of letting you rely merely on hand/eye coordination.
Three-Sixty PacificM
2105 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 380N
CampbellO
95008Q
409-776-2187R
408-879-9144S
U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.WDThree-Sixty Pacific
2105 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 380
Campbell, CA 95008
EntertainmentB
Balance of the PlanetC
$24.95.I
8/1/90J
4.0 mice
Balance of the Planet is similar to the classic game Balance of Power but with the object of securing global environmental survival. It
s difficult to win, but eventually you should be able to get positive
scores, and your awareness of environmental issues will be greatly enhanced. Players can set the basic bias of the game, ranging from pro-nuclear industrialist to extreme
green.
Chris Crawford (developer)M
P.O. Box 360872N
MilpitasO
95036Q
408-926-5388S
1.01T
1.0W=Chris Crawford (developer)
P.O. Box 360872
Milpitas, CA 95036
EntertainmentB
Baseball
s Greatest HitsC
$79.95.I
12/1/92J
4.5 mice
More than just a collections of statistics, this imaginative CD-ROM brings the baseball
s history alive with sound clips (hear Carl Hubbell reminisce about how the screwball got its name), QuickTime movies,
nand commentaries by Mel Allen and Red Smith. There
s even a game that tests your knowledge of baseball trivia.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383
UaRequires a color-capable Mac with 2 MB of RAM, a hard drive, and external speakers or headphones.WBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
EntertainmentB
Battle Chess CD-ROM EnhancedC
$79.95.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
The power of 3-D animation and fantasy meet in this imaginative version of an old classic. Watch as pieces march on the checkered battleground and actually engage in hand-to-hand combat. Although the use of
sound is deficient, the lively and comical animation sequences inject personality into the playing pieces. The game comes with ten levels of play, and it lets you play long-distance games via modem.
Interplay ProductionsM
17922 Fitch Ave.N
IrvineO
92714Q
714-553-6655W7Interplay Productions
17922 Fitch Ave.
Irvine, CA 92714
EntertainmentB
Beyond Dark CastleC
$49.95.I
8/1/88J
3.5 mice
Beyond Dark Castle brings back Prince Duncan in an encore performance to run, jump, and fight his way to victory. More challenging than the popular original, but it
s really just more of the same.L
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
EntertainmentB
BoloC?Shareware, available from on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
Bolo is a multi-user tank-warfare game, similar to the commercial program Spectre, that you can play against your friends and colleagues on an AppleTalk network. Good sound effects, with realistic obstacles
Fand hazards. A wonderful way to practice ballistics without bloodshed.
L2ZiffNet/Mac file libraries (GO ZMAC on CompuServe)M4For sign-up info see How to Reach Us page in MacUserQ
800-848-8199 (voice)R
800-635-6225 (access info)T
WkZiffNet/Mac file libraries (GO ZMAC on CompuServe)
For sign-up info see How to Reach Us page in MacUser
EntertainmentB
BridgeC
$39.95.I
10/1/90J
2.0 miceK
Bridge wasn
t originally designed for the Mac. Nonstandard Mac interface. Computer opponents in this card game are poor. Latest version supports color.L
Artworx SoftwareM
1844 Penfield Rd.N
PenfieldO
14526Q
800-828-6573R
716-385-6120S
Requires Mac Plus or later.
W5Artworx Software
1844 Penfield Rd.
Penfield, NY 14526
EntertainmentB
Chessmaster 2000C
$49.95.I
7/1/87J
4.5 mice
Chessmaster 2000 is a challenging chess program that can appeal to novices as well as experts. You can view the board from 2-D or 3-D perspectives and also turn it for a better look. Play is smooth and easy,
Qand the program responds by voice. You may get tired of hearing
Gotcha,
though.
Software ToolworksM
60 Leveroni Ct.N
NovatoO
94949Q
800-234-3088
415-883-3000S
1.02 (2100)T
1.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.W3Software Toolworks
60 Leveroni Ct.
Novato, CA 94949
EntertainmentB&Chuck Yeager
s Advanced Flight TrainerC
$49.95.I
11/1/88J
2.0 miceK
Chuck Yeager
s Advanced Flight Trainer doesn
t quite have the right stuff to hold interest for long. Simplistic controls. Lacks features found in versions for other computer platforms.L
Electronic ArtsM
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.N San MateoO
94404Q
800-245-4525
415-571-7171T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W=Electronic Arts
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
EntertainmentB
Creepy CastleC
$49.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Journey to Transylvania, where your character
s girlfriend is held captive by an evil doctor in his mysterious castle. But first you must travel to the castle through woods and graveyards, where ghouls and
werewolves lurk. Then vampires stalk you once you're in the castle, and you still have to make it through the dungeons and past the doctor!
Reactor, Inc.M
445 W. Erie Ave.N
ChicagoO
60610Q
312-573-0800W0Reactor, Inc.
445 W. Erie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
EntertainmentB
Crystal QuestC
$49.95.I
4/1/88J
4.5 mice
Crystal Quest combines all the good elements of nearly every video game ever made. Move a piece around to gobble up points and crystals. Shoot the nasties, and get through the goal before they get you.
]Excellent sound effects. Supports color. Includes Critter Editor to customize the opposition.
Casady & Greene, Inc.M
22734 Portola Dr.N
SalinasO
93908Q
800-359-4920R
408-484-9228S
2.2XU5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later.V
88 Eddy
W9Casady & Greene, Inc.
22734 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
EntertainmentB
Dark CastleC
$49.95.I
4/1/87J
4.0 miceK
Dark Castle is an outstanding achievement in action games, integrating sound with superb animation and graphics. You need better-than-average hand/eye coordination, but it
s well worth the effort.L
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320S
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
87 EddyW/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
EntertainmentB
Darwin
s DilemmaC
$49.95.I
3/1/91J
4.5 mice
Darwin
s Dilemma provides intriguing, deceptively simple entertainment. You manage a game piece called Darwin, which moves other icons to combine them within an invisible grid. These icons include genuine low
life such as amoebas or paramecia, and your progress in managing recombinant life forms lets you graduate to jellyfish, octopi, and crabs. A trick called teleswapping lets you accelerate the evolutionary
[process, and (if you
re willing to lose points) you can undo a series of regrettable moves.
Inline DesignM
308 Main St.N LakevilleO
06039Q
800-453-7671R
203-435-4995S
1.0.1U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W.Inline Design
308 Main St.
Lakeville, CT 06039
EntertainmentB
DiamondsC
$49.95.I
2/1/93J
4.0 mice
In this fast-paced variant of Breakout-type arcade games, you must guide a ball through 30 mazes, clearing bricks to advance to the next maze. You have to match the ball color with the brick while avoiding
traps, opening locks, and constantly reversing directions. You can also create new mazes or customize the maze background with any PICT file. Easy to learn but hard to master, this is one of the most addictive
games since Crystal Quest.
Varcon Systems, Inc.
M#10509 San Diego Mission Rd., Ste. KN San DiegoO
92108Q
619-563-6700T
2.0U=Requires Mac Plus or later; color display system recommended.WLVarcon Systems, Inc.
10509 San Diego Mission Rd., Ste. K
San Diego, CA 92108
EntertainmentB
FalconC
$59.95.I
5/1/88J
4.5 miceK
Falcon simulates an F-16 fighter jet dogfighting with gut-tightening, sweat-making realism. Take on MiGs and dodge SAMs. Can be played via modem against other opponents.L
Spectrum HoloByteM
2490 Mariner Square Loop
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-522-3584S
2.22T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W<Spectrum HoloByte
2490 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
EntertainmentB
Ferrari Grand PrixC
$59.95.I
7/1/87J
3.0 mice
Ferrari Grand Prix is an exciting racing-car simulation game. Mastering it takes quite a bit of time and effort. A beginners
course and four other courses are built in to the program. You can also design
custom courses and backgrounds.
Bullseye SoftwareM
P.O. Box 7900
Incline VillageO
89450Q
702-831-2523S
1.65T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W9Bullseye Software
P.O. Box 7900
Incline Village, NV 89450
EntertainmentB
Funny: The Movie in QuickTimeC
$39.98.I
12/1/92J
5.0 mice
This QuickTime movie collection includes 100 jokes told by performers ranging from Frank Zappa to Henny Youngman. Movies can be played in their entirety or searched for jokes based on criteria such as the
teller
s hair color or level of tastefulness. Jokes range from true stories to riddles to sight gags, with some gratuitous nudity thrown in. An After Dark module displays jokes as screen savers.
Time-Warner Interactive GroupM
2210 W. Olive Ave.N
BurbankO
91506Q
818-955-9999UjRequires Mac II or higher, System 6.03 or later, a hard drive, a CD-ROM drive, and speakers or headphones.WBTime-Warner Interactive Group
2210 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
Entertainment
Halls of MontezumaC
$44.95.I
4/1/90J
4.0 mice
Halls of Montezuma is a classic move-the-units war game adapted for the Mac. The scenarios cover famous U.S. Marine battles. Color and black-and-white versions for all scenarios, with good performance and
-play. You can even create your own scenarios.
Strategic Studies Group, Inc.M
8348 Monticello Dr.N PensacolaO
32514Q
904-494-9373U
Requires Mac Plus or later.
WEStrategic Studies Group, Inc.
8348 Monticello Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32514
EntertainmentB
Handwriting AnalystC
$79.95.I
4/1/88J
3.5 miceK
Handwriting Analyst produces a personality profile based on a series of questions about your handwriting. It
s simple, and the results will amaze and astound.L
Wintergreen Software, Inc.M
P.O. Box 15899N
New OrleansO
70175Q
800-321-9479R
504-899-0378S
Requires Mac Plus or later.
W?Wintergreen Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 15899
New Orleans, LA 70175
EntertainmentB
InsanityC
$28.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Insanity is an extension that lets you take out your frustrations on your Mac without actually doing it any harm. Shoot your Mac Plus with an Uzi; bring your Quadra to its knees with a Magnum 44; or splatter
your screen with the remains of Bill, who gets shot out of a cannon. A great stress reliever with realistic sound effects and gory visuals. A shareware version called Madness-Rage is available from on-line
services such as ZiffNet/Mac.
UV WaveM
722 Cobblestone Dr.N
ShreveportO
71106Q
318-868-9944T
1.0W0UV Wave
722 Cobblestone Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71106
EntertainmentB
IshidoCLLimited edition, $175; standard edition (from distributor Accolade), $54.95.I
5/1/90J
5.0 mice
Ishido is a flawless, sophisticated strategy game with a few twists. Limited edition comes in an expensive, fancy wood box. Programming is elegant and polished. Many options, including solitaire and multiuser
modes.
Publishing InternationalM
P.O. Box 70790N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
800-535-2983R
408-738-4311T
1.0UGRequires Mac Plus or later; color requires 2 MB of RAM and a hard disk.W;Publishing International
P.O. Box 70790
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
EntertainmentB
Kid PixC
$59.95.
8/1/91J
5.0 mice
Kid Pix is a simple color painting program that has entertaining sounds and attention-grabbing, animated special effects. Wacky Brushes includes drippy paint and soda-pop bubbles. The Electric Mixer thrashes
drawings, the Splash tool drops big blobs of paint, and Rubber Stamps gives you a choice of 80 images (such as frogs, birds, and ice-cream cones) and drops your choice wherever you click the cursor. Erasers
include the Black Hole, which swallows up the artwork, and Firecracker, which blows everything to smithereens. Sounds include English and Spanish pronunciation of alphabet letters.
Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive; sound recording requires System 6.07 or later and a microphone; color display system recommended.V
91 Eddy
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
EntertainmentB
Kid Pix CompanionC
$39.95.I
2/1/93J
4.5 mice
This add-on for the popular Kid Pix program offers 112 extra rubber-stamp tools and 19 new hidden pictures to color as well as QuickTime movie-editing support. Keeps even the most grown-up kid amused for
hours. Lets you animate on-screen creations and produce captivating presentations. Convenient self-installer program gives Kid Pix an extra Companion menu with new features called ColorMe, DrawMe, WackyTV, and
=SlideShow. Perfect for the budding Spielbergs in your family.
UsRequires Kid Pix application; sound recording requires Mac with built-in microphone or third-party sound digitizer.WKBr
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
EntertainmentB
Kid Works 2C
$59.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
With Kid Works 2, children can write and illustrate their own stories and then listen while the Mac reads the story back. Built-in drawing program is fun to use. A little like Kid Pix, this program has several
tools, including a rubber-stamp feature that lets you repeat an icon to your heart
s content. Operates slowly but worth the wait.
Davidson & Associates, Inc.M
19840 Pioneer Ave.N
TorranceO
90503Q
800-545-7677R
310-793-0600WADavidson & Associates, Inc.
19840 Pioneer Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
EntertainmentB
KlondikeC
Shareware, $10.I
12/1/87J
5.0 mice
Klondike is a version of solitaire that uses video-game-like scoring to create a superb, totally addictive game. Simple to play
nearly impossible to stop playing.L
Unison-TymlabsM
811 Barton Springs Rd.N
AustinO
78704Q
512-478-0611S
5.01T
3.3W6Unison-Tymlabs
811 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
EntertainmentB
LemmingsC
$59.99.I
6/1/93J
4.0 mice
The object of this challenging, addictive game is to guide a vast flock of wandering lemmings across a dangerous landscape until they arrive safely home. Provides increasing levels of difficulty, highly
customizable skill sets for your roving rodents, and even an emergency Nuke button (in case the disaster-prone lemmings are about to embarrass you with their terminal group behavior). Requires lightning-fast
dmousing skills, the ability to plan ahead, and willingness to manage multiple lemming personalities.
Psygnosis, Ltd.M
29 Saint Mary
s CourtN BrooklineO
02146Q
617-731-3553T
1.42UVRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; color display system recommended.W9Psygnosis, Ltd.
29 Saint Mary
s Court
Brookline, MA 02146
EntertainmentB
Living BooksC
$49.95 each.I
12/1/92J
5.0 mice
The first two packages in the Living Books CD-ROM series, Just Grandma and Me and Arthur
s Teacher Trouble, are delightful. Children can have the story read to them or can listen to the story and play along.
Double-clicking on the pictures lets you find the hidden games (find the crooning chocolate-chip cookies!). Fascinating animations. Moving from page to page can take a while, but that didn
t faze our preschool
test subjects.
derbund Software, Inc.
M 500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125N
NovatoO
94948Q
800-521-6263R
415-382-4400U
Requires color display system.WKBr
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
EntertainmentB
MacRacquetballC
$59.95.I
10/1/87J
3.5 mice
MacRacquetball uses digitized videos and sounds of professional players to create a realistic simulation. Has lots of control settings and can be played with another person via modem or between hard-wired
*Macs. Turn off hard drives before playing.
L XOR Corp.M
10808 Normandale Blvd.N
BloomingtonO
55437Q
(800) 635-2425S
Requires Mac Plus or SE.W6XOR Corp.
10808 Normandale Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55437
EntertainmentB
McGeeC
$29.95 direct.I
8/1/90J
2.0 miceK
McGee is a nicely animated, if limited, entertainment designed for two-to-four-year-olds. Four-year-olds will quickly outgrow McGee
s few and predictable options.L
Lawrence Productions, Inc.M
1800 S. 35th St.N Galesburg
49053Q
800-421-4157R
616-665-7075S
1.0U?Requires Mac Plus or later; II series or LC required for color.W?Lawrence Productions, Inc.
1800 S. 35th St.
Galesburg, MI 49053
EntertainmentB
Mission: StarlightC
$49.95.I
10/1/90J
3.5 mice
Mission: Starlight is a throwback to Star Wars-type arcade games. It lets you swoop in low and fast, vaporizing foreign objects and lobbing missiles into the enemy power plant. This type of program has been
]around before, but this one is fast-paced, with responsive spaceship and intriguing graphics.
Casady & Greene, Inc.M
22734 Portola Dr.N
SalinasO
93908Q
800-359-4920R
408-484-9228S
1.1.6T
1.1U5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later.W9Casady & Greene, Inc.
22734 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
EntertainmentB
Mission: ThunderboltC
$59.95.I
10/1/92J
4.0 mice
Designed by Dave Scheifler, this game takes place in a postapocalyptic world invaded by aliens. Your mission is to recover an antimatter device that can make hash of your enemies. But first, you must fight or
charm your way through a multitude of beasties while maintaining your supply of weaponry, armor, strange devices, and pills of various colors. Each new game has radically different characters and environments.
There
s no single way to do things correctly, and the keys to survival are forethought, cunning, and creativity. Extended play guaranteed to turn rational, well-adjusted citizens into bug-eyed social misfits
devoid of family values.
Casady & Greene, Inc.M
22734 Portola Dr.N
SalinasO
93908Q
800-359-4920R
408-484-9228T
1.0U5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later.W9Casady & Greene, Inc.
22734 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
EntertainmentB
Mutant BeachC
$59.95.
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Mutant Beach leaves you happily stranded on an island of idols and mutated creatures run amok. As Native Nick, you must travel to the Idol City and search for the jeweled nose of the Great Idol Mohawk, who has
set loose his servants to create chaos in your village. It
s all in gorgeous color with a pulsing reggae soundtrack (in System-7 land). Feels like a cross between an adventure game and an arcade game.
WAnimation and characters are first-rate, although some sequences are overly repetitive.
Inline DesignM
308 Main St.N LakevilleO
06039Q
800-453-7671R
203-435-4995T
1.02UvRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.07 or later, and a hard drive; color display system recommended.W.Inline Design
308 Main St.
Lakeville, CT 06039
EntertainmentB
OgreC
$29.95 direct.I
11/1/87J
4.0 mice
Ogre is a strategy tank game with a two-player option that is played on a hexagonal grid. The ogre is an intelligent cybertank that
s out to smash your command post. The program lets you customize your
*defense. Exceptionally good Mac interface.
OriginM
110 Wild Basin Rd., Ste. 230N
AustinO
78746Q
800-999-4939R
512-328-0282W4Origin
110 Wild Basin Rd., Ste. 230
Austin, TX 78746
EntertainmentB
OidsC
$44.95.I
6/1/91J
5.0 mice
Oids is one of the finest Mac arcade-style games ever produced. Futuristic action based on your rescue of enslaved tiny Oids from hostile planets bristling with missiles and artillery. Limited to
:black-and-white or 16 colors. Lasting entertainment value.
Software Heaven (FTL Games)M
6160 Lusk Blvd., Ste. C206N San DiegoO
92121Q
619-453-5711T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.WJSoftware Heaven (FTL Games)
6160 Lusk Blvd., Ste. C206
San Diego, CA 92121
EntertainmentB
Pipe DreamC
$24.95.I
5/1/90J
4.0 mice
Pipe Dream is an addictive game that demands a nearly perfect mixture of strategy and speed. You must build a pipeline fast enough to prevent the stuff in the line from running out
that
s it. It has 36
Zlevels of play. Its copy-protection scheme requires you to use an included decoding wheel.
Lucasfilm Ltd., Games DivisionM
P.O. Box 10307N
San RafaelO
94912Q
800-782-7927R
415-721-3300S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WBLucasfilm Ltd., Games Division
P.O. Box 10307
San Rafael, CA 94912
EntertainmentB
PlayMaker FootballC
$49.95.I
5/1/91J
4.5 miceK
This combination of football and computer game is more of a coaching simulation than a play simulation. Gives priority to stategic skills rather than to animation
This swashbuckling arcade game features realistic animations of Hollywood-style swordfighting. Rescue a sultan
s imprisoned daughter from a dangerous dungeon. All you have to do is traverse winding corridors,
fight numerous muscular guards, snatch magical objects, leap across chasms, drink potions, crawl under gates, and hang on by your fingertips. Then things get complicated.
1.0UfRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of available RAM, and a hard drive; color display system recommended.V
92 EddyWKBr
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
EntertainmentB
Railroad TycoonC
$69.95.I
1/1/92J
4.0 mice
Railroad Tycoon provides an excellent simulation environment that revolves around building trains, schedules, and stations, and then laying miles of track. Includes natural objects such as trees and mountains,
as well as cities and a wide variety of geographic and time options. Provides fun animations and sound, which can be turned off for faster performance. Supports color. Detailed, historically-accurate
railroading information is built-in. Object of game is to build your railroad empire faster than your choice among three computer opponents. Password-type copy protection requires checking manual.
MicroProse SoftwareM
180 Lakefront Dr.N
Hunt ValleyO
21030Q
410-771-1151T
1055.01UGRequires Mac Plus or later with 2.5 MB of RAM and System 6.03 or later.W;MicroProse Software
180 Lakefront Dr.
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
EntertainmentB Red BaronC
$69.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
World War I airplanes engage in dogfights in this flight-simulation game. Players choose to play either German or Allied forces and run a variety of missions against the game
s many aces, including the Red
Baron. Record your missions, using the Mission Recorder option, and then play them back to help plan future strategy. The manual includes historical background, maps, and flight tactics.
Dynamix, Inc.M
99 W. 10th, Ste. 337N
EugeneO
97401Q
503-343-0772
W3Dynamix, Inc.
99 W. 10th, Ste. 337
Eugene, OR 97401
EntertainmentB
Rise of the DragonC
$59.95.I
8/1/92J
4.5 mice
Rise of the Dragon is a sci-fi detective fantasy set in Los Angeles. The city has fallen into the Age of Decay, and your job as private investigator William
Blade
Hunter is to stop a string of drug murders.
Futuristic color graphics, soundtrack, animations, and interface design are superb. Offers multiple story lines for repeated play. Skimpy documentation.
Sierra On-Line, Inc.M
P.O. Box 485N
CoarsegoldO
93614Q
800-326-6654R
209-683-4468T
Requires color display system.W6Sierra On-Line, Inc.
P.O. Box 485
Coarsegold, CA 93614
EntertainmentB RoboSportC
$59.95.I
8/1/91J
3.0 mice
Billed as a thinking man
s shoot-
em-up game, RoboSport is actually a battle-strategy simulation that pits teams of robots against each other. Choose from predesigned battle scenarios, or program your robots
actions. As many as three players can use the same Mac, serial or modem connections, or communication via AppleTalk network. Fun if you enjoy tactics and planning, but don
t expect lively action
especially
via modem.
MaxisM
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230N
OrindaO
94563Q
800-336-2947R
510-254-9700S
1.0UmRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive required for color version.W1Maxis
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230
Orinda, CA 94563
EntertainmentB
Rodney
s Wonder WindowC
$39.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Better than Saturday-morning cartoons, this CD-ROM is an interactive art show that
s fun for kids but surprisingly sophisticated. Take a tour of the Poke and Prod Pet Shop, or spend some time tending the
Digital House Plant (you plant the seeds the first time you open Rodney
s Wonder Window, and the plant grows over the next five weeks
as long as you remember to water it and apply bug spray).
This CD-ROM is great entertainment as well as an official product of Arthur Conan Doyle
s estate. Interactive design uses more than 90 minutes of live-action video that runs at 15 fps with synchronized sound.
Actors sporting impeccable English accents and period costumes recreate three mysteries: The Mystified Murderess, The Tin Soldier, and The Mummy
s Curse. Solving the mysteries requires detailed examination of
scenes, interrogation of witnesses and suspects, and collecting clues from Scotland Yard, newspapers, and secret sources. Beware: Some people lie, and red herrings abound! Latest version adds three new cases
to solve.
ICOM Simulations, Inc.M
648 S. Wheeling Rd.
WheelingO
60090Q
800-877-4266R
708-520-4440S
1.0 and 2.0T
1.0ULRequires Mac LC or higher, System 6.07 or later, and a color display system.W=ICOM Simulations, Inc.
648 S. Wheeling Rd.
Wheeling, IL 60090
EntertainmentB
Silly Noisy House, AC
$59.95.I
9/1/92J
4.5 mice
If you
ve got the hardware to run this imaginative CD-ROM, your kids will love its clever animations, delightful sounds, and familiar songs. Interface responds quickly and logically to mouse clicks, letting
the compulsively curious explore every fun-filled object in every room in a big make-believe house. Perfect for three-to-eight-year-olds.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383UaRequires a color-capable Mac with 2 MB of RAM, a hard drive, and external speakers or headphones.WBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
EntertainmentB
SimCityC
$59.95.I
6/1/89J
4.0 mice
SimCity is an animated game that
s also a city-planning simulator. You can work on any one of eight scenarios included in the package. Evaluation window gives you instant feedback on your efforts. Included
@Terrain Editor program lets you build cities from the ground up.
MaxisM
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230N
OrindaO
94563Q
800-336-2947R
510-254-9700S
1.0UkRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; 2 MB of RAM and hard drive required for color version.V
89 Eddy
W1Maxis
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230
Orinda, CA 94563
EntertainmentB
SimEarthC
$69.95.I
7/1/91J
4.5 mice
In SimEarth, you are the Supreme Being who guides an Earth-like planet
s many species from evolution to civilization and finally to Exodus toward the distant galaxies before the Sun destroys the planet.
mInspiring, highly detailed, and timely. Difficult to learn and has minor bugs (along with various arachnids).
MaxisM
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230N
OrindaO
94563
800-336-2947R
510-254-9700T
1.0UeRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive required for color.W1Maxis
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230
Orinda, CA 94563
EntertainmentB
SimLifeC
$69.95.I
3/1/93J
4.5 mice
In the beginning, there were Maxis games like SimCity and SimEarth that merely manage city planning, sprawling civilizations, or the entire planet. Then the developer looked down upon the Earth and gave us
SimLife, and it was a very good educational toy for creating designer life forms. After letting you separate heaven from a highly customizable Earth, the game gets into the nitty-gritty of self-sustaining
ecosystems, your preferred length for days and years, and (in general terms) how the flora and fauna get to procreate. And when you
ve earned your day of rest from these labors, check out the hilarious
SimOffice program included with this package. For wannabe deities who
d rather populate than dominate, SimLife is a win/win recreation.
MaxisM
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230N
OrindaO
94563Q
800-336-2947R
510-254-9700T
1.0UeRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive required for color.W1Maxis
2 Theatre Square, Ste. 230
Orinda, CA 94563
EntertainmentB
Sky ShadowC
$49.95.I
10/1/90J
5.0 mice
Sky Shadow is a must for anyone who appreciates fast action and has a sense of humor. It features a funky flying machine, kerchunking its way across a comic landscape. Not a game to play quietly; sound is
everything in Sky Shadow.
Casady & Greene, Inc.M
22734 Portola Dr.N
SalinasO
93908Q
800-359-4920R
408-484-9228S
1.12T
1.02U5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later.W9Casady & Greene, Inc.
22734 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
Entertainment
Solitaire RoyaleC
$39.95.I
5/1/88J
4.0 miceK
Solitaire Royale is a collection of eight solitaire card games. The Tour mode cycles you through each game. Tournament deals the same hand for several players. Copy-protected.L
Spectrum HoloByteM
2490 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-522-3584S
1.1 b/w; 1.0 colorT
1.0UBRequires Mac Plus or later; color requires Mac SE/30 or II series.W<Spectrum HoloByte
2490 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
EntertainmentB
Space Quest I
$49.95.I
9/1/87J
4.0 miceK
Space Quest I is a 3-D animated adventure in which you play a janitor in a dicey situation. The goal is to get off your ship before it explodes and save the Earnon System. The game is part of a 4-part series.L
Sierra On-Line, Inc.M
P.O. Box 485N
CoarsegoldO
93614Q
800-326-6654R
209-683-4468S
1.0W6Sierra On-Line, Inc.
P.O. Box 485
Coarsegold, CA 93614
EntertainmentB
Spaceship WarlockC
$95.I
2/1/92J
4.5 mice
Not a conventional shoot-
em-up, this highly innovative CD-ROM rewards your exploration skills with a dazzling graphic environment, eerie sounds and speech, and an addictive ride through outer-space
animations. Created by Mike Saenz and Joe Sparks, the disc contains no less than 128 MB of data and futuristic artwork. Characters and plot are right up there with the best of sci-fi comic books, with a splash
of NASA-style 3-D modeling. Relies on clever point-and-click navigation rather than heavy text input. Not as fast as the movie Blade Runner, but here you
re definitely part of the action.
Reactor, Inc.M
445 W. Erie Ave.N
ChicagoO
60610Q
312-573-0800T
1.0U'Requires color display and 4 MB of RAM.W0Reactor, Inc.
445 W. Erie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
EntertainmentB
SpectreC
$69.95.I
5/1/92J
4.5 mice
Spectre is a supremely well-designed arcade game that pits tank against tank in a futuristic version of Capture-The-Flag. Game display reveals an eerie, impressive, nocturnal landscape. Using simple keyboard
commands, you navigate your tank through a fast-moving perspective view of animated windmills, titanium-hard barrier polygons, and life-sustaining ammo dumps. Great sound effects and color support. Tanks are
easily customized with different combinations of speed, armor, and armament. Can be played by one user versus the computer, but real thrill comes from battling as many as five other Spectre owners through an
ZAppleTalk network. Addictive, amazingly fast, and a serious threat to office productivity.
Velocity DevelopmentM
P.O. Box 875N
PalatineO
60078Q
708-991-0594S
Supreme
Requires Mac Plus or later.W4Velocity Development
P.O. Box 875
Palatine, IL 60078
EntertainmentB"Spelunx and the Caves of Mr. SeudoC
$49.95.I
11/1/92J
5.0 mice
Direct from Robyn and Rand Miller, this
noncompetitive exploration environment
is an interactive extravaganza. Builds on the success of their previous masterpieces, The Manhole and Cosmic Osmo. Perfect for
kids of all ages. Excellent way to have fun while learning biology, astronomy, music, chemistry, and so forth. Easy point-and-click interface to an endless labyrinth of tunnels, secret rooms, journeys in
1.0UcRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of available RAM, and HyperCard; color display system recommended.
$WKBr
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
EntertainmentB
Star Fleet I: The War Begins!C
$29.95.I
5/1/88J
3.5 mice
Star Fleet I: The War Begins! is a space opera of the Star Trek variety. Rise through the ranks from ensign to admiral in this serialized adventure. No color support in this old game and may not work reliably
with newest Systems.
Interstel Corp.M
P.O. Box 57825N
WebsterO
77598Q
(713) 946-7676T
Requires Mac Plus or SE.
%W0Interstel Corp.
P.O. Box 57825
Webster, TX 77598
EntertainmentB
Strategic ConquestC
$59.I
2/1/88J
4.5 miceK
Strategic Conquest challenges you to discover an unexplored world and conquer it by manufacturing and deploying armies, ships, and planes. This two-disk game doesn
t support an external drive.L
Delta Tao Software, Inc.M
760 Harvard Ave.N SunnyvaleO
94087Q
800-827-9316R
408-730-9336S
3.01T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.
&W=Delta Tao Software, Inc.
760 Harvard Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
EntertainmentB
Super TetrisC
$49.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
This sequel to the popular game Tetris has a similar basic premise: as groups of objects float down the screen, the object is to rotate and shift groups so they fit with successive pieces to form solid rows.
As you move up to ever higher levels of play, the music and backgrounds change and pieces drop faster. Now, however, your goal is to work down to the bottom of a pit, but once you're there, a new pit appears
that requires greater skill to navigate. Falling bombs, buried prizes, Russian tunes, and graphics of the Moscow Circus make this sequel as addictive as the original.
Spectrum HoloByteM
2490 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-522-3584
'W<Spectrum HoloByte
2490 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
EntertainmentB
Surgeon 3: The BrainC'Color, $59.95; black-and-white, $49.95.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
If you
ve ever wanted to be a brain surgeon, now
s your chance. In Surgeon 3, you
re presented with life-or-death decisions and the future of your patients is in your hands. There are three different skill
levels, so you can work your way from intern to attending physician. A great feature is the library, where you can look up information about brain diseases and neurology. A drawback is that there
s little
ninformation about how to play the game, so you learn what to do by making mistakes
and losing your patients.
L ISM, Inc.M
P.O. Box 247N
PhoenixO
21131Q
410-560-0973W(ISM, Inc.
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
EntertainmentB
SynchronicityC
$59.95.I
3/1/90J
3.5 mice
Synchronicity, based on the I Ching, can be used as a stress-reduction or decision-making tool. Beautiful artwork and sounds. Even skeptics like it.L
Visionary Software, Inc.M
P.O. Box 69447N
PortlandO
97201Q
800-877-1832R
503-246-6200S
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.04 or later.W:Visionary Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 69447
Portland, OR 97201
EntertainmentB
TesseraeC
$49.95.I
3/1/92J
4.5 mice
Tesserae has a simple premise: Clear the game board of colored tiles by jumping one over another in as few moves as possible. Deceptively hard to master. Color is key to his game and governs which tiles you
can jump and where you can land. In black-and-white mode, the tiles have differing patterns. Absolutely gorgeous color, with a satisfying pyrotechnic display once you
re down to your last tile. Excellent sound
eeffects. Has no paper documentation, although clever on-line manual provides interactive instruction.
Inline DesignM
308 Main St.N LakevilleO
06039Q
800-453-7671R
203-435-4995T
1.04U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W.Inline Design
308 Main St.
Lakeville, CT 06039
EntertainmentB
The Madness of RolandC
$59.95.I
7/1/93J
4.5 mice
This interactive multimedia novel on CD-ROM is a tale of passion, adventure, and intrigue presented in a sort of on-screen illuminated manuscript, complete with hypertext links and poetic animations. Includes
digitized music and recorded voices. Based on medieval European legend, it tells the heroic story of Roland, a French knight who lost it all in the service of Emperor Charlemagne. Complex layered interface
allows wide variety of possible routes through the labyrinth of characters, plots, a map, clues, and historical references. Turning off some system extensions may cure minor glitches and text-display bugs.
HyperBole StudiosM
1412 West AlabamaN
HoustonO
77006Q
713-529-9696T
Book 1U3Requires color display, 4 MB of RAM, and QuickTime.W5HyperBole Studios
1412 West Alabama
Houston, TX 77006
EntertainmentB
WelltrisC
$39.95.I
10/1/90J
4.0 mice
Welltris is an arcade game that is a sequel to Tetris. Maneuver falling shapes in 3-D. Has musical accompaniment, options to preview shapes, and color or black-and-white versions. Not a DA. Copy-protected.L
Spectrum HoloByteM
2490 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-522-3584S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W<Spectrum HoloByte
2490 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
EntertainmentB
Who Killed Sam Rupert?C
$39.99.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
This interactive murder-mystery CD-ROM uses QuickTime movies, animation, sounds, and newspaper-style graphics to tell a spicy tale of greed, lust, and anger. Plot is based on death of a restaurateur, and your
task is to piece together evidence from your assistant
s research, forensic testing, the restaurant
s reservation book, and other resources. Clever, multilayered interface, with many realistic details. Good
zexercise in hardcore detective strategy, but flawed by slow performance even on fast Macs with lots of memory and storage.
Creative Multimedia Corp.M
514 N.W. 11th St., Ste. 203N
PortlandO
97209Q
800-776-9277R
503-452-5933T
1.0UURequires 4 MB of RAM and a fast, large-capacity hard drive; 20 MB of RAM recommended.WHCreative Multimedia Corp.
514 N.W. 11th St., Ste. 203
Portland, OR 97209
EntertainmentB
WordtrisC
$49.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
The fourth game in the popular
tris series puts a new twist in the familiar Tetris scheme of positioning multishaped objects in horizontal lines. This time, the blocks are all squares, but each contains a
letter. Players must form words with these letters to prevent the screen from filling up. This game is great fun for one player or more (you can play against other players over a network or via modem).
Spectrum HoloByteM
2490 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501
510-522-3584W<Spectrum HoloByte
2490 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Financial ManagementB
A4C!$1,595; with open source, $3,595.I
5/1/90J
3.5 mice
A4 is based on 4th Dimension, the relational-database manager, and thus has 4D
s power and drawbacks. It integrates general-ledger, accounts-payable, and accounts-receivable modules. Users familiar with 4D can
customize it easily. Excellent multiuser capabilities. There
s no payroll or last-in, first-out system, and it can be very slow.
Softek Design, Inc.M
P.O. Box 2100N TellurideO
81435Q
303-728-5252S
2.0U+Requires Mac LC or higher with 2 MB of RAM.W5Softek Design, Inc.
P.O. Box 2100
Telluride, CO 81435
Financial ManagementB
Accountant, Inc.C
$595.I
8/1/90J
4.0 mice
Accountant, Inc. offers a great deal of functionality, a high degree of conformance to the Mac interface, and solid accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals. Uses double-entry accounting. Compatible with
AppleShare and MultiFinder.
Expert SoftwareM(800 Douglas Road (North Tower), Ste. 355N
Coral GablesO
33134Q
800-933-2537R
305-567-9990S
1.01U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.V
91 Eddy
0WOExpert Software
800 Douglas Road (North Tower), Ste. 355
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Financial ManagementB
ACCPAC Simply AccountingC=$199; updates $100 per year or free with SupportPlus program.I
9/1/88J
4.0 mice
ACCPAC Simply Accounting has six ledgers and eight journals to handle the needs of most small-to-medium-sized businesses. Better Mac interface than most. Payroll tax labels can
t be modified, which forces you
0to subscribe to Bedford
s yearly update service.
1L'Computer Associates International, Inc.M
One Computer Associates PlazaN
IslandiaO
11788Q
800-531-5236R
516-342-5224S
1.03UDRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later and hard drive.WXComputer Associates International, Inc.
This powerful tax-preparation program is ideal for neophytes who have moderately complex personal finances but limited knowledge of IRS rules and regulations. Uses clear, step-by-step, comprehensible interview
process to guide you through many intricacies of the Federal tax code. Excellent analysis of depreciation and passive-activity calculations. Can weigh relative advantages of different tax scenarios. Includes
some state tax forms. Auditor feature performs overall error-checking and tax-forms review. For an additional fee, MECA can file your electronic tax data with the IRS. Good tech support by phone, fax, modem,
and a user forum on CompuServe.
MECA Software, Inc.M
55 Walls Dr., P.O. Box 912N FairfieldO
06430Q
800-288-6322R
203-256-5000T
1.0UPRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.
2WBMECA Software, Inc.
55 Walls Dr., P.O. Box 912
Fairfield, CT 06430
Financial ManagementB
Business SenseC
$199 (or $129.95 direct).I
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Business Sense is a basic double-entry accounting package with a one-write approach. Reports on two years
worth of data. Has unusually strong data-importing and -exporting capabilities. Has payroll and
_budgeting features. Works on a single Mac only; tasks can
t be divided among multiple machines.
Business Sense, Inc.
318 Sapphire St.N
KemmererO
83101Q
800-377-4954R
307-877-2231S
1.3UFRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.07 or later and a hard drive.W8Business Sense, Inc.
318 Sapphire St.
Kemmerer, WY 83101
Financial ManagementB
CashLedgerC#$195; upgrade to MultiLedger, $200.I
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CashLedger uses cash-basis accounting rather than accrual accounting. Double-entry bookkeeping is supported transparently. Has transaction journals. No customer credit limits or finance-charge calculations.L
CheckMark Software, Inc.M
1520 E. Mulberry, Ste. 200N
Fort CollinsO
80524Q
800-444-9922R
303-484-3541S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WJCheckMark Software, Inc.
1520 E. Mulberry, Ste. 200
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Financial ManagementB CheckFree
5Cv$33.95 including shipping; service costs $9.95 per month for up to 20 payments, $3.50 for each additional 10 payments.I
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CheckFree is electronic-bill-paying software that works with a dedicated service. Bills are paid by printed draft or by electronic-transfer method. Users have no way of knowing in advance which method the
service will use for a particular payment, so four days
notice is required for payments. Your regular monthly bank statements show all CheckFree electronic-funds transfers. Software works well but has
problems with MultiFinder. Supports only simple budgeting. Good for users with lots of installment payments or frequent late charges. Terrible manual.
CheckFree Corp.M
720 Greencrest Dr.N
WestervilleO
43081Q
800-882-5280R
614-898-6000T
5UeRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and Hayes-compatible modem; hard drive recommended.W8CheckFree Corp.
720 Greencrest Dr.
Westerville, OH 43081
Financial ManagementB
CheckWriter 4/0C
$79.I
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CheckWriter 4/0 is a personal-accounting package that uses your checkbook like a ledger. Interface is way ugly, but looks are deceiving here. Features include: an overbudget warning for specified categories;
good reporting options and management of multiple checking accounts; an address database; a Forms Designer module for creating custom checks; and an automatic updating function for recurring transactions.
Limited financial-planning capability. Includes DA version, payment-reminder INIT, and two-level password protection. Outputs checks on laser printers or ImageWriters. Documentation is poorly designed and
Uawkwardly written. Doesn
t support electronic bill-paying services such as CheckFree.
Aatrix Software, Inc.M
523 N. Washington Ave.N
Grand ForksO
58203Q
800-426-0854R
701-746-6801T
4.0CULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05 or later; hard drive recommended.WBAatrix Software, Inc.
523 N. Washington Ave.
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Financial ManagementB
Components Accounts PayableC
$795.I
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Components Accounts Payable is part of an integrated accounting series. Provides state-of-the-art flexibility, integrity, and functionality. This easy-to-use module sets up detailed account information,
including bank data, payment terms, and expense items for disbursements. Fast. For small-to-medium-sized businesses that don
t require a multiuser accounting system. Excellent documentation.
Satori SoftwareM
2815 Second Ave., Ste. 295N
SeattleO
98121Q
206-443-0765T
7URRequires 68030 CPU or higher, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W<Satori Software
2815 Second Ave., Ste. 295
Seattle, WA 98121
Financial ManagementB
Components Accounts ReceivableC
$795.I
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Components Accounts Receivable is part of an integrated accounting series. Provides state-of-the-art flexibility, integrity, and functionality. This module can handle as many as 252 special journals and does
an outstanding job of tracking financial data at different levels of a business operation. Fast and easy to use. For small-to-medium-sized businesses that don
t require a multiuser accounting system. Thorough,
well-designed documentation.
Satori SoftwareM
2815 Second Ave., Ste. 295N
SeattleO
98121Q
206-443-0765T
1.0URRequires 68030 CPU or higher, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W<Satori Software
Components General Ledger is part of an integrated accounting series. Provides state-of-the-art flexibility, integrity, and functionality. Report generator may be strong enough to entice you to import data and
use it with other accounting systems. Especially appealing to users with database or graphics backgrounds. Several optional modules are available.
Satori SoftwareM
2815 Second Ave., Ste. 295N
SeattleO
98121Q
206-443-0765T
1.0URRequires 68030 CPU or higher, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W<Satori Software
2815 Second Ave., Ste. 295
Seattle, WA 98121
Financial ManagementB
Computerized Classic Accounting
:CaBasic configuration, $195; Client Write-Up version for accountants, $495; enhanced version, $695.I
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Computerized Classic Accounting is an Excel-based integrated accounting system. The spreadsheet interface is intuitive, working like traditional paper journals and ledgers. Supports custom reports, fully
detailed audit trail, and password protection. Analysis can be done in Excel at any time. A good alternative for those currently using paper ledgers.
Absolute Solutions, Inc.M
P.O. Box 232400N
LeucadiaO
92023Q
800-633-7666R
619-436-5495S
1.5UZRequires Mac SE or later with 2 MB of RAM, Microsoft Excel 3.0 or later, and a hard drive.W;Absolute Solutions, Inc.
This is a well-done, functional system for small-business and personal accounting that
s like using a checkbook. After the initial setup of personal data, preferred forms, and passwords, you have available a
full range of bookkeeping options, reports, invoices, and transaction analyses. Can handle multiple bank accounts, and even credit-card purchases and balances.
DacEasy, Inc.M
17950 Preston Rd., #800N
DallasO
75252Q
(800) 877-8088R
(214) 248-0205T
;W6DacEasy, Inc.
17950 Preston Rd., #800
Dallas, TX 75252
Financial ManagementB
Dollars & SenseC
$99 (or $49.95 direct).I
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This personal finance management program can share data with tax planner Forecast and an electronic banking utility called Moneyline. Provides a variety of basic accounting tools. Does not fill out tax forms.
@Upcoming version will allow automatic file transfer to MacInTax.
Business Sense, Inc.M
318 Sapphire St.N
KemmererO
83101
800-377-4954R
307-877-2231S
1.1UFRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.07 or later and a hard drive.W8Business Sense, Inc.
318 Sapphire St.
Kemmerer, WY 83101
Financial ManagementB
EvolveC
$195.I
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Evolve is a collection of Excel macros that attempts to provide streamlined financial reports and graphs from accounting data. Difficult to set up and use, and calculation is slow. Imports data in a wide
variety of exchange formats, but only one tabular arrangement of data fields can be imported. Inflexible system for naming and locating of files and folders. Includes report editor for designing custom layouts.
Absolute Solutions, Inc.M
P.O. Box 232400N
LeucadiaO
92023Q
800-633-7666R
619-436-5495T
1.01UPRequires Mac SE or later with 2 MB of RAM, Excel 3.0 or later, and a hard drive.W;Absolute Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 232400
Leucadia, CA 92023
Financial ManagementB
Flexware
$895 per module, except Order Processing, Purchasing, Sales/Lead Tracking, and Request for Service, $795 each; Point-of-Sale, $695; Job Cost, $995.I
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Flexware is based on a proprietary language. This true multiuser accounting system must be professionally installed
it can
t be used just off the shelf. Highly modular and extremely customizable. Basic
emodules cover all aspects of accounting. Can automatically pass data into Excel for further analysis.
Flexware, Inc.M
P.O.Box 68, 2255 Westlake Blvd.N
Tahoe CityO
96145Q
800-527-6587R
916-581-6999S
6.92T
6.02CU;Requires Mac Plus or later with hard drive and 4 MB of RAM.WCFlexware, Inc.
Great Plains Accounting Series consists of several modules covering all aspects of accounting. Excellent and extensive documentation. Looks and feels like a mainframe accounting system. Outstanding
functionality for serious users.
Great Plains Software
1701 S.W. 38th St.N
FargoO
58103Q
800-456-0025R
701-281-0550S
5.2U*Requires Mac SE or later and a hard drive.W8Great Plains Software
1701 S.W. 38th St.
Fargo, ND 58103
Financial ManagementB
M.Y.O.B.C
$249.I
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M.Y.O.B. (Mind Your Own Business) is functional enough for small-business accountants but accessible to novices. Lacks multi-user capabilities. Has integrated general-ledger, checkbook, accounts-receivable,
accounts-payable, and inventory modules. No integrated payroll. Imports a wide variety of financial and text data in comma- or tab-delimited formats. Powerful search capabilities. Handles complex reports and
forms creation, including invoices, packing slips, and labels. Card File feature maintains a simple contacts database and can auto-dial telephone numbers with a modem.
Teleware, Inc.M
300 Round Hill Dr.N
RockawayO
07866Q
201-586-2200T
@UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
MacInTax is an excellent tool for preparing federal and state tax forms. Easy to use, with all separate forms automatically interlinked for accurate recalculation. Ideal for users with some previous experience
with tax forms. Accepts data from the leading personal-finance programs. Displays in WYSIWYG format and then prints IRS-accepted forms on PostScript laser printers or dot-matrix printers. Many state-tax-form
sets are also available. Incorporates some features (such as user Interview and consulting) of discontinued program TurboTax. Has Logical Next Step feature, along with well-implemented Balloon Help (for System
Y7 users). For an additional fee, ChipSoft can file your electronic tax data with the IRS.
ChipSoft, Inc.M
6330 Nancy Ridge Rd., Ste. 103N San DiegoO
92121Q
619-453-8722T
1992U@Requires Mac SE or later, System 4.2 or later, and a hard drive.V
89 Eddy
AWAChipSoft, Inc.
6330 Nancy Ridge Rd., Ste. 103
San Diego, CA 92121
Financial ManagementB
MacInvoiceC
$69.95.I
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SynexM
692 Tenth St.N
BrooklynO
11215Q
800-447-9639R
718-499-6293T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W&Synex
692 Tenth St.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Financial ManagementB
MacMoneyC
$119.95.I
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MacMoney is a full-featured financial manager that produces a wide and useful variety of reports and graphs. Excellent for home-based businesses. Works with Survivor
s Invoicit program to generate invoices. No
password protection.
Survivor Software Ltd.M 11222 La Cienega Blvd., Ste. 450N InglewoodO
90304Q
310-410-9527S
3.53T
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
86 EddyWKSurvivor Software Ltd.
11222 La Cienega Blvd., Ste. 450
Inglewood, CA 90304
Financial Management
Managing Your MoneyC
$79.95.I
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Managing Your Money is Andrew Tobias
full-featured, well-supported personal financial-manager program. Can print checks, keep detailed accounts or budgets, and help with planning for taxes, insurance, and
retirement. Tracks complex portfolio management and net worth, but requires manual updating of stock and bond values. Allows password protection. Can import Quicken 3 data, and can export data for use in
s tax-preparation package, TaxCut. Excellent for users with moderately complex finances or investments. Overkill for simple money-management tasks.
MECA Software, Inc.M
55 Walls Dr., P.O. Box 912N FairfieldO
06430Q
800-288-6322R
203-256-5000T
5.0UPRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.WBMECA Software, Inc.
ECKSingle-user version, $1,795; up to 5 users, $2,795; up to 10 users, $3,795.I
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Multi-user Desktop Accounting uses the Omnis database manager. Sets the standard for multiuser performance and accounting functionality in the off-the-shelf market. There are nine fully integrated modules and
$eight user-security classifications.
Logisoft, Inc.M
128 Villa Ct.N LafayetteO
94549Q
510-939-3556S
2.07T
EUbRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB RAM recommended (4 MB for AppleShare server), and hard drive.W0Logisoft, Inc.
MultiLedger is an integrated general-ledger, accounts-receivable, accounts-payable, and inventory system. It does batch printing, handles multiple companies, tracks budgets, and has high-resolution-graphics
statement printing. Double-entry bookkeeping supported transparently. Has transaction journals, but no customer credit limits. Multi-user version also available.
CheckMark Software, Inc.M
1520 E. Mulberry, Ste. 200N
Fort CollinsO
80524Q
800-444-9922R
303-484-3541S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WJCheckMark Software, Inc.
1520 E. Mulberry, Ste. 200
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Financial ManagementB
PayrollC
$295.I
5/1/90J
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Payroll is a stand-alone, specialized application that can operate as a module within the comprehensive accounting programs MultiLedger or CashLedger (also from CheckMark).L
CheckMark Software, Inc.M
1520 E. Mulberry, Ste. 200N
Fort CollinsO
80524Q
800-444-9922R
303-484-3541S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WJCheckMark Software, Inc.
1520 E. Mulberry, Ste. 200
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Financial ManagementB"Peachtree Accounting for MacintoshC
$169.I
6/1/93J
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Peachtree Accounting for Macintosh (formerly atOnce!) is an integrated accounting package with general-ledger, accounts-payable, accounts-receivable, payroll, inventory, and job-costing modules. Primarily for
small businesses. Weak Inventory Control module. Handles purchase orders and invoices, multiple checking accounts, and many details of employee payroll deductions. Features very good security, customizable
reports, flexible fiscal calendar, and multiple open periods stored on-line. General Ledger module tracks standard general journal as well as user-created special journals for expenses such as credit-card
dpurchases and travel advances. Good choice for companies that need to track multiple profit centers.
Peachtree Software, Inc.M
1505 Pavilion PlaceN
NorcrossO
30093Q
800-247-3224R
404-564-5800T
2.0UDRequires Mac Plus or higher, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.
89 EddyW?Peachtree Software, Inc.
1505 Pavilion Place
Norcross, GA 30093
Financial ManagementB*Peachtree Insight Accounting for MacintoshC
$395.I
12/1/86J
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Peachtree Insight Accounting is a high-powered accounting program for small- to medium-sized businesses. Included modules are Accounts Receivable & Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Inventory, and
1.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
86 EddyW?Peachtree Software, Inc.
1505 Pavilion Place
Norcross, GA 30093
Financial ManagementB
ProfitAbility ProfessionalCF$149 direct; optional payroll and time/materials modules, $29.95 each.I
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This HyperCard-based single-entry bookkeeping system, with its emphasis on ease of use and reporting, is an ideal choice for small businesses looking for a do-it-yourself time-and-billing package. Handles
general-ledger accounts, check printing, invoicing, price estimates, basic inventory control, time-and-materials tracking, and payroll (including federal taxes, FICA, and Medicare costs). Has built-in
phone-and-mailing list and daily planner. Unsuitable if your business involves very complex accruals or tax reporting, but perfect for a mom-and-pop accrual or cash-accounting system. Includes HyperCard 2.1.
Wetzel & Co., Inc.M
147 E. Rocks Rd.N
NorwalkO
06851Q
800-635-7849R
203-846-2504S
1.4UfRequires Mac II series or higher with 2.5 MB of RAM and System 6.05 or later; 4 MB of RAM recommended.W5Wetzel & Co., Inc.
147 E. Rocks Rd.
Norwalk, CT 06851
Financial ManagementB
Project BillingC
$595.I
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Project Billing handles all aspects of client accounting and produces professional-looking bills. It
s good at batch entry and at assigning different tax rates to various items. The interface is clumsy, and
action
descriptions are too limited. It lacks a DA for data entry.
Satori SoftwareM
2815 Second Ave., Ste. 295N
SeattleO
98121Q
206-443-0765S
KURRequires 68030 CPU or higher, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W<Satori Software
2815 Second Ave., Ste. 295
Seattle, WA 98121
Financial ManagementB
QuickenC
$69.95.I
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Quicken is an excellent tool for home budgets, cash-flow management, and tax-record keeping. Mimics your checkbook, so tracking finances is easy and intuitive. Provides detailed, customizable reports
supporting tax deductions, expenses, and sources of income for U.S. Federal and Canadian tax forms. Offers CheckFree electronic bill-paying support. Superlative documentation and on-line help. Exports data in
SYLK (Excel) or STD (MacInTax and TurboTax) formats. Lacks standard accounting safeguards and advanced features required for serious business use.
Intuit, Inc.M P.O. Box 3014, 155 Linfield Ave.N
Menlo ParkO
94026Q
800-624-8742R
415-322-0573T
LUFRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later and a hard drive.V
91 EddyWBIntuit, Inc.
P.O. Box 3014, 155 Linfield Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94026
Financial ManagementB'Sales and Marketing Forecasting ToolkitC
$149.95.I
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The Sales and Marketing Forecasting Toolkit is an Excel-based productivity package. The 18 worksheets, 8 charts, and 1 macro sheet let you create graphs visually, and then the program shows you the numbers
?needed to substantiate it. This real-world approach works well.
Palo Alto SoftwareM
2641 Columbia St.N
EugeneO
97403Q
800-229-7526R
503-683-6162T
2.0UTRequires Mac Plus or later, System 4.2 or later, and Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3.W5Palo Alto Software
2641 Columbia St.
Eugene, OR 97403
Financial ManagementB0SBT Database Accounting Library: Series Six PlusC
$695 per module.I
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The multiuser SBT Database Accounting Library is based on the FoxBase+ engine. Very fast. Has 16 integrated modules. Can support up to 99 companies with as many as 999 departments each. Three different types
]of budgets can be generated and tracked. Holds 24-month customer and 36-month item histories.
L SBT Corp.M
One Harbor Dr.N SausalitoO
94965Q
415-331-9900S
6.35T
3.0U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.
NW,SBT Corp.
One Harbor Dr.
Sausalito, CA 94965
Financial ManagementB
Service Industry AccountingC
$395.I
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Service Industry Accounting is aimed at small service and manufacturing businesses. Has excellent security and good reporting abilities. Good use of Mac interface. Includes an inventory system and job costing
for manufacturers.
Brown-Wagh PublishingM
130D Knowles Dr.N Los GatosO
95030Q
(800) 451-0900R
(408) 378-3838S
5.73T
OU3Requires Mac Plus or later; hard drive recommended.W:Brown-Wagh Publishing
130D Knowles Dr.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Financial ManagementB
TimeMinderC
$299.I
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TimeMinder is an application for analysis and a DA for recording data. Each client
s time slips are stored in separate files, which is a drawback. Batch entry is easy, however. The package
s interface need
Npolishing, and layout isn
t WYSIWYG, making reporting unnecessarily difficult.
Aatrix Software, Inc.
523 N. Washington Ave.N
Grand ForksO
58203Q
800-426-0854R
701-746-6801S
2.1.6ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05 or later; hard drive recommended.WBAatrix Software, Inc.
523 N. Washington Ave.
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Financial ManagementB
Timeslips IIIC!$299.95; 5-user version, $699.95.I
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Timeslips III is for professionals who bill by the hour. Powerful and flexible despite awkward interface and setup. Works as an application for analysis and reporting and as a DA for recording or entering
data. Batch entry is easy, and most descriptions can be customized. Excellent documentation and on-line help. Wide variety of billable items. Stopwatch feature for time-based activities.
Timeslips Corp.M
239 Western Ave.N
EssexO
01929Q
800-285-0999R
508-768-6100T
QUMRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.V
88 EddyW0Timeslips Corp.
239 Western Ave.
Essex, MA 01929
Financial ManagementB
WealthBuilderC
$169.95; Gold Plan option (mutual fund data), $9.95 per month; Platinum Plan option (mutual funds, stocks, and bonds), $17.95 per month.I
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WealthBuilder is an easy-to-use financial planner for knowledgeable securities investors and for charting a long-term home-purchase strategy. Developed by Money Magazine. Timeline interface displays a graph
comparing predicted investment growth versus your stated goals. Includes comprehensive securities database which can be updated quarterly from disks for an annual fee. Available Gold or Platinum Plan options
provide on-line modem link to constantly updated financial data. Lacks password protection, day-to-day money-management functions, and checkbook module. Inappropriate for stock-market neophytes, but has
Qwell-written manual and well-designed data-entry forms to guide first-time users.
Reality Technologies, Inc.M
2200 Renaissance Blvd.N
King of PrussiaO
19406Q
800-346-2024R
215-277-7600T
2.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.V
90 Eddy
RWKReality Technologies, Inc.
2200 Renaissance Blvd.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Financial ManagementB
WOS Fund AccountingC
$4,995.I
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WOS Fund Accounting is a true multiuser system designed to meet the unique needs of government and nonprofit agencies. Contains general-ledger, payroll, purchase-order/voucher, and accounts-receivable modules.
mCan handle multiple-fund accounting and multiple-year adjustments. Meets most federal reporting requirements.
SL$WOS Fund Accounting, Inc. (Farallon)M
1321 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. 2061N
LawrenceO
66049Q
913-843-8150S
1.5U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WTWOS Fund Accounting, Inc. (Farallon)
1321 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. 2061
Lawrence, KS 66049
General Hardware & AccessoriesB)Apple PowerBook 140/170 Battery RechargerC
$89.I
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This battery-recharging module is attractively priced and compact, but it
s short on features. Takes five hours for full charge of one battery. Has no deep-discharge function to maximize subsequent charge
_density of batteries. Can charge two batteries simultaneously but takes twice as long to do so.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U(Requires Macintosh PowerBook AC Adapter.
TW;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
CasioLink for the MacintoshC
$129.95.I
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The CasioLink is a hardware/software package that links the popular Casio BOSS series of electronic organizers to a Mac. The software is a bit limited and clunky, but it works. Can import and export to text
Ffiles and HyperCard stacks but has some trouble importing from stacks.
Casio, Inc.M
570 Mount Pleasant Ave.N
DoverO
07801Q
201-361-5400S
1.01U*Requires Mac Plus or later and Casio BOSS.W3Casio, Inc.
570 Mount Pleasant Ave.
Dover, NJ 07801
General Hardware & AccessoriesB-CleanPath Computer-Controlled Maintenance KitC
$59.95.I
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The CleanPath Computer-Controlled Maintenance Kit is a collection of tools and software for cleaning your screen, keyboard, floppy-disk drive, and dot-matrix printer (print head and platen). Includes special
cleaning fluids, wipes, swabs, and two drive-cleaning disks. The high-quality cleaning materials are easy to use and effective. Software tells you when to use the cleaning tools. On-screen instruction sheets
8for each of the kit
s elements. Not computer-controlled.
Discwasher, Inc.M
2950 Lake Enna Rd.N Lake MaryO
32746Q
800-325-0573R
407-333-8900W7Discwasher, Inc.
2950 Lake Enna Rd.
Lake Mary, FL 32746
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
Colby SE/30
Floppy-only version, $6,699.I
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This powerful portable computer has hardware contrast and brightness controls for better viewing. Battery life up to three hours. Can be upgraded with optional hard disks and 8 MB of RAM. Not meant to be used
$in transit. Annoying screen flicker.
Colby SystemsM
2991 Alexis Dr.N Palo AltoO
94304Q
(415) 941-9090W1Colby Systems
2991 Alexis Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
Ergotron Workstation
$1,000 and up, direct.I
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The Ergotron Workstation is one of the best, most versatile computer workstations available. This freestanding or wall-mountable heavy steel unit includes a high shelf for your Mac II and a movable support arm
7for your monitor. Comes in a variety of configurations.
Ergotron, Inc.M
3450 Yankee Dr., Ste. 100N
EaganO
55121Q
800-888-8458R
612-452-8135W8Ergotron, Inc.
3450 Yankee Dr., Ste. 100
Eagan, MN 55121
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
Hewlett-Packard 48SX CalculatorC#$350; Serial Interface Kit, $59.95.I
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3.5 mice
The 48SX is a powerful and versatile calculator. It supports file transfers with Macs, using the Mac Kermit program. The calculator includes a powerful graphical equation editor and a matrix editor that
resembles a spreadsheet program. Programs and variables are stored by name in a directory. The calculator uses sound output, a real-time clock with alarms, and infrared and RS-232 serial ports as well as RAM
eand ROM expansion ports. The Serial Interface Kit adds considerable power but could use improvements.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)
YWSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
Kensington NoteBook KeyPadC
$149.95.I
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This useful add-on for PowerBooks provides a standard numeric keypad and four arrow keys. Has comfortably large keys that offer smooth action. Lacks extra ADB port, therefore monopolizing a PowerBook
s ADB
port. Positioning of four arrow keys along rear upper surface of keypad may feel awkward to some users. Lets you enter consecutive functions without pressing additional keys
The KeyLock is a security package that has a piece of hardware that
s inserted into the floppy-disk slot (and can be physically locked) and an INIT that requires the correct password during startup. Includes a
cDA that darkens the screen and requires the same password. INIT and DA portion are easily bypassed.
VikingTechM
533 1/2 Via De La Valle, Ste. EN
Solana BeachO
92075Q
(619) 792-1385WAVikingTech
533 1/2 Via De La Valle, Ste. E
Solana Beach, CA 92075
General Hardware & AccessoriesB#Lind Full-Cycle Charger/ConditionerC
$189.I
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This recharging module for PowerBook batteries is compact and has a deep-discharge function to maximize subsequent charge density of batteries. Takes four hours for full charge of one battery. Can charge only
The MacTable is an elegant Danish-style worktable that holds a Mac and a printer with room to spare. The table, 30 inches deep by 58 inches wide, is made of particleboard and must be assembled. Cabinet is
optional.
ScanCoM
P.O. Box 3217N
RedmondO
98073
800-722-6263R
206-481-5434W&ScanCo
P.O. Box 3217
Redmond, WA 98073
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
Madson System 90 ChargerCLWith 3 slots, $537 direct; with 1 recharging slot, $295; with 6 slots, $827.I
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This recharging module for PowerBook batteries is not portable, but it
s fast and has a deep-discharge function to maximize subsequent charge density of batteries. Takes three hours for full charge of one
nbattery or three. Optional adapter can charge other sizes of NiCad batteries. Includes LCD diagnostic readout.
The Madson LineM
P.O. Box 338N
Corte MaderaO
94976Q
800-851-1551R
415-927-3600W3The Madson Line
P.O. Box 338
Corte Madera, CA 94976
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
Mobile Computer 400C
$695.I
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The Mobile Computer 400 is a portable computer small enough to carry, and it
s relatively inexpensive. It has a proprietary operating system but uses a pull-down menu and a pointer that
s controlled by a
9built-in touch pad
reasonably intuitive for Mac owners.
Psion, Inc.M
555 Virginia Rd., Ste. 5CONCN
ConcordO
01742Q
800-628-7949R
508-371-0310W:Psion, Inc.
555 Virginia Rd., Ste. 5CONC
Concord, MA 01742
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
Outbound Notebook 2030
`CWWith 4 MB of RAM and 40-MB hard drive, $1,999 direct; optional 68881 coprocessor, $129.I
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Fast, light, and upgradable, the Notebook 2030 gives Apple
s PowerBook 140 a serious run for its money. Unlike earlier Outbound laptops, the Notebook has up-to-date, standard Mac ROM chips pre-installed.
Upgrade path for the Notebook 2000 series includes faster CPUs, math coprocessor, and greater hard-drive capacities. LCD display is larger than Apple
s but not as sharp and fast. Doesn
t support color video.
Has built-in microphone, all the usual Mac ports (including ADB and standard 25-pin SCSI), and Outbound
s improved TrackBar input device. Doesn
t accommodate internal modem.
Outbound Systems, Inc.M
4840 Pearl E. CircleN
BoulderO
80301Q
800-444-4607R
303-786-9200
`W=Outbound Systems, Inc.
4840 Pearl E. Circle
Boulder, CO 80301
General Hardware & AccessoriesB
Plusware Numeric KeypadC
$129.I
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This useful add-on for PowerBooks provides a standard numeric keypad and keys corresponding to the Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, and Forward Delete functions. Includes extra ADB port on back of cable
cconnector. Has relatively flat upper surface and slow key action. Includes QuicKeys2 Lite software.
The Portable Attache is an attractive alternative to the Mac Portable case. Manufactured by Zero Halliburton, it
s made of aluminum, is approximately the same size as the Mac Portable case, and comes with a
handy accessory case (the perfect size for a Diconix printer) that fits inside. The file pocket in the Portable Attache detaches and becomes a portfolio. It
s not suitable for checking on an airline, but the
IPortable Attache/Transport case (also available exclusively from EDC) is.
EDCM 13101 Washington Blvd., Ste. 110N
Los AngelesO
90066Q
(310) 578-9712U
Requires Mac Portable.W:EDC
13101 Washington Blvd., Ste. 110
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Graphics & DesignB
1001 Fun Posters and MoreC
$79.I
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This collection of templates for posters, fax cover sheets, memos, signs, and notes is useful for special occasions at work, home, or school. Many templates are corny, even sophomoric. Contains some good
1material and all templates are easily customized.
NewslettermenM
11500 Hart St.N
North HollywoodO
91605Q
818-503-8016W6Newslettermen
11500 Hart St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Graphics & DesignB
BannerManiaC
$59.95.I
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BannerMania is a specialty graphics program that lets you print banners, bumper stickers, signs, posters, and T-shirt designs. Includes 19 custom outline fonts that scale and print at any size. Also imports
Type 1 fonts. Works with laser printers and makes good use of ImageWriter
s limited color capabilities. Offers variety of special effects for text manipulation, including the awesome Transmogrify command.
1.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later and System 5.0 or later.WKBr
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
Graphics & DesignB CameraManC
$149.I
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CameraMan captures screens and on-screen actions and saves the resulting graphics as a QuickTime sequence, a PICS animation, or a series of PICT files. Captures 8-bit and 4-bit color as well as black-and-white
images. Maximum 8-bit color capture speed is generally less than 4.5 frames per second even on the fastest Mac-II-series machines. Can capture an entire screen or a designated selection. Doesn
t record sound,
Gso QuickTime movies require a separate program to mix in digital audio.
Vision Software InternationalM 4633 Old Ironsides Dr., Ste. 250N
Santa ClaraO
95054Q
800-800-8476R
408-748-8411S
Requires QuickTime.WTVision Software International
4633 Old Ironsides Dr., Ste. 250
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Graphics & DesignB
CaptureC
$129.95.I
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Capture is a reliable screen-capture utility. It can capture full or partial screens either to the Clipboard or to a PICT file. Supports 8-bit and 32-bit color. Capture may have to be renamed on your Mac to
avoid INIT conflicts.
MainstayM
5311-B Derry Ave.N
Agoura HillsO
91301Q
818-991-6540S
2.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W1Mainstay
5311-B Derry Ave.
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Graphics & DesignB
CheshireC
$125.I
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Cheshire is an INIT that lets you copy and paste tab-delimited data into simple charts, which can be placed in a document. Many chart types are possible, typeface styles can be varied, and the charts can be
modified if placed into drawing programs such as MacDraw II or DeskDraw. The only programs from which this handy utility can extract data are MacWrite II, Word, MacDraw II, and PageMaker.
Abbott SystemsM
62 Mountain Rd.N
PleasantvilleO
10570Q
800-552-9157R
914-747-4171
Requires Mac Plus or later.W6Abbott Systems
62 Mountain Rd.
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Graphics & DesignB
Image AnalystC
$2,000.I
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Image Analyst is an image-processing program that lets you identify and analyze any element of an image. Measurements and statistics can be automatically or interactively generated from TIFF or PICT files or
vfrom captured video images. Manual is well illustrated but poorly written. Easy to learn. No programming is necessary.
hL AutomatixM
755 Middlesex TurnpikeN BillericaO
01821Q
508-667-7900S
7.1UDRequires 68030 CPU or higher, System 6.03 or later, and 8 MB of RAM.W4Automatix
755 Middlesex Turnpike
Billerica, MA 01821
Graphics & DesignB
Image GrabberC
$49; site licenses available.I
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Image Grabber is an excellent DA screen-capture program. Can capture pull-down menus and convert 8- and 24-bit-color screens to 2-bit black-and-white files, saving huge amounts of memory. It has both real-time
7and delay modes. Captures in MacPaint and PICT formats.
Sabastian SoftwareM
P.O. Box 70278N
BellevueO
98007Q
206-865-9343S
2.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W4Sabastian Software
P.O. Box 70278
Bellevue, WA 98007
Graphics & Design
MariahC?$149; upgrade from PictureBase, $49; upgrade from Curator, $69.I
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Formerly called PictureBase, Mariah is a powerful graphics librarian. Can store paint- and PICT-formatted items and attach keywords for later search and retrieval. Users of discontinued Curator program from
,Solutions, Inc., can also upgrade to Mariah.
Symmetry Software Corp.M 8603 E. Royal Palm Rd., Ste. 110N
ScottsdaleO
85258Q
800-624-2485R
602-998-9106S
1.11 MariahT
1.2 PictureBase
jU4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05 or later.V
86 EddyWMSymmetry Software Corp.
8603 E. Royal Palm Rd., Ste. 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Graphics & DesignB
MorphC
$149.I
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This seemingly simple image-blending tool automates the metamorphosis of differing still images into smooth QuickTime sequences. Given two 72-dpi color or black-and-white PICT files of identical dimensions,
creates and saves intermediate frames in PICT or QuickTime format. User can specify exact areas within start image that should gradually move and change color to match locations in the end image.
Time-consuming process works well but needs more tool options to speed production. Has useful single-frame preview option. For digital-video producers who can muster the Mac processing power, provides stunning
Hollywood-style special effects.
Gryphon Software Corp.
3298 Governor Dr., Box 221075N San DiegoO
92122Q
619-454-6836T
Requires Mac II series or higher with math coprocessor, 8 MB of RAM, QuickTime, a color display system, and high-capacity hard drive.WHGryphon Software Corp.
3298 Governor Dr., Box 221075
San Diego, CA 92122
Graphics & DesignB MultiClipC
$149.I
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MultiClip is a much improved version of an already good product. It lets you have as many Clipboards as your hard-disk space allows, which makes many graphics and page-layout applications easier to use. New
+features simplify finding an image quickly.
Olduvai Corp.M
7520 Red Rd., Ste. AN
South MiamiO
33143Q
800-822-0772R
305-665-4665S
2.1.7cT
Requires Mac Plus or later.W8Olduvai Corp.
7520 Red Rd., Ste. A
South Miami, FL 33143
Graphics & DesignB
OfotoC
$395.
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Ofoto is one-step gray-scale scanning software that
s an absolute joy to use. Powerful, intuitive interface automates the scanning process. Provides excellent image quality and works with scanners from many
manufacturers. Produces individual calibrations for a wide variety of printers and imagesetters, saving information about the devices
dpi, screen frequency, and other characteristics. Installation is tricky.
Has minimal image-editing tools.
Light SourceM'17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 100N
LarkspurO
94939Q
800-231-7226R
415-461-8000T
1.11UGRequires Mac Plus or higher with System 6.07 or later and a hard drive.V
91 EddyWGLight Source
17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 100
Larkspur, CA 94939
Graphics & DesignB
PictureBookC
$129.95.I
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PictureBook is an excellent Scrapbook replacement. It catalogs your Scrapbook and lets you resize and/or crop anything that can be copied to the Clipboard. Has a lot of power, and the interface is easy to use.L
Loop SoftwareM
P.O. Box 1249N
Menlo ParkO
94026Q
800-288-7631R
415-326-4803S
1.0 PictureBook+T
3.1UKRequires Mac Plus or later and System 4.1 or later; hard drive recommended.W0Loop Software
P.O. Box 1249
Menlo Park, CA 94026
Graphics & DesignB
PrePrint
$495; upgrade, $30.I
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Intended as a sophisticated color-separation printing utility for PageMaker documents, PrePrint is similar in general function to Adobe Separator. PrePrint handles color TIFF and EPS files with few problems.
.Results can be unpredictable with PICT images.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320S
1.0UORequires Mac SE or higher, System 6.05 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.
oW/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
Graphics & DesignB
ScreenshotC
$59.95.I
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Screenshot is a simple, powerful screen-capture utility. Can precisely capture and save selected screen items, without extraneous pixels surrounding captured image. Can convert color images to black-and-white
on the fly and can change image size at time of capture. Can leave the Screenshot window open to capture multiple images without repeatedly pressing
hot key.
Images can be printed or saved immediately in
Wbit-mapped paint, PICT, 24-bit color, Clipboard or Scrapbook, or StartupScreen formats.
SmartScrap and The Clipper II are two useful DA utilities for graphics work. SmartScrap is a major enhancement to the standard Scrapbook DA. The Clipper provides a transparent Clipboard window that lets you
@resize or crop a graphic to the area in which it will be pasted.
Portfolio Systems, Inc.
10062 Miller Ave., Ste. 201N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-729-3966R
408-252-0420S
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.V
87 EddyWGPortfolio Systems, Inc.
10062 Miller Ave., Ste. 201
Cupertino, CA 95014
Graphics & DesignB
SnapJotC
$59.95.I
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SnapJot is a DA/INIT utility that lets you capture full or partial screens. Differs from similar products in that captured window remains on-screen within a real window, which you can use as you work. All or
part of a screen, window, dialog box, or menu can be captured as a color or a black-and-white image. Supports PICT or paint formats. No way to scale or crop captured images or to save them as startup screens,
@but these features are available in other painting applications.
Wildflower SoftwareM
21W171 Coronet Rd.N
LombardO
60148Q
708-916-9360S
3.01T
3.0W8Wildflower Software
21W171 Coronet Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
Graphics & DesignB SpectatorC
$99.95.I
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This utilility lets you capture on-screen activity as QuickTime movies for incorporation into training materials or software demos. Does passable job with 8-bit-color capture but chokes on 24-bit color, even
on a Quadra. Application must be running in the background. Screen area to be captured is indicated by a rectangle you can reposition and resize. Rectangle can
t be set to track cursor movement. Performance is
adequate but significantly slows responsiveness of most foreground applications where user actions are being recorded. Can save animations in QuickTime format or as self-contained movies. Good sound-recording
coptions, but program can
t simultaneously record on-screen activity and sampled sounds. Minor bugs.
1.0U Requires QuickTime 1.5 or later.WLBaseline Publishing, Inc.
1770 Moriah Woods Blvd., Ste. 14
Memphis, TN 38117
Graphics & DesignB
VideoQuillC
$695 with Font Pack.I
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VideoQuill
s purpose is to produce high-quality PICT- or TIFF-format type for video or multimedia presentations. Not wholly successful, despite nice effects such as blends and transparencies. Uses fonts only
in its own format and can
t convert Type 3 or Adobe Type 1 fonts. The Font Pack has 47 fonts to supplement the 2 that are provided, but this option raises the purchase price. Some text characters have been
1omitted, and aligning type is slow and difficult.
Data TranslationM
100 Locke Dr.N
MarlboroO
01752Q
(508) 481-3700T
1.01USRequires Mac II series with 32-bit-color QuickDraw, color display, and 2 MB of RAM.W1Data Translation
Aperture combines a CAD program with a database manager. Some of its numerous features are difficult to access, but generally the package is very useful. The database application is a decent flat-file manager,
and the drawing portion of the package has color support, infinite zoom, and libraries, as well as other powerful tools. Version 3.0 upgrade adds relational-database capabilities.
Graphic Management Group, Inc.M
100-3 Summit Lake Dr.N
ValhallaO
10595Q
800-346-6828
914-769-7800S
3.0 ProT
1.02UPRequires Mac Plus or later; SE/30 or Mac II series with 2 MB of RAM recommended.WGGraphic Management Group, Inc.
100-3 Summit Lake Dr.
Valhalla, NY 10595
Graphics & Design/CADB
Ashlar VellumC
$1,995.I
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Ashlar Vellum 2.0 is a powerful 2-D CAD package for architectural and mechanical drafting. Smart-cursor feature informs you of cursor
s measured position relative to designated point on an object. Allows
comprehensive control of line tools, resizable geometric shapes, and text. Supports ANSI Y14.5 drawing standard and calculates 2-D properties such as area, perimeter, and moment of inertia. Intelligent tools
and symbols automatically adjust surrounding wall surfaces. Supports PICT, ASCII, IGES, and DXF file formats. Exports EPS, DXF, and DXB files. Over networks, files are compatible with Windows 3.0 version of
program.
Ashlar, Inc.M
1290 Oakmead Pkwy., Ste. 218N Sunnyvale
94086Q
800-877-2745R
408-746-1800S
2.10T
2.0U6Requires Mac II series, 4 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
89 EddyW=Ashlar, Inc.
1290 Oakmead Pkwy., Ste. 218
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Graphics & Design/CADB
Ashlar Vellum 3DC
$2,495.I
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Vellum 3D is a highly-accurate 3-D-wireframe-CAD program with 2-D drafting capabilities. Doesn
t offer hidden-line removal, and can
t create shaded images as do surface and solid modelers. Particularly well
suited to mechanical design, drafting, engineering, and architectural tasks. Utilizes intelligent-cursor feature called Z-Drafting Assistant to provide continuous feedback about precise cursor location. Offers
zeasy-to-use on-screen
trackball
to rotate views of work in progress. Can create 2-D PICS animations of designed objects.
Ashlar, Inc.M
1290 Oakmead Pkwy., Ste. 218N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
800-877-2745R
408-746-1800T
wUSRequires FPU-equipped Mac with System 6.03 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W=Ashlar, Inc.
1290 Oakmead Pkwy., Ste. 218
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Graphics & Design/CADB
AutoCADC
$3,500; AME, $495.I
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Already a popular CAD program on PCs and UNIX machines, AutoCAD
s latest Mac version sports an interface significantly improved over earlier attempts. Further refinement is needed, but the long list of
powerful features makes this an ideal tool for 3-D engineering applications. Steep learning curve. Advanced Modeling Extension (AME) option adds sophisticated solid-modeling features and precise, automatic
calculation of volume, weight, surface area, and other mass properties. Makes extensive and clever use of macro scripts that activate complex command sequences. Allows high-level customization using AutoLISP
Nprogramming language, and many third-party applications are already available.
Autodesk, Inc.M
2320 Marinship WayN SausalitoO
94965Q
415-332-2344T
Release 11U
Requires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, 8 MB of available RAM (16 MB using AME), System 7.0 or later, and a high-capacity hard drive; Quadra or display-list processor acceleration recommended.W5Autodesk, Inc.
2320 Marinship Way
Sausalito, CA 94965
Graphics & Design/CADB Blueprint
$295; plotter driver, $300.I
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Blueprint is an affordable, easy-to-use 2-D-CAD program that
s a simplified version of MiniCad+. It is particularly useful for architectural drafting. Has complete drawing tools and excellent control over
colors and patterns. Lacks a programming environment and integrated spreadsheet and database features. Includes superb symbol libraries and good control over layering and Boolean operations. Dimensioning
Xcommands and DXF import/export capabilities are weak, but reliably exports EPS graphics.
Graphsoft, Inc.M
8370 Court Ave., Ste. 202N
Ellicott CityO
21043Q
410-461-9488S
2.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WAGraphsoft, Inc.
Claris CAD is an excellent choice for entry- or midlevel 2-D mechanical drafting. It
s easy to master if you are proficient with MacDraw II. The most important new addition is a guide to location and
construction of geometric features. Lacks an integrated spelling checker and offers only limited color support. There are special tools for architects, and mechanical engineers should like the
well-implemented, ANSI-standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing system. Included Claris Graphics Translator converts between standard Mac and PC graphics formats.
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227S
2.0v3T
Requires 2 MB of RAM.W9Claris Corp.
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Graphics & Design/CADB
DesignCAD 2D/3DC
$299.I
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DesignCAD 2D/3D is a capable 2-D-drafting program that supports 3-D solid modeling and surface rendering. Has a few rough edges. Point-orientation method of drawing takes some getting used to. Overwhelming
*screens with long menus and huge palettes.
DesignCAD, Inc.M
One American WayN
PryorO
74361Q
918-825-4848S
3.01T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05 or later.W0DesignCAD, Inc.
One American Way
Pryor, OK 74361
Graphics & Design/CADB
DreamsC
$599.I
11/1/92
2.5 mice
Dreams is an easy-to-use drawing program with a straightforward interface. Offers color fills, automatic line measurement, and multicolor-pattern editing. Doesn
t support Pantone colors. Can
t convert text to
zoutlines. Adequate for technical illustrators who need QuickDraw speed and PostScript precision but not high-end features.
L"Innovative Data Design, Inc. (idd)M
135-D Mason CircleN
ConcordO
94520Q
510-680-6818T
|U;Requires Mac II series or higher with color display system.WGInnovative Data Design, Inc. (idd)
135-D Mason Circle
Concord, CA 94520
Graphics & Design/CADB
DynaPerspectiveC
$995.I
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Presentation was the strength in earlier versions of this 3-D CAD program. Necessary drafting capabilities have now been added, its rendering tweaked, and its animations made faster and smaller. You can use up
to 16 drafting layers. DynaPerspective
s limitation is its method for measuring relative distances. A powerful, versatile tool and a great value. Supports QuickTime and RenderMan.
Dynaware USA, Inc.M
950 Tower Lane, Ste. 1150N
Foster CityO
94404Q
415-349-5700S
2.33T
2.01UcRequires Mac II series or higher, 2 MB of RAM, and 8- or 24-bit video card; hard drive recommended.V
90 EddyWBDynaware USA, Inc.
950 Tower Lane, Ste. 1150
Foster City, CA 94404
Graphics & Design/CAD
Generic CADDC
$495.I
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This 2-D CAD package is affordable and easy to use. Includes high-precision floating-point database that provides a virtually unlimited drawing environment and powerful zoom capabilities. Can read AutoCAD
files except for contained 3-D data. Can
t save files in AutoCAD
s .DWG format. Supports Type 1 and TrueType fonts. Can open vector-draw or bit-map PICT files. Can export documents in PICT or EPS format.
AutoSnap feature speeds alignment of multiple drawing objects. Includes an extensive symbol library. Supports all user-installed Chooser-level plotter and printer drivers.
Autodesk Retail ProductsM
11911 N. Creek Parkway S.N
BothellO
98011Q
800-228-3601R
206-487-2233T
2.0UGRequires Mac II series or higher with math coprocessor and 4 MB of RAM.WDAutodesk Retail Products
11911 N. Creek Parkway S.
Bothell, WA 98011
Graphics & Design/CADB LANDesign
C7$595; Export Module, $300; Data Collector Module, $325.I
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LANDesign is versatile land-surveying software that simulates the way surveyors worked before they had Mac software to help them. All standard COGO (coordinate geometry) features are supported, and all objects
acan be named with both character identifiers and labels. This intelligent program is easy to use.
Compuneering, Inc.M
113 McCabe CrescentN ThornhillO
OntarioP
L4J 2S6 CanadaQ
416-738-4601S
1.11U3Requires Mac Plus or later; hard drive recommended.WHCompuneering, Inc.
113 McCabe Crescent
Thornhill, Ontario L4J 2S6 Canada
Graphics & Design/CADB
MiniCad+C
$795.I
2/1/93J
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With a fast and logical interface, MiniCad+ is a feature-packed midrange CAD program that
s ideal for professional architectural drafting. Has a Pascal-like macro language, an internal database, 2-D as well as
3-D graphics, and a linked spreadsheet. Has a MacDraw-like feel, but may have the best 3-D capabilities among low-cost CAD programs. SmartCursor feature provides on-screen feedback for 2-D and 3-D geometry.
Layer Links and Smart Walls features simplify design of intricate structures. Impressive 3-D visualization tools include walk-throughs, flyovers, and automatic section generation. Good documentation.
SGraphsoft
s tech support is helpful. A HyperCard tutorial stack is sold separately.
Graphsoft, Inc.M
8370 Court Ave., Ste. 202N
Ellicott CityO
21043Q
410-461-9488T
4.0UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
This versatile, easy-to-use 2-D CAD program has many features, including an interactive snap function that aids in geometry creation. Offers complete drawing tools and control over colors, true vector-oriented
patterns, customized text, and Boolean operations such as joins and intersections. Somewhat frustrating interface. Lacks publish-and-subscribe support for links to spreadsheets, graphics libraries, and
databases. Has full complement of dimensioning commands. Built-in import/export capabilities are limited, but optional PowerDraw Translator handles a variety of graphics conversions. Includes built-in plotter
tdriver that spools print files to disk. Many useful plug-ins are available for managing advanced drafting functions.
Engineered SoftwareM
615 Guilford-Jamestown Rd.N
GreensboroO
27409Q
919-299-4843T
U\Requires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive; color display system recommended.WCEngineered Software
615 Guilford-Jamestown Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27409
Graphics & Design/CADB PrecisionC
$295.I
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Precision is a 2.5-D CAD program with some quirks. The Cut and Paste functions operate oddly, and many things don
t work as expected. Powerful but slow. It freezes and crashes at times. When these problems are
cleaned up, it should be superb.
Innovative Systems, Inc.M
P.O. Box 461, 143 Shaker Rd.N
East LongmeadowO
01028Q
(800) 222-1648R
(413) 525-6500T
1.2U1Requires SE/30 or Mac II series with 2 MB of RAM.WOInnovative Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 461, 143 Shaker Rd.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Graphics & Design/CADB
VersaCadC
$1,995I
7/1/88J
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VersaCad is a powerful CAD program that doesn
t show any of its DOS roots. Excellent element manipulation and full plotter support. Library user interface is crude.
L/Computervision (Personal CAD/CAM Business Unit)M
100 Crosby Dr.N
BedfordO
01730Q
(800) 488-7228R
(617) 275-1800S
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
88 EddyWPComputervision (Personal CAD/CAM Business Unit)
100 Crosby Dr.
Bedford, MA 01730
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
650 Megabyte Clip-Art DiskC
$499.95.I
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The 650 Megabyte Clip-Art Disk is a CD-ROM containing 182 scanned TIFF images and 886 mostly color EPS files in Adobe Illustrator 88 format. EPS graphics are of amateur quality; TIFF files are more useful. The
vquality of the scans is adequate, but many of the images are marred by washed-out colors or are too dark to be useful.
Media Clip-Art, Inc.M
411 Narragansett Dr.N
Cherry HillO
08002Q
609-795-5993W?Media Clip-Art, Inc.
411 Narragansett Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Artbeats seriesC
$99.95 each.I
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Artbeats is a series of superb, high-tech EPS backgrounds. Packages include Dimensions 1 through 3, Potpourri, Natural Images 1 and 2, which offer abstract, geometric, and natural images. Each package has
about 20 full-page backgrounds, saved as both FreeHand and EPS files. These are complex backgrounds, often with sophisticated blends that demand RAM and take time to print (the results are worth it).
ArtbeatsM
P.O. Box 1287N
Myrtle CreekO
97457Q
800-444-9392R
503-863-4429W-Artbeats
P.O. Box 1287
Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
ArtClipsC
$149.I
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ArtClips is a pair of EPS artwork collections that are generally well done but poorly organized. Includes sports, home, technology, and business themes.L
Olduvai Corp.M
7520 Red Rd., Ste. AN
South MiamiO
33143Q
800-822-0772R
305-665-4665S
W8Olduvai Corp.
7520 Red Rd., Ste. A
South Miami, FL 33143
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
ArtWare: EquestrianC
$69.95.I
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This collection of horse artwork is fun
and there
s a fair amount of it
but the quality isn
t suitable for professional publishing.L
ArtWare Systems, Inc.M
4011-121 Capital Blvd.N
RaleighO
27604Q
919-790-7722W>ArtWare Systems, Inc.
4011-121 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB Canned Art: Clip Art for the Mac
$29.95; sample disk, $10.I
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Canned Art: Clip Art for the Mac is a printed catalog of more than 15,000 images currently available on-disk. Most images are reduced, so several fit on a page. Excellent detailed index saves hunting through
disks.
PeachPit PressM
2414 Sixth St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-283-9444R
510-527-8555S
1.0W0PeachPit Press
2414 Sixth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Click & Clip Illustrations
C($395; special selections also available.I
8/1/88J
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Studio Advertising ArtM
P.O. Box 43912N Las VegasO
89116Q
702-641-7041T
1.0W9Studio Advertising Art
P.O. Box 43912
Las Vegas, NV 89116
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
ClickArtCvMacPaint packages, $59.95 each; EPS packages, $129.95 each; Color Graphics for Presentations (PICT2 and EPS), $149.95.I
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The ClickArt series consists of numerous MacPaint-format and EPS packages. Themes include business, sports, animals and nature, holidays, religion, and cartoons. Artwork is generally well drawn; some
collections are a bit unfocused, but overall this is a good buy. MacPaint-format packages include useful ClipOut DA and a HyperCard stack.
T/Maker Co.M
1390 Villa St.N
Mountain ViewO
94041Q
415-962-0195W2T/Maker Co.
1390 Villa St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB#Clipables: the EPS Graphics LibraryC
$299.95 direct.I
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Clipables is an enormous collection of EPS artwork. The 1,100 images are well drawn and cover a wide range of topics. Favors variety over depth.L
C.A.R., Inc.M
7009 KingsburyN St. LouisO
63130Q
800-288-7585R
314-721-6305U
Requires System 6.03 or later.W/C.A.R., Inc.
7009 Kingsbury
St. Louis, MO 63130
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB ClipturesC
$129.95 per volume.I
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Cliptures is a series of EPS clip-art packages comprising two business packages, a sports collection, and a colorful and complete flags set.L
Dream Maker SoftwareM
925 West Kenyon Ave., Ste. 16N EnglewoodO
80110Q
800-876-5665R
303-762-1001WFDream Maker Software
925 West Kenyon Ave., Ste. 16
Englewood, CO 80110
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Collector
s Editions I and IICBSymbols, Borders & Letterforms, $125; Patterns and Textures, $225.I
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The Adobe Collector
s Editions offer excellent selections of basic graphic elements for Illustrator users. Symbols, Borders & Letterforms contains a wide range of dingbats, borders, and two editable alphabets.
Patterns and Textures provides more than 400 patterned fills, including standard patterns used in architecture, mapmaking, meteorology, and geology. Files are Illustrator documents and must be resaved in EPS
1format before being imported into other programs.
This collection of digitized 24-bit TIFF color photos on CD-ROM covers a nice variety of subjects. Images are low-resolution only and serve as an overview of professional-quality transparencies available from
this major stock-photo agency. In-house use only. Includes 441 images per volume. Excellent image quality and manual. Includes Photoshop demo and printed image catalog. Full-sized high-resolution images with
commercial-reproduction rights available for additional fee. Credits sometimes required for published photos. Images cannot be resold commercially or given away.
ComstockM$30 Irving Place (The Comstock Bldg.)N
New YorkO
10003Q
800-225-2727R
212-353-8600W@Comstock
30 Irving Place (The Comstock Bldg.)
New York, NY 10003
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB Digit-ArtC^CD-ROM, $799; single volume (disk), $99; two volumes (disk), $168; three volumes (disk), $199.I
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Digit-Art is an overwhelming collection of EPS clip art available on floppy disk and on CD-ROM. Comes with a well-designed catalog of images. Over 20 volumes are available.L
Image Club Graphics, Inc.M
1902 Eleventh St. S.E., Ste. 5N
CalgaryO
AlbertaP
T2G 3G2 CanadaQ
800-661-9410R
403-262-8008S
1.0WXImage Club Graphics, Inc.
1902 Eleventh St. S.E., Ste. 5
Calgary, Alberta T2G 3G2 Canada
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Folio 1 Print Pro CDC
$499.95 (3 discs).I
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This superb collection of digitized 24-bit TIFF color photos on CD-ROM includes approximately 100 high-resolution images per volume. Provides wide range of colorful full-page backgrounds for use in print or
on-screen presentations. File access is awkward although reliable. File size at highest resolution is 22 MB, using lossless compression. Good manual. Includes printed image catalog, CD-ROM caddy, and T-shirt.
3Images cannot be resold commercially or given away.
This collection of digitized 8- and 24-bit PICT and TIFF color photos on CD-ROM includes: African Wildlife; Aquatic Art; Nature
s Way; Ocean Imagery; People in Business; People at Leisure; USA Travel; and
World Travel 1: Europe. Nature and travel images are eye-catching, but people look artificial. Good overall quality for use in on-screen presentations. Images are small but high-resolution. Occasional small
image defects. Approximately 100 - 240 images per volume. File size at highest resolution is 2.2 MB, using no compression. No printed documentation. Includes image catalog in HyperCard format. Copyright
erestrictions may apply for some published photos. Images cannot be resold commercially or given away.
Gazelle TechnologiesM
7434 Trade St.N San DiegoO
92121Q
800-238-3749R
614-299-7192W7Gazelle Technologies
7434 Trade St.
San Diego, CA 92121
Graphics & Design/Clip Art
Graphics PakC
$129.95.I
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ArtWare
s Graphics Pak is a large collection of clip art with uneven quality. The borders are the most elegant. Other packages are available.L
Images with Impact! has several collections of superb, imaginative EPS clip art. Package topics include business, general-purpose graphics and symbols, and people. Accents & Borders 1 (winner of a MacUser
Editors
Choice Award) contains 270 design elements, including borders, frames, ornaments, symbols, and mortises; registered users receive a bonus disk of color artwork. Images are opaque, and most are
<strategically subgrouped for easy editing. Excellent manual.
3G Graphics, Inc.M
114 Second Ave. South, Ste. 104N
EdmondsO
98020Q
800-456-0234R
206-774-3518V
90 EddyWC3G Graphics, Inc.
114 Second Ave. South, Ste. 104
Edmonds, WA 98020
Graphics & Design/Clip Art
MacGalleryC
$49.95.I
11/1/90J
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MacGallery is a whimsical collection of MacPaint images, ideal for children
s publications, newsletters, and invitations. The 400 original illustrations include holidays, food, sports, borders, animals,
plants, babies, teddy bears, dinosaurs, and cartoon arms and legs. Four pieces of presized stationery in greeting-card, three-fold mailer, business-card, and certificate sizes. Excellent manual.
Dream Maker Software
925 West Kenyon Ave., Ste. 16N EnglewoodO
80110Q
800-876-5665R
303-762-1001WFDream Maker Software
925 West Kenyon Ave., Ste. 16
Englewood, CO 80110
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Marble & GraniteC
$349 (2 discs).I
4/1/93J
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This classy collection of digitized 8- and 24-bit TIFF color photos on CD-ROM includes 120 high-resolution multimedia backgrounds and 160 seamless tiles. Excellent for use in print or in on-screen
presentations. Approximately 40 full-page images per volume. File size at highest resolution is 21 MB, using lossless compression. Great manual. Includes printed image catalog. Images cannot be resold
commercially or given away.
ArtbeatsM
P.O. Box 1287N
Myrtle CreekO
97457Q
800-444-9392R
503-863-4429W-Artbeats
P.O. Box 1287
Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
MaxImages seriesC
$99.95 - $189.95 each.I
4/1/93J
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This collection of digitized 8- and 24-bit TIFF color photos on CD-ROM includes: Backgrounds and Elements; and Leaves and Things. Offers many nice nature images for on-screen presentations. Occasional defects
in image density or clarity. Approximately 45 - 86 full-page images per volume. Images are tiny if used at high resolution. File size at highest resolution is 2.5 MB, using no compression. Lacks both printed
image catalog and on-screen quick-preview mode. Includes Photoshop software demo. Images cannot be resold commercially. Thumbnail images are freely distributable.
TechScan Computer ImagingM
P.O. Box 895N
Port HuenemeO
93044Q
805-985-4370W=TechScan Computer Imaging
P.O. Box 895
Port Hueneme, CA 93044
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Media Clips SeriesC
$39.95 - $59.95 each.I
4/1/93J
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This affordable collection of digitized 8- and 24-bit PICT color photos on CD-ROM includes: Business Backgrounds; Jets & Props; Money, Money, Money; Wild Places; and World View. Good-looking photos for
presentations. Images are tiny but high-resolution. Approximately 100 - 200 images per volume. Some discs include sound clips and QuickTime movies. Full-sized high-resolution images available for additional
fee. Minimal documentation. Includes image catalog in HyperCard format. Credits required for published photos. Images cannot be resold commercially or given away.
Aris EntertainmentM
4444 Via Marina, Ste. 811N
Marina Del ReyO
90292Q
800-228-2747R
310-821-0234WEAris Entertainment
4444 Via Marina, Ste. 811
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Metro ImageBase Electronic ArtC
$145 per volume.I
8/1/89J
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Metro ImageBase Electronic Art is a series of TIFF and EPS clip art from a pioneer of the clip-art industry. The traditional-looking images occupy lots of disk space. There are 18 volumes available.L
Metro ImageBase, Inc.M
18623 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 210N
TarzanaO
91356Q
(800) 525-1552R
(818) 881-1997WEMetro ImageBase, Inc.
18623 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 210
Tarzana, CA 91356
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
PhotoDisc seriesC
$299 - $395 each.I
4/1/93J
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This collection of digitized 24-bit TIFF, PICT, and JPEG color photos on CD-ROM includes: Business and Industry; People and Lifestyles; Backgrounds and Textures; and Science, Technology, and Medicine. Offers
variety of well-chosen subjects with good composition and color quality. Approximately 100 - 400 images per volume. Occasional small image defects. Superb printed manual and image catalog in LightBox format.
File size at highest resolution is 6 - 15 MB, using JPEG compression. Includes software demos for Photoshop, Cachet, and Gallery Effects. Images cannot be resold commercially or given away.
This CD-ROM contains 100 color TIFF images. Each image comes in three formats: 24-bit high-resolution color, 24-bit low-resolution color, and 8-bit black-and-white. Strikingly clear, high-quality images.
5Includes printed catalog and a liberal rights policy.
discimageryM
18 E. 16th St.N
New YorkO
10003Q
212-675-8500W-discimagery
18 E. 16th St.
New York, NY 10003
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Right Images, TheC
$249.95.I
4/1/93J
4.0 mice
This collection of digitized 8- and 24-bit PICT color photos on CD-ROM includes 103 excellent images of NASA space travel and the cosmos. Offers unique backgrounds for on-screen presentations. Images are small
if used at high resolution for printing applications. Photos are not identified by subject matter. File size at highest resolution is 2 MB, using no compression. Included nanoBrowser image-cataloging utility
Ihas limited features. Images cannot be resold commercially or given away.
Tsunami PressM
275 - Route 18N
East BrunswickO
08816Q
800-448-9815R
908-613-0509W5Tsunami Press
275 - Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB.Scenic and Nature III; Scenic and ArchitectureC
$69.95 each.I
4/1/93J
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These affordable collections of digitized 24-bit PICT and TIFF color photos on CD-ROM include . Good selection of nature photos for presentations. Uneven color, brightness, and contrast quality, with numerous
small image defects. Approximately 100 images per volume. File size at highest resolution is 6 MB, using no compression. Includes Mariah software demo and on-line image catalog in handy Mariah-database format.
3Images cannot be resold commercially or given away.
CD-ROM GalleriesM
512 Gertrude Ave.N
AptosO
95003Q
408-685-2315W2CD-ROM Galleries
512 Gertrude Ave.
Aptos, CA 95003
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Sky: Volume 1C
$169.95.I
4/1/93J
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This excellent collection of digitized 8- and 24-bit PICT and JPEG color photos on CD-ROM includes 100 images scanned at 2,000-dpi resolution. Excellent for use in print or in on-screen presentations. File
size at highest resolution is 15 MB, using JPEG compression. Self-decompression utility is a little buggy. Minimal documentation. Includes printed image catalog and ImpressIt software demo. Images cannot be
"resold commercially or given away.
L CD FoliosM
6754 Eton Ave.N
Canoga ParkO
91303Q
800-688-3686R
818-887-2003W.CD Folios
6754 Eton Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB SwivelArt
C_$129.95; Maps I and II, $250 each; Viewpoint Collections (Cars, Air & Sea, Anatomy), $250 each.I
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SwivelArt was the first of several collections of 3-D images and fonts for use with Swivel 3D Professional or other programs. Includes read-only version of Swivel 3D Professional, serif and sans-serif 3-D
fonts, a HyperCard stack for creating 3-D text, and more than 100 3-D maps, images of office equipment, and words and symbols commonly used in business presentations. Swivel 3D Professional can edit the
Ximages, or images can be exported in PICT or EPS formats to other graphics applications.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000T
1.24W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Totem Color Clip Art
C6$125 per category; $995 for CD-ROM with 15 categories.I
10/1/89J
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Totem Graphics has 13 volumes of PostScript images in 24-bit color. Color blends and fine details look superb even when printed in black-and-white. The 13 categories emphasize animals and plants but also
rinclude holidays, food, sports, business, and people. Images are available in four formats and are fully editable.
Totem Graphics, Inc.M
6200-F Capitol Blvd.N
TumwaterO
98501Q
206-352-1851
W<Totem Graphics, Inc.
6200-F Capitol Blvd.
Tumwater, WA 98501
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
Vivid ImpressionsC
$39.95.I
8/1/89J
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Vivid Impressions is cartoonish EPS clip art, some of it in color. Special Events contains 130 images, but many of them are slightly altered duplicates.L
Casady & Greene, Inc.M
22734 Portola Dr.N
SalinasO
93908Q
800-359-4920R
408-484-9228T
1.0W9Casady & Greene, Inc.
22734 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
Graphics & Design/Clip ArtB
WetPaint
Each volume, $89.95.I
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WetPaint is a series that contains massive quantities of well-drawn MacPaint graphics. The best-seller is Classic Clip Art. Other titles include Publishing, Animal Kingdom, Special Occasions, Industrial
Revolution, Island Life, and All the People. Art styles range from line drawings to digitized images, and several packages contain images reminiscent of woodcuts and other
antique
graphics. MacTut is a
unique collection of ancient Egyptian artwork along with hieroglyphic fonts. Each volume includes ArtRoundup and Pattern Mover DAs.
Dubl-Click Software, Inc.M
22521 Styles St.N
Woodland HillsO
91367Q
800-775-2068R
818-888-2068WCDubl-Click Software, Inc.
22521 Styles St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
addDepthC
$179.I
6/1/93J
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This easy-to-use graphic tool transforms flat 2-D art into 3-D, editable PostScript type, logo, and package designs. Excellent, intuitive interface. Has full complement of drawing tools and good import
function. Supports extrusion but not revolving (lathing) of outlines. Allows simple front and back bevels without curves. Decal feature applies imported artwork to objects and is especially useful for package
prototyping. Has good typeface controls, but lacks interactive mode to preview changes. Provides many color and shading effects, but has only a single light source with no intensity controls. Saves artwork in
<Illustrator, FreeHand, PICT, EPS, or native addDepth format.
Ray Dream, Inc.M
1804 N. Shoreline Blvd.N
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
415-960-0765T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W?Ray Dream, Inc.
1804 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
Adobe DimensionsC
$199.I
6/1/93J
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This powerful graphic tool transforms flat 2-D art into 3-D, editable PostScript type, logo, and package designs. Complex interface is best navigated by technical artists familiar with Adobe Illustrator or
Aldus Freehand. Lacks drawing tools and Print function. Includes some 3-D primitives but generally relies on imported outlines. Finished artwork must be exported to separate illustration program. Supports both
extrusion and revolving (lathing) of outlines. Allows wide variety of complex, curved bevels. Has good controls and options for object surface properties, including color surface maps. Imports Illustrator,
2FreeHand, and Swivel 3D files. Good documentation.
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.WNAdobe Systems, Inc.
1585 Charleston Rd., P.O. Box 7900
Mountain View, CA 94039
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
Adobe IllustratorC
$595.I
11/1/92J
3.5 mice
Illustrator is a professional-level color PostScript graphics program from the company that defined the PostScript language. Powerful, compact toolbox offers many drawing tools with clever keyboard-activated
options but may confuse novices. Highly responsive pen tool creates smooth, editable B
zier curves. Excellent typographical controls. Can convert text to outlines. Artwork in preview mode is not editable. New
charting functions let you import detailed spreadsheet data as text, which Illustrator automatically converts into complex, easily customized charts (changes to imported numerical data also update the chart).
JUses a freehand drawing mode or bit-mapped templates for detailed artwork.
3.2UHRequires Mac II series or higher, System 6.03 or later, and 4 MB of RAM.
88 EddyWNAdobe Systems, Inc.
1585 Charleston Rd., P.O. Box 7900
Mountain View, CA 94039
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
CA-Cricket Draw IIIC
$249.I
11/1/92J
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CA-Cricket Draw is an entry-level, object-oriented PostScript drawing program that produces high-quality output. Easy to use. Has good object-manipulation controls, full selection of drawing tools, and a
responsive B
zier pen tool that rivals high-end programs. Excellent color blends and fountains. Doesn
t support multiple drawing layers. Doesn
t do color separations. Can
t convert text to outlines and lacks
some controls for text formatting and display. Imports and exports PICT and EPS files, but EPS files cannot be edited. No auto-alignment feature.
L'Computer Associates International, Inc.M
One Computer Associates PlazaN
IslandiaO
11788Q
800-531-5236R
516-342-5224S
1.0UuRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.07 or later, and a hard drive; Mac II series or higher recommended.WXComputer Associates International, Inc.
One Computer Associates Plaza
Islandia, NY 11788
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
CanvasC
$399.I
11/1/92J
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Canvas is a rich QuickDraw drawing/painting program that features full B
zier curves; the cutting and joining of polygons; skewing, perspective, and distortion capabilities; auto-dimensioning; area and
perimeter calculation; auto-tracing of bit maps; and full-color support. Excellent complement to high-end PostScript programs. Offers good handling of type and text. Supports gradient fills, plug-in tools, and
multiple graphics-file formats. Creates and edits high-resolution bit maps to 2,540 dpi. Has slide-show capability. Modular program design lets you install just the features and tools you
ll need. Supports
QuickTime.
Deneba SoftwareM
7400 S.W. 87th Ave.N
MiamiO
33173Q
305-596-5644T
3.04U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05 or later.V
91 EddyW3Deneba Software
7400 S.W. 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33173
Graphics & Design/DrawingB"Design Your Own Home: ArchitectureC
$99.95.I
5/1/90J
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Design Your Own Home: Architecture is a specialized, but easy-to-use, drawing program that produces simple housing floor plans and elevations. Has built-in parts libraries and many sample plans.L
Abracadata Ltd.M
P.O. Box 2440N
EugeneO
97402
800-451-4871R
503-342-3030S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W.Abracadata Ltd.
P.O. Box 2440
Eugene, OR 97402
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
Expert Home DesignC
$49.95I
12/1/92J
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Expert Home Design lets you try out your interior-decorating skills without a lot of heavy lifting. Essentially a drawing program, this package contains libraries of predrawn objects (sofas, lamps, tables, and
]so on) that you can alter to fit your specifications. Also includes some predrawn room plans.
Expert SoftwareM(800 Douglas Road (North Tower), Ste. 355N
Coral GablesO
33134Q
800-933-2537R
305-567-9990WOExpert Software
800 Douglas Road (North Tower), Ste. 355
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
FreeHandC
$595.I
11/1/92J
3.5 mice
FreeHand is a professional-level color PostScript illustration package. Steep learning curve, but has streamlined, easy-to-navigate interface. Includes auto-trace, 100 levels of undo, freehand drawing, and
powerful Blend command. Has improved text manipulation but relies on dialog box for input. Can convert text to outlines. New tool palettes (Layers, Colors, and Styles). Can edit in Preview mode. Allows
Pantone, spot, or CMYK process color controls. Displays, separates, and prints 32-bit color TIFF images. Generates EPS files compatible with OPI (Open Prepress Interface) system but not with Illustrator.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320T
3.1U:Requires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
IntelliDrawC
$299.I
12/1/92J
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This powerful new drawing program has many basic tools and some remarkably sophisticated extra features. Power often comes at the expense of slow performance or overwhelming complexity. Poor conversion of text
to outlines. Lacks a real pen tool and can
t export editable EPS files. Extensive object-linking capabilities, line and color style controls, support for multicolor gradient blends, multiple drawing layers,
and interruptible screen redraw. Allows multipage documents. Powerful Symmetrigon tool allows complex symmetrical objects to be modified quickly. Tables of numerical object dimensions can be automatically
Oupdated as linked objects are manipulated. Supports slide shows and animations.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320T
1.0UPRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.
W/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
MacDraftC
$399.I
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MacDraft is an object-oriented drawing program that offers a rich set of features for a moderate price. Object rotation is precise, and it accesses the full spectrum of 16.7 million colors. Particularly
appropriate for high-school or college-level introductory CAD classes or for small architectural/construction contracting businesses.
L"Innovative Data Design, Inc. (idd)M
135-D Mason CircleN
ConcordO
94520Q
510-680-6818S
2.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WGInnovative Data Design, Inc. (idd)
135-D Mason Circle
Concord, CA 94520
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
MacDraw IIC
$199.I
11/1/88J
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MacDraw II updates the venerable, popular, object-oriented drawing program. Easy to use. Supports 8-bit color import and export, including PICT II format. Users can upgrade to new version, MacDraw Pro.L
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227S
1.1v2T
1.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.V
85 EddyW9Claris Corp.
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
MacDraw ProC#$399; upgrade from MacDraw II, $99.
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This updated version of Claris
popular illustration program offers an elegant, intuitive interface and a variety of basic tools. Provides precise text manipulation, a range of file-translation and -import
capabilities, support for 32-bit-color images (including gradient shading), and complex charting. Screen-redraw speed has improved during text input, but performance is still sluggish when using color gradient
fills. Can
t convert text to outlines and lacks automatic features. Bezigon tool allows sophisticated design and editing of B
zier curves and polygons. Supports multiple layers, simple slide shows, and
playback of QuickTime movies.
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227T
1.5UPRequires Mac Plus or later, 4 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
85 EddyW9Claris Corp.
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
Michael
s DrawC
$99.I
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This feature-rich, quirky, color drawing program offers a dizzying array of tools. Has surprising ability to do sophisticated script-based image processing of pixel-based artwork. Good control of text,
spatterns, and drawing layers. Confusing, nonstandard interface. Can
t convert text to outlines. Poor documentation.
L Event OneM
222 Del Norte Ave.N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
408-734-4358T
U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05 or later.W0Event One
222 Del Norte Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
Relational ObjexC
$240.I
3/1/90J
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Relational Objex (formerly called Paradigm) is a drawing program with a difference. It performs relational drawing, in which each point
s position depends on the location of other points
if you move a point,
/the rest of the drawing reacts correspondingly.
SoftStream International, Inc.
10 Twin Ponds Dr.N
S. DartmouthO
02748Q
800-262-6610R
508-991-4011S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WGSoftStream International, Inc.
10 Twin Ponds Dr.
S. Dartmouth, MA 02748
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
Sprout!C
$79.95.I
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Sprout! is a specialized drawing package that lets you design a vegetable garden appropriate for your climate region. Includes a report function that lets you print out garden layouts, calendars, and shopping
%lists. Doesn
t help with the weeding.
Abracadata Ltd.M
P.O. Box 2440N
EugeneO
97402Q
800-451-4871R
503-342-3030W.Abracadata Ltd.
P.O. Box 2440
Eugene, OR 97402
Graphics & Design/DrawingB
StreamlineC
$195.I
11/1/89J
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Streamline is a dedicated PostScript auto-trace package. Can quickly produce nearly print-ready traces with little tweaking. Retains original scanned images
black-and-white values. Final touch-ups must be
gcompleted in Illustrator or a similar program. Continuous-tone photos aren
1.0ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 4.2 or later; 2 MB of RAM recommended.WNAdobe Systems, Inc.
1585 Charleston Rd., P.O. Box 7900
Mountain View, CA 94039
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
ASCII Chart
CDShareware, $10; available from on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac.I
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ASCII Chart is a DA that shows all 256 characters for a font. Fonts can be easily changed with the Font menu. Can display characters at 72 points. Quickly finds hidden characters, keystrokes, and hex
equivalents. Doesn
t print.
Jon WindS
Jon Wind
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
ATM (Adobe Type Manager)C
$99.I
6/1/93J
5.0 mice
Adobe Type Manager is a must-have utility that creates smooth PostScript Type 1 fonts at any size on-screen and when printed on QuickDraw printers such as Apple
s ImageWriter II. Has slow performance on
68000-based Macs. Requires only a few screen font (bit-map) sizes installed in your System Folder, plus the outline (printer) fonts from which ATM creates the desired display type. Lacks sophisticated
Vfont-substitution capabilities and other goodies available in Adobe
Classic Textures is an advanced implementation of TeX, a popular standard among code-based typesetting programs. Used extensively for complex long-document publishing, especially in the legal profession and
with large databases. Handles mathematical typesetting well. Good for people trained on mainframes in the early days. Steep learning curve.
Blue Sky ResearchM
534 S.W. Third Ave.N
PortlandO
97204Q
800-622-8398R
503-222-9571S
U,Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM.W8Blue Sky Research
Evolution is an easy-to-use conversion utility for translating fonts among Type 1, Type 3, and EPS formats. Doesn
t produce AFM (Adobe Font Metrics) files, and fonts are unhinted. Sensitivity controls help
Uwith difficult conversions, and Evolution can output character sets as printer fonts.
Image Club Graphics, Inc.M
1902 Eleventh St. S.E., Ste. 5N
CalgaryO
AlbertaP
T2G 3G2 CanadaQ
800-661-9410R
403-262-8008S
1.02UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.04 or later, and a hard drive.WXImage Club Graphics, Inc.
1902 Eleventh St. S.E., Ste. 5
Calgary, Alberta T2G 3G2 Canada
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
FontinaC
$69.95 direct.I
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Fontina greatly enhances a font menu by showing all your fonts simultaneously, in multiple columns if needed. No scrolling is required. Correctly organizes font families. Can show fonts in any face and size.
hTrouble-free, and performance is excellent. Knapsack feature lets you put favorite fonts at top of menu.
Eastgate SystemsM
P.O. Box 1307N CambridgeO
02238Q
800-562-1638R
617-924-9044T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W2Eastgate Systems
P.O. Box 1307
Cambridge, MA 02238
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
FontMongerC
$149.95.I
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FontMonger is a robust font-alteration tool that can convert fonts among PostScript Type 1, Type 3, and TrueType formats. Alterations include small caps; inferior, superior, and slanted characters; and
fractions and other composite characters. Characters from different fonts can be combined into a single font, and EPS images can be imported as characters. Alteration interface is excellent, but conversion
dialog boxes are often confusing. Can export character shapes as EPS or PICT outlines; PICT images are frequently unusable. Incomplete manual.
UFRequires System 6.03 or later and 2 MB of RAM; hard drive recommended.WJAres Software
P.O. Box 4667, 561 Pilgrim Dr., Ste. D
Foster City, CA 94404
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
FontographerC
$495.I
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Fontographer is an excellent PostScript-font editor/generator. Features include an integrated screen-font editor, auto-tracing, a pen tool, and automatic or editable hinting. Can create PostScript and TrueType
fonts, and supports Adobe
s Multiple Master format. Features two pressure-sensitive freehand drawing modes that work well with digitizing tablets such as those from Wacom and CalComp. Can scale fonts
mathematically or automatically interpolate between two different font weights, although results normally require some touching up. Easy to learn but powerful enough for demanding pros.
Altsys Corp.M
269 W. Renner Rd.N
RichardsonO
75080Q
214-680-2060T
U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.V
92 EddyW3Altsys Corp.
269 W. Renner Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
FontSizer IIC
$99.95.I
4/1/89J
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FontSizer II creates high-quality screen fonts of any downloadable PostScript typeface in sizes up to 96 points. Excellent utility for producing large font sizes with true WYSIWYG.L
American MicroelectronicsM
1611 Headway Circle, Bldg. 3N
AustinO
78754Q
512-339-0001S
UJRequires Mac Plus or later, System 5.1 or later, and a PostScript printer.WGAmerican Microelectronics
1611 Headway Circle, Bldg. 3
Austin, TX 78754
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
FontStudioC
$595.I
5/1/92J
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FontStudio provides a fully integrated environment for typography on the Mac. If you want a font-production system, FontStudio might be irresistible, because of its ability to store character parts in a
library, its excellent bit-map editor, and its strong kerning-pairs interface. Supports Adobe Type I, Bitstream, Fontographer, LetraFont, and TrueType fonts. Provides automatic and manual hinting plus
automatic interpolation between two existing font weights. Lets you select either Adobe Type Manager, TrueType, or a built-in rasterizer to display outline characters during design process. Can import
vIllustrator 1.1 artwork or use PICT and TIFF files as templates. Interface is dense, precise, and sometimes confusing.
Letraset USA, Inc.M
40 Eisenhower Dr.N
ParamusO
07653Q
800-343-8973R
201-845-6100T
2.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.V
91 EddyW6Letraset USA, Inc.
40 Eisenhower Dr.
Paramus, NJ 07653
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
Hermes & Tribune FontsC
$44.95.I
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Hermes & Tribune Fonts are specially designed fonts that come in sizes up to 120 points. Optimized for the ImageWriter LQ, the LaserWriter IISC, and fax modems, these fonts look better than Apple
s fonts and
can replace Helvetica and Times.
Miles & Miles (Doug Miles)M
704 N. Water St., Ste. 1N
EllensburgO
98926Q
509-925-5280U2Requires a non-PostScript high-resolution printer.WHMiles & Miles (Doug Miles)
KernEdit is an excellent kern-pair editor that lets you alter the kerning data for both PostScript and TrueType fonts. Word View feature greatly simplifies kerning-table creation. Maximum resolution is 1/1,000
L)Agfa Division, Miles Inc. (Type Products)M
200 Ballardvale St.N
WilmingtonO
01887Q
800-227-2780R
508-658-5600S
WRAgfa Division, Miles Inc. (Type Products)
200 Ballardvale St.
Wilmington, MA 01887
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
LetraStudioC
$249.I
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LetraStudio is a type-customization program for creating headlines, logos, signs, and other display type. Can create unique distortion effects. Works with LetraFont typefaces and TrueType or Adobe Type 1
fonts. Lets you edit imported Adobe Illustrator drawings. Interface may seem awkward to some users. Exports files in Illustrator, EPS, and other formats. Can open multiple documents. Adequate color support.
Letraset USA, Inc.M
40 Eisenhower Dr.N
ParamusO
07653Q
800-343-8973R
201-845-6100T
2.01U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.V
88 EddyW6Letraset USA, Inc.
40 Eisenhower Dr.
Paramus, NJ 07653
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
LetrTuckC
$99.I
6/1/89J
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LetrTuck is a kerning utility that lets you add, delete, or modify the kern pairs for any installed screen font in the System file, Font/DA Mover suitcases, or QuarkXPress documents.L
EDCO ServicesM
12410 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.N
TampaO
33618Q
(800) 523-8973R
(813) 962-7800S
3.0 LetrTuck PlusT
1.04W6EDCO Services
12410 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
Letterforms and IllusionC
$39.95.I
3/1/90J
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Letterforms and Illusion is a set of fonts and figures that leads you into exciting typographic explorations. Includes a limited version of MacPaint.L
W. H. Freeman & Co.M
41 Madison Ave.N
New YorkO
10010Q
800-877-5351R
212-576-9400U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W6W. H. Freeman & Co.
41 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10010
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB)MacTography Type Sampler and Type ListingC&$75; one year of printed updates, $80.I
4/1/90J
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The MacTography Type Sampler and Type Listing combination is a classic art director
s type book that has samples of all PostScript laser fonts. The material is searchable on-disk, but screen-resolution is
Tpoor. The printed version of Type Sampler is the more valuable part of this package.
MacTographyM
326-D N. Stonestreet Ave.N RockvilleO
20850Q
(301) 424-3942UBRequires Mac Plus or later; Type Listing requires Microsoft Works.
W9MacTography
326-D N. Stonestreet Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
Metamorphosis ProfessionalC
$149.I
11/1/91J
4.0 mice
Metamorphosis Professional is a utility that converts fonts among PostScript Type 1, Type 3, and TrueType formats on the Mac. Can also produce PostScript fonts for the PC and NeXT platforms, TrueType fonts for
the PC, and Fontographer databases. Can access PostScript fonts located in printer ROM and save them on your hard disk. Also can export EPS and PICT outlines of font characters. Elegant interface is powerful
myet flexible. Can
t create bit maps for TrueType-to-Type-1 conversions and can
t convert Adobe Expert series.
Altsys Corp.M
269 W. Renner Rd.N
RichardsonO
75080Q
214-680-2060S
2.04T
2.01ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.
Publishing Packs bundles three Adobe typefaces that work well together for specific publishing projects. The packages offer substantial savings over purchasing the typefaces individually, and the documentation
3has useful information on typeface characteristics.
SPECtacular is a flexible type-sampler program that prints a variety of handsome specimen sheets. Shows typefaces in one- and two-page layouts. Incomplete documentation.L
Omega SystemsM
P.O. Box 7633N
ChicoO
95927Q
(916) 894-6351S
1.1.6W+Omega Systems
P.O. Box 7633
Chico, CA 95927
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
SuperATMC
$149.I
7/1/93J
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SuperATM is a must-have utility that creates smooth PostScript Type 1 fonts at any size on-screen and when printed on QuickDraw printers such as Apple
s ImageWriter II. Has slow performance on 68000-based
Macs. Requires only a few screen font (bit-map) sizes installed in your System Folder, plus the outline (printer) fonts from which ATM creates the desired display type. Sophisticated font-substitution
capability can maintain general appearance of text, including line widths and breaks, even if a document was originally formatted with a type font not available in your Mac. Includes Adobe Type Reunion and the
ZAdobe Type On Call CD-ROM (with 1,350 Type 1 fonts that you pay for and unlock as needed).
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.V
89 Eddy
WNAdobe Systems, Inc.
1585 Charleston Rd., P.O. Box 7900
Mountain View, CA 94039
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
theTypeBookC
Free via on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac (CompuServe); customized version, $45; or send postage-prepaid disk mailer and an 800K disk.I
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This simple type-sampler program includes four layouts: a specimen page, a key-caps table, a complete character set, and sample lines. The latter prints a two-line sample of each selected font. Provides a
}fast, easy way to compare installed fonts. No frills but offers lots of information about fonts and typography. Good support.
L!Golden State Graphics (Jim Lewis)M
2137 Candis Ave.N Santa AnaO
92706Q
714-542-5518S
3.04T
U5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.04 or later.WFGolden State Graphics (Jim Lewis)
TypeAlign is an INIT/DA utility that is helpful for DTP work if you use Adobe Type Manager. TypeAlign lets you quickly place text along circular, angled, or arbitrary paths. The program could use the Clipboard
Qbetter, but the simple effects are easy to control, and the results are striking.
This type-sampler program includes five well-designed pages containing useful typographic information. Overview page shows sample headline, standard and composite characters, sample paragraphs, and examples of
type-style variations. Headline page shows a font in sizes from 16 to 127 points. Text page shows sample paragraphs in point sizes from 5 to 14 points. Allows alteration or replacement of sample text. Provides
Mflexible printing options and excellent technical data about installed fonts.
L)Agfa Division, Miles Inc. (Type Products)M
200 Ballardvale St.N
WilmingtonO
01887Q
800-227-2780R
508-658-5600T
1.5WRAgfa Division, Miles Inc. (Type Products)
200 Ballardvale St.
Wilmington, MA 01887
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & TypographyB
TypeStylerC
$219.95.I
10/1/92J
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This easy-to-use type-customization program lets you transform TrueType or Adobe Type 1 fonts into complex display type. Uses B
zier-curve editing controls to distort either individual letter characters or
entire blocks of text. Supports 8-bit or 24-bit color and can output files as spot- or process-color separations. Supports RGB, CMY, or CMYK colors but not Pantone colors. Overprint feature handles
color-registration problems when printing simple graphics. Letter Fusion feature quickly creates striking special effects such as graduated color fills. Includes Adobe Type Manager.
2.01U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.V
90 EddyWKBr
derbund Software, Inc.
500 Redwood Blvd., P.O. Box 6125
Novato, CA 94948
A$Graphics & Design/Fonts & Typography
World Class Fonts!C
$89.95 per volume.I
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World Class Fonts! are bit-mapped screen fonts that come with three useful utilities, all the Mac the Knife fonts, and a lot more. Eight separate volumes are available.L
Dubl-Click Software, Inc.M
22521 Styles St.N
Woodland HillsO
91367Q
800-775-2068R
818-888-2068WCDubl-Click Software, Inc.
22521 Styles St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Alias Sketch!C
$995.I
3/1/93J
4.0 mice
This high-end 3-D-modeling and rendering program provides powerful NURBS free-form curve modeling, many options for complex objects and vertex editing, and model-perspective control against scanned
backgrounds. Redraw and ray-tracing performance much improved since program
s initial release. Good rendering quality and controls for texture-map positioning. Robust light-source selection. Controls for
WYSIWYG camera views may feel unconventional and unintuitive to some users. Lacks animation capabilities. Object-alignment controls are clumsy. Imports outlines and compound objects drawn in Adobe Illustrator
jor Aldus FreeHand. Excellent Balloon Help implementation is comprehensive. Good manual and video tutorial.
Alias Research, Inc.M
110 Richmond St. E.N
TorontoO
OntarioP
M5C 1P1 CanadaQ
800-447-2542R
416-362-9181T
UzRequires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 8 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.WHAlias Research, Inc.
110 Richmond St. E.
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1P1 Canada
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Alias UpfrontC
$895.I
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This 3-D architectural-sketching tool is intended for conceptual design. Draws and manipulates 3-D objects in colored, shaded perspective view, not merely as wire-frame outlines. Complex interface is poorly
designed, and common tasks such as zooming and printing require numerous steps. Lacks several essential tools and features. Can
t import DXF files. Supports use of PICT and scanned-image files as backdrops
while drawing. Good control of solar lighting, but lacks other light sources. Exports files in PICT, Illustrator, DXF, or EPS formats.
Alias Research, Inc.M
110 Richmond St. E.N
TorontoO
OntarioP
M5C 1P1 CanadaQ
800-447-2542R
416-362-9181T
1.01U(Requires Mac II series and a hard drive.WHAlias Research, Inc.
110 Richmond St. E.
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1P1 Canada
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Animation WorksC
$199.95.I
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This suite of powerful, affordable software tools simplifies the creation of Mac-based animations. Can save animations as stand-alone sequences playable with included Movie Player application. Sequences are
likewise playable by HyperCard stacks, using XCMD also included in this package. Macs equipped with RGB/NTSC conversion hardware and print-to-video software can output Animation Works movies to videotape.
BackBurner is an elegantly designed network-rendering program that manages distributed processing of 3-D models and animations created with Infini-D. Excellent speed and on-line status information. Easy
installation. Can recover from crashes of both master machine and slave nodes. Can
t operate in the background. Features image queuing and password security.
Specular InternationalM
P.O. Box 888N
AmherstO
01004Q
413-549-7600T
UBRequires Infini-D; master and slave Macs each require 2 MB of RAM.W5Specular International
P.O. Box 888
Amherst, MA 01004
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
DreamNetC
$50 per node.I
1/1/93J
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DreamNet is an affordable network-rendering program that manages distributed processing of 3-D models and animations created with Ray Dream Designer. Very good speed. Simple control interface. Easy
installation. Can store network-rendering configurations for later use. Poor memory management. Can
t recover from crashes of either master machine and slave nodes. Features image queuing and CPU-cycle
allocation.
Ray Dream, Inc.M
1804 N. Shoreline Blvd.N
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
415-960-0765T
1.02UgRequires Ray Dream Designer; master machine requires 4 MB of RAM; slave nodes each require 3 MB of RAM.W?Ray Dream, Inc.
1804 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
ElectricImage Animation SystemC
$7,495.I
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This high-end 3-D-modeling program offers excellent rendering quality and speed, control of type fonts and texture mapping, and alpha-channel support. Animation features are complex and difficult to use.
Includes Mr. Font, a powerful text-extruding program. Has wide variety of file-import options. Uses hardware copy-protection. Latest version has improved documentation.
Electric Image, Inc.M
117 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 300N
PasadenaO
91105Q
818-577-1627S
1.05UzRequires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 8 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
FilmMaker is a powerful animation tool that includes five separate applications: Mark, Animate, Color, Sound, and Present. It is limited to the animation process, so the original graphic images that become
sequential frames in FilmMaker must be created in a painting or 3-D program and then imported as PICT, PICS, or EPS files. The program isn
t optimized for precisely registered frame animation. Also, the
'interface seems incomplete and awkward.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000T
2.01UVRequires Mac II series or higher with 5 MB of RAM, a hard drive, and 32-bit QuickDraw.V
90 EddyW3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
$1,495.I
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This precise, versatile 3-D modeling tool can create an almost unlimited variety of objects, including many with rough, irregular surfaces that add to photo-realistic effects. Ideal for conceptual design.
Includes surface- and solid-modeling tools, sophisticated model-editing capabilities, a customizable interface, and terrain-modeling and mesh-sculpting functions. Steep learning curve counterbalanced by
excellent documentation and informative Help feature. Lacks high-end rendering and animation options, but serves as an excellent complement to programs with such capabilities. Program comprises two modules,
done for 2-D drafting and one for 3-D modeling. Reliable import/export functionality. Supports NURBS.
autodessys, Inc.M
2011 Riverside Dr.N
ColumbusO
43221Q
614-488-9777T
2.15UaRequires 68030 CPU or higher, 8 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a large-capacity hard drive.W6autodessys, Inc.
2011 Riverside Dr.
Columbus, OH 43221
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Infini-DC2$995; BackBurner, $395; group discounts available.I
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Infini-D packs modeling, rendering, and animation features into an easy-to-use 3-D-design package. Offers true object metamorphosis, free-form objects, ray tracing, atmospheric fog, SMPTE time-code animation,
and multilayer surfaces. Well-integrated interface allows multiple views and light sources plus easy object editing. Rendering quality and speed are excellent. Can automatically update curved objects based on
EPS outlines published in other programs. Sophisticated use of fractals creates realistic terrain. Surface maps can combine color, bump, transparency, reflection, and glow effects. Animations can be exported
dto other programs. BackBurner option distributes rendering among networked Macs. Good documentation.
Specular InternationalM
P.O. Box 888N
AmherstO
01004Q
413-549-7600S
UbRequires 68020 CPU or higher, a math coprocessor, 4 MB of RAM, 32-bit QuickDraw, and a hard drive.V
92 EddyW5Specular International
P.O. Box 888
Amherst, MA 01004
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Life FormsC
$495.I
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Originally developed for dance choreography, Life Forms is a 3-D human-figure animation program. Doesn
t show fine details such as fingers and faces. Can save wire-frame animation scripts as PICS or QuickTime
osequences. To create lifelike shaded human figures, scripts must be exported to Swivel 3D Pro for manipulation.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000S
1.01T
1.0UERequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and System 6.05 or later.W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
MacRenderManC3Bundled with Showplace, $695; CD-ROM version, $495.I
8/1/91J
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MacRenderMan generates photo-realistic color images from files created in 3-D programs and saves in RIB (RenderMan Interface Bytestream) format. Programs supporting RIB format include Macromedia Three-D,
StrataVISION 3d, and Swivel 3D Professional. Spools RIB files into a folder and processes in the background under MultiFinder. Supports 32-bit color and renders attributes such as transparency, surface
textures, multiple light sources, natural or artificial light, reflected light, shadows, and motion blur. Complex and time-consuming to master, but provides superb high-resolution results.
Pixar, Inc.M
1001 W. Cutting Blvd.N
RichmondO
94804Q
510-236-4000T
1.1UbRequires Mac II series with 24-bit-color display, 5 MB of RAM, 32-bit QuickDraw, and a hard drive.W4Pixar, Inc.
1001 W. Cutting Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
MacroMind Three-D
$1,495.I
9/1/92J
3.0 mice
This easy-to-use 3-D modeling program has an excellent animation interface and supports alpha channels. Rendering quality and speed are good. Type extrusion and beveling capabilities are weak. Has a few bugs
"and sporadic performance problems.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000S
1.01UzRequires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, System 6.03 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 8 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.
W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
MacroModelC
$1,495.I
2/1/93J
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This high-end 3-D-modeling program offers precise numerical controls, spline-based modeling tools, and an innovative, easy-to-use interface. An excellent choice for prototype design. Has variety of drawing
tools and options for editing 2-D outlines, plus extrusion, lathing, sweeping, and lofting functions for creating complex 3-D objects. Offers excellent special-effects controls for 3-D TrueType or PostScript
type fonts. Vertex-level manipulation of object surfaces allows distortion of multiple control points in a maneer similar to pulling taffy. Provides sophisticated ball-and-joint linking of objects. Rendering,
animation, and lighting options are disappointing, but objects can usually be exported to other programs. Documentation is adequate.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000S
1.0UsRequires Mac II series or higher with 20 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, a hard drive, and a color display system.W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
MacTOPASC
$7,495.I
9/1/92J
3.0 mice
This 3-D-modeling program offers a variety of basic and advanced modeling tools, alpha-channel support, and very good rendering quality. Powerful controls for complex objects and vertex editing. Animation
Cfeatures and documentation are weak. Uses hardware copy protection.
UzRequires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 8 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.WTAT&T Graphics Software Labs
8888 Keystone Crossing, Ste. 1490
Indianapolis, IN 46240
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
ModelShop IIC
$895.I
12/1/91J
4.5 mice
ModelShop II is a powerful 3-D-modeling package. Extensive feature list includes support for unlimited drawing layers, B
and animation. Flexible, straightforward interface offers good selection of drawing tools plus easy control of viewpoint and mouse-operated walkthrough. Supports DXF and ClarisCAD file formats. Animation
Goptions include creation of stand-alone, self-running demos with sound.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000T
1.2UVRequires Mac II series or higher with 4 MB of RAM, 32-bit QuickDraw, and a hard drive.V
91 EddyW3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Pixar TypestryC
$299.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
This 3-D type-design package creates photorealistic shaded objects based on TrueType or Type 1 fonts. Uses RenderMan shaders to generate excellent bit-map printed output or animations with striking motion-blur
effects. Lacks copy/paste function and controls for kerning, letterspacing, and object alignment. Lets you select typeface, style, and character size, then apply edge beveling, complex surface textures, and
transparency. Type can be rotated, scaled, and extruded. Individual characters in a text block can have different characteristics. Provides wide range of controls for colored and special-effects lighting.
@Simple wall and floor backgrounds can show textures and shadows.
Pixar, Inc.M
1001 W. Cutting Blvd.N
RichmondO
94804Q
510-236-4000T
1.0U\Requires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, 4 MB of available RAM, and a hard drive.
W4Pixar, Inc.
1001 W. Cutting Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Presenter ProfessionalC
$3,600; VIDI Express, $4,495.I
9/1/92J
4.5 mice
This powerful, high-end 3-D-modeling program offers a full range of object tools and very good rendering quality. Adequate animation capabilities. Supports RenderMan RIB standard and alpha channels. Includes
spline-based modeler. Can automatically calculate object volume and surface area. Digital Clay feature uses vertex editing to easily modify nonuniform geometry of complex objects. VIDI Express
UzRequires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 8 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.WUVIDI (Visual Information Development, Inc.)
Unlike its predecessor AddMotion, the PROmotion animation package is not based on HyperCard. Good choice for novices. Provides solid feature set and unusual tricks for graphics pros. Uses path-based animation.
Adequate painting and good sound-recording tools plus excellent options for scripting stand-alone interactive animations. Can export but not import QuickTime movies. Supports PICT and PICS formats. Good
tweening and onionskin features to create and compare adjacent frames. Can send messages to HyperCard, Control Tower, and Frontier. Excellent controls for video output and VCR protocols. Bundled CD-ROM
>includes sample animations and components. Weak documentation.
Motion Works, Inc.M
1020 Mainland St., Ste. 130N VancouverO
British ColumbiaP
V6B 2T4 CanadaQ
604-685-9975T
1.0U<Requires Mac II series or higher and a color display system.
WYMotion Works, Inc.
1020 Mainland St., Ste. 130
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2T4 Canada
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Ray Dream DesignerC1$895; DreamNet, $200 (group discounts available).I
9/1/92J
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This midrange 3-D-design program offers fast ray tracing of 3-D models and support for alpha channels but no animation capabilities. Awkward interface and creation of multiple files hinders productivity, but
speedy ray-traced renderings show detailed reflective surfaces, shadows, and transparency effects. Has good PICT and texture mapping. Useful Preview mode. Resulting 24-bit PICT files are close to
photorealistic. Image-rendering process can run in the background. May be inadequate for modeling convoluted surfaces or complex objects with exact surface definitions. DreamNet option distributes rendering
among networked Macs.
Ray Dream, Inc.M
1804 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
415-960-0765S
2.03T
2.02UyRequires Mac II series with 4 MB of RAM, 32-bit QuickDraw, and a hard drive; coprocessor chip recommended for 68020 Macs.W?Ray Dream, Inc.
RenderPro is a network-rendering program that manages distributed processing of 3-D models and animations created with StrataVision 3d. Excellent speed. Convoluted installation. Can recover from crashes of
oslave nodes but not the master machine. Allows user-definable CPU-cycle allocation and scheduling at each node.
Strata, Inc.M.2 W. St. George Blvd., Ancestor Sq., Ste. 2100N
St. GeorgeO
84770Q
800-678-7282R
801-628-5218T
UdRequires StrataVision 3d; master machine requires 4 MB of RAM; slave nodes each require 3 MB of RAM.WPStrata, Inc.
Sculpt 3D offers excellent rendering quality and spline-based modeling tools. Provides absolute-vertex and polygonal-face control of objects. Can model objects with extremely complex geometry. Lacks animation
features provided by Sculpt 4D. Interface is difficult to learn and navigate. Hardware-acceleration options are available. Includes three tutorial videotapes. Has hardware copy protection. Weak documentation.
Byte by Byte Corp.M)9442-A Capital of Texas Hwy. N., Ste. 650N
AustinO
78759Q
512-795-0150T
2.1UzRequires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 8 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.
Sculpt 4D offers excellent rendering quality and spline-based modeling tools. Provides absolute-vertex and polygonal-face control of objects. Can model objects with extremely complex geometry. Good animation
features. Works best when with a dedicated 3-D animation program such as ElectricImage. Interface is difficult to learn and navigate. Hardware-acceleration options are available. Includes three tutorial
=videotapes. Has hardware copy protection. Weak documentation.
Byte by Byte Corp.M)9442-A Capital of Texas Hwy. N., Ste. 650N
AustinO
78759Q
512-795-0150T
UzRequires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 8 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.WMByte by Byte Corp.
ShowPlace is an easy-to-use composition program that arranges, manipulates, and illuminates existing 3-D objects imported as RenderMan RIB files. Lacks modeling and animation tools. Includes good basic
selection of surface-attribute and shape files. When used with MacRenderMan, provides slow but superb photorealistic rendering. Excellent tutorial videotape. Works well with 3-D modeling programs, such as
4SwivelMan, that have limited rendering capabilities.
Pixar, Inc.
1001 W. Cutting Blvd.N
RichmondO
94804Q
510-236-4000T
1.11U\Requires Mac II series or higher with 8 MB of RAM, a hard drive, and a color display system.W4Pixar, Inc.
1001 W. Cutting Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
StrataType 3dC
$295.I
12/1/92J
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This easy-to-use 3-D type-design package creates shaded objects based on TrueType or Type 1 fonts. Generates bit-map renderings of adequate quality for most printed output. Can align text along a curve. Type
can be rotated, scaled, and extruded. Lacks some controls for manipulation of individual characters in a text block. Lets you select typeface, style, and character size, then apply customizable edge beveling,
complex surface textures and scanned PICT images, and transparency. Latest version adds support for multiple light sources, light-source gels, and kerning control.
Strata, Inc.M.2 W. St. George Blvd., Ancestor Sq., Ste. 2100N
St. GeorgeO
84770Q
800-678-7282R
801-628-5218S
1.0U\Requires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, 4 MB of available RAM, and a hard drive.WPStrata, Inc.
This modeling and visualization tool creates complex, photorealistic 3-D images and animations. Rendering and screen-redraw times have been significantly reduced. Rendering can take hours, but it can be done
in the background. Proprietary Raydiosity option offers extreme realism but may be prohibitively slow. Networked Macs using optional RenderPro application can dramatically reduce rendering times. Supports
limited use of B
zier splines for editable, smoothly curved objects. Many texture and shape libraries are available. Use of plug-in Extensions adds many image-control features and creates an almost unlimited
1upgrade path. Supports PICS format and QuickTime.
Strata, Inc.
M.2 W. St. George Blvd., Ancestor Sq., Ste. 2100N
St. GeorgeO
84770Q
800-678-7282R
801-628-5218S
2.61T
2.5UjRequires 68020 CPU or higher with math coprocessor, 4 MB of available RAM, and a high-capacity hard drive.V
91 EddyWPStrata, Inc.
2 W. St. George Blvd., Ancestor Sq., Ste. 2100
St. George, UT 84770
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Super 3DC
$495.I
9/1/92J
2.0 mice
Super 3D is a capable object-oriented drawing program with basic 3-D modeling features. Easy to use, but lacks professional-level tools. Has three solid-rendering modes and can export a scene as an
object-oriented 2-D snapshot in PICT or EPS formats. Vertex-level editing gives precise control over every facet of an object. Easy to make global changes. Limited support for shaded rendering or animation.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538
206-628-2320T
2.5UtRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive; requires Mac II series or higher for color work.W/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Swivel 3D ProfessionalC
$695.I
9/1/92J
3.5 mice
Swivel 3D Professional is a color-modeling program that speedily forms shaded solids. Casts shadows onto other objects and can project color graphics onto solids. Objects can be manipulated as jointed and
sliding mechanisms without accidental dismantling. Can tween-animate objects or fly through scenes and save frames for playback. Easy-to-use interface. Missing some professional tools, such as true
@spline-based editing and adequate links to RenderMan RIB format.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000T
2.04UrRequires Mac II series or higher with 5 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, a hard drive, and a color display system.V
SwivelMan is a 3-D-modeling package that combines features of Swivel 3D Pro with enhanced support for the RenderMan RIB standard. Excellent control of hierarchical object links and motion axes. Phong rendering
mode is fast. Built-in animation and rendering capabilities are adequate, but controls for texture-map attributes are weak. Works best with Pixar
s MacRenderMan and with a more powerful 3-D animation package.
lLacks true spline-based modeling tools. Can output files in RenderMan RIB, PICT, EPS, DXF, and PICS formats.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000S
2.04T
UrRequires Mac II series or higher with 5 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, a hard drive, and a color display system.W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
A&Graphics & Design/Modeling & AnimationB
Virtus WalkThroughC
$495.I
7/1/91J
4.5 mice
Virtus WalkThrough is a powerful modeling and visualization package that makes virtual-reality concepts available to ordinary desktop Macs. Provides two views of an imaginary building or other object: 2-D
Design, which lets you create and precisely customize a model, and 3-D Walk View, which offers a real-time, rendered color perspective through which you navigate in any direction. Lacks import/export
8capabilities needed for serious CAD. Compact data files.
Virtus Corp.M
117 Edinburgh S., Ste. 204N
CaryO
27511Q
919-467-9700S
1.11T
1.03U}Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive; color requires Mac II series or higher and minimum 4 MB of RAM.V
90 Eddy
W6Virtus Corp.
117 Edinburgh S., Ste. 204
Cary, NC 27511
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
CopyFlowC
$395.I
9/1/90J
4.0 mice
CopyFlow is a QuarkXPress XTension that allows batch importing or exporting of text and graphic elements. Adds its own menu to QuarkXPress. CopyFlow automates placement after you
ve completed your revisions.
(Works well and can be a real time-saver.
L!North Atlantic Publishing SystemsM
9 Acton Rd., Ste. 13N
ChelmsfordO
01824Q
508-250-8080S
2.31T
Requires QuarkXPress 3.1.WKNorth Atlantic Publishing Systems
9 Acton Rd., Ste. 13
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
DataShaperC
$179.95.I
10/1/91J
4.0 mice
DataShaper is a PageMaker text-import filter that converts tab- or comma-delimited data files into precisely formatted text as they are placed into a page layout. Requires careful planning and time-consuming
programming of special code, but saves considerable time compared with preparing imported text manually. Works well for publishing large, frequently updated databases in custom layouts. Allows creation of
multiple filters, each with its own name and providing different typography, spacing, punctuation, and inserted text. Automates arrangement of category heads, subheads, invisible placeholders, and graphics.
ElseWare Corp.M
3201 Fremont Ave. N.N
SeattleO
98103Q
206-632-3300
1.2U Requires PageMaker 4.0 or later.W5ElseWare Corp.
3201 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
Fast FormsC
$179.95; upgrade, $49.95.I
9/1/90J
4.5 mice
Fast Forms is a modest, inexpensive forms-design program intended primarily for low-end users. Its manual is a joy to read. Imports and exports comma- and tab-delimited files. Can create fields to match
scanned images of preexisting forms. The FastForms Filler feature lets you fill out forms without needing the original program. Can
t import EPS graphics.
Power Up Software Corp.M
2929 Campus Dr.N San MateoO
94403Q
800-851-2917R
415-345-5900T
2.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W;Power Up Software Corp.
2929 Campus Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94403
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
FlexForm Business TemplatesC
$89.95 per volume, direct.I
1/1/90J
4.0 mice
FlexForm Business Templates are two volumes of prepackaged business forms. Includes SmartForm Assistant. Volume I contains stockkeeping, production, sales, billing, and collection forms. Volume II has
Lpurchasing, receiving, accounting, disbursing, and personnel business forms.
Formula, Inc.M
1160 Industrial Ave., Ste. JN
PetalumaO
94952Q
707-763-9944S
1.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.W=Formula, Inc.
1160 Industrial Ave., Ste. J
Petaluma, CA 94952
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
FrameMakerC
$795.I
2/1/92J
4.5 mice
FrameMaker is a powerhouse program for long-document and technical publishing. Provides sophisticated control over paragraph formats and cross-referencing. Its spelling checker works well and quickly. Table
formatting is substantially improved over previous version. Imports standard Mac graphics as well as EPSI (UNIX), DOS, EPS, and Sun raster files. Supports multiple conditional-text variations of a source
document, which adapts the base document according to special user-defined formatting tags. Supports Desktop Color Separation (DCS) graphics, although somewhat clumsily.
Frame Technology Corp.M
1010 Rincon CircleN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-843-7263R
408-433-3311T
3.0UZRequires Mac II series or higher with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
91 EddyW<Frame Technology Corp.
1010 Rincon Circle
San Jose, CA 95131
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
Informed Designer
CI$295; Informed Manager, $195; other linked software components available.I
9/1/90J
4.5 mice
Informed Designer is a complex and comprehensive forms-design program intended primarily for high-end corporate users. Capable of accuracy to 1/1,152 of a degree. Draws lines from .25-point to 999-points
thick. Can import or export almost anything. Can take any object and rotate, replicate, duplicate, or resize it ad infinitum. More than 150 mathematical, financial, and statistical functions. Related program,
;Informed Manager, is a complete flat-file database manager.
Interleaf Publisher is a speedy multiuser layout system for producing large, complicated documents. Improved user interface but suffers from poor font management. Planned revision, Interleaf 5, will consist of
six products tailored for specific job categories: Interleaf Professional Writer, Interleaf Engineer, Interleaf Illustrator, Interleaf Production, Interleaf Academic, and Interleaf Passport.
Interleaf, Inc.M
Prospect Place, 9 Hillside Ave.N
WalthamO
02154Q
(800) 456-5323R
(617) 290-0710S
3.6.2T
3.5U9Requires Mac II series with 5 MB of RAM and a hard drive.WAInterleaf, Inc.
Prospect Place, 9 Hillside Ave.
Waltham, MA 02154
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
Layouts
$129.95 for each version.I
5/1/90J
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Layouts is a five-disk set of PageMaker templates. The business-document templates are excellent. The superb manual has money-saving printing tips. Versions for QuarkXPress, DesignStudio, and Ready,Set,Go! are
also available.
Postcraft International, Inc.M
27811 Ave. Hopkins, Ste. 6N
ValenciaO
91355Q
805-257-1797S
1.0U)Requires Mac Plus or later and PageMaker.
WKPostcraft International, Inc.
27811 Ave. Hopkins, Ste. 6
Valencia, CA 91355
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
Multi-Ad CreatorC
$895.I
6/1/90J
4.5 mice
Multi-Ad Creator is a powerful tool that lets you create high-quality single-page ads for PostScript output. It is easy to use and nearly foolproof (it lacks a good-taste feature). Every kind of graphic file
and most word-processor files can be imported. If you create ads and don
t need an all-purpose page-layout program, get Multi-Ad Creator.
Multi-Ad Services, Inc.M
1720 W. Detweiller Dr.N
PeoriaO
61615Q
800-447-1950R
309-692-1530S
2.1U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 4 MB of RAM and a hard drive.W?Multi-Ad Services, Inc.
1720 W. Detweiller Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB PageMakerC
$795.I
7/1/92J
4.0 mice
PageMaker is a powerful and popular page-layout application. Easy to learn but packed with features. Versatile and well-adapted to efficient long-document processing. Now includes Aldus PrePrint application
for generating precise, high-resolution color-separations. Has many built-in controls for word processing, complex typography, graphics, System 7 publish-and-subscribe links, indexing, and table editing. Has
IAC hot links to graphics created with FreeHand and ColorStudio. Features interruptible screen redraw, a real time-saver. New Control Palette offers exact positioning and dimensioning of selected objects.
NSupports Aldus Additions, which extend feature set and allow custom scripting.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320S
4.2U:Requires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
PDQ! (Page Designs Quick!) and PDQ! 5 (Page Designs Quick! 5) are PageMaker templates designed exclusively for newsletter and newspaper publishing. The PDQ! set contains 60 three-column and 60 four-column
layouts. PDQ! 5 contains 225 tabloid-sized, five-column layouts. The templates
quality is excellent, but they lack art. You can modify all layouts from within PageMaker.
PAR PublishingM#6355 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Ste. 307N
Woodland HillsO
91367Q
818-340-8165T
1.0U Requires PageMaker 4.0 or later.WKPAR Publishing
6355 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Ste. 307
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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Personal PressC
$199.I
11/1/92J
3.5 mice
A budget page-layout program, Personal Press is easy to use yet powerful enough for basic DTP projects. Lots of good features, including basic word processing, style-sheet support, good TIFF-halftone controls,
and spot-color cutouts. AutoCreate feature simplifies design and production of templates and prompts for possibly overlooked page elements. Automatic copy fitting adjusts character and paragraph spacing to
match allotted page space. Needs ample memory and disk space. Screen refresh occasionally slow or buggy. Can have only one document open at a time. Can
t do process-color separations.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320T
2.0UZRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of available RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.W/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
Publish It! EasyC
$199.95.I
4/1/93
4.5 mice
Publish It! Easy is a versatile, budget DTP application with innovative features, including a slide-show option and built-in File-It! database module. Menus and dialog boxes are uncrowded and simple to use.
Easy importing of text and graphics. Includes basic drawing and painting tools, plus several image-editing controls for color and gray-scale TIFF and PICT2 images. Can
t do process-color separations. Has small
disk and memory requirements, vertical text justification, and ten levels of Undo. Supports style sheets. Has user-editable dictionary and a thesaurus. Great for novices or folks with midrange DTP
prequirements. Documents are limited to 100 pages. Supplied on floppy or CD-ROM. Network-ready version available.
Timeworks, Inc.M
625 Academy Dr.N
NorthbrookO
60062Q
800-323-7744R
708-559-1300S
3.01T
3.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.V
90 Eddy
W4Timeworks, Inc.
625 Academy Dr.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
QuarkXPressC
$895.I
7/1/92J
4.5 mice
QuarkXPress is a high-end, professional page-layout program that now has a greatly simplified interface. You can also rotate any object or group in increments as fine as .001 degree. Several documents can be
open simultaneously. Lets you have multiple retroactive master pages per document. Features excellent, precise typographic and color controls well-suited to high-end prepress work. Now includes all custom
formatting data within a document, instead of requiring separate, easily-forgotten Data file. Can color-separate CMYK TIFF and Scitex CT files, but not RGB, TIFF, or PICT files. Workspace surrounding the page
can serve as pasteboard storage.
Quark, Inc.M
1800 Grant St.
DenverO
80203Q
800-788-7835R
303-894-8888S
3.1U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.V
92 EddyW+Quark, Inc.
1800 Grant St.
Denver, CO 80203
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
RagTimeC
$599.I
6/1/90J
3.0 mice
RagTime combines word-processing, page-layout, graphics, and spreadsheet capabilities. It has a wide array of charts, hyphenation dictionaries in 14 languages, and an integral word processor that can check
spelling in 8 languages. Linked spreadsheets within the same or other documents update automatically. Offers 80 functions, and you can add external functions for importing data from SQL databases. It also has
page-layout functions such as the ability to flow text around frames and to adjust color and tint. Its number-crunching capabilities are minimal.
MacVONK, Inc.M
940 Sixth Ave. S.W., Ste. 1100N
CalgaryO
AlbertaP
T2P 3T1 CanadaQ
403-232-6545S
UQRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB RAM, System 6.02 or later, and a hard drive.WLMacVONK, Inc.
940 Sixth Ave. S.W., Ste. 1100
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 Canada
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
Ready,Set,Go!C
$395.I
6/1/90J
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Ready,Set,Go! inherits the name of the venerable and popular page-layout application but is based on the high-end DesignStudio package. More than just a beefed-up version of DesignStudio, the revised
application has improved layout-management features, and its handling of text, graphics, and color separations is good. Performance needs to be faster, and a totally new manual would be helpful. Major upgrade
planned for 1993.
Manhattan Graphics Corp.M
250 E. Hartsdale Ave., Ste. 23N HartsdaleO
10530Q
800-572-6533R
914-725-2048S
1.0 (DesignStudio)U;Requires Mac Plus or higher, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.
WKManhattan Graphics Corp.
250 E. Hartsdale Ave., Ste. 23
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB
Springboard Publisher IIC
$199.95.I
7/1/91J
2.0 mice
Springboard Publisher II is a low-end, very basic, template-based DTP package. Typing window allows simplified text entry. Text and graphics editing only in Actual Size view. Black-and-white painting tools
only. Can
t color text but includes SmartArt DA. No support for TIFF halftones. Clumsy text-frame linking. No spot color, master pages, or style sheets. Imports standard word-processing documents.
Spinnaker Software Corp.M
201 BroadwayN CambridgeO
02139Q
(800) 826-0706R
(617) 494-1200T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W9Spinnaker Software Corp.
201 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
Graphics & Design/Page LayoutB#Ventura Publisher Macintosh EditionC
$795.I
5/1/91J
2.5 mice
The Mac version of Ventura Publisher, the venerable PC page-layout program, still feels like a PC product, despite its considerable strength in technical and long-document publishing. Even if you
re willing to
forgive its clumsy adaptation to the Mac interface, Ventura still has two major problems: First, it leaves all imported text and graphics files separate from the Ventura document, which lets the Ventura
document remain compact but requires constant tracking of the other linked files; second, typeface management is unreliable if you need professional results.
Ventura SoftwareM
15175 Innovation Dr.N San DiegoO
92128Q
800-822-8221R
619-673-0172S
3.01T
3.0U0Requires 3 MB of available RAM and a hard drive.W9Ventura Software
15175 Innovation Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Adobe PhotoshopC
$895.I
7/1/93J
5.0 mice
Photoshop is a professional, 32-bit photo-retouching program that combines powerful image-editing capabilities with an unintimidating interface. Fast, reliable, and easy to use. Has sophisticated memory
management for handling large files. Flexible file-conversion options
can import and export images to and from popular graphics file formats for Mac and DOS machines. Includes many useful special-effects
filters for customizing images. Masking options rival those of high-end retouching systems. Allows on-screen CMYK editing, precise control of color separations, UCR (undercolor removal), and GCR
m(gray-component replacement). Can open and rasterize EPS files for incorporation into continuous-tone images.
Aldus Gallery Effects (Classic Art Volume 1) consists of a wide variety of graphics filters that can be used with Digital Darkroom, SuperPaint, and most programs that accept Photoshop plug-ins. Includes a
stand-alone application that simply controls brightness, contrast, and limited color-correction. Filters transform scanned images by simulating brush strokes, watercolors, charcoal, spatter paint, fresco,
Yposter edges, rough-surface craquelure, reflective chrome, and high-contrast graphic pen.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320S
1.0U}Requires 24-bit display system; image size is limited by available RAM (except in Photoshop or in Macs using virtual memory).V
91 EddyW/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Amazing PaintC
$49.95.I
10/1/91J
4.0 mice
A sense of fun pervades this black-and-white painting program, which also has a friendly price tag. Extensive special-effects feature list and many clever tools make the program useful for graphics pros and
doodlers alike. Has glitzy text functions and flexible print options. Allows multiple levels of Undo. Supports ATM and TrueType. Poor documentation.
CE Software, Inc.M&1801 Industrial Circle, P.O. Box 65580N
West Des MoinesO
50265Q
800-523-7638R
515-224-1995S
1.03T
ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.04 or later; hard drive recommended.WRCE Software, Inc.
1801 Industrial Circle, P.O. Box 65580
West Des Moines, IA 50265
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
artWORKSC
$149.I
5/1/93J
4.5 mice
This powerful, versatile graphics program is an excellent choice for first-time Mac artists on a budget. Packs a long list of painting, drawing and image-editing features into a streamlined, easily-customized
interface. Includes many drawing tools found in Deneba
s pro-quality Canvas application. Provides flexible B
zier pen, alignment controls, and auto-trace function for converting bit maps to polygons or B
zier
curves. Includes 17 image-modification filters and supports Photoshop plug-ins. Excellent memory-management controls make up for program
s complete reliance on available RAM (or slower virtual memory with
cSystem 7). Lots of special effects and color-palette options. Imports and exports QuickTime movies.
Deneba SoftwareM
7400 S.W. 87th Ave.N
MiamiO
33173Q
305-596-5644T
1.0UQRequires System 6.05 or later, 2 MB of RAM, hard drive, and color display system.W3Deneba Software
7400 S.W. 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33173
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
CachetC
$595.I
3/1/93J
4.5 mice
This high-end image-editing application provides extremely sophisticated color correction through a remarkably clean, intuitive interface. Choosing among slightly different reference images while comparing
your target image lets you simply eyeball your options while the program does the time-consuming number-crunching. Has complete controls for exposure, contrast, saturation, and so on. EfiColor technology
manages transfer of your desired color corrections to the printing process for a predictable match between your monitor screen and the results on paper. Saves color settings for future use with similar images.
\Supports Photoshop acquisition/export plug-ins and modules for opening JPEG and CMYK images.
Electronics for Imaging, Inc.M
2855 Campus Dr.N San MateoO
94403Q
415-286-8600T
Requires Mac II series or higher, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 8 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a high-capacity hard drive.V
92 EddyWAElectronics for Imaging, Inc.
2855 Campus Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94403
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB Color It!C
$299.95.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
This affordable 24-bit paint program offers surprising strength in image processing. Delivers basic color-image-enhancement features for users who don
t need high-end power of packages like ColorStudio or
Photoshop. Flexible, easy-to-use interface allows for customizable graphics tools and plug-ins from other programs. Includes good variety of filters for special effects. Excels at constructing complex
selections, and can remember a TIFF file
s selection area for use when that image is reopened. Supports PICT, TIFF/Mac or TIFF/PC, PostScript, Paint, Photoshop, and CompuServe GIF formats. Supplied on floppy
Gor CD-ROM. Weak manual. Supports pressure-sensitive digitizing tablets.
Timeworks, Inc.M
625 Academy Dr.N
NorthbrookO
60062Q
800-323-7744R
708-559-1300T
Requires Mac II series or higher with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and 32-bit QuickDraw; 24-bit color display sytem recommended.W4Timeworks, Inc.
625 Academy Dr.
Northbrook, IL 60062
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Color MacCheeseC
$99.I
3/1/91J
3.5 mice
Color MacCheese is an inexpensive, full-color painting program that is designed for artistic fun, not as a professional tool. Two noncustomizable palettes are provided, resolution is limited to 72 dpi, and
there are no rulers. Only one document can be opened at a time. But for casual painters who want to get to work immediately, Color MacCheese is perfect.
Delta Tao Software, Inc.M
760 Harvard Ave.N SunnyvaleO
94087Q
800-827-9316R
408-730-9336S
2.09T
1.05U7Requires 68020 CPU or higher with System 6.05 or later.W=Delta Tao Software, Inc.
760 Harvard Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
ColorStudioC
$795.I
5/1/91J
4.5 mice
Although more complex and difficult to learn than Adobe
s Photoshop, ColorStudio offers an unbeatable set of tools for professional-quality color manipulation and high-end output. For electronic prepress work
where scanned photos, computer-generated graphics, or other artwork must look their best, ColorStudio lets you control color calibration, film separations, amazing special effects, and a wide range of
simage-editing tools. The Shapes Annex package (bundled with ColorStudio) adds an editable PostScript drawing layer.
Fractal Design Corp.M
335 Spreckels Dr., Ste. FN
AptosO
95003Q
408-688-8800R
408-688-5300S
1.11U}Requires Mac II series or higher with System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, 4 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.V
90 EddyW>Fractal Design Corp.
335 Spreckels Dr., Ste. F
Aptos, CA 95003
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image Editing
B!Comic People, Volume 2: Kid StuffC
$39.95 each.I
8/1/90J
3.5 mice
Comic People, Volume 2: Kid Stuff is a set of Comic Strip Factory add-ons, drawn by Trici Venola and Kurt Wahlner. Extraordinary quality and range. Kid Stuff presents five children and two grown-ups of both
sexes and various ethnic backgrounds. Also included are backgrounds, sound effects, a very spry cat, and some Little Extras. Has companion product Comic People, Volume I, Office Days. Best used from within
Comic Strip Factory.
Foundation Publishing, Inc.M
14228 Shore LaneN
Prior LakeO
55372Q
612-445-8860U
Requires Mac Plus or later.WAFoundation Publishing, Inc.
14228 Shore Lane
Prior Lake, MN 55372
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Comic Strip Factory, TheC
$69.95.I
12/1/87J
4.0 mice
The Comic Strip Factory is an assembly program for creating comic strips. Includes a database of parts for various characters as well as backgrounds for panels. Good text editing in balloons. Can import and
export in MacPaint format.
Foundation Publishing, Inc.M
14228 Shore LaneN
Prior LakeO
55372Q
612-445-8860S
Requires Mac Plus or later.WAFoundation Publishing, Inc.
14228 Shore Lane
Prior Lake, MN 55372
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image Editing
Crystal PaintC
$49.95.I
2/1/88J
3.0 miceK
Crystal Paint creates an electronic kaleidoscope. It
s MacPaint
s Brush Mirrors function gone wild in a small, simple
yet wonderful
application. Doesn
t support color.L
Great Wave SoftwareM
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. EN
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-1990S
1.02T
Requires Mac Plus or later.WJGreat Wave Software
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image Editing
DeskPaint and DeskDrawC
$30.I
12/1/92J
2.5 mice
DeskPaint and DeskDraw are affordable, full-featured, 24-bit color painting and drawing programs in both application and DA form. Flexible calibration options for vertical and horizontal rulers. Printer
resolution can reach 4,000 dpi. DeskPaint has basic color controls and image-manipulating functions. Inadequate for professional artists.
ZedcorM
4500 E. Speedway, Ste. 22N
TucsonO
85712Q
800-482-4567R
602-881-8101S
U:Requires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W1Zedcor
4500 E. Speedway, Ste. 22
Tucson, AZ 85712
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Digital DarkroomC
$395.I
6/1/91J
4.0 mice
If you don
t need the color capabilities of more-expensive photo-manipulation programs, then Digital Darkroom is for you. Strictly for black-and-white or high-resolution gray-scale images, although images can
be colorized for use in other programs. This program does everything required for professional photo layouts. Uncluttered interface and a wide variety of painting and selection tools.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320T
Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive, or SE/30 or Mac II series or higher; requires gray-scale or color display system.V
88 EddyW/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Easy Color PaintC
$59.95.I
11/1/91J
4.0 mice
Easy Color Paint is a low-cost 8-bit (256-color) painting program. Supports color QuickDraw printers and WACOM pressure-sensitive digitizing tablets. Allows user-editable colors, patterns, and color blending.
vOffers gradient fills. Handy Preference files save customized interface configurations. Good performance. Poor manual.
MECCM
6160 Summit Dr. NorthN
MinneapolisO
55430
800-685-6322R
612-569-1500S
2.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W0MECC
6160 Summit Dr. North
Minneapolis, MN 55430
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
EnhanceC
$375.I
5/1/92J
4.5 mice
Enhance is an affordable, 8-bit, gray-scale image processor. Has many of the sophisticated graphics tools of a first-class photo-retouching program. Blends image processing with high-level graphic-arts tools.
Includes painting, text, and shape-drawing tools. Can open TIFF, PICT, MacPaint, or EPS files. Has its own virtual-memory system for dealing with very large images. Tool palette is easily customized. Provides
filters, masks, and anti-aliasing. New filters can be created and saved to disk. Dialog-box and menu terminology is fuzzy, but manual is helpful and informative.
MicroFrontier, Inc.M
3401 101st St., Ste. EN
Des MoinesO
50322Q
800-388-8109R
515-270-8109T
UhRequires 68020 CPU or higher with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, and a hard drive.W?MicroFrontier, Inc.
3401 101st St., Ste. E
Des Moines, IA 50322
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Image AssistantC
$495.I
3/1/93J
3.0 mice
This color image-editing and scanning program is more affordable but less sophisticated than Adobe
s professional-level Photoshop. Sluggish performance. Interface is unconventional but innovative. Instead of
numerical controls or color-balance graphs, Assist mode offers simple point-and-click choice among different versions of your image. Good range of image-selection, viewing, and editing tools, with helpful
tool-customizing and color-mixing options. Minimal text-manipulation controls lack anti-aliasing option. Limited selection of built-in filters. Doesn
t support industry-standard Photoshop plug-ins. Imports and
exports wide variety of graphics file formats. Directly supports many color scanners and pressure-sensitive digitizing tablets.
Caere Corp.M
100 Cooper Ct.N Los GatosO
95030Q
800-535-7226R
408-395-7000T
Requires Mac II series or higher, 5 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, a high-capacity hard drive, and a 24-bit color display system.W.Caere Corp.
100 Cooper Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
$99.95.I
11/1/92J
3.5 mice
JAG (Jaggies Are Gone) is a fast, bare-bones utility that smooths the edges of objects in bit-mapped images and animations. Supports PICT and PICS formats, 8- or 24-bit color, and dithering. Can adjust color
images to match NTSC-legal video spectrum. Can also smooth vector and PostScript images converted to PICT format, but quality isn
t quite as good. Handles batch processing well and can operate in the
background.
Ray Dream, Inc.M
1804 N. Shoreline Blvd.N
Mountain View
94043Q
415-960-0765T
1.04U=Requires Mac II series or higher with a color display system.W?Ray Dream, Inc.
1804 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
MacPaintC
$125.I
7/1/88J
3.0 mice
MacPaint, the original black-and-white pixel-pusher, hasn
t completely lost its shine after all these years. Now supports multiple windows, design templates, and a magic eraser for corrections. Lacks
free-rotation and advanced image-distortion capabilities. A good starter package for kids, and a decent paint program if you only need basic doodling capability.
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227T
2.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later; hard drive recommended.V
87 EddyW9Claris Corp.
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95052
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
PainterC
$399.I
6/1/93J
5.0 mice
This powerful color-painting program imitates the behavior of natural media such as chalk, crayons, felt-tipped pens, airbrushes, and watercolors. Easy-to-use interface needs plenty of screen area.
Comprehensive features allow extremely sophisticated control over brush marks, transparency, and simulated textures of canvas or paper surfaces. Has special-effects options to simulate liquid media, marbling,
distortion by glass overlays, and customized lighting with multiple sources. Provides adjustable color dispersion and blending, masking, and anti-aliasing. Imports and exports EPS files. Supports four-color
?separations and the Wacom pressure-sensitive digitizing tablet.
Fractal Design Corp.M
335 Spreckels Dr., Ste. FN
AptosO
95003Q
408-688-8800R
408-688-5300T
Requires 68020 CPU or higher, System 6.05 or later, a color display system, a hard drive, and 2.5 MB of RAM; digitizing tablet recommended.V
91 EddyW>Fractal Design Corp.
335 Spreckels Dr., Ste. F
Aptos, CA 95003
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
PixelPaintC
$249.I
10/1/89J
3.5 mice
PixelPaint is a straightforward 256-color (8-bit) painting program with a good interface, practical tools, and special effects. Works with many file formats. Four-color-separation capability is built in.
\Includes PixelScan utility with excellent 8-bit imaging for Sharp and Howtek color scanners.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100S
UrRequires Mac II series with color video card and 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, color monitor, and hard drive.W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
PixelPaint ProfessionalC
$799.I
10/1/91J
4.0 mice
PixelPaint Professional
s significantly improved interface allows multiple open documents and floating palettes. Offers extensive support for CMYK color separations and provides an independent PostScript text
layer. Includes several color-blending and -manipulating tools as well as anti-aliasing capabilities. A serious, powerful tool for electronic artists. Excellent documentation.
SuperMac TechnologyM
215 Moffett Park Dr.N SunnyvaleO
94089Q
800-334-3005R
408-541-6100S
2.01T
2.0UoRequires Mac with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive; 24-bit-color display system recommended.W<SuperMac Technology
215 Moffett Park Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
SketcherC
$149.I
3/1/93J
4.0 mice
This gray-scale painting and image-editing program has an interface and natural-media tools resembling that of Painter, Fractal Design
s innovative 24-bit color program. Supports 256 shades of gray.
Incorporates a long list of photo-retouching tricks from the popular, discontinued program ImageStudio. Has scrolling Art Supplies palette with tools and options that mimic pencils, charcoal, crayons, felt
pens, watercolors, spray cans, and chalk. Simulates the behavior of drawing media on various textured-paper surfaces. Can trace, clone, and mask parts of images. Lacks Inverse Selection command. Supports
sPhotoshop plug-ins and pressure-sensitive digitizing tablets. Can record and play back work sessions as animations.
Fractal Design Corp.M
335 Spreckels Dr., Ste. FN
AptosO
95003Q
408-688-8800R
408-688-5300T
Requires Mac Classic II, LC, II series, or higher, 2.5 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, and color or gray-scale monitor.V
92 EddyW>Fractal Design Corp.
335 Spreckels Dr., Ste. F
Aptos, CA 95003
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Smoothie
$149.I
11/1/92J
4.0 mice
This application smooths the edges of objects in vector and PostScript images converted to PICT format. Excellent image quality. Doesn
t work with bit-mapped images. Supports 8- or 24-bit color, QuickTime
Bmovie format, and file compression. Handles batch processing well.
Michael Peirce SoftwareM
719 Hibiscus Place, Ste. 301N
San JoseO
95117Q
408-244-6554T
1.04URRequires Mac II series or higher, System 7.0 or later, and a color display system.
WGMichael Peirce Software
719 Hibiscus Place, Ste. 301
San Jose, CA 95117
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Studio/1C
$79.I
9/1/89J
4.5 mice
Studio/1 is an excellent black-and-white painting program that also has impressive flip-frame animation capabilities. It has an uncluttered animation surface, painting tools with 300-dpi capabilities, and a
"HyperCard playback utility (XCMD).
Electronic ArtsM
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.N San MateoO
94404Q
800-245-4525
415-571-7171T
1.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later; hard drive recommended.W=Electronic Arts
This excellent color-painting program provides many special tools and effects, including airbrush, gradients and blends, smudge, and antialiasing. A PostScript text layer keeps letters fully editable and as
sharp as the available printer will allow. Its unusual effects include spherization; perspective; free rotation; resizing/stretching; transparency; and the
magic wand,
which selects only certain pixels
\within an adjustable color range. Despite its power, Studio/32 is exceptionally easy to use.
Electronic ArtsM
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.N San MateoO
94404Q
800-245-4525R
415-571-7171S
1.0UDRequires 24-bit-color display system, 5 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
90 Eddy
W=Electronic Arts
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
Studio/8C
$295.I
1/1/89J
5.0 miceK
Studio/8 is a professional 8-bit (256-color) painting application. Has a superior tool set, an elegant interface, and excellent performance and speed.L
Electronic ArtsM
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.N San MateoO
94404Q
800-245-4525R
415-571-7171S
UcRequires Mac II series or LC and higher with 2 MB of RAM, a color display system, and a hard drive.V
88 EddyW=Electronic Arts
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
SuperPaintC
$199; upgrade, $65.I
11/1/92J
3.0 mice
SuperPaint is a combination painting/drawing program that includes plug-in tools, auto-trace, B
zier curves, support for resolutions exceeding 300 dpi, and 24-bit color support. Sophisticated color controls,
texture fills, gradients, and import capabilities. Lacks true pen tool in drawing mode. Can
t convert text to outlines and doesn
t support object blending. Can save custom palettes for future use and lets you
define colors using RGB, HSB, or CMYK models. Good collection of special-effects tools. Supports Paint, EPS, TIFF, PICT, startup-screen, and SuperPaint 1.0 formats.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320S
Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive; 24-bit color display system and minimum 4 MB of RAM recommended.V
87 EddyW/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
UltraPaintC
$79.I
11/1/92J
3.0 mice
UltraPaint is an 8-bit-color graphics program that
s best for novices, but experienced artists may also find it useful. Somewhat quirky interface. Full complement of basic painting and drawing tools plus
several specialized tools and modes. Can
t convert text to outlines. Well-designed pen tool is easy to use. Supports multiple painting and drawing layers.
Deneba SoftwareM
7400 S.W. 87th Ave.N
MiamiO
33173Q
305-596-5644T
U5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.05 or later.W3Deneba Software
7400 S.W. 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33173
A*Graphics & Design/Painting & Image EditingB
VideoPaintC
$495.I
2/1/91J
2.5 mice
VideoPaint isn
t fast or easy to learn, and it comes with a manual that
s difficult to comprehend. This program offers a few special effects that other 8-bit-color paint programs can
t match, however.
VideoPaint includes drivers for Microtek and Sharp scanners, and it can import MacPaint, PICT/PICT2, PixelPaint, color TIFF, LZW, and Studio/8 files. The list of available export formats includes EPS,
gray-scale, and PostScript CMYK.
Olduvai Corp.M
7520 Red Rd., Ste. AN
South MiamiO
33143Q
800-822-0772R
305-665-4665S
1.1aT
1.0UYRequires Mac II series with 2 MB of RAM and a color display system; LC version available.W8Olduvai Corp.
7520 Red Rd., Ste. A
South Miami, FL 33143
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
Action!C
$495.I
3/1/93J
3.5 mice
This general-purpose multimedia program lets you add an impressive mix of sound, motion, and interactivity to on-screen presentations. Not as powerful or intimidating as Macromedia
s complex Director
application, but still demands a solid chunk of learning time. Lacks in-depth tutorial. Builds on slide-making approach used by Aldus Persuasion and Microsoft
s PowerPoint. Uses bar-graph timeline interface,
VCR-like controls, and a time slider. Offers good management of PICT backgrounds, superimposed text and graphics, QuickTime movies, and PICS animations. Can import slides from existing PowerPoint or Persuasion
[presentations, but only as individual PICT images. Supports AIFF and SoundEdit sound files.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000S
1.01T
1.0UCRequires Mac IIci or higher, 4 MB of RAM, and System 7.01 or later.
W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
Authorware ProfessionalC$$4,995; for educational users, $995.I
8/1/91J
5.0 mice
A supremely engineered tool for building stand-alone interactive training applications without programming, Authorware Professional lets you blend sound, video, and animation. By stringing together icons that
represent various program components, you create logical, editable sequences. Has good color-graphics and sound controls, limited but useful database functions, and basic calculation and graphing features. Can
use many existing XCMDs and XFCNs written for HyperCard and Macromedia Director. Generates detailed printed reports. Supports many videodisc controllers.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000S
UORequires Mac Plus or later; Mac II with 4 MB of RAM recommended for color work.V
90 EddyW3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
CA-Cricket PresentsC
$199.I
7/1/93J
2.0 mice
CA-Cricket Presents is a basic presentation tool with adequate typographic options. Can kern text manually. Awkward interface. Weak automated-production features. Poor template handling and graphing features.
Good documentation.
L'Computer Associates International, Inc.M
One Computer Associates PlazaN
IslandiaO
11788Q
800-531-5236R
516-342-5224T
2.1UPRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.WXComputer Associates International, Inc.
One Computer Associates Plaza
Islandia, NY 11788
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
CinemationC
$495.I
7/1/92J
4.0 mice
Cinemation is an easy-to-use, frame-based animation tool. Perfect if you need to build on-screen presentations for use in business and education. Not as powerful and feature-rich as programs such as Macromedia
Director. Imports and plays existing Aldus Persuasion and Microsoft PowerPoint files. Includes a variety of design templates, including backgrounds and borders. AutoMotion feature combines templates with your
customized animations. Has good painting tools and useful controls for sound and music. Imports PICT, PICS, and QuickTime files. Includes CinePlayer playback utility plus many sample animations and XCMDs for
use in HyperCard.
Vividus Corp.M
651 Kendall Ave.N Palo AltoO
94306Q
415-494-2111S
1.0UuRequires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive; Mac II series recommended (with 4 MB of RAM and a color display system).W2Vividus Corp.
651 Kendall Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
Macromind DirectorC
$1,295.I
1/1/93J
4.5 mice
Macromind Director provides a superb combination of interactivity with animated playback of color graphics and sound. By writing routines in Director
s scripting language, Lingo, you can develop interactive
animations and also control peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives, VCRs, and videodisc players. Supports playback of QuickTime movies within its own animations or via external links to other programs.
Built-in QuickTime output facility doesn
t support pixel dissolves. Otherwise excellent color graphic tools can
t handle custom 8-bit palettes. Anyone familiar with HyperTalk scripting or similar programming
Hshould have no problem with Director. Includes Accelerator 3.0 software.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000S
3.11T
3.1UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.V
89 EddyW3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
MagicC
$395.I
8/1/92J
4.0 mice
Magic is a precise animated-presentation tool that produces near-professional-looking results without requiring professional-level skills. Uses MacDraw-like tools to draw paths for animated objects. Integrates
graphics, text, sound, and QuickTime movies. Creation of interactive presentations does not require scripting. Lacks high-end features found in the MacroMind Director package.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000T
UjRequires Mac Plus or later with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.07 or later, a hard drive, and color display system.W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
MediaMakerC
$695.I
12/1/91J
3.5 mice
MediaMaker lets you compile multimedia presentations by controlling and editing output from VCRs, videodisc players, camcorders, and CD-ROM drives. Clean, powerful interface. Also provides simultaneous control
of Mac-based animations, graphics, and sound. Can assemble presentation elements and sound on to videotape. With additional Mac hardware, you can overlay titles or other special effects on to live or
prerecorded video sequences. Compatible with Sony
s LANC communication protocol for controlling video peripherals. Adequate for consumer-level presentations that don
t need professional frame-accurate
synchronization.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103
415-252-2000S
1.1UPRequires color-capable Mac, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
Microsoft PowerPointC
$495.I
7/1/93J
4.5 mice
This powerful, easy-to-use presentation tool provides WYSIWYG outline view of slide sequences, plus ability to alter master slides at any point during the creation process. Can output presentations as color
35mm slides. Includes many predesigned slide templates. Has good color schemes and graphics tools, but can
t draw on different layers. Has excellent word-processing features and built-in charting application,
Microsoft Graph. Supports embedded data from other applications. Handy tool-bar interface is similar to those used in other Microsoft applications. Offers Mac file compatibility with PC/Windows version of
Kprogram. Includes run-time player for free distribution with presentations.
Microsoft Corp.M
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
800-426-9400R
206-882-8080T
3.0U:Requires 4 MB of RAM, System 7 or later, and a hard drive.V
92 EddyW3Microsoft Corp.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
MOREC
$395.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
s excellent outlines can be transformed into slide presentations, although integration of this feature is clumsy. Poor graphing features. Excellent tree-chart feature. Strong word-processing feature set.
Dozens of templates are provided, and users can also design their own. Has sophisticated B
zier-curve-drawing tool and wide choice of customizable labeling schemes. Slide-making tools are good.
Symantec Corp.M
10201 Torre Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-441-7234
408-253-9600T
3.1UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
90 EddyW3Symantec Corp.
10201 Torre Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
Passport ProducerC
$495.I
5/1/93J
3.0 mice
This multimedia-presentation software package tackles the complexities of combining and sychronizing audio, video, graphics, and animations. Intuitive Cue Sheet interface resembles an on-screen multitrack
mixer for assembling various audio and visual components. Imports QuickTime movies, PICT images, text, PICS animations, and sampled sounds on Mac volumes. Directly supports MIDI, which allows importing of
16-bit (CD-quality) audio files. Good editing tools for different file formats. Supports precise event sychronization with SMPTE time code. Presentation outlines can be printed along with attached text notes.
gPerformance of initial release suffered from occasional system crashes and QuickTime display anomalies.
Passport Designs, Inc.M
100 Stone Pine Rd.N
Half Moon BayO
94019Q
415-726-0280T
1.0UPRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.WAPassport Designs, Inc.
100 Stone Pine Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
PersuasionC
$495.I
7/1/93J
4.0 mice
This powerful desktop presentation program offers multiple, flexible master slides. Excellent automated-production features and controls for on-screen sequences. Has serviceable cross-platform compatibility
with PC/DOS version of program. Good integration between views. Cumbersome color speccing. Includes run-time player for displaying finished presentations on Macs without application installed. Top-notch System
7-related features.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.N
Seattle
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320T
2.1UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.V
88 EddyW/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
Graphics & Design/PresentationsB
Special DeliveryC
$399.I
1/1/93J
3.0 mice
This presentation-design package offers a quick, intuitive approach to building interactive, on-screen slide shows. Assembles and references color graphic images, QuickTime movies, and sounds created in other
programs. Finished presentations are viewed on the computer monitor or with a video projector and reflective screen. Navigation controls and complex links within presentations are easily created or modified.
Lacks animation controls and a time line, providing only a text tool and rudimentary drawing tools. Text-formatting options are adequate but poorly implemented. Doesn
t support slide production for
oservice-bureau output. Doesn
t include run-time playback utility for distribution with completed presentations.
Interactive Media Corp.M
27284 BurneparkN Los AltosO
94022Q
415-948-0745T
1.0U9Requires System 7.0 or later, QuickTime, and 4 MB of RAM.W;Interactive Media Corp.
27284 Burnepark
Los Altos, CA 94022
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Appoint Thumbelina MacC
$99.I
5/1/92J
3.0 mice
Thumbelina Mac is a tiny trackball that works well but is best used by the nimble-fingered. Requires some dexterity and practice. Occupies no more desk space than one Oreo cookie. You may need several swipes
of the marble-sized ball to move the cursor across any screen larger than a Classic
s (or try the shareware mouse-accelerator software Mouse2). Unlike larger desktop trackballs, Thumbelina Mac can be operated
&while supported entirely in your hand.
Appoint
7026 Koll Ctr. Pkwy., Ste. 230N
PleasantonO
94566Q
800-448-1184R
510-417-0611U
Requires Mac SE or later.W;Appoint
7026 Koll Ctr. Pkwy., Ste. 230
Pleasanton, CA 94566
General Hardware/Input DevicesB$Asher Engineering quadLYNX TrackballC
$99.95.I
10/1/89J
3.5 miceK
The quadLYNX Trackball has an encased trackball. Small size makes it easy to control. Requires some wrist movement to access the buttons. Comes in both ADB and non-ADB versions.L
Asher EngineeringM
15115 Ramona Blvd.
Baldwin ParkO
91706Q
(800) 321-5969R
(818) 962-4063U
Requires Mac 512K or later.W;Asher Engineering
15115 Ramona Blvd.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Auto MouseC
$19.95.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
Why use a mouse when you could be double-clicking on a Corvette? This plastic mouse cover transforms a standard Apple mouse into a little red Corvette. Looks sharp but is a little clunky in use. Other models
Lof this accessory may become available: cats, dogs, even mouse mouse covers.
SuntimeM
7817 N. Cameron Ave.N
TampaO
33614Q
813-886-1145W,Suntime
7817 N. Cameron Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
CalComp DrawingBoard 2300AC"$495 to $2,995, depending on size.I
10/1/89J
4.5 mice
The CalComp 2300A is a full-featured drawing tablet that lets you resize and reposition the drawing area. Six different input devices (pens and pucks) and several software templates are available. AE Template
SManager lets you perform all the System and HyperCard menu functions on the tablet.
L CalComp Digitizer Products GroupM
14555 N. 82nd St.N
ScottsdaleO
85260Q
800-458-5888R
602-948-6540U
Requires Mac SE or II series.
%WGCalComp Digitizer Products Group
14555 N. 82nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
CalComp DrawingBoard IIC1With corded puck, $495; with cordless puck, $645.I
4/1/92J
5.0 mice
Part of CalComp
s 3300 series, this lightweight digitizing tablet has excellent control-panel software to customize response to user input. Software automatically reconfigures depending upon type of pen or
puck in use. Provides onscreen display of input options. Tablet has comfortable design and connects to ADB port. Cordless pen and puck are battery-powered, easy to use, and accurate. Planned pressure-sensitive
,version of this tablet will use serial port.
L CalComp Digitizer Products GroupM
14555 N. 82nd St.N
ScottsdaleO
85260Q
800-458-5888R
602-948-6540U
Requires Mac SE or later.WGCalComp Digitizer Products Group
14555 N. 82nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Colorado Spectrum Mouse YokeC
$34.95.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
If your mouse feels melancholy about its nose-to-the-ground existence, strap the critter into a Mouse Yoke and fasten the assembly to your desktop. Then fire up any flight-simulation game, and your mouse will
fly with you through the wild blue yonder. The aircraft-style yoke can
t click the mouse button, and the documentation stalls completely in the DOSosphere, but a Mouse Yoke scrambles just as quickly as any
joystick.
Colorado SpectrumM
748 Whalers Way, Ste. E201N
Fort CollinsO
80525Q
800-238-5983R
303-225-6929WCColorado Spectrum
748 Whalers Way, Ste. E201
Fort Collins, CO 80525
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
CoStar StingrayC
$129.I
5/1/92J
3.5 mice
The Stingray trackball does indeed resemble a marine creature. Low profile and simple operation may be just right for ham-fisted right- or left-handed users. Switch underneath the base lets you set the two
wide, symmetrical buttons either to click and click-lock or so that both simply click. Included software precisely controls cursor acceleration and double-click speed. Attached ADB cord is too short to reach
7around Mac, so connection to keyboard port is required.
Curtis MVP Mouse is actually a trackball, and it accepts an unusual option: a foot switch that can be used for clicking or to activate a chosen key combination. The trackball has three buttons configured to
suit both left- and right-handed users. Included software lets you vary the operation of the buttons to handle standard Mac operations and custom Command-key combinations.
Curtis Manufacturing Co., Inc.M
30 Fitzgerald Dr.N
JaffreyO
03452Q
800-548-4900R
603-532-4123S
Requires Mac SE or later.WBCurtis Manufacturing Co., Inc.
30 Fitzgerald Dr.
Jaffrey, NH 03452
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
EMAC SilhouetteC
$99.95.I
5/1/92J
3.5 mice
The Silhouette trackball is strikingly, ergonomically designed
if you
re right-handed. Curved base is shaped to support your hand comfortably while you hold the ball between thumb and a finger. Comes with
four differently-colored balls, each with different weights and therefore varying spin inertia after user input. Base is vulnerable to dirt and dust, because circuit board is relatively exposed under the ball
opening. Location of three buttons may feel slightly awkward for some users. Included software assigns Command-key combinations to third button and varies speed of tracking and double-clicking.
EMAC (Everex Systems)M
48431 Milmont Dr.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-628-3837
510-498-1111U
Requires Mac SE or later.W9EMAC (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
FelixC
$129.I
10/1/89J
3.5 mice
Felix is a 5.75-inch-square fixed-base mouse replacement. Space saver but awkward for lefties. Has a button on top of the pointer handle for mouse clicks. Has drawing setting for precise absolute movement.
/Useful software. Only ADB version is available.
ALTRAM
520 W. CedarN
RawlinsO
82301Q
800-726-6153
307-328-1342S
1.22T
Requires Mac SE or higher.W$ALTRA
520 W. Cedar
Rawlins, WY 82301
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
FreeWheel PointerC=$1,395; ADB adapter for Mac SE, SE/30, and IIGS series, $150.I
10/1/89J
3.5 mice
The FreeWheel Pointer uses a pointer to determine the user
s head position by bouncing infrared light off a small, lightweight mirror on the user
s forehead. Compact receiver unit and puff switch (can be
`mounted wherever convenient). Good software. Standard keyboard arrangement is located on-screen.
Pointer Systems, Inc.M
One Mill St.N
BurlingtonO
05401Q
800-537-1562R
802-658-3260U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W7Pointer Systems, Inc.
The HeadMaster is designed for users who have little or no use of their hands. It uses ultrasound signals emitted from a headset to determine the position of the user
s head. Has a puff tube for the mouse
xbutton. Emulates all mouse functions. Offers a variety of on-screen keyboards. Available for Mac 512K, Plus, SE, and II.
Prentke Romich Co.M
1022 Heyl Rd.N
WoosterO
44691Q
800-262-1984R
216-262-1984
-UgRequires on-screen keyboard software such as Apple
s Screen Keys; Mac SE or later requires ADB adapter.W2Prentke Romich Co.
1022 Heyl Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691
General Hardware/Input DevicesB$Kensington Microware Turbo Mouse ADBC
$169.95.I
10/1/89J
5.0 mice
The Turbo Mouse ADB trackball lets you reverse mousing and locking functions for left-handed people. Has a chording feature for user-specified keyboard-command-equivalent functions. Excellent design and
software.
Kensington Microware Ltd.M
2855 Campus Dr.N San MateoO
94403Q
800-535-4242R
415-572-2700S
Requires Mac SE or later.W=Kensington Microware Ltd.
2855 Campus Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94403
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Kidz MouseC
$79.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
s cute, it
s colorful, and it works just like your Mac
s regular rodent. The Kidz Mouse is a compact, sturdy input device that fits nicely under busy little digits but might seem awkward to adult mousers
\with large hands. Two buttons resembling flattened mouse ears let you click or double-click.
Logitech, Inc.M
6505 Kaiser Dr.N
FremontO
94555Q
800-231-7717R
510-795-8500U
Requires Mac SE or later.W0Logitech, Inc.
6505 Kaiser Dr.
Fremont, CA 94555
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Kurta ISC+IS/ADB, $495 to $965; IS/ONE, $525 to $945.I
4/1/92J
3.5 mice
Kurta IS is a digitizing tablet that
s available either in the IS/ADB configuration (for connection to an ADB port) or in the IS/ONE configuration (which uses the Mac
s serial port). Both configurations work
consistently with corded or cordless pens and pucks, but accuracy may suffer if input pen is tilted. Cordless pen is heavy. Tablet has 13 color-coded buttons that can trigger custom macros. Also built-in are
several dedicated buttons that exercise frequent software options. Complex documentation. Upgraded XGT digitizer series will add pressure-sensitive operation.
Kurta Corp.M
3007 E. Chambers St.N
PhoenixO
85040Q
800-445-8782R
602-276-5533UKRequires Mac SE or later for IS/ADB; requires Mac Plus or later for IS/ONE.W2Kurta Corp.
3007 E. Chambers St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Logitech MouseManC
$129.I
3/1/92J
5.0 mice
The MouseMan is a three-button, programmable ADB mouse with a comfortable rounded design. Included MouseKey software controls speed, tracking, and sensitivity. Extra buttons can be programmed to activate
different commands depending upon the Mac
s active application. MouseMan is A/UX-compatible, although MouseKey software is not.
Logitech, Inc.M
6505 Kaiser Dr.N
FremontO
94555Q
800-231-7717R
510-795-8500U
Requires Mac SE or later.
1W0Logitech, Inc.
6505 Kaiser Dr.
Fremont, CA 94555
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Logitech TrackManC
$149.I
5/1/92J
4.5 mice
TrackMan is an elegant, practical ADB trackball with versatile software. Ergonomic design has golf-ball-sized ball and three buttons in a rectangular base. Unusual setup uses thumb to move ball and fingers to
activate buttons. Included software controls tracking speed, also button settings for double-click speed, click-lock or Fkey activation, and Command-key combinations. Provides unique ability to change all
?assigned button settings depending upon the active application.
Logitech, Inc.M
6505 Kaiser Dr.N
FremontO
94555Q
800-231-7717R
510-795-8500U
Requires Mac SE or later.V
91 EddyW0Logitech, Inc.
6505 Kaiser Dr.
Fremont, CA 94555
General Hardware/Input Devices
N TouchC%SE add-in, $745; Mac II add-in, $895.I
10/1/89J
4.0 mice
N Touch is a touch screen that
s useful for applications that require a lot of pointing and clicking. Doesn
t work as well for programs that require fine control, such as graphics packages. Available as
an add-in screen for Mac SE and II models and as a snap-on screen for the SE only. Preassembled touch screens are available for many sizes of Mac-compatible monitors.
MicroTouch Systems, Inc.
55 Jonspin Rd.N
WilmingtonO
01887Q
508-694-9900W<MicroTouch Systems, Inc.
55 Jonspin Rd.
Wilmington, MA 01887
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Mac-101C
$194.95.I
4/1/88J
4.0 miceK
The Mac-101 is an expanded keyboard. Has a keypad, 15 function keys, and more. The 101-Keys DA lets you define macros. Good feel and response. ADB versions available.L,DataDesk International (Prometheus Products)M
9524 S.W. Tualatin Sherwood Rd.N
TualatinO
97062Q
800-477-3473R
503-692-9600
4W_DataDesk International (Prometheus Products)
9524 S.W. Tualatin Sherwood Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
MacPro Plus KeyboardC
$179.I
9/1/91J
4.5 mice
The MacPro Plus Keyboard is an easily customizable alternative to Apple
s Extended Keyboard. Both the
touch
(resistance to pressure) and assigned characters of individual keys can be changed to suit
different typing styles and special projects. Works with all Macs and allows use of paper templates designed for Apple
s keyboard. ADB connections on back of the keyboard prevent it from sitting flush against
McIntyre combines two products: WordWriter software and a LipStick joystick for people who can
t use their hands. The joystick is held in the mouth, and clicking requires pressing a button on the top of the
stick with the tongue. Joystick can also be mounted on a gooseneck stand. An image of the keyboard appears on-screen so users can select letters and carry out most keyboard functions. Extremely sensitive.
McIntyre Computer SystemsM
22809 Shagbark
BirminghamO
48010Q
(313) 645-5090W=McIntyre Computer Systems
22809 Shagbark
Birmingham, MI 48010
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
MicroSpeed MacTRACC
$99; ADB version, $119.I
5/1/92J
4.0 mice
The MacTRAC has three buttons
a lock and two clicks
located above the trackball. Light indicator signals that the lock button has been pushed. Powerful software offers wide range of custom options,
including equal ease of use for right- or left-handed people. Key Events feature adapts buttons to standard Mac operations such as Cut and Paste. Adding a macro program such as QuicKeys or Tempo II provides
+almost endless button/command combinations.
MicroSpeed, Inc.M
44000 Old Warm Springs Blvd.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-232-7888R
510-490-1403T
1.10 software, 2.0 hardwareU%ADB version requires Mac SE or later.W?MicroSpeed, Inc.
44000 Old Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Mouse Systems A3 MouseC
$149.95.I
3/1/92J
4.5 mice
A3 Mouse is an accurate, three-button, A/UX-compatible input device. Has 300-dpi tracking resolution (versus the Apple rodent
s 200 dpi). Uses optical sensor and special pad to provide smooth, responsive
Xaction. Control panel software programs extra buttons to activate user-defined commands.
Mouse SystemsM
47505 Seabridge Dr.N
FremontO
94538Q
510-656-1117
8W3Mouse Systems
47505 Seabridge Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Mouse Systems Little MouseC
$134.95.I
3/1/92J
4.5 mice
The one-button Little Mouse uses infrared light reflected from a special pad to track mouse movement. Compact, with no moving parts. Relative movement and clicking action feel similar to the standard Mac
rmouse. Improved precision for small onscreen objects. Must use included mouse pad. Tracking resolution is 300 dpi.
Mouse Systems
47505 Seabridge Dr.N
FremontO
94538Q
510-656-1117W3Mouse Systems
47505 Seabridge Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
MouseStickC
$99.95.I
10/1/89J
4.5 mice
The MouseStick is a joystick with programmable settings. Buttons can perform mouse-type functions or execute keyboard commands with single-, double-, or triple-clicking. Available in ADB and non-ADB versions.
YADB version has built-in splitter cable and can retain 6 settings for most popular games.
:L(Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd.M
7400 MacPherson, Ste. 111N
BurnabyO
British ColumbiaP
V5J 5B6 CanadaQ
604-431-5020U
Requires System 6.05 or later.WkAdvanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd.
7400 MacPherson, Ste. 111
Burnaby, British Columbia V5J 5B6 Canada
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
MouseTouchC>For 12- to 14-inch monitor, $895; for 19-inch monitor, $1,010.I
10/1/89J
4.0 mice
The MouseTouch is a touch screen that permits pulling down menus and entering numeric information via an on-screen keypad. Can be user-installed. Connects to ADB port.L
Information Strategies, Inc.M 888 S. Greenville Ave., Ste. 121N
RichardsonO
75081Q
214-234-0176U!Requires Mac II series or higher.WRInformation Strategies, Inc.
888 S. Greenville Ave., Ste. 121
Richardson, TX 75081
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Numonics GraphicMasterC
$595.I
4/1/92J
4.0 mice
GraphicMaster is a light, portable digitizing tablet that offers easy plug-and-play setup. Includes well-designed, accurate pen and puck. No-frills software sets active area of tablet. Tablet has no
Pmacro-activation options or buttons. No cordless pointing devices are available.
Numonics Corp.M
101 Commerce Dr., P.O. Box 1005N
MontgomeryvilleO
18936Q
800-247-4517R
215-362-2766U
Requires Mac SE or later.
<WHNumonics Corp.
101 Commerce Dr., P.O. Box 1005
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Numonics GridMasterC With pen, $449; with puck, $469.I
4/1/92J
3.5 mice
The GridMaster is an extremely lightweight, thin, flexible digitizing tablet that can be positioned unobtrusively and then taped against a hard, flat work surface. Uses Mac
s serial port. Has small rectangular
box on upper right corner to hold electrical connections. Operation with puck is smooth and accurate, but pen operation definitely needs secure support from desktop to maintain accuracy. Main disadvantage of
Elightweight design is vulnerability to damage from puncture or kinks.
Numonics Corp.M
101 Commerce Dr., P.O. Box 1005N
MontgomeryvilleO
18936Q
800-247-4517R
215-362-2766U
Requires Mac Plus or later.
=WHNumonics Corp.
101 Commerce Dr., P.O. Box 1005
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Personal Writer PW 10SLC
$799 to $2,499.I
10/1/89J
4.5 mice
The PW 10SL is a drawing tablet that offers friendly software setup and easy macro programming. Basic menu commands, a mousing area, software controls, a macro pad, and a small keyboard appear along one side.
9Provides click-and-drag scaling and movable drawing area.
Personal Writer, Inc.
>M#1900 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 2870N
Los AngelesO
90067Q
(800) 322-4744R
(310) 556-1001WOPersonal Writer, Inc.
1900 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 2870
Los Angeles, CA 90067
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Sophisticated Circuits PowerKeyC
$119.I
9/1/90J
4.5 mice
The PowerKey is a well-made add-on device that starts Classics, SEs, and SE/30s with a power key. Included software lets you program future timed events such as turning on the Mac or sending a specified
Vkeystroke combination. The actual power-key hardware has four surge-protected sockets.
Sophisticated Circuits, Inc.M
19017 120th Ave. N.E., Ste. 106N
BothellO
98011Q
800-827-4669R
206-485-7979S
Requires Mac SE or later.WNSophisticated Circuits, Inc.
19017 120th Ave. N.E., Ste. 106
Bothell, WA 98011
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Sophisticated Circuits PowerPadC
$129; with QuicKeys, $189.I
1/1/93J
4.5 mice
This useful add-on for PowerBooks provides a standard numeric keypad that can operate in several different modes. Has compact, elegant feel and easy key action. Included alternate keys let you reconfigure
keypad as a traditional financial calculator. Unique Mode Key switches among numeric, function-key, and arrow-key modes. Has mode-status indicator light. Includes 10Key Tape DA software, which displays an
on-screen running total resembling the tape output of an adding machine. Data generated by 10Key Tape can be edited, copied to other applications, and printed. Included ModifierKeys extension lets PowerBook
^modifier keys and the PowerPad perform customized keyboard shortcuts. Includes extra ADB port.
Sophisticated Circuits, Inc.M
19017 120th Ave. N.E., Ste. 106N
BothellO
98011Q
800-827-4669R
206-485-7979U
Requires ADB-capable Mac.V
92 Eddy
@WNSophisticated Circuits, Inc.
19017 120th Ave. N.E., Ste. 106
Bothell, WA 98011
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Spark Cordless MouseC
$165.I
3/1/92J
2.5 mice
Although it offers the appeal of wireless, infrared-beam control of your Mac, the Spark Cordless Mouse suffers from shoddy construction. Has two components, the mouse itself (powered by two AAA batteries) and
a receiving unit that works well even when it and the Mac are 20 feet away. The mouse
s built-in LED transmitter can be turned up to 90 degrees away from the receiver. Mouse operation is unreliable due to
Kpoorly-secured rotating ball that tracks movement. No software is included.
Spark InternationalM
1939 Waukegan Rd., Ste. 107N
GlenviewO
60025Q
708-998-6640T
Requires Mac SE or later.WBSpark International
1939 Waukegan Rd., Ste. 107
Glenview, IL 60025
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Summagraphics SummaSketch IIC
$699.I
4/1/92J
3.0 mice
SummaSketch II is a digitizing tablet that
s well-built and electronically reliable but is cumbersome to set up and use. External power supply, ADB adapter box, and corded pen and puck all add to wiring
complexity. No cordless pen and puck are available. Tablet surface has unusually coarse texture and demands excessive tip pressure from input pen to maintain continuous stroke. Using the included software is
?time-consuming when setting tablet options. Good documentation.
Summagraphics Corp.M
60 Silver Mine Rd.N
SeymourO
06483Q
800-729-7860R
203-881-5400U
Requires Mac SE or later.W8Summagraphics Corp.
60 Silver Mine Rd.
Seymour, CT 06483
General Hardware/Input Devices
SwitchboardC
$239.95.I
11/1/90J
5.0 mice
The Switchboard was the first customizable keyboard. Comes with three standard modules: a cursor keypad, a numeric keypad, and a QWERTY alphanumeric keyboard. Key movement feels comfortable, and action is
_smooth. Can be configured via DIP switches to run with Macs or PCs. Many customizable settings.
L,DataDesk International (Prometheus Products)M
9524 S.W. Tualatin Sherwood Rd.N
TualatinO
97062Q
800-477-3473R
503-692-9600
CW_DataDesk International (Prometheus Products)
9524 S.W. Tualatin Sherwood Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Voice Navigator IIC
$699.I
9/1/91J
4.5 mice
This package includes sophisticated speech-recognition software and the elegant Navigator, a microphone and attached SCSI-interface box that digitizes sound into patterns that the Mac can recognize. Provides
surprisingly accurate voice recognition after the software has adapted to an individual
s voice. Replicates many frequent keyboard commands and learns new ones easily. Some problems exist with the interface,
foverall software integration, and macro editing but not enough to handicap this revolutionary product.
Articulate SystemsM
600 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 4500N
WoburnO
01801Q
800-443-7077R
617-935-5656T
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
90 Eddy
DWCArticulate Systems
600 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 4500
Woburn, MA 01801
General Hardware/Input DevicesB Wacom SD-510C Cordless DigitizerC
$695.I
6/1/90J
5.0 mice
The SD-510C Cordless Digitizer is light and thin. Uses a pressure-sensitive stylus requiring neither a cord nor a battery. Tablet connects to the modem port. Sensing area is 6 x 9 inches (roughly 10 x 13
inches overall). Resolution is 770 lines per inch with high accuracy. Much more responsive than a mouse. When not in use, makes an excellent mouse pad. Includes Pressure Paint program and choice of stylus or
cursor.
Wacom Technology Corp.M(501 S.E. Columbia Shores Blvd., Ste. 300N VancouverO
98661Q
800-922-6613R
206-750-8882U
Requires Mac Plus or later.WSWacom Technology Corp.
501 S.E. Columbia Shores Blvd., Ste. 300
Vancouver, WA 98661
General Hardware/Input Devices
Wacom SD420EC
$995.I
4/1/92J
5.0 mice
The Wacom SD420E is a digitizing tablet that
s simply constructed and maintenance-free. Pressure-sensitive in combination with included cordless pen but not with included cordless puck. Excellent software
controls puck options and pen
s pressure sensitivity. Mouse click is always a feather-touch effort, independent of click-and-drag sensitivity. Pen and puck don
t require batteries. Maximum traceable thickness
of artwork is slightly less than with other tablets. Includes basic stand-alone application called PressurePaint, along with plug-ins for SuperPaint and UltraPaint. Several programs, including FreeHand,
hColorStudio, Oasis, Painter, Photoshop, and Studio/32, include pressure-sensitive tools for this tablet.
Wacom Technology Corp.M(501 S.E. Columbia Shores Blvd., Ste. 300N VancouverO
98661Q
800-922-6613R
206-750-8882U
Requires Mac Plus or later.
GWSWacom Technology Corp.
501 S.E. Columbia Shores Blvd., Ste. 300
Vancouver, WA 98661
General Hardware/Input DevicesB
Z-Nix Cordless Super MouseC
$99.I
11/1/92J
3.5 mice
This cordless input device uses infrared communication between a fixed receiver base and the mouse. Automatically recharges batteries when the mouse is stored in the base, but Mac must be on for recharging to
take place. Base has 6-foot cord to connect to ADB port. Convenient, reliable, and elegantly designed. Good ergonomics, but only if you
re right-handed. Has a standard button plus a second button for assigned
key sequences. Included MousEnhancer software provides basic tracking, double-clicking, and key-sequence controls. With clear line-of-sight visibility between mouse and its base, the two work well even when
more than 10 feet apart.
Z-Nix Company, Inc.M
211 Erie St.
PomonaO
91768Q
714-629-8050U
Requires Mac SE or later.W1Z-Nix Company, Inc.
211 Erie St.
Pomona, CA 91768
Music & SoundB
AlchemyC
$695.I
10/1/88J
4.5 miceK
Alchemy loads and edits digitally sampled sounds from any commercial sound-sampler. Good interface and feature set. Reliable performance. Excellent manual.L
Passport Designs, Inc.M
100 Stone Pine Rd.N
Half Moon BayO
94019Q
415-726-0280S
IUaRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, MIDI or RS-422 interface, a hard drive, and sampler.V
88 EddyWAPassport Designs, Inc.
100 Stone Pine Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Music & SoundB
Apple MIDI InterfaceC
$99.I
6/1/88J
3.0 miceK
The Apple MIDI Interface is a simple musical-instrument digital interface with a 1-MHz clock rate. Has only one MIDI input and one output.L
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010
Requires Mac Plus or later.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Music & SoundB AudioshopC
$89.95.I
2/1/93J
3.5 mice
Audioshop lets you control a CD-ROM drive when it
s playing standard audio CDs. Software has an engaging, easy-to-use interface resembling the front end of an audio CD player. Has ability to record, play, and
edit nearly all digitized sounds (including those in QuickTime format). Lets you create custom playlists of both audio-CD and hard-disk recordings, which are then played back as edited sequences. Recording
time is limited to application
s available memory. Editing tools are useful but not adequate for professional applications. Can
t fast-forward audio CDs on new dual-speed CD-ROM drives.
Opcode Systems, Inc.M
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100N Palo AltoO
94303Q
415-856-3333T
KU\For recording audio, requires Mac with built-in microphone or a third-party sound digitizer.WBOpcode Systems, Inc.
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Music & SoundB AudioTRAXC
$299.I
9/1/92J
3.0 mice
AudioTRAX is a modestly priced software package that mixes MIDI music sequences with two channels of 8-bit, 22-kilohertz sampled sound effects. Adequate for noncommercial sound mixing. Too limited for MIDI
pros. Provides controls for the MacRecorder and for audio input on newer sound-capable Macs. Has easy-to-use basic tools for editing sound samples. Excellent documentation.
Passport Designs, Inc.M
100 Stone Pine Rd.N
Half Moon BayO
94019Q
415-726-0280T
1.01WAPassport Designs, Inc.
100 Stone Pine Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Music & SoundB
Bach and BeforeC
$24.95.I
4/1/93J
4.5 mice
This excellent CD-ROM is a compendium of ancient music and classical compositions. Includes nine essays by noted music critic Alan Rich. Covers the history of Western music from its beginnings in the ancient
world through the development of baroque music to Bach and Handel. Liberally laced with black-and-white illustrations and musical examples. Includes true CD-quality excerpts from more than 40 audio CDs, plus a
discount coupon from Tower Records and Mail Order for any or all of the excerpted albums. Also provides a glossary and an extensive catalog of the music excerpts, complete discographical information, and
fsuggestions for further listening. HyperCard-based interface allows fast searches for linked subjects.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383T
1.0UGRequires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard 2.0v2 or later, and a hard drive.
MWBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Music & SoundB
Beethoven
s String QuartetC
$66.I
3/1/91J
5.0 mice
Warner New Media
s second Audio Notes CD-ROM provides an ideal introduction to Beethoven
s String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131. Compared to the earlier disc (Mozart
s The Magic Flute), the String Quartet is much
deasier to install and to navigate. The graphic design is well suited to HyperCard
s intuitive style.
Time-Warner Interactive Group
2210 W. Olive Ave.N
BurbankO
91506Q
818-955-9999U_Requires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard 1.2.5 or later, a hard drive, and speakers or headphones.WBTime-Warner Interactive Group
2210 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
Music & SoundB
BeyondC
$149 direct.I
2/1/91J
4.0 mice
Beyond is a competent music sequencer for midlevel users. Does a good job of implementing the Mac interface, and both the manual and the tutorial are excellent. Incorporates a unique feature that, at least on
zMacs based on a 68000 CPU, accelerates the program by adjusting its performance relative to the computer
s internal clock.
Dr. T
s Music Software, Inc.M
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Music & SoundB
Composer
s MosaicC
$595.I
10/1/92J
4.5 mice
This music-notation and -publishing program is perfect for both novice songwriters and professional music copyists. Offers high degree of automation along with state-of-the-art tools for manipulating subtle
details. Provides seamless integration with MIDI sequencing programs. Click-and-drag WYSIWYG interface makes it easy to enter musical elements from movable palettes directly onto staves. Unlimited Undo
capabilities. Supports multiple files, various Mac/monitor combinations, and System 7. Bundled with Adobe Sonata font. Shipping version compatible with files created with earlier Professional Composer program.
Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.M
1280 Massachusetts Ave.N CambridgeO
02139Q
617-576-2760S
1.05UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WEMark of the Unicorn, Inc.
1280 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Music & SoundB
ConcertWare+
$69.95.I
12/1/87J
2.0 miceK
ConcertWare+ has eight different instruments and can use any four at any point in a musical composition. Supports Adobe Sonata music font.L
Great Wave SoftwareM
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. EN
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-1990S
4.06T
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
85 EddyWJGreat Wave Software
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Music & SoundB
ConcertWare+ MIDIC
$189.95.I
12/1/87J
4.0 mice
ConcertWare+ MIDI is a composition and transcription program that can record multiple notes from a MIDI keyboard. Easy to use if you can read music. Handles eight tracks of eight voices each.L
Great Wave SoftwareM
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. EN
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-1990S
5.22T
Requires Mac Plus or later.WJGreat Wave Software
5353 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Music & SoundB
CubaseC
$495.I
2/1/92J
4.0 mice
Cubase is a Mac MIDI sequencer that started life in Germany on the Atari ST. Good interface lets you edit while a sequence is playing. Provides four windows for editing of different instruments at the
MIDI-event level. Has both intuitive toolbox-style control over sounds as well as a Logical Editor that fine-tunes compositions according to various Boolean selection and editing criteria. Has excellent Match
and Groove quantizing tools, which are real timesavers. Holds its own against more-established music-editing programs. Timing resolution is only 192 ticks per quarter note. Includes driver for DigiDesign
LSampleCell NuBus card. Compatible with Apple
s MIDI Manager. Copy-protected.
Steinberg/JonesM
17700 Raymer St., Ste. 1001N
NorthridgeO
91325Q
818-993-4091S
1.83/R2T
1.8U@Requires Mac II series or higher, 4 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.
SW@Steinberg/Jones
17700 Raymer St., Ste. 1001
Northridge, CA 91325
Music & SoundB
Cue: The Film Music SystemC
$595.I
2/1/89J
4.5 mice
Cue: The Film Music System is a powerful and versatile assistant for scoring films. Automates spotting and logging cue points and searching for matching tempos. Also performs many minor jobs, such as
)generating a performing-rights cue sheet.
Opcode Systems, Inc.M
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100N Palo AltoO
94303Q
415-856-3333S
TU,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WBOpcode Systems, Inc.
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Music & SoundB
DeckC
$349.I
2/1/91J
4.0 mice
Deck is a completely software-generated recording system, with an interface resembling the famous Tascam PortaStudio four-track cassette recorder. MIDI and acoustic input can be mixed and sychronized,
Aproducing CD-quality stereo that
s easy to access and manipulate.
DigidesignM
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101N
Menlo Park
94025Q
415-688-0600S
1.03T
1.0U5Requires Digidesign
s Audiomedia or Sound Tools card.V
90 EddyW9Digidesign
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Music & SoundB
Deluxe Music Construction SetC
$129.95.I
6/1/88J
4.0 miceK
Deluxe Music Construction Set lets you enter up to 48 voices on eight staves and play the music through the Mac
s internal speaker and/or via MIDI. Copy-protected.L
Electronic ArtsM
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.N San MateoO
94404Q
800-245-4525
415-571-7171S
2.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later; hard drive recommended.W=Electronic Arts
1450 Fashion Island Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
Music & SoundB
Digidesign AudiomediaC
$995.I
10/1/90J
4.5 mice
The Digidesign Audiomedia card and software turn the Mac into a self-contained digital recording studio. Can play back, edit, and mix sound files, and subject them to a variety of special effects. Has
CD-quality sound that occupies huge amounts of hard-drive space (10 MB of disk space per minute of sound). Excellent manual includes a chapter devoted to scientific sound theory. Latest version features
Zhigher-quality sound capture plus digital input/output for use with DAT recording systems.
DigidesignM
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101N
Menlo ParkO
94025Q
415-688-0600S
2.02T
1.0U@Requires Mac II series or higher, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
92 Eddy
WW9Digidesign
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Music & SoundB
Digidesign MacProteusC
$895.I
2/1/91J
4.5 mice
MacProteus is a NuBus card that fits any member of the Mac II series. The card operates as a MIDI-controlled playback device for desktop music production and can be controlled from most programs that use
Apple
s MIDI Manager and PatchBay software. A wide variety of customizable sounds are available, and the card is easy to install. Can play 16-bit linear, 39-KHz mono or stereo samples, but cannot create them.
DigidesignM
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101N
Menlo ParkO
94025Q
415-688-0600T
1.0f2U!Requires Mac II series or higher.V
90 EddyW9Digidesign
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Music & SoundB
Digidesign Pro Tools
YCF$5,995; 8-channel, 12-channel, and 16-channel versions also available.I
9/1/92J
5.0 mice
Pro Tools combines professional digital-audio recording and MIDI technology in a single hardware/software package. Superb sound quality. Has 4 simultaneous channels for recording and playback. Includes a NuBus
card, a rack-mountable Audio Interface module, and powerful ProDeck and ProEdit software for mixing and editing. Equipped with four balanced XLR analog inputs and outputs plus two digital inputs and outputs
(AES/EBU and S/PDIF). Allows direct input of recorded sound from DAT deck, then editing in the Mac and output straight back to DAT format. Can capture audio at CD-quality 44.1 kilohertz or at 48 kilohertz.
DigidesignM
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101N
Menlo ParkO
94025
415-688-0600T
1.0UKRequires 68020 CPU or higher, 8 MB of RAM, and a large-capacity hard drive.W9Digidesign
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Music & SoundB
Digidesign SampleCellC
$1,995 with no installed RAM.I
7/1/91J
5.0 mice
SampleCell is a sample-playing Mac II NuBus card. Excellent software tools. More than 600 MB of prerecorded sounds on CD-ROM. Hardware comprises a SIMM-less NuBus card socketed for 8 MB of RAM. Card can store
up to 100 seconds of 16-bit sound sampled at 44.1 kHz. Cuts cost of high-quality sound processing by using the Mac
s CPU. Doesn
t supply recording capability. Can use as many SampleCells as Mac will hold. Each
lcard runs 16 MIDI channels. Supports MIDI keyboards, sequencers, and programs compatible Apple MIDI Manager.
DigidesignM
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101N
Menlo ParkO
94025Q
415-688-0600S
ZUQRequires Mac II series and a hard drive; CD-ROM drive required for included disc.W9Digidesign
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Music & SoundB
Dr. T
s Intro+C!$399; upgrade to Beyond 2.0, $40.I
12/1/91J
4.0 mice
For beginning MIDI musicians on a budget, Dr. T
s Intro+ may be just what the doctor ordered. Includes Dr. T
s Beyond 1.6 sequencing software, Great Wave Software
s Music Writer 5.2.1 notation program, two
MIDI cables, and an Altech 1-in 3-out MIDI interface. Upgrading to Beyond 2.0 is highly recommended, making this starter kit a good deal.
Dr. T
s Music Software, Inc.M
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s Music Software, Inc.
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Music & SoundB
EncoreC
$595.I
5/1/90J
4.5 mice
Encore is a quasi-rule-based music-notation program with a nice interface. It supports multiple files and can deal with large scores. Good printing options.L
Passport Designs, Inc.M
100 Stone Pine Rd.N
Half Moon BayO
94019Q
415-726-0280S
1.16aUiRequires Mac Plus or later, a PostScript or QuickDraw printer, and a hard drive; MIDI interface optional.WAPassport Designs, Inc.
100 Stone Pine Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Music & SoundB EZ VisionC
$149.95.I
2/1/91J
4.5 mice
Powerful enough for beginners, EZ Vision is a general purpose sequencer the uses a standard tape-recorder analogy, offering many of the best features in OpCode
s professional sequencer, Vision. Works with
Apple
s MIDI Manager but doesn
t recognize SMPTE time code. EZ Vision makes good use of color and allows audible output while fast-forwarding or rewinding.
Opcode Systems, Inc.M
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100N Palo AltoO
94303Q
415-856-3333T
]U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WBOpcode Systems, Inc.
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Music & SoundB
FinaleC
$749.I
5/1/90J
4.0 mice
Finale 2.0 is a complex, revolutionary music-notation program. Packs power and a much-improved interface. Provides absolute control over all the music elements in large-scale compositional and/or publishing
}projects. New version fixes many flaws. Four new manuals are excellent, and performance is fast. Offers page and score views.
Coda Music SoftwareM
1401 E. 79th St.N
BloomingtonO
55425Q
800-843-2066R
612-854-1288S
2.63T
2.0U~Requires Mac Plus or later, MIDI instrument and interface, a hard drive, and a printer; 68030 CPU and 4 MB of RAM recommended.W:Coda Music Software
1401 E. 79th St.
Bloomington, MN 55425
Music & SoundB
GalaxyC
$249.95.I
11/1/90J
4.5 mice
Galaxy is a universal patch-librarian program for MIDI synthesizers. When instruments are organized in a bundle, an entire Galaxy setup can be loaded with one command. Auditions and organizes individual
patches from a bundle or by separate patch banks. Has many extra features, is easy to use, and allows connection to Vision (Opcode
s professional sequencing program).
Opcode Systems, Inc.M
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100N Palo AltoO
94303Q
415-856-3333S
_WBOpcode Systems, Inc.
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Music & SoundB
Harmony GridC
$99.I
8/1/90J
4.5 mice
Harmony Grid offers an experiential approach to harmony theory. Uses a grid to show scales and chords as repeating patterns. Users play tones by moving the mouse over the grid, resulting in improvisation
lwithout requiring any training or technique. The program automatically provides counterpoint. Supports MIDI.
VPL Research, Inc.
`M 656 Bair Island Rd., Third FloorN
Redwood CityO
94063Q
(415) 361-1710S
1.05U:Requires Mac Plus or later (MIDI synthesizer recommended).WJVPL Research, Inc.
656 Bair Island Rd., Third Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Music & SoundB
Jam FactoryC
$119 direct.I
10/1/87J
3.0 miceK
Jam Factory is a program for performing complex manipulations on MIDI data in real time. Unique, entertaining, and powerful. Requires lots of patience and practice.L
Dr. T
s Music Software, Inc.M
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s Music Software, Inc.
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Kaboom!C
$49.95.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
The Kaboom! control panel is based on SoundMaster, the popular shareware sound utility that lets you attach dozens of weird sounds to common Mac actions (emptying the trash, shutting down, and so on). You get
dozens of digitized sounds, including lines from
I Love Lucy
and
Twilight Zone
as well as the voices of Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and other celebrities.
Nova DevelopmentM
23801 Calabasas Rd., Ste. 2005N CalabasasO
91302Q
818-591-9600WCNova Development
23801 Calabasas Rd., Ste. 2005
Calabasas, CA 91302
Music & SoundB
ListenC"$99; 5-user Listen Lab Pack, $249.I
1/1/87J
4.0 mice
Listen is an educational tool for ear training. It offers a piano keyboard and a guitar fret board to input notes. Wide range of exercises. Supports MIDI.L
ImajaM
P.O. Box 6386N
AlbanyO
94706Q
510-526-4621S
2.13T
2.1U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W$Imaja
P.O. Box 6386
Albany, CA 94706
Music & SoundB
$119 direct.I
10/1/87J
3.0 mice
M is a music-composition program that works with MIDI data in real time. Unique, entertaining, and powerful but requires lots of practice and patience.L
Dr. T
s Music Software, Inc.M
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s Music Software, Inc.
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Music & SoundB
MacRecorder Sound SystemC
$349.I
1/1/90J
4.5 mice
MacRecorder is an audio digitizer that can add sounds to your Mac system, animations, or HyperCard stacks. Supports an extensive array of audio-manipulation effects. HyperSound Toolkit makes adding sounds to
HyperCard stacks easy.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000S
1.0 ProT
2.0U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Music & SoundB
Magic Flute Audio NotesC
11/1/90J
4.0 miceK
The Magic Flute Audio Notes gives a thorough introduction to Mozart
s opera. Nonintuitive interface but manageable. Attractive graphics. Difficult to install.L
Time-Warner Interactive GroupM
2210 W. Olive Ave.N
BurbankO
91506Q
818-955-9999UkRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, a hard drive, a CD-ROM drive, and speakers or headphones.WBTime-Warner Interactive Group
2210 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
Music & SoundB
Master Tracks Pro
gC%$495; Trax 2.2 (junior version), $99.I
12/1/87J
4.5 miceK
Master Tracks PRO is a full-featured second-generation MIDI sequencer. Adheres well to the Mac interface. Has graphic controller editing.L
Passport Designs, Inc.M
100 Stone Pine Rd.N
Half Moon BayO
94019Q
415-726-0280S
4.0U=Requires Mac Plus or later, a hard drive, and MIDI interface.WAPassport Designs, Inc.
100 Stone Pine Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Music & SoundB
Master TunerC
$69.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Master Tuner lets you use your Mac to check your musical instrument
s tuning. Program displays an oscilloscope to trace whether a digitized sound is sharp or flat in relation to a set scale. Also generates a
@reference note as basis for tuning. Can set custom temperaments.
Andromeda Computer SystemsM
8043 33rd Avenue N.W.N
CalgaryO
AlbertaP
T3B 1L5 CanadaQ
403-247-5300URRequires Mac with a built-in microphone or an audio digitizer such as MacRecorder.
iWPAndromeda Computer Systems
8043 33rd Avenue N.W.
Calgary, Alberta T3B 1L5 Canada
Music & SoundB
MIDI CompanionCDShareware, $15; available from on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac.I
10/1/90J
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MIDI Companion is a MIDI tool that lets you patch MIDI signals, sounds, and channels through the DA and separate sounds for single-channel playback. Has extensive electronic documentation.L
Robert PattersonT
Robert Patterson
Music & SoundB
Miracle Piano Teaching System
$419.95.I
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This hardware/software package includes: a compact 49-key keyboard instrument that connects to your Mac through the modem port; cables, a power supply, headphones, and a foot pedal; and some very intelligent
piano-teaching software. Keyboard is a full-fledged synthesizer (with built-in amplifier and speakers) that can reproduce 128 different instrument sounds and play 16 notes simultaneously. Keys are
pressure-sensitive, generating higher sound volume as you strike keys harder. Includes MIDI support, so it works with sequencers and other music programs. Software is easy to use and extremely interactive,
zwith on-line help always available. Classroom module offers thorough, comprehensible course in music theory and technique.
Software ToolworksM
60 Leveroni Ct.N
NovatoO
94949Q
800-234-3088R
415-883-3000UDRequires 68020 CPU or higher, 4 MB of RAM, and System 6.03 or later.
kW3Software Toolworks
60 Leveroni Ct.
Novato, CA 94949
Music & SoundB
Mr. SoundFXC
$29.95.I
12/1/92J
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Mr. SoundFX is a commercial version of the shareware SoundMaster utility, which lets you assign sounds to a wide range of actions, including startup, shutdown, disk insertion or ejection, and assorted key
presses. The twist here is that half the sounds are created by Michael Winslow, who rose to fame making silly noises in the movie Police Academy. Check out this product if you want your Mac to eject disks to
Bthe sound, for example, of Barry White saying,
I need you, baby.
ProsonusM
11126 Weddington St.N
North HollywoodO
91601Q
800-999-6191R
818-766-5221W7Prosonus
11126 Weddington St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Music & SoundB
Music MouseC
$49 direct.I
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Music Mouse is a program that gives you instant musical feedback as you move the mouse and type on the keyboard, thus controlling tempo, vibrato, volume, and so on.L
Dr. T
s Music Software, Inc.M
[ERROR/TK]N
[ERROR/TK]O
[ERROR/TK]P
[ERROR/TK]Q
[ERROR/TK]R
[ERROR/TK]S
2.04T
Requires Mac Plus or later.WIDr. T
s Music Software, Inc.
[ERROR/TK]
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Music & SoundB
Music WriterC#$119; Level 2, $295; Level 3, $595.I
9/1/91J
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Music Writer is a promising but frustrating program for generating musical notation automatically from MIDI or mouse input. Three packages offer 3, 6, or 40 musical staves, respectively. Imports and interprets
standard Format 1 MIDI files. Allows nonstandard note heads, chord symbols, percussion notation, part extraction, and PostScript printing uswithing Adobe
s Sonata typeface (only the screen font is included;
the printer font must be purchased separately). Unreliable recognition of special notes. Interface offers many useful functions, but overall operation is prone to system crashes.
PygraphicsM
P.O. Box 639N GrapevineO
76051Q
800-222-7536R
817-481-7536S
1.1U<Requires 2MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W+Pygraphics
P.O. Box 639
Grapevine, TX 76051
Music & SoundB
MusicProseC
$249.I
5/1/90J
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MusicProse was designed for preparing lead sheets, piano-vocal parts, and small ensemble scores. It
s easy to learn and use. Can import and play back almost anything.L
Coda Music SoftwareM
1401 E. 79th St.N
BloomingtonO
55425Q
800-843-2066R
612-854-1288S
1.0UsRequires Mac Plus or later, MIDI instrument and interface, and a hard drive; 68030 CPU and 4 MB of RAM recommended.W:Coda Music Software
1401 E. 79th St.
Bloomington, MN 55425
Music & Sound
pB(Orchestra: The Instruments Revealed, TheC
$79.98.I
12/1/92J
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The classic children
s introduction to the orchestra
Benjamin Britten
The Young Person
s Guide to the Orchestra
has been turned into an interactive CD-ROM for learning about instruments and musical
forms. Excellent commentary and annotations. Analysis of Britten
s music is included, along with an audible time line that traces music history from Gregorian chant to modern jazz. Or you can just lean back
and listen to the music.
Time-Warner Interactive GroupM
2210 W. Olive Ave.N
BurbankO
91506Q
818-955-9999U[Requires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, a hard drive, and speakers or headphones.WBTime-Warner Interactive Group
2210 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
Music & SoundB PerformerC&$495; MIDI Time Piece interface, $595.I
1/1/88J
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Performer is a full-featured MIDI sequencer that includes looping, SMPTE syncing, 32 simultaneous Ins and Outs, unlimited overdubbing, and compatibility with Professional Composer for transcription.L
Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.M
1280 Massachusetts Ave.N CambridgeO
02139Q
617-576-2760S
Requires Mac Plus or later with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, MIDI interface, and two floppy drives (hard drive recommended).
qWEMark of the Unicorn, Inc.
1280 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Music & SoundB
Practica MusicaC
$125.I
8/1/90J
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Practica Musica uses an interactive game and practice approach to teach music theory and ear training. Excellent training tool for serious music study as well as for developing a trained ear for intervals,
chords, and melodies. Includes simple pitch reading and writing, scales, modes, interval recognition, and chord spelling. Supports MIDI.
Ars Nova SoftwareM
P.O. Box 637N
KirklandO
98083Q
800-445-4866R
206-889-0927S
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
87 EddyW1Ars Nova Software
P.O. Box 637
Kirkland, WA 98083
Music & SoundB
Rite of Spring, TheC
$99.95.I
8/1/91J
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Featuring a wonderful performance of Stravinsky
s famous work by Charles Dutoit and the Montreal Symphony, this CD-ROM also includes lucid historical and analytical information. The disc is superbly programmed
vin HyperCard. Its components explain aspects of the ballet, Stravinsky
s style, the music, and individual instruments.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383S
1.02T
1.01UGRequires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard 2.0v2 or later, and a hard drive.WBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Music & SoundB&So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll StarC
$99.95.I
4/1/93J
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This innovative CD-ROM features six popular songs from the golden era of rock
roll (
Twist and Shout,
Stand by Me,
Runaway,
Midnight Hour,
Dock of the Bay,
and
Crazy
) that can be played with or
without the vocals, guitar, or keyboards. Good interface, but very slow while launching the program or loading a song. Includes guitar and keyboard lessons, detailed song analysis, QuickTime movies of several
famous performers of each song, and on-screen sheet music. This high-tech form of karaoke lets you learn the music by filling in for the missing musician or celebrity singer (advice: as soon as your neighbors
7mistake your voice for Otis Redding
s, hire an agent!).
Interactive RecordsM
921 Church St.N
San FranciscoO
94114Q
415-285-8650T
1.01U\Requires QuickTime 1.5 or later; Mac IIci or higher and external hi-fi speakers recommended.
uW:Interactive Records
921 Church St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
Music & SoundB SongworksC
$125.I
4/1/93J
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This handy, versatile music-notation program serves well as a musical sketch pad and compositional aid. Lacks some professional features for sequencing, advanced notation, and page layout. Offers
point-and-click notation of melodies and chords plus an on-screen piano keyboard or guitar interface. Directly notates input from a MIDI instrument. Input-quantization is limited to 16th notes, although 32nd
notes are possible when clicking notes into scores. Can harmonize a one-staff, single-note tune. Aligns inserted lyrics automatically to corresponding notes. Generates basic melodies inspired by your
Uunfinished ideas in progress. Exports tunes and accompaniment as standard MIDI files.
Ars Nova SoftwareM
P.O. Box 637N
KirklandO
98083Q
800-445-4866R
206-889-0927T
1.11U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W1Ars Nova Software
P.O. Box 637
Kirkland, WA 98083
Music & SoundB
Sound Manager PackageCDShareware, $25; available from on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac.I
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Sound Manager Package is a group of well-implemented sound-file manipulators and players. It
s one of the the best, most versatile utility sets available for sound (as opposed to music) aficionados. Many
Euseful and amusing sounds are also included on-disk. Includes manual.
1.4UDRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM; hard drive recommended.
wW:Riccardo Ettore
67 Rue de la Limite
1970 W-Oppem, Belgium
Music & SoundB
SoundEdit ProC:$295; with MacRecorder, $349; upgrade from SoundEdit, $75.I
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SoundEdit Pro provides good tools for recording, editing, and mixing digitized sound. This enhanced version of the original SoundEdit maintains support for the MacRecorder. Needs minor interface improvements.
Also works with newer Macs
built-in sound-recording capabilities. Supports 16-bit (CD-quality) sound files. A virtual-memory scheme can spool sound files out of limited RAM on to your hard drive. Good range
2of special effects and superior sound-mix quality.
MacromediaM
600 Townsend St.N
San FranciscoO
94103Q
415-252-2000T
1.0W3Macromedia
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Music & SoundB
SoundMasterC
$20.I
11/1/89J
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SoundMaster is an elegant INIT/cdev that lets you assign sounds to a wide range of actions, including startup, shut down, disk insertion or ejection, and assorted key presses. Keeps track of the amount of
memory consumed by sounds.
Bruce TomlinM 15801 Chase Hill Blvd., Ste. 109N
San AntonioO
78256S
1.6.5T
Requires System 4.1 or later.WCBruce Tomlin
15801 Chase Hill Blvd., Ste. 109
San Antonio, TX 78256
Music & SoundB%Star Trek Sounds, Volumes One and Two
zC9$59.95 each (includes SoundMaster shareware fee prepaid).I
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Part of the extensive AudioClips library of digitized movie/TV sounds, these packages each include about 50 special-effects or dialogue clips from the famous space-exploration TV series. Sounds can be linked
to routine Mac events such as startup, disk ejection, system alerts, and so on. Volume One, The Logical Collection, covers all the basics you
d expect in a debut library. Volume Two, The Final Frontier, will
appeal to seasoned Trekkies. Perfect for raising eyebrows among your overly-serious, pointy-eared friends at the office. Includes SoundMaster control panel.
Sound Source Unlimited, Inc.M
2985 E. Hillcrest Dr., Ste. AN
Westlake VillageO
91362Q
805-494-9996
zWUSound Source Unlimited, Inc.
2985 E. Hillcrest Dr., Ste. A
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Music & SoundB
Studio SessionC
$129.I
8/1/87J
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Studio Session consists of two programs
Editor and Player
that produce music with six voices of digitized sound. Excellent program and manual.L
Bogas ProductionsM
751 Laurel St., Ste. 213N
San CarlosO
94070Q
415-592-5129S
2.2 Super Studio SessionT
86 EddyW?Bogas Productions
751 Laurel St., Ste. 213
San Carlos, CA 94070
Music & SoundB
Studio VisionC
$995.I
6/1/91J
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Studio Vision is the first software package that seamlessly integrates MIDI data with digital audio recording. It lets you record vocals or non-MIDI instruments in the same document as MIDI data and then play
it back along with the music. Actually an extension of Vision (Opcode
s top-of-the-line MIDI sequencer), Studio Vision adds 16 tracks of audio data (assignable to 2 channels) to Vision
s 99 tracks (assignable
to 32 MIDI channels). Time can be notated in musical terms (bars/beats/units) or in video terms (hours/minutes/frames), with SMPTE locking.
Opcode Systems, Inc.M
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100N Palo AltoO
94303Q
415-856-3333S
1.21U[Requires SE/30 or Mac II series, sound digitizing card, a MIDI interface, and a hard drive.V
91 EddyWBOpcode Systems, Inc.
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Music & SoundB
Super LibrarianC
$99 direct.I
11/1/90J
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Super Librarian is a multiplatform universal patch librarian for MIDI synthesizers. Organizes different groups of instruments or different banks of a single instrument into a performance. Buttons for sending
and receiving patch information are inside each Device Folder rather than on a menu. Allows transfer of patches from one type of computer to another as long as same profile is loaded into each machine.
Un-Mac-like interface.
Pixel PublishingM
641 Caledonia Rd.N
Toronto
OntarioP
M6E 4V8 CanadaQ
416-785-3036S
3.34T
1.4U+Requires Mac Plus or later, except Quadras.WBPixel Publishing
641 Caledonia Rd.
Toronto, Ontario M6E 4V8 Canada
Music & SoundB
TraxC
$99.I
2/1/91J
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Simple enough for beginners, Trax is a solid, general-use sequencer that uses a standard tape-recorder analogy. It could use some of the higher-end functions available in more-powerful sequencer programs. Uses
same graphic interface as Passport
s professional sequencer, Master Tracks Pro. Works with Apple
s MIDI Manager, but doesn
t recognize SMPTE time code.
Passport Designs, Inc.M
100 Stone Pine Rd.N
Half Moon BayO
94019Q
415-726-0280S
1.2UFRequires Mac Plus or later and MIDI interface; hard drive recommended.WAPassport Designs, Inc.
100 Stone Pine Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Music & SoundB
TurbosynthC
$349.I
10/1/88J
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Turbosynth creates sounds for a digital sampler using modular-synthesis techniques. Good harmonic spectral inverter. Lacks an easy method of multisampling.L
DigidesignM
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101N
Menlo ParkO
94025Q
415-688-0600S
2.0U8Requires Mac Plus or later, sampler, and MIDI interface.W9Digidesign
1360 Willow Rd., Ste. 101
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Music & SoundB
UpBeatC
$129 direct.I
5/1/88J
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UpBeat turns the Mac into a front panel for a highly complex and versatile drum machine. Input patterns with mouse, MIDI keyboard, or drum machine.L
Dr. T
s Music Software, Inc.M
[ERROR/TK]N
[ERROR/TK]O
[ERROR/TK]P
[ERROR/TK]Q
[ERROR/TK]R
[ERROR/TK]S
2.05T
1.2UARequires Mac Plus or later, MIDI interface, and MIDI synthesizer.WIDr. T
s Music Software, Inc.
[ERROR/TK]
[ERROR/TK], [ERROR/TK] [ERROR/TK]
Music & SoundB
VisionC
$495.I
12/1/89J
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Vision is a Mac sequencer that supports full SMPTE control, event-list and graphics editing; real-time and step recording; looping; tempo, meter, and dynamic changes; and standard MIDI files. MIDI Keys maps
certain Mac keyboard commands to your MIDI controller. Faders window supports 32 faders, offering real-time control of volume, tempo, and synthesizer-specific functions. Copy-protected.
Opcode Systems, Inc.M
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100N Palo AltoO
94303Q
415-856-3333S
1.01UARequires Mac Plus or later, MIDI interface, and MIDI synthesizer.WBOpcode Systems, Inc.
3950 Fabian Way, Ste. 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Music & SoundB
Voyager CD AudioStackC
$195.I
11/1/90J
5.0 mice
The Voyager CD AudioStack is a HyperCard tool kit that precisely controls a compact disc (in a CD-ROM player) to create musical stacks. The scripts are thoroughly and clearly commented, and anyone with
6HyperTalk proficiency should find them easy to modify.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383S
1.0UdRequires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard 2.1, a hard drive, a CD-ROM drive, and speakers or headphones.WBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Networking & ConnectivityB
3Com EtherLink/NBC2$595; bundled with EtherLink TP transceiver, $670.I
6/1/90J
3.5 miceK1This NuBus Ethernet card has average performance.L
3ComM
5400 Bayfront PlazaN
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
800-638-3266R
408-764-5000T
Requires NuBus-capable Mac.W.3Com
5400 Bayfront Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Networking & ConnectivityB
3Com EtherLink/SEC
$595.I
6/1/90J
4.0 miceKMThis Ethernet interface has very fast SE client, server, and raw performance.L
3ComM
5400 Bayfront PlazaN
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
800-638-3266R
408-764-5000T
Requires Mac SE.W.3Com
5400 Bayfront Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Networking & ConnectivityB
AccessPCC
$99.95.I
6/1/93J
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AccessPC is a system extension and control panel combination that lets the Mac desktop mount and format MS-DOS floppy disks, as well as PC-compatible removable cartridges with higher capacity. Assigns
Macintosh Type and Creator codes to MS-DOS files, which lets specified Mac applications open them automatically without going through the Apple File Exchange utility. Works with DOS floppy drives from Apple,
PLI, and Kennect. Includes universal Multi-Driver to help with PC drives that have trouble mounting on the Mac desktop. Works well in combination with Insignia Solutions
SoftPC or SoftAT running PC
!applications on a Mac hard drive.
Insignia Solutions, Inc.M
526 Clyde Ave.N
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
800-848-7677R
415-694-7600T
2.0f6U{Requires System 6.05 or later and any Mac with FDHD SuperDrive, or external DOS floppy drive, or removable-cartridge drive.
AlisaTalk, a file server for networked Macs, provides numerous features for VAX, DOS, and Mac interoperability. Slow for AFP file sharing, and requires knowledge of VMS. Allows unlimited number of simultaneous
users.
Alisa SystemsM
221 E. Walnut St., Ste. 175N
PasadenaO
91101
(818) 792-9474T
Requires VAX.W<Alisa Systems
221 E. Walnut St., Ste. 175
Pasadena, CA 91101
Networking & ConnectivityB
Apple Ethernet NB CardC
$424.I
6/1/90J
4.0 miceKWAn excellent performer in file-transfer tests. Has 3Com hardware. Good raw performance.L
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U=Requires NuBus-capable Mac; adapter required for use in IIsi.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Networking & ConnectivityB
Apple PowerBook/DOS CompanionC
$219.I
5/1/93J
4.0 mice
This bundle of previously-available Apple and third-party products contains everything a PowerBook needs for basic Mac/DOS connectivity. Includes DataViz
s MacLinkPlus/PC, Apple
s Macintosh PC Exchange, GDT
PowerPrint, and James Engineering
s MacVGA. Together they provide support for reading and writing DOS floppy disks, sending files across serial lines, converting virtually any file, using PC printers, and
{(using PowerBooks with video-out capability) screen display on VGA monitors. These products also work with any desktop Mac.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010T
Requires System 7.01 or later.
W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Networking & ConnectivityB
AppleShare ServerC
$1,199.I
4/1/92J
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AppleShare is powerful, inexpensive file-server software from Apple. Fast, and easy to configure and administer. Lets network users protect files from other users at the folder level. Permits setup and
administration from Mac, choice of LocalTalk or Ethernet connection, and AppleShare-PC support. Allows a maximum of 120 simultaneous users, and multiple applications can run on the server. Good print-spooling
"capabilities for up to 5 printers.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010S
3.01T
3.0UmRequires a dedicated Mac SE/30 or higher with 4 MB of RAM, System 7.0 or later, and a large, fast hard drive.
W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Networking & ConnectivityB
AppleTalk Internet RouterC/$499; TCP/IP option, $499; X.25 option, $1,299.I
4/1/91J
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This software router can create a large internet with EtherTalk and TokenTalk. Version reviewed did not support dial-in access, but offered support for AppleTalk Phase 2, mixed Phase 1 and Phase 2, and
token-ring networks. Cabling can be thick coaxial, thin coaxial, or twisted-pair. Quality of technical support depends heavily on locating a knowledgeable, cooperative, authorized Apple dealer. Latest version
^adds DialUp extension for phone-based connections, plus options for TCP/IP and X.25 protocols.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010T
2.0W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Networking & ConnectivityB
Applied Engineering QuadraLinkCe$219; 5-user networking option, $109 ($36 for each 5 additional users); high-speed DMA version, $365.I
7/1/92J
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QuadraLink occupies a NuBus slot and cleanly adds four 8-pin mini-DIN RS-422 serial connectors to the Mac
s back panel. Uses Mac
s Communication Toolbox or control panel software called AE Shadow to manage and
even rename the extra ports. Networking option lets you share connected devices such as printers with other users on your AppleTalk network. Doesn
t add ADB ports. Perfect for clearing cable clutter or sharing
Dexpensive devices attached to (and normally usable only by) one Mac.
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.N
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060T
1.01U
Requires NuBus-capable Mac.W6Applied Engineering
3210 Beltline Rd.
Dallas, TX 75234
Networking & ConnectivityB
APT Communications ComTalkCY$7,000 with one Ethernet and six LocalTalk ports; other configurations, $2,500 to $8,500.I
4/1/91J
3.0 mice
This EtherTalk/LocalTalk router is a speed demon, available in the widest variety of configurations and prices. APT Internet Manager 5.0 software is powerful but difficult to understand. Router code is in
upgradable ROM, and the CPU is a Motorola 68000. Can handle as many as six LocalTalk networks but only one EtherTalk network. Offers support for AppleTalk Phase 2 or mixed Phase 1 and Phase 2.
APT Communications, Inc.M
9607 Dr. Perry Rd.N
IjamsvilleO
21754Q
301-831-1182S
ComTalk HXW@APT Communications, Inc.
9607 Dr. Perry Rd.
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Networking & ConnectivityB
Asant
10T Hub/12C
$799.I
10/1/92J
4.0 mice
This compact, nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub is moderately priced. Includes 12 10BASE-T ports, BNC and AUI ports, and a hierarchical port. Offers 12 RJ-45 or 1 RJ-25 port. Has LEDs to monitor collision and link
istatus. Power supply is external. Informative documentation. Five-year warranty. Pre-10BASE-T-compatible.
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
Asant
10T Hub/8C
$399.I
10/1/92J
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This compact, nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub is moderately priced. Includes eight 10BASE-T ports, a BNC port, and a hierarchical port. Lacks an AUI port. Power supply is external. Documentation is informative.
Five-year warranty.
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & Connectivity
Asant
Asant
PrintC
$549.I
3/1/93J
3.5 mice
This hardware Ethernet-to-LocalTalk converter is compact and supports downloadable software upgrades. Includes Asant
Print Manager and ANSP control panel software. Supports as many as 2 LocalTalk devices, with
password protection for LocalTalk nodes and management software. Doesn
t work if routers or half-routers are on LocalTalk segment of network. Includes UTP cable for 10BASE-T. Poor manual. Five-year warranty.
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
Asant
MacCon+ 30i ETC
$249.I
9/1/91J
4.5 miceK
This PDS card provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure. Compatible with the IIsi. Five-year warranty.L
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388U
Requires Mac SE/30 or IIsi.W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
Asant
MacCon+ 30iEC
$249.I
6/1/90J
4.5 miceK_This Ethernet device in an SE/30 is a very fast AppleTalk Phase I server. Fast raw performance.L
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388U
Requires Mac SE/30 or IIsi.W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
Asant
MacCon+ II/EC
$249.I
6/1/90J
3.5 miceKdThis Ethernet board offers good performance and a competitive price. Skimpy manual, not for novices.L
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388U,Requires Mac II series or higher with NuBus.W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
Asant
MacCon+ IIETC
$249.I
9/1/91J
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This NuBus card provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure. Five-year warranty.L
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388U,Requires Mac II series or higher with NuBus.W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
Asant
MacCon+ LCC
$249.I
9/1/91J
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MacCon+ LC is a PDS card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes BNC port, diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Auto-configuring. FPU socket on board. Five-year warranty.L
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388U
Requires Mac LC.W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
Asant
MacCon+ SE/EC
$249.I
6/1/90J
4.0 mice
KPThis inexpensive Ethernet device provides very good performance as an SE client.L
Asant
Technologies, Inc.M
821 Fox LaneN
San JoseO
95131Q
800-662-9686R
418-435-8388U
Requires Mac SE.W9Asant
Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
Avatar LanWay E-10T Direct SlotC
$345.I
9/1/91J
4.0 mice
LanWay E-10T Direct Slot is a PDS card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port and link-integrity LED, but no diagnostic software. Auto-configuring.L
Avatar Corp.M
65 South St.N HopkintonO
01748Q
800-282-3270R
508-435-3000U
Requires Mac SE/30.W-Avatar Corp.
65 South St.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Networking & ConnectivityB
Avatar LanWay E-10T NuBusC
$345.I
9/1/91J
3.0 mice
The LanWay E-10T NuBus is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port and link-integrity LED. Lacks diagnostic software. Auto-configuring. Skimpy manual.L
Avatar Corp.M
65 South St.N HopkintonO
01748Q
800-282-3270R
508-435-3000U
Requires Mac II series.W-Avatar Corp.
65 South St.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Networking & ConnectivityB BroadCastCWShareware, $25 per AppleTalk zone; available from on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac.
10/1/90J
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BroadCast is a mail system for small networks. You can send short messages over an AppleTalk network to one or more users. Lets you include icons with messages. Conversation must be carried on in real time;
/you can
t leave a message in someone
s mailbox.
Joachim LindenbergS
Joachim Lindenberg
Networking & ConnectivityB
Cabletron E4000C)$440 to $659, depending on configuration.I
6/1/90J
3.5 mice
K|This Ethernet device is a slow AppleTalk Phase I SE client but a fast Phase 2 SE server. Fiber-optics options are available.L
Requires NuBus-capable Mac.WLCabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way, P.O. Box 6257
Rochester, NH 03867
Networking & ConnectivityB
Cabletron E6010 DNIC
$215 to 269.I
9/1/91J
3.5 mice
The E6010 DNI is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, excellent diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Doesn
This compact, nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub includes nine 10BASE-T ports and a hierarchical port. Lacks BNC and AUI ports. Has auto-polarity adjustment and LEDs to monitor collision and link status. Power supply is
This nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub includes 12 10BASE-T ports and user-configurable AUI, BNC, and fiber-optic ports. Has auto-polarity adjustment and LEDs to monitor collision and link status. Rack-mountable. Power
Carbon Copy Mac is a screen-sharing program that lets you access another networked Mac for technical support, training, or file management. A
guest
Mac can control only one host Mac, but multiple guests can
simply observe a host. Supports both network and modem connections in the same package. Capable of file transfer between Macs. Provides the security feature of assigning different
classes
of users. Not
color-capable.
L Microcom Utilities Product GroupM
P.O. Box 51489N
DurhamO
27717Q
919-490-1277S
2.04T
2.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.04 or later.W@Microcom Utilities Product Group
This EtherTalk/LocalTalk hardware router offers many gateway features, including TCP/IP connectivity. No battery backup. Supports AppleTalk Phase 2, mixed Phase 1 and 2 networks, SNMP and other protocols, but
only one LocalTalk port is provided. Network-security features provide configuration protection and resource hiding, including zone, printer, and device filtering. Good setup information. With optional
cGatorShare software, a UNIX host looks like an AppleShare server. Unlimited free technical support.
Cayman SystemsM
26 Landsdowne St.N CambridgeO
02139Q
617-494-1999S
1.1 softwareW4Cayman Systems
26 Landsdowne St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Networking & ConnectivityB
cc:Mail Mac Platform PackC
$495; 25 users, $845.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
This powerful E-mail application features a unique Find command, message prioritizing, reply and forwarding, and storage folders. Eye-catching new interface contrasts sharply with drab text-only look of
earlier versions. Allows communication and automated file translation between Macs and cc:Mail versions for DOS, Windows, and OS/2. Uses either Mac or PC for setup and administration. Server can be a Mac
running AppleShare, a PC with Novell NetWare or Banyan VINES, or a UNIX or VAX host. Slow sending messages to multiple Macs. Allows up to 20 file enclosures per message, and either text or graphics files can
`be previewed before downloading from server. Can
t unsend messages or create personalized forms.
cc:Mail (Lotus Development)M
2141 Landing
s Dr.N
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
800-448-2500R
415-961-8800T
UWRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and network file server.V
92 EddyWFcc:Mail (Lotus Development)
2141 Landing
s Dr.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Networking & ConnectivityB
Compatible Systems Ether+C
$495.I
9/1/91J
3.0 mice
Ether+ is a SCSI adapter that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure. Must be at the end of a SCSI
chain.
Compatible Systems Corp.M
P.O. Box 17220N
BoulderO
80308Q
800-356-0283R
303-444-9532U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W9Compatible Systems Corp.
P.O. Box 17220
Boulder, CO 80308
Networking & ConnectivityB
Compatible Systems Ether
RouteC
$1,495.I
4/1/91J
4.0 mice
This hardware EtherTalk/LocalTalk router is easy to set up and use. Offers fast, solid performance. Current software is Ether
Route Manager 1.7.0. Router code is in upgradable ROM, and CPU is an 80C188. Can
handle no more than two LocalTalk networks and only one EtherTalk network. Offers support for AppleTalk Phase 2 or mixed Phase 1 and Phase 2. Difficult to change cabling-type switch. Lacks TCP/IP support but
Pan Ether
Route/TCP version is also available. Unlimited, free technical support.
Compatible Systems Corp.M
P.O. Box 17220N
BoulderO
80308Q
800-356-0283R
303-444-9532W9Compatible Systems Corp.
P.O. Box 17220
Boulder, CO 80308
Networking & Connectivity
Compatible Systems Ether
WriteC
$695.I
3/1/93J
4.5 mice
This hardware Ethernet-to-LocalTalk converter is compact and supports downloadable software upgrades. Includes Ether
Write Manager and ANSP control panel software. Supports as many as 6 LocalTalk devices, with
password protection for LocalTalk nodes and management software. Doesn
t work if routers or half-routers are on LocalTalk segment of network. Doesn
t include cables.
Compatible Systems Corp.M
P.O. Box 17220N
Boulder
80308Q
800-356-0283R
303-444-9532W9Compatible Systems Corp.
P.O. Box 17220
Boulder, CO 80308
Networking & ConnectivityB
Compatible Systems Ether2 TPC
$295.I
9/1/91J
4.0 miceK
The Ether2 TP is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure.L
Compatible Systems Corp.M
P.O. Box 17220N
BoulderO
80308Q
800-356-0283R
303-444-9532S
1.11T
1.0 software
Requires Mac II series.W9Compatible Systems Corp.
P.O. Box 17220
Boulder, CO 80308
Networking & ConnectivityB
CompuLAN 8000 TPCC
$699.I
10/1/92J
2.0 miceK
This nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub includes 12 10BASE-T ports plus AUI and BNC ports. Has cascade port and LEDs to monitor link status. Rack-mountable. Power supply is external. No warranty.L
CompuLANM
180 Charcot Ave.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-486-8810R
408-922-6888W,CompuLAN
180 Charcot Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131
Networking & ConnectivityB
COPSTalk for WindowsC
$179.I
4/1/93J
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This AppleTalk-network print-management software for Windows PCs gives them access to PostScript printers and Macs using System-7 file sharing. Offers very powerful controls for printer selection, AppleTalk
zone navigation, customized device-specific print options, error alerts, and activity logs. Interface is poorly integrated. Steep learning curve. Users with good command of PostScript programming can create
and save complex printer configurations unavailable with standard Windows drivers. Manages print-job priority, scheduling, and printer re-selection for multiple spooled print jobs. Supports 3Com Ethernet
kcards, most PC LocalTalk cards, or direct connection of an AppleTalk PostScript printer to a PC
s LPT port.
L+COPS (CoOperative Printing Solutions), Inc.M
5950 Live Oak Pkwy., Ste. 175N
NorcrossO
30093Q
404-840-0810T
1.01U]Requires a 386 PC or higher with Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later and a large, fast hard drive.W\COPS (CoOperative Printing Solutions), Inc.
5950 Live Oak Pkwy., Ste. 175
Norcross, GA 30093
Networking & ConnectivityB
DAL (Data Access Language)
CDFree with System 7.0; Client Toolkit, $695; servers, $995
$30,000.I
1/1/91J
4.0 mice
DAL is an API (application-programming interface) for sophisticated client/server database access. Server operating systems include IBM MVS and VM as well as VAX/VMS. Database-management systems include DB2,
Ingres, Oracle, Rdb/VMS, SQL/DS, Sybase, Informix, and IBM MVS and VM. Offers server independence but is slower than Oracle
DataClub Classic is distributed-file-server software with the look and feel of a dedicated AppleShare server. Requires an AppleTalk Phase 1 network or Phase 2 with only a router present. Lets users combine
folders from different Macs into one logical volume and move folders of data between Macs without changing the appearance of the combined volume. Can support 76 users, each using a control panel to manage
,access. System-7.0-savvy. Incomplete manual.
Novell, Inc.
122 E. 1700 S.N
ProvoO
84606Q
800-453-1267R
801-429-7000S
1.1.1UERequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and System 6.03 or later.W+Novell, Inc.
122 E. 1700 S.
Provo, UT 84606
Networking & ConnectivityB
David Systems Ether-T MacC
$275.I
9/1/91J
3.0 miceK
This NuBus card provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Lacks thicknet AUI port, diagnostic software, or link-integrity LED. Two-year warranty.L
David Systems, Inc.M
701 E. Evelyn Ave.N SunnyvaleO
94086
800-762-7848R
408-720-8000U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W:David Systems, Inc.
701 E. Evelyn Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Networking & ConnectivityB
David Systems VolksNet LANC
$795.I
10/1/92J
3.5 mice
This nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub includes 12 10BASE-T ports and a hierarchical port. A 13th UTP, BNC, AUI, and fiber-optic ports are optional. Has LEDs to monitor collision and link status. Power supply is
Yinternal. Tech support unfamiliar with Mac. Informative documentation. Two-year warranty.
David Systems, Inc.M
701 E. Evelyn Ave.N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
800-762-7848R
408-720-8000W:David Systems, Inc.
701 E. Evelyn Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Networking & ConnectivityB
Dayna DaynaPORT E/II-TC
$239.I
9/1/91J
3.5 mice
The DaynaPORT E/II-T is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, limited diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure. Lifetime
warranty.
Dayna Communications, Inc.M(849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research ParkN
Salt Lake CityO
84123Q
801-269-7200S
4.11T
4.0 softwareU:Requires Mac II series or higher and System 6.03 or later.
W\Dayna Communications, Inc.
849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research Park
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Networking & ConnectivityB
Dayna DaynaPORT E/LC-TC"$239; with math coprocessor, $389.I
9/1/91J
4.5 miceK
This PDS card provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Lacks additional ports. Comes with diagnostic software and link-integrity LED. FPU socket on board. Lifetime warranty.L
Dayna Communications, Inc.M(849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research ParkN
Salt Lake CityO
84123
801-269-7200S
1.15T
1.0 softwareU
Requires Mac LC.W\Dayna Communications, Inc.
849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research Park
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Networking & ConnectivityB
Dayna DaynaSTAR Hub-12C
$995.I
10/1/92J
3.5 mice
This nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub includes 12 10BASE-T ports. Included BNC and AUI ports cannot be used simultaneously. Offers 12 RJ-45 or 1 RJ-21 port. Has auto-polarity adjustment. LEDs for monitoring collision
and link status are awkwardly located. Power supply is internal. Noisy fan. Rack-mountable but mounting equipment not included.
Dayna Communications, Inc.M(849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research ParkN
Salt Lake CityO
84123Q
801-269-7200W\Dayna Communications, Inc.
849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research Park
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Networking & ConnectivityB
Dayna DaynaSTAR MiniHubC
$389.I
10/1/92J
3.0 mice
This compact, nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub is moderately priced. Includes eight 10BASE-T ports and a BNC port. Has LEDs to monitor link status. Power supply is external.L
Dayna Communications, Inc.M(849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research ParkN
Salt Lake CityO
84123Q
801-269-7200W\Dayna Communications, Inc.
849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research Park
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Networking & ConnectivityB
Dayna EtherPrint PlusC
$649.I
3/1/93J
4.0 mice
This hardware Ethernet-to-LocalTalk converter is compact and supports as many as 4 LocalTalk devices. Includes EtherPrint Manager utility. Doesn
t work if routers or half-routers are on LocalTalk segment of
network. Can
t hide LocalTalk devices on network. Startup order of connected devices is important. Includes AUI adapter, Mac serial connector/cable, and UTP cable for 10BASE-T. Good manual.
Dayna Communications, Inc.M(849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research ParkN
Salt Lake City
84123Q
801-269-7200V
90 EddyW\Dayna Communications, Inc.
849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research Park
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Networking & ConnectivityB
Digital DECrepeater 90TC
$1,590.I
10/1/92J
3.0 mice
This nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub includes eight 10BASE-T ports and a BNC port, but lacks an AUI port. Can be used as a stand-alone hub or as a module in a Digital concentrator. Has LEDs to monitor collision and
>link status. Power supply is external. Toll-free tech support.
Digital Equipment Corp.M
146 Main St.N
MaynardO
01754Q
800-344-4825R
508-486-5198W6Digital Equipment Corp.
146 Main St.
Maynard, MA 01754
Networking & ConnectivityB Digital Products SprintTALK/25E4C
$895.I
3/1/93J
3.0 mice
This hardware Ethernet-to-LocalTalk converter is compact and supports as many as 4 LocalTalk devices. Includes SprintTALK setup utility. Doesn
t work if routers or half-routers are on LocalTalk segment of
network. Can
t hide LocalTalk devices on network. Startup order of connected devices is important. Includes AUI adapter, Mac serial connector/cable, and UTP cable for 10BASE-T.
Digital Products, Inc.M
411 Waverly Oaks Rd.N
WalthamO
02154Q
800-243-2333R
617-647-1234W=Digital Products, Inc.
411 Waverly Oaks Rd.
Waltham, MA 02154
Networking & ConnectivityB
Dove FastNet IIInC
$239.I
6/1/90J
2.5 mice
K}This slow Ethernet device is a NuBus card. Good diagnostics. A configuration for twisted-pair wiring connection is available.L
Dove Computer Corp.M
1200 N. 23rd St.N
WilmingtonO
28405Q
800-849-3297R
919-763-7918S
Requires NuBus-capable Mac.W9Dove Computer Corp.
1200 N. 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Networking & ConnectivityB
Dove FastNet SE/30sC
$249.I
6/1/90J
2.5 mice
This Ethernet device is a slow AppleTalk Phase I SE/30 card. Good diagnostics. A configuration for twisted-pair wiring connection is available.L
Dove Computer Corp.M
1200 N. 23rd St.N
WilmingtonO
28405Q
800-849-3297R
919-763-7918S
Requires Mac SE/30.W9Dove Computer Corp.
1200 N. 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Networking & ConnectivityB
Dove FastNet SEnC
$249.I
6/1/90J
3.0 mice
This Ethernet interface has average performance. Good diagnostics. A configuration for twisted-pair wiring connection is available.L
Dove Computer Corp.M
1200 N. 23rd St.N
WilmingtonO
28405Q
800-849-3297R
919-763-7918S
Requires Mac SE.W9Dove Computer Corp.
1200 N. 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Networking & ConnectivityB
EMAC Speedlink IIC
$449.I
6/1/90J
3.0 miceK@This NuBus Ethernet card has average performance. Good software.L
EMAC (Everex Systems)M
48431 Milmont Dr.
FremontO
94538Q
800-628-3837R
510-498-1111S
hardware, 2.6 softwareU4Requires NuBus-capable Mac and System 6.03 or later.W9EMAC (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
Networking & ConnectivityB
EMAC SpeedLink SE/30C
$449.I
6/1/90J
3.0 miceK
This Ethernet device has very slow performance as an AppleTalk Phase 2 SE/30 server. Good performance as client. Good diagnostics.L
EMAC (Everex Systems)M
48431 Milmont Dr.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-628-3837R
510-498-1111
hardware, 2.6 softwareU
Requires Mac SE/30.W9EMAC (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
Networking & ConnectivityB
EMAC SpeedLink/II TPC
$449.I
9/1/91J
3.5 mice
The EMAC SpeedLink/II TP is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, NCSA Telnet, diagnostic software, link-integrity LED, and auto-configuration.
Two-year warranty.
EMAC (Everex Systems)M
48431 Milmont Dr.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-628-3837
510-498-1111S
hardware, 2.6 softwareU4Requires NuBus-capable Mac and System 6.03 or later.W9EMAC (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
Networking & ConnectivityB
EMAC SpeedLink/SE30 TPC
$449.I
9/1/91J
3.5 mice
The SpeedLink/SE30 TP is a PDS card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Auto-configuring. Confusing manual. Two-year
warranty.
EMAC (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-628-3837R
510-498-1111S
hardware, 2.6 softwareU,Requires Mac SE/30 and System 6.03 or later.W9EMAC (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
Networking & ConnectivityB
Engage SyncRouter LTiC
$2,195.I
1/1/92J
4.5 mice
This router is a hardware/software combination that
s fast and simple to use. Provides limited statistics on router traffic and has no automatic backup link. Besides LocalTalk and dial-up asynchronous links,
supports synchronous DDS (Digital Data Service), ISDN, and T1 links. Maximum speed is 500 Kbps. Interfaces include RS-232, RS-449, and V.35, but not EtherTalk.
Engage Communication, Inc.M
9053 Soquel Dr.N
AptosO
95003Q
408-688-1021
U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W:Engage Communication, Inc.
9053 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
Networking & ConnectivityB EtherPeekC
$795.I
9/1/92J
4.0 mice
This network-protocol-analyzer software can simulate network traffic for analysis and has many useful features. Modular design adapts well to new Ethernet cards and protocols, but performance suffers, because
of complex application design. Features include sophisticated use of filters, triggers, and alarms. Supports AppleTalk, ARP, SNMP, IPX, DECnet, XNS, and IPTalk protocols. Built-in pager support.
AG GroupM
2540 Camino Diablo, Ste. 202N
Walnut CreekO
94596Q
510-937-7900T
1.5UNRequires Mac SE/30 or higher with Ethernet interface and System 6.05 or later.W<AG Group
2540 Camino Diablo, Ste. 202
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Networking & Connectivity
B(Farallon Ether Mac 30i Card for EthernetC
$249 - $529.I
9/1/91J
3.5 miceK
The Ether Mac 30i Card is a PDS card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port and link-integrity LED. Lacks diagnostic software. Auto-configuring.L
Farallon Computing, Inc.M
2470 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-814-5000U
Requires Mac SE/30 or IIsi.WCFarallon Computing, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & Connectivity
B'Farallon Ether Mac II Card for EthernetC
$249 - $329.I
9/1/91J
4.0 miceK
Farallon
s Ether Mac II Card is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port and link-integrity LED. Lacks diagnostic software. Auto-configuring.L
Farallon Computing, Inc.M
2470 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-814-5000U!Requires Mac II series or higher.WCFarallon Computing, Inc.
This managed 10BASE-T hub includes 12 10BASE-T ports and an AUI port but no BNC port. Has good documentation and can be used in a concentrator. In-band management via software requires LocalTalk StarController
and bus connection. Pre-10BASE-T-compatible. Has LEDs to monitor link status. Power supply is external. Included StarCommand software offers GUI, password protection, out-of-band management, auto-partitioning,
Eand per-port statistics. Maximum management-bus length is 3,000 feet.
Farallon Computing, Inc.M
2470 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-814-5000T
3.0 (software)WCFarallon Computing, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & Connectivity
FlashC
$199.95 per zone.I
9/1/90J
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Flash is a DA/INIT combination that transfers files in the background, with or without MultiFinder. Uses Finder folders to send and receive files. Has chat capability. Also lets you create a group folder,
ywhich sends copies of a file to everyone in a group. Setting the many options is unnecessarily complex. Good performance.
Beagle Bros.M
6215 Ferris Sq., Ste. 100N San DiegoO
92121Q
619-452-5500S
W:Beagle Bros.
6215 Ferris Sq., Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92121
Networking & ConnectivityB
Focus Enhancements EtherLAN SCC
$249.99.I
6/1/90J
3.5 miceK?Good SCSI-adapter client performance for an Ethernet interface.L
Focus Enhancements, Inc.M
800 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 4500N
WoburnO
01801Q
800-538-8866R
617-938-8088U
Requires Mac Plus or later.WIFocus Enhancements, Inc.
The EtherLAN SC-T (formerly NuvoLink SC-T) is a SCSI adapter that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Doesn
Eauto-configure. Must be at the end of SCSI chain. Five-year warranty.
Focus Enhancements, Inc.M
800 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 4500N
WoburnO
01801Q
800-538-8866R
617-938-8088U
Requires Mac SE or later.
WIFocus Enhancements, Inc.
800 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 4500
Woburn, MA 01801
Networking & ConnectivityB
Focus Enhancements TurboStarC
$499.99.I
5/1/90J
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The TurboStar distributes AppleTalk signals to devices on a network and provides network-management and troubleshooting capabilities. Performance can be poor in complex wiring configurations. TurboStar
management software is bundled.
Focus Enhancements, Inc.M
800 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 4500N
WoburnO
01801
800-538-8866R
617-938-8088S
Requires LocalTalk network.WIFocus Enhancements, Inc.
GraceLAN is network-management software that collects detailed information about connected Macs. Good interface. Can also scan hardware and software configuration of DOS-compatible PCs on the network. Draws
network diagram. Has no internal database manager unless optional Asset Manager program is purchased. Supports workgroup passwords. Optional program Update Manager can create and distribute update packages and
"can delete or rename users
files.
L"Technology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)M
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-926-3148R
512-794-8533T
2.0UZRequires Mac II series or higher with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WQTechnology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
Networking & ConnectivityB
Inter
PollC
$129.I
2/1/92J
3.5 mice
Inter
Poll is a simple, reliable network-administration tool that
s suitable for small LocalTalk networks (5 to 20 nodes). Doesn
t support EtherTalk, but can create simulated network traffic for analysis. Has
Fexcellent manual. No support for filters, charts, or error management.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010S
1.01T
1.0W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
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LapLink Mac III is a Mac-to-DOS and Mac-to-Mac file-transfer program that lets you have control from either computer. Version 3.0 has a revised interface. Uses a special cable to provide 750-Kbps transfer. It
has an INIT that gives you background access to your remote Mac
s files even when LapLink isn
t running. You can protect the Mac globally for read/write or read-only access. Directory sort-and-search
Jcapability is provided, along with display filters to show and hide files.
Traveling Software, Inc.M
18702 North Creek Pkwy.N
BothellO
98011Q
800-343-8080R
206-483-8088S
3.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later and System 5.0 or later.WBTraveling Software, Inc.
18702 North Creek Pkwy.
Bothell, WA 98011
Networking & ConnectivityB
Laptop LiberatorC
$249.I
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This software/hardware bundle lets PowerBook owners quickly transfer files through a SCSI connection between their Mac and a DOS/Windows PC. Uses SCSI Disk mode (built in to most PowerBook models), which
tricks a desktop computer into treating the PowerBook simply as an attached SCSI hard drive. Included PowerBridge connector enables SCSI Disk mode in PowerBook models 140, 145, and 170. Bundled Formatter
application is used to reformat the PowerBook
s hard drive (after backing up) and create a DOS partition. Includes Dayna
s DOS Mounter, which mounts the DOS partition, PC-format floppy disks, or the connected
s disks on the PowerBook desktop. Allows click-and-drag file transfer to Mac partitions.
Software Architects, Inc.M 19102 N. Creek Parkway, Ste. 101N
BothellO
98011Q
206-487-0122T
Requires PowerBook, Apple
s SCSI Disk Adapter (HDI 30) cable, and a DOS/Windows PC with built-in SCSI port or add-on SCSI controller card.WLSoftware Architects, Inc.
19102 N. Creek Parkway, Ste. 101
Bothell, WA 98011
Networking & ConnectivityB LocalPathC
$199.I
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This software Ethernet-to-LocalTalk converter supports as many as 8 LocalTalk devices. Runs in background on host Mac connected to both LocalTalk and Ethernet networks. Supports token ring. Heavy network
traffic can degrade performance of foreground programs on host Mac. Doesn
t work if routers or half-routers are on LocalTalk segment of network. Can
t password-protect LocalTalk nodes, but can hide all network
"devices except printers from them.
Farallon Computing, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-814-5000T
1.0WCFarallon Computing, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & ConnectivityB LocalPeekC
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This network-protocol-analyzer software can simulate network traffic for analysis and has many useful features. Supports AppleTalk and SNMP. Features include use of filters, triggers, and alarms. Suitable for
Inovices willing to learn basic protocol analysis. Built-in pager support.
AG GroupM
2540 Camino Diablo, Ste. 202N
Walnut CreekO
94596Q
510-937-7900T
1.11U6Requires Mac SE/30 or higher and System 6.05 or later.W<AG Group
2540 Camino Diablo, Ste. 202
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Networking & ConnectivityB
LocalSwitchC#$3,495; optional patch panel, $395.I
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This 16-port, packet-switching LocalTalk hub can
t match Ethernet speed but provides a significant performance boost for small, busy AppleTalk networks. Unlike a LocalTalk router, doesn
t create a new zone to
isolate some network traffic. Can offer cost-effective alternative to an Ethernet network and its required hardware. Best suited to networks with nodes sharing resources or with traffic easily localized. May
=not help with heavy file transfer or file-server performance.
Tribe Computer WorksM
1195 Park Ave., Ste. 211N
EmeryvilleO
94608Q
510-547-7800T
SwitchMonitor 1.05V
91 EddyWBTribe Computer Works
1195 Park Ave., Ste. 211
Emeryville, CA 94608
Networking & ConnectivityB
LRU Systems NodemC
$495.I
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The Nodem is a SCSI adapter that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Lacks additional ports or diagnostic software. Has link-integrity LED. Can be connected anywhere in a SCSI chain.L
This network-device-monitoring software uses sound and text messages to alert managers to both mundane and unusual network events. Has many built-in features and good notification options. Audible alerts are
generated by voice synthesizer and user-editable messages which can be as specific or silly as you wish. Text alerts are also editable. Provides basic electronic-mail service and has built-in telephone pager
with script editor. Can
t launch applications or macros. Supports monitoring of TCP/IP devices and FastPath routers but not network segments. Space Probe feature warns of low remaining disk space on network
`Macs. Latest version will support monitoring of DECnet and Novell Netware (IPX) network devices.
Caravelle Networks Corp.M
301 Moodie Dr., Ste. 306N
NepeanO
OntarioP
K2H 9C4 CanadaQ
613-596-2802S
2.0WPCaravelle Networks Corp.
301 Moodie Dr., Ste. 306
Nepean, Ontario K2H 9C4 Canada
Networking & ConnectivityB
Macintosh PC ExchangeC
$79.I
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Macintosh PC Exchange is a system extension and control panel combination that lets the Mac desktop mount and format MS-DOS floppy disks. Assigns Macintosh Type and Creator codes to MS-DOS files, which lets
ispecified Mac applications open them automatically without going through the Apple File Exchange utility.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010T
1.01U?Requires System 7.01 or later and any Mac with FDHD SuperDrive.
This NuBus card provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port. Lacks diagnostic software and link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure. Lifetime warranty.L
MacProducts USA, Inc.M
608 W. 22nd St.N
AustinO
78705Q
800-622-3475R
512-472-8881U!Requires Mac II series or higher.
W6MacProducts USA, Inc.
608 W. 22nd St.
Austin, TX 78705
Networking & ConnectivityB
MacTOPSCP$299 per node; 3-user pack, $399; 10-user pack, $995; no site license available.I
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MacTOPS is file-server software designed to network Macs to other computer platforms. Slow for large networks but supports communication with DOS compatibles and UNIX machines. Files and subdirectories are
accessed transparently as if they are Mac folders. MacTOPS handles file translation between platforms. Print spooling and InBox E-mail software are bundled. Serialized. Supports AppleTalk, FlashTalk,
eEtherTalk, and TokenTalk. Unlimited number of simultaneous users. Version reviewed not AFP-compliant.
Sitka Corp.M
950 Marina Village Pkwy.N
AlamedaO
94501Q
800-445-8677R
510-769-9669S
3.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.V
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950 Marina Village Pkwy.
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & ConnectivityB
Magnalink 3000 CBC
$6,950.I
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This hardware bridge is fast, offers excellent data compression, and provides comprehensive diagnostics. Provides automatic secondary dial-up. No LocalTalk interface, but allows dial-up asynchronous link and
supports synchronous DDS (digital data service), ISDN, and T1 links. Maximum speed is 2.048 Mbps. Interfaces include RS-232, RS-449, V.35, and EtherTalk.
Magnalink CommunicationsM
63 Nahatan St.N
NorwoodO
02062Q
617-255-9400W9Magnalink Communications
63 Nahatan St.
Norwood, MA 02062
Networking & ConnectivityB
Microsoft MailC<5 users, $395; 20 users, $1,349; Mail Server software, $395.I
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This E-mail system offers excellent server architecture and performance. Efficient single-instance storage scheme is used for messages (each with unlimited number of enclosed images, text files, or sounds) to
multiple addresses. Provides gateways to remote sites and dial-in remote access. Third-party products can also add links to QuickMail, VAX minicomputers, WANs, and MCI Mail. Features include image-display and
voice-mail support, plus interapplication communication with Excel and Word. Clean, easily-customized, no-frills interface. Simple to install, maintain and use. Can
t retrieve previously-sent messages.
Microsoft Corp.M
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
800-426-9400R
206-882-8080T
3.0UZServer and each user require Mac Plus or later with a hard drive and System 6.03 or later.V
87 EddyW3Microsoft Corp.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Networking & ConnectivityB MultiPort
C$$169; optional power supply, $39.95.I
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MultiPort is an external device that gives you six new serial ports and four ADB ports. Plugs into the Mac
s two serial ports and an ADB port. Uses Mac
s Communication Toolbox or DA software to manage the
extra ports, and LED lights indicate which are active. Although ADB bus standard can address up to 16 devices, Apple discourages use of more than 3, so MultiPort
s optional power supply is strongly recommended
to prevent a blown fuse or toasted ADB circuitry in your Mac. Can create a rat
s nest of cabling on your desktop, but offers easy access for switching attached devices.
16 NB-T is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port and good diagnostic software. Lacks link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure. Excellent
manual. Five-year warranty.
National SemiconductorM&2900 Semiconductor Dr., P.O. Box 58090N
This PDS card provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port and diagnostic software. Lacks link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure, and installer is outdated. Excellent
3networking tutorial and manual. Five-year warranty.
National SemiconductorM&2900 Semiconductor Dr., P.O. Box 58090N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
(800) 538-8510R
(408) 721-5020
Requires Mac SE/30.WSNational Semiconductor
2900 Semiconductor Dr., P.O. Box 58090
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Networking & ConnectivityB
Net WatchmanCCUnlimited nodes, $295; Pager Pro, $99 (or $249 for server version).I
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This network-device-monitoring software uses sound and text messages to alert managers to both mundane and unusual network events. AppleTalk only. Reliable and affordable, but has few built-in features and
notification options. Audible alerts are generated from recorded sounds which can be replaced with custom sounds. Text alerts are not editable. Can provide telephone paging when used with Caravelle
s Pager Pro
or Ex Machina
s Notify! programs. Can
t launch applications or macros. Can display a network map with simple icons for various devices and their status. Can also create a text listing of the status of
monitored devices.
AG GroupM
2540 Camino Diablo, Ste. 202
Walnut CreekO
94596Q
510-937-7900T
1.3W<AG Group
2540 Camino Diablo, Ste. 202
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Networking & ConnectivityB
NetDistributor ProC
For 100 users, $695.I
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This software-updating program can create and distribute update packages over a network. Can delete users
files. Good interface uses icon-based scripting. Doesn
t support Apple Installer scripts. Doesn
Gperform network management or collect information about connected Macs.
Trik, Inc.M
400 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 2350N
WoburnO
01801Q
800-466-8745R
617-933-8810UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W;Trik, Inc.
400 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 2350
Woburn, MA 01801
Networking & ConnectivityB
NetMinder EthernetC
$595.I
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This network-protocol-analyzer software has a clean intuitive interface and good on-line help. Can
t simulate network traffic for analysis and lacks cut-and-paste function. Features include use of OSI-like
filters, triggers, and threshold alarms. Supports AppleTalk, TCP/IP, NetWare, XNS, DECnet, and Bridge/3Com protocols. Has remote-capture utility. Lacks built-in pager support.
Neon Software, Inc.M
1009 Oak Hill Rd., Ste. 203N LafayetteO
94549Q
510-283-9771T
UCRequires 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and Ethernet interface.WCNeon Software, Inc.
1009 Oak Hill Rd., Ste. 203
Lafayette, CA 94549
Networking & ConnectivityB
NetMinder LocalTalkC
$395.I
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This network-protocol-analyzer software has a clean, intuitive interface and excellent on-line help. Can
t simulate network traffic for analysis and doesn
t support SNMP. Features include use of OSI-like
filters, triggers, and threshold alarms. Supports only AppleTalk protocols. Has remote-capture utility. Lacks built-in pager support and cut-and-paste function.
Neon Software, Inc.M
1009 Oak Hill Rd., Ste. 203N LafayetteO
94549Q
510-283-9771T
1.1U.Requires System 6.03 or later and 2 MB of RAM.WCNeon Software, Inc.
1009 Oak Hill Rd., Ste. 203
Lafayette, CA 94549
Networking & ConnectivityB
NetOctopusC
$645 - $4,770.I
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This network-management software quickly collects detailed information about connected Macs. Sacrifices user control in favor of administrator control. Doesn
t scan configuration of DOS-compatible PCs on the
network. Can
t draw network diagram. Includes internal database manager. Provides several levels of multiple-administrator security. Can distribute update files or folders and can delete or rename users
files.
MacVONK, Inc.M
940 Sixth Ave. S.W., Ste. 1100N
CalgaryO
Alberta
T2P 3T1 CanadaQ
403-232-6545T
1.1UZRequires Mac II series or higher with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WLMacVONK, Inc.
940 Sixth Ave. S.W., Ste. 1100
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 Canada
Networking & ConnectivityB
NetWare for MacintoshC[20 users, $895; 100 users, $1,995; NetWare 3.11, $3,495 for 20 users, $6,995 for 100 users.I
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NetWare for Macintosh lets Macs on LocalTalk or Ethernet networks connect to a NetWare file server, using AppleShare client software. Difficult PC-based setup and administration, but offers extremely fast
performance and provides connectivity to DOS, OS/2, Windows, and Unix platforms. Expensive and not recommended for small Mac-only networks, but excellent for Mac users needing access to non-AppleTalk PC
networks already attached to NetWare servers. Maximum number of simultaneous Mac clients is 100 (out of 250 clients). Powerful data-security features.
Novell, Inc.M
122 E. 1700 S.N
ProvoO
84606Q
800-453-1267R
801-429-7000S
3.11T
3.0UxRequires 80386- or 80486-based PC for server, plus another PC for administration, and Netware 3.11 file-server software.V
91 EddyW+Novell, Inc.
122 E. 1700 S.
Provo, UT 84606
Networking & ConnectivityB
Network Resources Mac1000TPC
$295.
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The Mac 1000TP is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Lacks additional ports or diagnostic software. Includes link-integrity LED. Three-year warranty.L
Network Resources Corp. (NRC)M
736 S. Hill View Dr.N
MilpitasO
95035Q
408-263-8100S
2.3 Installer softwareU!Requires Mac II series or higher.WENetwork Resources Corp. (NRC)
736 S. Hill View Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
Networking & ConnectivityB
Network SuperVisorC
$495 - $1,295.
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This network-management software collects detailed information about connected Macs. Well-integrated features. Creates editable network maps and statistical graphs. Can alert administrator to special network
conditions. Has beefy, extensible internal database manager with sophisticated analytical capabilities. Supports several password types. Software-updating capability limited to sending files. Can
t scan
Mconfiguration of DOS-compatible PCs on the network but can see CD-ROM drives.
CSG TechnologiesM
530 William Penn Pl., Ste. 329N
PittsburghO
15219Q
800-366-4622R
412-471-7170T
2.1UZRequires Mac II series or higher with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WDCSG Technologies
530 William Penn Pl., Ste. 329
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Networking & ConnectivityB
Network Vital SignsCT200 nodes, $449; also available as part of Network Management System Bundle, $1,199.
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This network-device-monitoring software uses sound and text messages to alert managers to both mundane and unusual network events. Has good monitoring features and excellent interface. AppleTalk only. Audible
alerts are generated from recorded sounds which can be replaced with custom sounds. Text alerts are not editable. Can access electronic-mail service (through third-party macros) and launch applications.
Provides telephone paging when used with Ex Machina
s Notify! program. Supports advanced monitoring of network segments and many types of routers.
Dayna Communications, Inc.M(849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research ParkN
Salt Lake CityO
84123Q
801-269-7200S
1.01W\Dayna Communications, Inc.
849 W. Levoy Dr., Sorenson Research Park
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Networking & ConnectivityB
NRC MultiGate HubC
$3,495.I
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This managed 10BASE-T hub includes 24 10BASE-T ports plus AUI port and BNC ports. Offers bridging capability and is rack-mountable. Fiber-optic ports are optional. No RJ-45 option. Pre-10BASE-T-compatible and
upgradable. Has auto-polarity adjustment and LEDs to monitor link status. Power supply is internal. Included MultiGate Manager software offers GUI, password protection, in- and out-of-band management,
nauto-partitioning, and per-port statistics. Unlimited management-bus length with dial-up. Three-year warranty.
Oracle for Macintosh is more a development tool kit than an end-user product. It allows the creation of powerful front-end Mac applications that can access Oracle databases on mainframes and minis. Includes
HyperCard XCMDs.
Oracle Corp.M
500 Oracle Pkwy.N
Redwood ShoresO
94065Q
(800) 345-3267R
(415) 506-7000S
Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard disk with 5 MB of available space. NetWorkStation version requires SequelNet for Macintosh ($299).W6Oracle Corp.
500 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Networking & ConnectivityB
Orange Micro OrangePCC\$1,099 with 80386sx-25; $1,499 with 80386sx-25 and AT bus or ports; $1,799 with 80486SLC-25.I
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OrangePC is a complete IBM-compatible PC on a NuBus card. Lets you run Windows and compatible applications in a window in your Mac. Offers very good performance and true multiprocessing (a Mac can run its own
applications simultaneously while Windows programs run on multiple OrangePC cards). Includes its own 8 MB of RAM. Offers numerous connectivity and expansion options, including serial and parallel ports and an
(AT expansion slot. Skimpy documentation.
Orange Micro, Inc.
1400 N. Lakeview Ave.N
AnaheimO
92807Q
714-779-2772U\Requires NuBus-capable Mac, 4 MB of RAM, a large-capacity hard drive, and Microsoft Windows.W:Orange Micro, Inc.
PacerForum is a graphical-bulletin-board groupware system for your Mac LAN. For large, spread-out, networked organizations, provides a convenient way to exchange ideas, files, graphics, and voice messages.
Easy for novices to use. Text formatting options are limited. Flexible bulletin-board interface supports pop-up menus and flashing icons to alert you to new messages. Server software is easy to install but
lacks automatic server-to-server communication. Server administration, while painless, involves lots of manual configuration. Networks with several forum servers can select among them using the Chooser.
Pacer Software, Inc.M
7911 Herschel Ave., Ste. 402N
La JollaO
92037Q
619-454-0565T
1.0UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.04 or later, and a hard drive.WDPacer Software, Inc.
A VAX file server for networked Macs, PacerShare is very fast and reliable. Extra functionality comes at a high price. Maximum number of simultaneous users is 500. Supports Ethernet but not LocalTalk.L
Pacer Software, Inc.M
7911 Herschel Ave., Ste. 402N
La JollaO
92037Q
619-454-0565U
Requires VAX.WDPacer Software, Inc.
7911 Herschel Ave., Ste. 402
La Jolla, CA 92037
Networking & Connectivity
Pathworks for MacintoshC4Client license, $308; media and documentation, $493.I
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Pathworks, a file server for networked Macs, provides self-installing, extensive VAX connectivity. Slow for AFP file sharing and crashed when 20 clients were connected (in our tests), although the number of
simultaneous users is theoretically unlimited. Bundled with Mail for Macintosh, MacTerminal 3.0, and MacX. Supports Ethernet but not LocalTalk. Can
t be administered from a Mac.
Digital Equipment Corp.M
146 Main St.N
MaynardO
01754Q
800-344-4825R
508-486-5198T
Requires VAX.W6Digital Equipment Corp.
146 Main St.
Maynard, MA 01754
Networking & ConnectivityB
pcMACTERM IIC2$179 for pcMACTERM II; $395 for pcMACTERM/Network.I
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pcMACTERM II lets your Mac take control of a DOS machine from the Mac keyboard. Allows DOS files to be printed through the Mac.L'Dynamic Microprocessor Associates (DMA)M
1776 E. Jericho TurnpikeN
HuntingtonO
11743Q
(516) 462-0440S
3.11cT
Requires Mac Plus or later (with System 6.03 or later and printer), and IBM PC or later with DOS 2.0 or later and minimum of 256K RAM.WUDynamic Microprocessor Associates (DMA)
1776 E. Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, NY 11743
Networking & ConnectivityB
PhoneNET Connector Series 300C:$59.95 per node; 10-user pack, $395; 50-user pack, $1,595.I
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Farallon Computing, Inc.M
2470 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-814-5000V
87 EddyWCFarallon Computing, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & ConnectivityB
PhoneNET LiaisonC
$395.I
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This software-only WAN (wide area network) router has a consistent response and can double as a local router. Slower than a hardware router (speed is limited by modem). Easy installation plus dial-up and
leased-voice-line capabilities. Can create a large internet with EtherTalk and TokenTalk, using third-party cards. Offers support for AppleTalk Phase 2, mixed Phase 1 and Phase 2, and token-ring networks.
Cabling can be thick coaxial, thin coaxial, or twisted-pair. Excellent technical support. Worth considering if you already have a dedicated AppleShare server or local as well as remote routers.
Farallon Computing, Inc.M
2470 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-814-5000S
3.03T
3.01U
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
88 EddyWCFarallon Computing, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & ConnectivityB
Pivotal ModularHubC
$900.I
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This nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub is upgradable and includes 12 10BASE-T ports, BNC and AUI ports, and a hierarchical port. A 13th UTP port is optional. Has auto-polarity adjustment. LEDs for monitoring collision
and link status are unreliable. Power supply is external. Uninformative documentation. Two-year warranty. Toll-free tech support.
Pivotal Technologies, Inc.M
100 W. Rincon Ave.N
CampbellO
95008Q
800-445-4628R
408-374-7887
W@Pivotal Technologies, Inc.
100 W. Rincon Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Networking & ConnectivityB
Print CentralC
$795.I
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This print server software offers a good feature set but a poor interface. Can handle up to six printers and eight print queues. Allows print jobs to be redirected and can send printer setup files.L
Compumation, Inc.M3Business and Technology Ctr., 820 N. University Dr.N
State CollegeO
16803Q
800-776-6537R
814-238-2120T
UjRequires a dedicated 68030 CPU or higher, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a large, fast hard drive.W]Compumation, Inc.
Business and Technology Ctr., 820 N. University Dr.
State College, PA 16803
Networking & ConnectivityB
PServeC
$1,095.I
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This print server software offers a good feature set but is slow, especially with heavy print traffic. Can handle as many as eight printers and 16 print queues. Allows print jobs to be redirected and can send
printer setup files. Doesn
t support non-PostScript printing languages common among PCs, which diminishes utility as a cross-platform product.
L+COPS (CoOperative Printing Solutions), Inc.M
5950 Live Oak Pkwy., Ste. 175N
NorcrossO
30093Q
404-840-0810T
3.0UgRequires a dedicated 286 PC or higher with 512K of RAM, DOS 3.1 or later, and a large, fast hard drive.W\COPS (CoOperative Printing Solutions), Inc.
QuickMail is an E-Mail package with lots of superior features. Macs and PCs can be used as clients. New, simplified addressing scheme boosts performance in a busy environment and saves disk space on server.
Supports voice-mail and real-time conferencing. Has powerful user tools and customizable message forms. Highly configurable by network manager, but slightly temperamental on large, heavily-used networks.
YMaximum number of file enclosures is 16, and maximum number of users per server is 3,200.
CE Software, Inc.M&1801 Industrial Circle, P.O. Box 65580N
West Des MoinesO
50265Q
800-523-7638R
515-224-1995S
Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.05 or later; server requires Mac SE or higher, 2 MB of available RAM, and a hard drive.WRCE Software, Inc.
1801 Industrial Circle, P.O. Box 65580
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Networking & ConnectivityB
QuickShareC
$995.I
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QuickShare connects your Mac to a PC via SCSI, enabling the Mac to access files on a PC or a PC network. File-transfer software provides generic text and graphic translations.L
SeeColor Corp.
34004 16th Ave. S.N
Federal WayO
98003Q
206-874-9080T
Requires DOS 3.0 or later.W7SeeColor Corp.
34004 16th Ave. S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
Networking & ConnectivityB
Racal InterLan MacConnectC
$495.I
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This NuBus card provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Lacks additional ports. Includes diagnostic software and link-integrity LED. Lifetime warranty.L
Racal InterLanM
155 Swanson Rd.N
BoxboroughO
01719Q
(800) 526-8255R
(508) 263-9929U
Requires Mac II series.W3Racal InterLan
155 Swanson Rd.
Boxborough, MA 01719
Networking & ConnectivityB
RadarC
$399.I
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This moderately priced network-management software collects detailed information about connected Macs. Scans at bootup. Offers rapid performance and good interface. Has built-in printer utility but no internal
database manager. Scans for DOS-compatible PCs on the network and can see CD-ROM drives. Software-updater feature supports Apple Installer scripts. Can draw network maps and alert administrator to special
network conditions.
Sonic Systems, Inc.
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280N SunnyvaleO
94087Q
408-736-1900T
2.0UZRequires Mac II series or higher with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WBSonic Systems, Inc.
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Networking & ConnectivityB
Send ExpressC-3 users, $79; unlimited users per zone, $179.I
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Send Express is a DA/INIT combination that sends files or Clipboard contents in the background, with or without MultiFinder. Extremely smooth background operation compensates for sluggish performance. User
Iinterface is too complex for those who need to transfer files frequently.
Gizmo TechnologiesM
P.O. Box 14177N
FremontO
94539Q
510-623-7899S
2.1cT
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W3Gizmo Technologies
P.O. Box 14177
Fremont, CA 94539
Networking & ConnectivityB SequeLinkC
Per user, $295.I
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An API (application-programming interface), SequeLink provides a faster alternative to Apple
s DAL but is difficult to use. Server operating systems supported include VAX/VMS and SCO UNIX/XENIX. Supported
database-management systems include INGRES, Oracle, Rdb/VMS, Sybase, and Interbase. Client operating systems supported include the Mac OS, Windows 3.0, and OS/2.
TechGnosis, Inc.
301 Yamato Rd., Ste. 2200N
Boca RatonO
33431Q
407-997-6687W?TechGnosis, Inc.
301 Yamato Rd., Ste. 2200
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Networking & ConnectivityB
Shiva EtherGateC
$1,899.I
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This router is a hardware/software combination that includes an Ethernet interface. Has incomplete RS-232 interface in synchronous mode, and has no automatic backup link. Can double as a local router. Besides
LocalTalk and dial-up asynchronous links, supports synchronous DDS (digital data service), ISDN, and T1 links. Maximum speed is 64 Kbps. Inadequate documentation. Has no auto-connect or auto-reconnect.
FOperates using included InterNet Manager application or control panel.
Shiva Corp.M
One Cambridge CenterN CambridgeO
02142Q
800-458-3550R
617-252-6300W4Shiva Corp.
One Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Networking & ConnectivityB
Shiva EtherPort IIC
$299.I
6/1/90
2.5 miceKAThis Ethernet NuBus card is very slow. Lacks diagnostic software.L
Shiva Corp.M
One Cambridge CenterN CambridgeO
02142Q
800-458-3550R
617-252-6300U
Requires NuBus-capable Mac.W4Shiva Corp.
One Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Networking & ConnectivityB
Shiva EtherPort IITC
$299.I
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Shiva
s EtherPort IIT is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port, diagnostic software, and link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure.L
Shiva Corp.M
One Cambridge CenterN CambridgeO
02142Q
800-458-3550R
617-252-6300U
Requires Mac II series.W4Shiva Corp.
One Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Networking & ConnectivityB
Shiva EtherPort SEC
$299.I
6/1/90J
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KhThis Ethernet interface has average performance but is erratic using AppleTalk Phase 2 driver as client.L
This hardware EtherTalk/LocalTalk router supports DECnet. Current software is K-Star 8.0.1. Router code is in nonvolatile RAM, and CPU is a Motorola 68000. Can handle no more than one LocalTalk and one
EtherTalk network. Offers support for TCP/IP, AppleTalk Phase 2, or mixed Phase 1 and Phase 2, but only one LocalTalk port is provided. Unlimited free technical support.
Shiva Corp.M
One Cambridge CenterN CambridgeO
02142Q
800-458-3550R
617-252-6300S
4W4Shiva Corp.
One Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Networking & ConnectivityB
Shiva LanRover/LC
$699.I
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LanRover/L is a small external box that provides an economical replacement for a dedicated Mac running AppleTalk Remote Access. Serial port allows connection to one modem. Included management software defines
A.R.A. user names, passwords, and optional call-back phone numbers. Uses same CCL files as provided with A.R.A., so selection of correct CCL for your modem is critical. Included modem cable doesn
t support
hardware handshaking, which is necessary for reliable 9,600-bps or higher-speed modem communication. Emits RTMP packets, which may cause problems for network administrators. Includes software for networked
=Macs that need NetModem-like dial-out through a shared modem.
Shiva Corp.M
One Cambridge CenterN CambridgeO
02142Q
800-458-3550R
617-252-6300U'Requires LocalTalk network and a modem.V
92 EddyW4Shiva Corp.
One Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Networking & ConnectivityB
Shiva TeleBridgeC
$599.I
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This WAN router is a stand-alone hardware device that
s faster than a software-only solution, although speed is still limited by the modem linked (via TeleBridge) to a LocalTalk network. Easy installation plus
dial-up and leased-voice-line capabilities. Does not offer auto-connect capability. Operates using included InterNet Manager application program or control panel. No EtherTalk interface.
Shiva Corp.
One Cambridge CenterN CambridgeO
02142Q
800-458-3550R
617-252-6300W4Shiva Corp.
One Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Networking & ConnectivityB
Shiva/Eagle HubletC
$299.I
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This compact, nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub is moderately priced. Includes four 10BASE-T ports and a hierarchical port. Lacks BNC and AUI ports. Has only 2 LEDs, neither of which indicate link status. Power supply
s Chooser DA serves as a hierarchical zone manager, with features that should interest busy administrators of medium-to-large networks. Although the basic interface resembles the
standard Chooser (with scrolling lists of Services, Zones, and Devices), it adds a significant number of Finder-like features to aid in the choosing process. Has a Find by Name command to search multiple zones
quickly for network devices such as printers and servers. Allows creation of grouped-zone folders, as well as aliases and folders for frequently-accessed network devices. Provides for hiding and locking of
nzones, which adds security options and reduces unnecessary traffic across wide-area links. Good documentation.
AG GroupM
2540 Camino Diablo, Ste. 202N
Walnut CreekO
94596Q
510-937-7900T
Requires AppleTalk network.W<AG Group
2540 Camino Diablo, Ste. 202
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Networking & ConnectivityB
SoftPC - Entry LevelC
$199.95.I
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SoftPC puts an IBM PC XT inside your Mac without making you crack the case to add any special coprocessor boards. The emulation of the DOS machine is done entirely in the software.L
Insignia Solutions, Inc.M
526 Clyde Ave.N
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
800-848-7677R
415-694-7600S
1.3UdRequires Mac SE (with 68020 accelerator card), SE/30 or II series with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.W?Insignia Solutions, Inc.
526 Clyde Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Networking & Connectivity
SoftPC with Windows 3.0C
$499.I
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This software-only package lets you run Microsoft Windows and compatible DOS applications in a window in your Mac. Performance is adequate for occasional descents into Windows, but not for frequent
computation-intensive work. Uses Mac
s RAM and CPU to emulate DOS. Smooth software implementation allows creation of files and folders shared by Mac and Windows programs. Easy installation doesn
t require use
of the annoying Microsoft installer. Cursor automatically behaves correctly when switching between Mac and Windows environments. Maps PC LPT1 port to the Mac
s printer port and COM1 and COM2 to the Mac
%serial ports. Thorough documentation.
Insignia Solutions, Inc.M
526 Clyde Ave.N
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
800-848-7677R
415-694-7600T
1.0U8Requires 68040 CPU, 12 MB of RAM, and a fast hard drive.W?Insignia Solutions, Inc.
526 Clyde Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Networking & ConnectivityB
Sonic Systems Ether TwP/IIC
$199.I
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The Ether TwP/II is a NuBus card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes thicknet AUI port and diagnostic software. Lacks link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure.L
Sonic Systems, Inc.M
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280N SunnyvaleO
94087Q
408-736-1900U
Requires Mac II series.WBSonic Systems, Inc.
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Networking & Connectivity
Sonic Systems Ether TwP/LCC
$199.I
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The Ether TwP/LC is a PDS card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Lacks additional ports or link-integrity LED. Provides diagnostic software. FPU socket on board.L
Sonic Systems, Inc.M
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280N SunnyvaleO
94087Q
408-736-1900U
Requires Mac LC.WBSonic Systems, Inc.
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Networking & ConnectivityB
Sonic Systems Ether TwP/SEC
$199.I
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Ether TwP/SE is a PDS card that provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Lacks additional ports or link-integrity LED. Provides diagnostic software. Compatible with the Mac IIsi.L
Sonic Systems, Inc.M
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280N SunnyvaleO
94087Q
408-736-1900U
Requires Mac SE/30 or IIsi.WBSonic Systems, Inc.
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Networking & ConnectivityB
SQL*Net for Macintosh
CF$299 per user; Oracle database for Mac, $699; servers, $920
$13,000.I
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Easy to use and fast, SQL*Net is an API (application-programming interface) for client/server database access. Server operating systems include IBM MVS and VM as well as VAX/VMS, UNIX, and OS/2. Intended for
use with Oracle databases, but offers support for DB2, SQL/DS, and RMA via SQL*Connect gateway. SQL*Net handles most networking protocols and client operating systems.
Oracle Corp.
500 Oracle Pkwy.N
Redwood ShoresO
94065Q
(800) 345-3267R
(415) 506-7000S
1.2W6Oracle Corp.
500 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Networking & ConnectivityB
StarGROUP Server for MacintoshC'8 users, $795; unlimited users, $1,295.I
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StarGROUP Server, a file server for networked Macs, provides file sharing for Mac, DOS, and UNIX clients. Slow for AFP file sharing and cannot administer from Mac. Maximum number of simultaneous users is 120.L
AT&T Network Systems
475 South St.N
MorristownO
07962Q
800-344-0223R
201-606-2000UBRequires 80386-based PC and StarGROUP LAN Manager Server software.W7AT&T Network Systems
475 South St.
Morristown, NJ 07962
Networking & ConnectivityB
Status*MacC
$749 - $2,699.I
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Status*Mac is network-management software that collects detailed information about connected Macs. Generates statistical graphs. Offers thorough, rapid performance and good interface, plus flexible scan
scheduling. Has internal database manager. Supports password protection. Can
t scan configuration of DOS-compatible PCs on the network. Can create and distribute update packages and can replace users
files.
ON Technology, Inc.M
155 Second St.N CambridgeO
02141Q
617-876-0900T
3.0UhNetwork administrator requires Mac Plus or later, 2.5 MB of RAM, System 6.04 or later, and a hard drive.W6ON Technology, Inc.
155 Second St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
Networking & ConnectivityB
SunTOPS
C#On floppy, $1,295; on tape, $1,395.I
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SunTOPS is file-server software designed to network Sun SPARCstations with Macs using MacTOPS, and with DOS machines using DosTOPS. Slow for large networks. Supports Ethernet/EtherTalk but not LocalTalk. Can
1handle an unlimited number of simultaneous users.
Sitka Corp.M
950 Marina Village Pkwy.N
AlamedaO
94501Q
800-445-8677R
510-769-9669S
2.5U;Requires Sun O.I.S. 4.0 or 4.1 and SPARCstation 1 or Sun 4.
W6Sitka Corp.
950 Marina Village Pkwy.
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & ConnectivityB
SuperBridgeC
$249.I
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This software Ethernet-to-LocalTalk converter supports as many as 5 LocalTalk devices. Runs in background on host Mac connected to both LocalTalk and Ethernet networks. Heavy network traffic can degrade
performance of foreground programs on host Mac. Doesn
t work if routers or half-routers are on LocalTalk segment of network. Can password-protect LocalTalk nodes. TCP/IP version also available.
Sonic Systems, Inc.M
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280N SunnyvaleO
94087Q
408-736-1900T
1.0WBSonic Systems, Inc.
333 W. El Camino, Ste. 280
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Networking & ConnectivityB
TalkManageC2100-user license, $695 direct; site license, $895.I
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TalkManage includes TalkStat and TalkSpy, which together provide a basic network-administration tool for LocalTalk networks. Doesn
t support EtherTalk and can
t create simulated network traffic for analysis.
Poor manual doesn
t help you deal with confusing interface. No support for filters, but allows 5 chart types and some error management. Has awkward copy-protection scheme.
Distributed Technologies Corp.M
275 Wyman St.N
WalthamO
02154Q
617-684-0060S
1.63T
U6Requires 68020 CPU or higher and System 6.05 or later.W>Distributed Technologies Corp.
275 Wyman St.
Waltham, MA 02154
Networking & ConnectivityB
TalkSpyC
$395 direct.I
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TalkSpy is a basic network-administration tool for LocalTalk networks. Bundled with TalkStat network-performance analyzer. Doesn
t support EtherTalk and can
t simulate network traffic for analysis. Allows five
chart types and some error management. Poor manual doesn
t help you deal with confusing interface. Lacks built-in support for pagers and filters or remote capture.
Distributed Technologies Corp.M
275 Wyman St.N
WalthamO
02154Q
617-684-0060T
1.61U6Requires 68000 CPU or higher and System 6.05 or later.W>Distributed Technologies Corp.
275 Wyman St.
Waltham, MA 02154
Networking & ConnectivityB
TechWorks HubWorks-8C
$399.I
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This nonmanaged 10BASE-T hub is moderately priced. Includes eight 10BASE-T ports and a hierarchical port. Included BNC and AUI ports cannot be used simultaneously. Substandard case. Pre-10BASE-T-compatible.
Has auto-polarity adjustment and LEDs to monitor collision and link status. Power supply is external. Informative documentation. Lifetime warranty.
This NuBus card provides 10BASE-T Ethernet networking capability. Includes BNC and AAUI ports. Lacks diagnostic software and link-integrity LED. Doesn
t auto-configure. Lifetime warranty.L"Technology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)M
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-926-3148R
512-794-8533
Requires Mac II series.WQTechnology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
Networking & ConnectivityB
Timbuktu for Mac and WindowsCBPer node, $199 (for either version); quantity discounts available.I
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These color-capable screen-sharing programs let you access both PCs (running Microsoft Windows) and Macs on a network. Excellent for technical support and training. Good performance. Allows your computer to be
both host and guest, or to hook up to multiple hosts simultaneously. Desktops and applications on other computers are visible on your computer
s screen. Provides security of assigning different
classes
users. Allows file transfer between Macs and PCs. Supports dial-up connection into network by Mac using modem with AppleTalk Remote Access. Windows package includes PhoneNET PC drivers that let PCs appear on
-AppleTalk, Ethernet, and token-ring networks.
Farallon Computing, Inc.M
2470 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-814-5000T
5.0 and 1.0 (Windows)U
Requires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, Hayes-compatible modem, and 2 MB of RAM for 24-bit color support; Windows version requires Windows 3.0a or later.V
90 EddyWCFarallon Computing, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & ConnectivityB
TrafficWatch IIC
$695.I
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TrafficWatch II is a network-administration tool that supports either LocalTalk or EtherTalk. Can create simulated network traffic for analysis and has intuitive interface. Supports filters, 7 types of charts,
6and some error management. Supports AppleTalk Phase 2.
Farallon Computing, Inc.M
2470 Mariner Square LoopN
AlamedaO
94501Q
510-814-5000S
1.0AT
1.0WCFarallon Computing, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Networking & ConnectivityB
WordPerfect Office
C&$149; 5 users, $495; 20 users, $1,495.I
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This powerful, multi-user office-automation package includes a networked group Calendar, Forms Maker, File Manager, and Mail system. Compatible with PC version. Has ambitious scope but interface needs
tweaking. Group scheduling and workgroup computing features are real benefits. User-customizable features are extensive. Forms Maker tool creates color message-templates with useful options. Includes spelling
checker. Allows 99 file enclosures per message, and maximum number of users per server is 100. Messages sorted by date only. No remote dial-up utility. Repeating-event option is too complex. Server performance
Kis good, but undeliverable messages waste disk space and remain undetected.
WordPerfect Corp.M
1555 N. Technology WayN
OremO
84057Q
800-451-5151R
801-225-5000S
3.03T
3.0UZRequires Mac Plus or higher, System 6.05 or later, a hard drive, and an AppleTalk network.
W7WordPerfect Corp.
1555 N. Technology Way
Orem, UT 84057
Organizational ToolsB
Acta 7C
$149.I
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Acta 7 is an outliner application. Also comes with the Acta DA. Smart Paste lets you paste material from other applications into Acta outline format. Includes drivers for translating Acta outlines into MORE
@and ThinkTank and into MacWrite, WriteNow, Works, and RTF files.
Symmetry Software Corp.M 8603 E. Royal Palm Rd., Ste. 110N
ScottsdaleO
85258Q
800-624-2485
602-998-9106S
1.03T
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
89 EddyWMSymmetry Software Corp.
8603 E. Royal Palm Rd., Ste. 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Organizational ToolsB
AspectsC<$299; five users, $895; 10 users, $1,295; 100 users, $7,995.I
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Aspects was the first real groupware product for the Mac. As with multiuser databases, Aspects provides several users with simultaneous access to multiple documents (limited by available RAM). Word-processing,
drawing, and painting modes are provided, but there
s no database or spreadsheet modes, outliner, or color support. Operates on LocalTalk, Ethernet, or token-ring networks via AppleTalk or can use 2,400-bps
modems.
Group Technologies, Inc.M
1408 N. Fillmore St., Ste. 10N ArlingtonO
22201Q
800-476-8781R
703-528-1555S
1.02T
1.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later; hard drive recommended.V
90 EddyWJGroup Technologies, Inc.
1408 N. Fillmore St., Ste. 10
Arlington, VA 22201
Organizational ToolsB
BeagleWorksC
$299.95.I
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This integrated-software package combines word processing, spreadsheet, database, telecommunications, drawing, and painting features. Top-notch word-processing and spreadsheet modules. Lackluster and
inflexible database module. Weak drawing and painting tools. Modules interact primarily by using publish-and-subscribe features of System 7. Can access data from separate documents. Still has a few bugs and
$problems with low-memory situations.
Beagle Bros.M
6215 Ferris Sq., Ste. 100N San DiegoO
92121Q
619-452-5500T
1.01UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W:Beagle Bros.
6215 Ferris Sq., Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92121
Organizational ToolsB
ClarisWorksC
$299.I
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ClarisWorks is a superbly-designed integrated-software package. Clean, accessible interface. Includes five application modules that handle word processing, graphics, database management, spreadsheets (with
charting), and basic telecommunications. Has rudimentary macro capability to automate repetitive actions. Uses MacDraw-like graphic-frame metaphor to link data from different modules. Each module offers
adequate functionality, but their level of integration makes ClarisWorks a winner. No direct file compatibility with Claris
Resolve or FileMaker Pro. A perfect addition to a PowerBook.
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227S
1.0U:Requires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
91 EddyW9Claris Corp.
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Organizational ToolsB
ClientC
$195.I
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Client is an affordable, highly customizable contact manager in the form of a HyperCard stack. Great for salespeople on a budget, especially if they or colleagues are willing to learn a little HyperCard
programming. Handles a wealth of detail about each contact. Nice interface. Doesn
t have automatic in-box function to display a day
s scheduled activities. No built-in mail-merge. Importing and exporting data
is easy but requires extra editing with word-processing program. Has small but functional set of preset reports and mailing-label formats. Manual is poorly organized and depends on access to HyperCard
documentation.
Trendware Corp.M
P.O. Box 2285N
HuntingtonO
06484Q
203-926-1116T
2.0U Requires HyperCard 2.0 or later.W2Trendware Corp.
P.O. Box 2285
Huntington, CT 06484
Organizational ToolsB
Colleague 2C!$495; each additional user, $175.I
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Colleague 2 is a slick, attractive, multi-user contact manager that
s perfectly suited for creative professionals in graphic design, commercial photography, and advertising. Includes a run-time version of 4th
Dimension. Maintains Job Tickets to track time billing, expenses, and invoicing. Takes comprehensive approach to prospecting and maintaining clients. Handles checking accounts. Excellent mail-merge functions.
Ideal for small organizations needing well-rounded business-management system with strong basic accounting features. Lacks strategic-planning capability and automated follow-up.
L!Colleague Business Software, Inc.M
11782 Jollyville Rd., Ste. 204N
AustinO
78759Q
800-926-9965R
512-258-8727S
2.92U@Requires Mac Plus or higher with 2.5 MB of RAM and a hard drive.WQColleague Business Software, Inc.
11782 Jollyville Rd., Ste. 204
Austin, TX 78759
Organizational Tools
ConstructionMacC
$99.I
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s a program for do-it-yourselfers (or small contractors) who are about to embark on home-improvement projects. ConstructionMac helps you set up a budget and schedule, keep track of costs (both estimates
and actuals), figure out what materials you require, calculate surface areas (and how much paint or wallpaper you
ll need), and so on. Just make sure you have plenty of room on your hard disk
the database
(takes up a lot of hard-disk real estate.
RevelarM
772 E. 3300 South, Ste. 210N
Salt Lake CityO
84106Q
801-485-3291W<Revelar
772 E. 3300 South, Ste. 210
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Organizational ToolsB
Contact EaseC
$395; 5-user pack, $1,495.I
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This contact manager has a deceptively simple interface and handles automated contact-management well. Sophisticated and fast. Design concentrates on Activity, Address, Custom, and Plan tab cards that store
permanent data and then track the progress of sales projects. Built-in word processor works well with mail-merge feature. Can generate customized telemarketing Scripts and reports. Can
t display selected
{records in list format. Built on the Omnis 5 database-management program. No color support, and can
t change envelope font.
WestWare, Inc.M
10148 Diamond Head Ct.N
Spring ValleyO
91977Q
800-869-0871R
619-660-0356S
U;Requires Mac Plus or higher, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W=WestWare, Inc.
10148 Diamond Head Ct.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Organizational ToolsB
Control ClassicC
$425; $99 per additional user.I
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This contact manager, based on 4th Dimension, is a simplified version of Control II, a heavy-duty system for sales-lead tracking, order entry, and invoicing. Control Classic instead concentrates on lead
tracking and provides a clean interface, good automated planning, and a nice balance of word processing and mail-merge features. Some program functions require unnecessary steps. Good analysis of promotional
expenses and their degree of success. Can display records in list format. Formulas feature lets you alter groups of records according to user-defined criteria. Supports custom labels, graphing, and reports.
,Has complex, poorly-organized documentation.
Diamante Software
14330 Midway Rd., Ste. 119N
DallasO
75244Q
800-223-2165R
214-661-3857S
1.1UURequires Mac Plus or higher with 4 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.W=Diamante Software
14330 Midway Rd., Ste. 119
Dallas, TX 75244
Organizational ToolsB
DeskC
$399.95.I
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Desk is a collection of seven powerful DAs: DeskPaint, DeskDraw, DeskWrite, DeskSecretary (appointment calendar), DeskCom (modem control), DeskCalc, and DeskFile (minidatabase). Although not on a par with
JMicrosoft Works, Desk lets you access its DAs from within any application.
ZedcorM
4500 E. Speedway, Ste. 22N
TucsonO
85712Q
800-482-4567R
602-881-8101S
3.07T
1.0UeRequires Mac Plus or later; DeskPaint requires a color display system, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.
W1Zedcor
4500 E. Speedway, Ste. 22
Tucson, AZ 85712
Organizational ToolsB
DiagramMakerC
$295.I
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DiagramMaker is a multipurpose object-linking program. Forms a network of custom-designed objects with connecting points at the centers, corners, or centers of sides. Customizes organization charts from text
outlines. Lines join on contact and can be pulled into arcs. Objects can be linked to objects in other documents. No automatic right-angle line maintenance. Useful text-find feature.
Action SoftwareM
1507 E. Franklin St., Ste. 122N
Chapel HillO
27514Q
800-826-0550S
1.1U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.WDAction Software
1507 E. Franklin St., Ste. 122
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Organizational ToolsB
Fair WitnessC
$295.I
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Fair Witness offers a combination of outliner, database-manager, and spreadsheet features. Provides tools for capturing, organizing, and completing project ideas. No network/CPM support. Clever HyperCard-like
features for navigating project plan documents. Supports wide range of data types. Allows thorough customization of graphics and typography. Includes complex but well-written documentation and a helpful
videotape.
Chena Software, Inc.M
905 Harrison St.N AllentownO
18103Q
215-770-1210T
1.2U/Requires System 6.03 or later and a hard drive.V
91 EddyW9Chena Software, Inc.
905 Harrison St.
Allentown, PA 18103
Organizational ToolsB
GreatWorksC
$299.I
6/1/92J
4.0 mice
This affordable package includes several applications: a good word processor, an outliner, two graphics modules, telecommunications software, a database program, and a spreadsheet program with charting.
Although the separate modules work well and are easily navigated, the level of automatic integration among them is almost nonexistent unless you employ System 7
s publish-and-subscribe feature. Does well with
>minimal RAM. Easy to use and adequate for simple office needs.
Symantec Corp.M
10201 Torre Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-441-7234R
408-253-9600T
2.0ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.
W3Symantec Corp.
10201 Torre Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Organizational ToolsB
HandiWorksC
$175.I
6/1/92J
2.0 mice
HandiWorks is a simple but frustrating integrated-software package. Awkward interface. Feature set is limited, concentrating on basic page-layout functions. Has no separate modules for different data types,
instead using a single document type and movable frames to arrange blocks of text, graphics, and spreadsheet numbers. Has no database module but is bundled with Address Manager DA, which is partially
Iintegrated with spreadsheet frames. Painfully obtuse mail-merge function.
MacVONK, Inc.M
940 Sixth Ave. S.W., Ste. 1100N
CalgaryO
AlbertaP
T2P 3T1 CanadaQ
403-232-6545T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.
WLMacVONK, Inc.
940 Sixth Ave. S.W., Ste. 1100
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 Canada
Organizational ToolsB
IdeaFisherC
$199.I
6/1/93J
3.5 mice
IdeaFisher is a thought processor that
s based on a huge, nine-floppy-disk database of words, phrases, clich
s, and titles. Quick fix for basic writer
s block. Cross-referenced and indexed in several ways for
fast brainstorming. Useful search techniques. Conclusions are held in separate file. Offers over 700,000 idea combinations. Has a fairly quick, unattractive, text-based interface. Unsophisticated filters.
Fisher Idea Systems, Inc.M
2222 Martin St., Ste 110N
IrvineO
92715Q
800-289-4332R
714-474-8111T
2.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WCFisher Idea Systems, Inc.
2222 Martin St., Ste 110
Irvine, CA 92715
Organizational ToolsB
Inspiration
$295.I
6/1/93J
4.0 mice
Inspiration is a powerful and flexible idea processor. Fast. Allows creative, unstructured brainstorming with many options for project planning, organization charts, flow charts, simple word processing, and
even storyboarding for video and film. Includes basic drawing tools and spelling checker. Rapid Fire feature in diagram mode lets you collect ideas and connect them creatively. Outline mode organizes your
ideas and lets you export formatted text to a word-processing program. Supports color and large-screen monitors. Good tutorials and templates.
Inspiration SoftwareM
P.O. Box 1629N
PortlandO
97202Q
503-245-9011T
4.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W5Inspiration Software
Market Master is a contact manager, based on Double Helix, that takes a highly automated approach to developing sales. Handles contacts with a highly customizable if/then multiple-choice system that
time-consuming to implement but totally streamlines interaction with contacts. Manages form letters, envelopes, and labels, but has weak mail-merge capability. Form letters cannot include contents of fields.
Includes wide variety of preset reports for data and summaries. Has no custom-report generator. Auto-dial feature can
t bypass local area code or set outside-line access. Except for single-user version,
gincludes Market Master Manager, which lets supervisors analyze sales contacts and follow-ups in detail.
Breakthrough ProductionsM
210 Park Ave.N
Nevada CityO
95959Q
916-265-0911S
3.0UURequires Mac Plus or higher with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.
W<Breakthrough Productions
210 Park Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
Organizational ToolsB
Microsoft Office CD-ROMC
$849; floppy version, $750.I
4/1/90J
4.0 mice
The Microsoft Office is Word, Excel, Mail, and PowerPoint on a CD-ROM (a floppy version is also available). Includes a full set of Adobe screen fonts, a copy of DocuComp, Excel templates, lots of clip-art
samples, and other Microsoft applications. A HyperCard stack controls everything. Comprehensive on-line HyperCard documentation.
Microsoft Corp.M
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
800-426-9400R
206-882-8080S
1.0UXRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, a hard drive, and HyperCard 2.0v2 or later.W3Microsoft Corp.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Organizational ToolsB
Microsoft WorksC
$249.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
Microsoft Works is an easy-to-use integrated-software package that combines a word processor, a mail-merge system, a spreadsheet program, and telecommunications software. Has elegant new interface and a Draw
module with simple page-layout capabilities. Spreadsheet module is well integrated, performs most common business analyses, and has powerful graphics tools. Offers many easily-customized chart styles. Charts
can update automatically when new data is entered into spreadsheets. Word-processing module is more than adequate for general office needs. Telecommunications module is now based on Apple
s standard Toolbox
+protocols and supports automated scripting.
Microsoft Corp.M
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
800-426-9400R
206-882-8080T
3.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.V
86 EddyW3Microsoft Corp.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Organizational ToolsB
MindLink Problem SolverC*$299; educational site licenses available.I
6/1/93J
3.0 mice
This HyperCard-based idea processor is designed to help with general-purpose brainstorming. Unique blend of New Age pop philosophy, appealing humor, and creative exercises might work as well in a $10
paperback. Uses structured procedure that leads you to possible answers by prompting you with questions. Performance and custom interface can be frustrating. Includes HyperCard.
MindLink, Inc.M
P.O. Box 247, Kings HighwayN
North PomfretO
05053Q
800-253-1844R
802-457-2025T
2.2UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WBMindLink, Inc.
P.O. Box 247, Kings Highway
North Pomfret, VT 05053
Organizational ToolsB
Org Plus for MacintoshC
$195.I
5/1/91
3.5 mice
Org Plus creates hierarchical organization charts quickly, intuitively, and with a surprising variety of styles and formats. Nearly all the graphics drudgery required in chart making is automated by this
easy-to-use program. Banner Blue publishes the best-selling DOS org-chart program. Don
t assume that this Mac version is simply a PC port. Org Plus is a top-quality Mac program that can exchange files with its
DOS counterpart.
Banner Blue SoftwareM
P.O. Box 7865
FremontO
94537Q
510-794-6850T
1.0UBRequires Mac Plus or later, System 4.1 or later, and a hard drive.W4Banner Blue Software
P.O. Box 7865
Fremont, CA 94537
Organizational ToolsB
OrgChart ExpressC
$199.I
5/1/93J
3.0 mice
This capable charting tool lets you use a powerful behind-the-scenes database system to edit personnel data and departmental structures. Global changes to multiple items displayed in charts are easily made in
the database. Good tools for editing chart graphics and text. May be worth a test drive if your company
s management hierarchy changes more often than it stays the same. Initial release was marred by
]occasional system crashes, a weakly-implemented Undo command, and disorganized documentation.
Kaetron Software Corp.M
12777 Jones Rd., Ste. 445N
HoustonO
77070Q
713-890-3434T
1.0UZRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, and System 6.04 or later; hard drive recommended.
"WBKaetron Software Corp.
12777 Jones Rd., Ste. 445
Houston, TX 77070
Organizational ToolsB
QPIDC
$695; 5-user pack, $2,459.I
2/1/92J
4.0 mice
QPID is a contact manager, based on 4th Dimension, that
s ideal for organizations that need a single program to track prospects, clients, employees, and jobs. Automatically presents daily scheduled events when
launched. Tracks jobs in comprehensive detail. Doesn
t create automated sales plans and has no built-in word processor. Clearly-written, well-organized manual explains database concepts well.
GT Omnicom, Inc.M
481 Queen St. E.N
TorontoO
OntarioP
M5A 1T9 CanadaQ
416-365-1436T
1.4UURequires Mac Plus or higher with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WAGT Omnicom, Inc.
481 Queen St. E.
Toronto, Ontario M5A 1T9 Canada
Organizational ToolsB Set Clock
$C!Free on various on-line services.I
11/1/89J
4.0 miceK
Set Clock makes a ten-second phone call to a master-clock driver (near the East Coast) and then sets your Mac
s internal clock to accuracy within one second.L
Jim LeitchM
61 Shaughnessy Blvd.N
WillowdaleO
OntarioP
M2J 1H9 CanadaQ
416-496-0828S
1.2U!Requires 300-bps or faster modem.WBJim Leitch
61 Shaughnessy Blvd.
Willowdale, Ontario M2J 1H9 Canada
Organizational ToolsB
SuperClock!
%C:Free; available from on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac.I
11/1/89J
4.5 miceK
SuperClock! is a superb on-screen time indicator or clock. Can work properly in every environment and also has excellent timer and alarm functions. Perfect for PowerBooks, on which it displays battery status.L
TeleMagic is a speedy, flexible contact manager based on the powerful FoxBASE database manager. Excellent, customizable search-and-sort features. Uses a simple notepad interface that automatically tracks date
and time of contacts, including those telephoned using the auto-dial feature. Requires learning simple shorthand code for identifying contact status, but this allows sophisticated searches and a wide range of
reports. Program has no support for automated sales plans or strategies. Good documentation. Plain interface and weak DTP features hint at TeleMagic
s DOS roots, but this program is for sales pros who like to
drive fast.
Remote Control InternationalM
5928 Pascal Ct.N
CarlsbadO
92008Q
800-992-9952R
619-431-4000T
10+UURequires Mac Plus or higher with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W?Remote Control International
5928 Pascal Ct.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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ACT!C
$395.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This personal-information manager boasts a clean, handsome interface resembling FileMaker Pro
s. Easy to use. Lacks multiuser capabilities. Combines name-and-address database, phone-number tracking and auto
dial, calendar and reminder functions, basic word processor, and mail-merge support. Excellent customization options include type fonts and styles, field labels, and data-format types (such as date, text,
phone number, and currency). Supports pop-up pick lists of available choices for selected fields. Icon bar provides quick access to variety of common functions such as calendar view selection, event/alarm
gscheduling, note entering, and letter writing. Supports Apple-events links to GeoQuery mapping program.
Contact Software InternationalM
1840 Hutton Dr., Ste. 200N
CarrolltonO
75006Q
800-365-0606R
214-919-9500T
1.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WMContact Software International
1840 Hutton Dr., Ste. 200
Carrollton, TX 75006
)A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Active MemoryC($199; five users, $499; ten users, $899.I
7/1/93
3.0 mice
Active Memory manages personal reminders and sends messages to other Active Memory users on a network. Has very limited scheduling features. Has simple, spreadsheetlike interface but no real calendar views
needed for long-range planning. Includes a DA and a startup extension. When a reminder comes due or a network user sends a message to you, your Mac beeps, and a message window appears that lets you open the
DA. Lets you publish reminder text and instantly update all users who subscribe to it, thanks to System 7.0
s Edition Manager. Reminders can send Apple events to other applications, and the DA responds to
events sent by other programs.
ASD Software, Inc.M
4650 Arrow Hwy., Ste. E-6N MontclairO
91763Q
909-624-2594T
2.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W@ASD Software, Inc.
4650 Arrow Hwy., Ste. E-6
Montclair, CA 91763
*A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Address Book PlusC
$99.95.I
3/1/93J
3.5 mice
Address Book Plus is a handy name-and-address manager. Works easily as application, or included DA allows file access from other programs. Complicated setup. Good sorting and import/export abilities.
Clairvoyance feature speeds data entry. As many as 45 category codes per record. Flexible phone-dialing and printing options. Can merge database files, but keeping separate files open simultaneously is easier.
Wide range of font and type-size options. Fast. Multifield format can be customized by user. No network capability. Many types of address-book paper provided.
Power Up Software Corp.M
2929 Campus Dr.N San MateoO
94403Q
800-851-2917R
415-345-5900T
Requires System 6.03 or later.W;Power Up Software Corp.
2929 Campus Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94403
+A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
AgentDAC
$99.I
2/1/93J
3.0 mice
AgentDA is an appointment-and-reminder utility that handles most scheduling tasks well. Events can be dragged by mouse to a new location and can be deleted from reminder window. The desk accessory provides a
handy Find function for locating specific appointments. Has both an adjustable calendar view (to check overall schedules) and a time view that arranges appointments in a column format that mimics appointment
diaries. Alarm scheduling for important appointments is weak. Can
t set up recurring appointments automatically. Limited printing options. No to-do list. Cannot conveniently select standard monthly view.
Team Building TechnologiesM
836 Bloomfield Ave.N
MontrealO
Quebec
H2V 3S6 CanadaQ
514-278-3010T
2.11U+Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05.WNTeam Building Technologies
836 Bloomfield Ave.
Montreal, Quebec H2V 3S6 Canada
,A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Alarming EventsC
$99.95.I
2/1/93J
3.5 mice
Alarming Events is a DA that provides an integrated electronic appointment book. Its interface resembles a monthly calendar, where the dates act as buttons and open up to your daily schedule; a five-day view
is also available. You can set alarms to go off at specified times, and you can keep track of events that are automatically kept in an ongoing to-do list. Can provide advance warning of upcoming events, and
you can designate recurring events. Good selection of options in the reminder window, including deleting or archiving the event. No convenient way to duplicate or move events. Limited calendar view cannot show
any text of scheduled events.
CE Software, Inc.
,M&1801 Industrial Circle, P.O. Box 65580N
West Des MoinesO
50265Q
800-523-7638R
515-224-1995T
1.1UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.04 or later, and a hard drive.WRCE Software, Inc.
1801 Industrial Circle, P.O. Box 65580
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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AscendC
$199.I
7/1/93J
2.5 mice
Billed as both a personal information manager and a time-management training system, Ascend offers some helpful behavioral advice but suffers from a complex, confusing interface. Helps you keep track of names,
addresses, phone numbers (with auto-dialing), appointments, and to-do items. Has 11 modules instead of simple, streamlined approach to time management. Scheduling module is poorly designed and offers limited
options for recurring events. Alarms function requires that program be running. Has many options for tracking and annotating personal and business journals, favorite quotes, and an indexed minidatabase of
useful information.
Franklin Quest Co.M"2550 S. Decker Lake Blvd., Ste. 26N
Salt Lake CityO
84119Q
801-975-9992T
3.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WNFranklin Quest Co.
2550 S. Decker Lake Blvd., Ste. 26
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
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T IIIC
$495.I
10/1/90J
2.5 mice
T is a personal-information manager that tracks contacts, activities, and time. Has documentation and user-interface problems. Features include capacity for an unlimited number of contacts for each
account, 16 pages of notes for each, letter writing, drawing, simple math calculation, and even dialing the phone. Difficult to use.
Chang Laboratories, Inc.M
10228 N. Stelling Rd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-727-8096S
1.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WBChang Laboratories, Inc.
10228 N. Stelling Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
/A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
CalenDArC
$60.I
2/1/93J
2.5 mice
CalenDAr is a reliable, simple DA that manages your appointments and important reminders. No printing capability. Reminder text is not visible in monthly schedule view. Lacks many scheduling features found in
competing packages but offers a unified interface and excellent control of recorded or system sounds. These sound enhancements include the ability to create repeating reminders or single alarms with your
voice, which is digitized and saved with Farallon
s MacRecorder driver. Inconvenient for exporting or archiving a record of past activities.
Psybron Systems, Inc.M'1116 Smith St., Ste. 206, P.O. Box 431N
CharlestonO
25322Q
800-866-4260R
304-340-4260T
Requires System 6.07 or later.WRPsybron Systems, Inc.
1116 Smith St., Ste. 206, P.O. Box 431
Charleston, WV 25322
0A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
CalendarMakerC
$49.95.I
9/1/89J
3.0 miceK
CalendarMaker is a utility that creates a variety of calendars. Excellent printing routines. Calendars can be customized with graphics and icons.L
CE Software, Inc.M&1801 Industrial Circle, P.O. Box 65580N
West Des MoinesO
50265Q
800-523-7638R
515-224-1995S
3.01T
0UKRequires Mac Plus or later and System 4.2 or later; hard drive recommended.WRCE Software, Inc.
1801 Industrial Circle, P.O. Box 65580
West Des Moines, IA 50265
1A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
CalScanC"Five users, $399; ten users, $499.I
7/1/93J
2.0 mice
This multi-user group-scheduling package has many features but is just as cumbersome as the PC-compatible version of this program. Cluttered, poorly-integrated interface and overly elaborate procedures. Lacks
alarms function. Offers multiple calendar views, proxy selection (designating colleagues to take your place at meetings), appointment proposals, and schedule-conflict resolution. Built on run-time version of
FoxBASE.
L RBC, Inc.M/Two Colonial Place, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 801N ArlingtonO
22201Q
703-243-9550T
3.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WMRBC, Inc.
Two Colonial Place, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 801
Arlington, VA 22201
2A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Cathy Daily PlannerC
$59.95I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
If you follow the daily comic strip
Cathy,
you know that the title character is constantly trying to get her life in order. You can start getting organized too by installing the latest of Amaze
s daily
planners, which features Cathy Guisewhite's cartoon strips, some fun animations, and a straightforward icon-based interface. For alarm feature to operate, application must be running.
Amaze, Inc.M
11810 115th Ave. N.E.N
KirklandO
98034Q
206-820-7007UBRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and 4 MB of RAM.W4Amaze, Inc.
11810 115th Ave. N.E.
Kirkland, WA 98034
3A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
ConnectionsC
$199.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This multi-user organizational tool has good scheduling options, with a choice of daily, monthly, or list views, as well as controls for recurring events and to-do items. If you can afford HyperCard
s memory
and disk-space requirements, Connections offers many features and could easily be customized (if you have solid HyperTalk experience). Sluggish performance on any CPU below a 68040. Has clever, floating
color-button palette but otherwise a crude interface. Uses simple click-and-drag stretching of horizontal bars to adjust appointment duration on time schedule. Editing scheduled events, however, is not
=convenient. Alarms function lacks advance-warning capability.
Concentrix Technology, Inc.M
1875 S. Grant St., Ste. 760N San MateoO
94402Q
415-358-8600T
2.1U Requires HyperCard 2.1 or later.WKConcentrix Technology, Inc.
1875 S. Grant St., Ste. 760
San Mateo, CA 94402
4A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Contact!C
$98.I
3/1/93J
3.0 mice
This compact name-and-address manager is easy to use. Auto-save feature protects data. Takes up only 20K of RAM. Offers voice annotation, but this adds significantly to memory and storage requirements. Small
interface window can
t be resized or customized. Can
t perform sorts of any kind. Cumbersome auto-dial setup. Importing data is difficult. Cryptic, folksy manual.
Psybron Systems, Inc.
4M'1116 Smith St., Ste. 206, P.O. Box 431N
CharlestonO
25322Q
800-866-4260R
304-340-4260T
Requires System 6.03 or later.WRPsybron Systems, Inc.
1116 Smith St., Ste. 206, P.O. Box 431
Charleston, WV 25322
5A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
DateBookC
$125.I
7/1/93J
3.5 mice
DateBook is an easily customized calendar manager that handles appointment scheduling, reminder alarms, and to-do lists. Includes a file-sharing option for network use, but primarily for single users. No proxy
or meeting-proposal features. Excellent attention to detail. Powerful Find function uses wide range of search criteria. Interface switches quickly between daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views. Provides a
list view of scheduled events and to-do items. Doesn
t handle overlapping events. Supports IAC links to TouchBase address-book manager. Printing options cover wide range of formats such as DayTimer, FiloFax,
:and DayRunner, but are confusing and sometimes unreliable.
After Hours SoftwareM&Tri Center Plaza, 5990 Sepulveda Blvd.N
Van NuysO
91411Q
818-780-2220S
Pro 1.0T
Requires System 7.0 or later.
5WNAfter Hours Software
Tri Center Plaza, 5990 Sepulveda Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
6A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
DayMakerC
$129.95.I
2/1/93J
3.5 mice
DayMaker is a powerful personal-scheduling program with a sometimes frustrating interface. Reliable, and offers nearly all the features needed for flexible time-management. Has many options for alarms,
reminders, and user-definable to-do lists. Includes simple address book and phone directory with auto-dial support. Lets you create custom menu commands for any layout, view, or sort order you use repeatedly.
Printing options include calendar form and predefined label templates. Uses unnecessarily complex routines to change or delete information. Allows direct entry of text into monthly date cells. Latest version
,can automatically schedule recurring events.
Pastel Development Corp.M
113 Spring St.N
New YorkO
10012Q
800-727-6732R
212-941-7500S
1.01UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.W:Pastel Development Corp.
113 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012
7A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Diet BalancerC
$69.95.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
Diet Balancer makes it easy to keep a food diary, a useful tool if you
re trying to lose weight, watch your cholesterol or sodium intake, or just keep track of the kind of food you
re eating. A nice feature is
that it takes into account your activity level; it also includes sample meal plans for low-fat, low-sodium, low-cholesterol, diabetic, and low-calorie meals.
Nutridata SoftwareM
P.O. Box 769, 1215 Route 9N
Wappingers FallsO
12590Q
914-298-1308
7WHNutridata Software
P.O. Box 769, 1215 Route 9
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
8A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
DynodexC
$89.95.I
3/1/93J
4.0 mice
Dynodex is a fast, powerful name-and-address manager. Complex, multifield data-entry screen is sometimes confusing but extensively customizable. Good phone-dialing features. Can automatically synchronize
differing versions of an address book file. Includes FiloFax-binder-sized paper for printouts. Easily manages printing on both sides of the paper. Many other binder-paper formats are available. No type font
options. Built-in mail merge. Imports data from tab- or comma-delimited text files, and includes DA to access data while you
re in other applications. Has HyperCard stack for preparing HyperCard address
stacks. No network capability.
Portfolio Systems, Inc.
10062 Miller Ave., Ste. 201N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-729-3966R
408-252-0420T
3.0U?Requires Mac Plus or later and PostScript or QuickDraw printer.WGPortfolio Systems, Inc.
This personal-scheduling program can automate many of the routine tasks you perform with your Mac. Traditional reminder features include advance notifications, a snooze button, sound attachments to reminders,
flexible repeating-alarms settings, and pop-up menus for viewing reminders. Provides network access to remote calendar files. Scripting feature, although poorly documented (and risky for careless users), lets
you launch applications, send Apple events, type text, auto-save, restart or shut down, and control user-defined procedures. Sample scripts are included. Supports Notify! program (from Ex Machina) which lets
eyou automate sending of messages to remote pagers. Has only a monthly calendar and a to-do list view.
Essential SoftwareM
28 Mulford Ave., P.O. Box 402N
StaatsburgO
12580Q
914-889-8365S
2.04UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.
9WEEssential Software
28 Mulford Ave., P.O. Box 402
Staatsburg, NY 12580
:A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Far Side Computer Calendar, TheC
$69.95.I
2/1/93J
3.0 mice
Gary Larson
s Far Side Computer Calendar is a heavily-illustrated, single-user appointments calendar. Has very limited scheduling features, but Far Side cartoon-strip devotees all march to different drummers,
right? The perpetual calendar features daily cartoons that move across the screen without warning, or function as task icons that, when clicked, trigger a specified action. Users can set daily, weekly and
monthly appointments for up to a year, along with reminders and alarms. Alarm function works only if program is open. No advance-warning capability.
Amaze, Inc.M
11810 115th Ave. N.E.N
KirklandO
98034Q
206-820-7007S
:W4Amaze, Inc.
11810 115th Ave. N.E.
Kirkland, WA 98034
;A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
First Things FirstC
$79.95; demo upgrade, $39.95.I
2/1/93J
3.5 mice
This innovative scheduling manager helps users track tasks, appointments, projects and events with visual and audible reminders. Good controls for priorities and event categories. Can display events only in a
list view. Lists only next occurence of recurring events. Unusual interface has icon that always floats conveniently in view on the desktop, no matter what else you're doing. Free demo version available from
con-line services can be upgraded by calling Visionary Software and purchasing unique serial number.
Visionary Software, Inc.M
P.O. Box 69447N
PortlandO
97201Q
800-877-1832R
503-246-6200T
3.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.04 or later.
;W:Visionary Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 69447
Portland, OR 97201
<A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Front Desk MultiUserC,$99; $225 for three users; $500 for 10 usersI
1/1/90J
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Front Desk MultiUser is a scheduling and resource manager best suited for small professional offices. Can be used in a networked multiuser environment. Basic functionality but simple and capable.L
Peachtree Software, Inc.M
1505 Pavilion PlaceN
NorcrossO
30093Q
800-247-3224R
404-564-5800S
3.0U@Requires Mac Plus or later, System 4.2 or later, and hard drive.W?Peachtree Software, Inc.
1505 Pavilion Place
Norcross, GA 30093
=A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Hello!C
$95.I
3/1/93J
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This extremely simple address-book program offers minimal options. Uses very little RAM. Streamlined interface is sometimes hard to read. Auto-save feature protects data. Limited searching, sorting, and
kdata-importing choices. Letters and memos can be attached to individuals
names. Manual is clearly written.
Atelier Systems, Inc.M
21607 Stevens Creek Blvd.N CupertinoO
95014Q
408-366-6900T
August 1992U
Requires System 6.03 or later.WCAtelier Systems, Inc.
21607 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
>A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
In ControlC
$129.95.I
6/1/93J
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This personal-info manager combines essential features of outlining and database-management software. Supports multiple rows and columns, type styling, complex match and sort functions, and custom layouts.
Allows user-defined categories for different types of information. Manages to-do lists reliably and efficiently. Can print sophisticated reports and calendars. Automatically alerts you about impending
deadlines. Includes Portfolio Systems
DynoPage Lite program, which lets you print In Control lists as properly formatted pages for popular day planners such as Day Runner, Day-Timer, Filofax, and Franklin.
Attain Corp.M
48 Grove St.N
SomervilleO
02144Q
617-776-1110T
2.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.V
92 EddyW.Attain Corp.
48 Grove St.
Somerville, MA 02144
?A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
In Touch
?C)$99.95; 3-user In Touch Network, $249.95.I
3/1/93J
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This simple DA tracks names, addresses, telephone numbers, and notes. Maintains contact log, a simple appointment calendar, a reminder schedule, and a to-do list. Has basic search capabilities. Print options
for labels and envelopes include: typeface selection; bar codes and facing identification marks; embedded graphics for return addresses; and special envelope messages. Innovative Snap* control panel speeds
lookup of In Touch data from within applications. New list view lets you inspect selected groups of records or your entire database. Auto-dials telephone numbers via the Mac speaker or a modem. Optional In
fTouch Network program is a fast, password-protected server application that runs on any networked Mac.
Advanced Software, Inc.M
1095 E. Duane Ave., Ste. 103N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
800-346-5392R
408-733-0745T
?ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.WHAdvanced Software, Inc.
1095 E. Duane Ave., Ste. 103
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
@A+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Info-MationC
$189.I
2/1/93J
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This organizational tool is designed for managing contacts and to-do lists, appointments, and phone calls. Scheduling and alarm functions are inadequate for business use. If you can afford HyperCard
s memory
and disk-space requirements, Info-Mation offers basic features and could easily be customized (if you have solid HyperTalk experience). Includes a Daily Planner and Address Book.
P.I.M., Inc.M
555 Pierce St., Ste. 5N
AlbanyO
94706Q
510-559-4211U Requires HyperCard 2.1 or later.W4P.I.M., Inc.
This HyperCard-based package can help organize your health records and simplify filing claims with health insurers. Lets you keep all your insurance, payer, and claim information in one place. Excellent tech
support.
Te Corp.M
P.O. Box 140N
CamptonO
03223Q
603-726-7177T
2.0U Requires HyperCard 2.1 or later.W'Te Corp.
P.O. Box 140
Campton, NH 03223
BA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
MacPhonebookC
$19.95.I
3/1/93J
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This primitive name-and-address manager supports many printing formats. Best at printing lists in large, medium, and small (Little Black Book) formats. Useful for constant data updating. Crude, inelegant
interface permits no typeface choices. Can
t modify preexisting layouts. Notes field limited to 40 characters. No auto-dial function.
SynexM
692 Tenth St.N
BrooklynO
11215Q
800-447-9639R
718-499-6293T
3.06U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.
BW&Synex
692 Tenth St.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
CA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Meeting MakerC
5 users, $495; 10 users, $895.I
7/1/93J
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This multi-user group-scheduling package has comprehensive meeting-proposal features. Fussy, complex interface. Doesn
t work off-line. Limited calendar views. Includes basic messaging system, flexible control
of recurring meetings, and useful printing formats for group schedules. Performance is reliable but sometimes sluggish. Allows designation of other network users as proxies for scheduling meetings. Operates on
networked server which doesn
t need to be dedicated. Multiple servers can share information, although these options can be confusing. Can export event schedules as text files or in formats suitable for many
electronic organizers.
ON Technology, Inc.M
155 Second St.
CN CambridgeO
02141Q
617-876-0900T
1.5UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W6ON Technology, Inc.
155 Second St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
DA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Microsoft Schedule+CBFive users, $195; 20 users, $775 (doesn
t include Microsoft Mail).I
7/1/93J
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This basic, multi-user group-scheduling package works well as part of the Microsoft Mail electronic-mail system. Simple, easy-to-use, but bare-bones interface. Works adequately for both personal and group
scheduling. Lacks repeating-event feature. Doesn
t work off-line. Good meeting-proposal options. User is dependent upon reliable network access to Mail server. Integration with Microsoft Mail lets you check
Hschedules and book meetings with remote users. Minimal printing options.
Microsoft Corp.M
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
800-426-9400R
206-882-8080T
1.0U@Requires Mac Plus or later and Microsoft Mail server on network.W3Microsoft Corp.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
EA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
My Time ManagerC+$79.95; free upgrades ($15 for new manual).I
4/1/90J
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My Time Manager is a complete time-management system with a full range of nicely implemented tools. Includes an appointment and reminders book, to-do list, and daily or monthly reports. New version planned for
VSystem 7.0 compatibility. Performance is good, and the publisher support is excellent.
MacShack EnterprisesM
19 Harrington Rd.N CambridgeO
02140Q
(617) 876-6343S
2.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.
EW:MacShack Enterprises
19 Harrington Rd.
Cambridge, MA 02140
FA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
MyAdvancedMailListC
$59.95.I
9/1/91J
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MyAdvancedMailList is a simple mailing-list manager that allows 16 fields and 4 categories. Performs three-field sorting. Layout and text-format options are limited. Provides 25 predefined output forms for
labels, envelopes, cards, and personal organizers, plus some basic options for custom layouts. Doesn
t support Postnet bar codes on envelopes.
MySoftware CompanyM
1259 El Camino Real, Ste. 167N
Menlo ParkO
94025Q
415-325-9372S
3.02T
2.02U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.WEMySoftware Company
1259 El Camino Real, Ste. 167
Menlo Park, CA 94025
GA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Nine to Five OfficeC!$19 (special introductory price).I
2/1/93
2.0 mice
This organizational tool includes nine stacks that provide an address directory, to-do list, contacts manager, scheduler, area-code and ZIP-code maps, a built-in word processor, and 365 inspirational quotes.
An Auto Importer stack lets users bring in data with virtually any kind of delimiter. Supports printing of letters, envelopes, labels, personal-organizer pages, daily schedules, and monthly and weekly
calendars. Scheduling and alarm functions are inadequate for business use. If you can afford HyperCard
s memory and disk-space requirements, Nine to Five Office offers basic features and could easily be
customized.
Nine To Five SoftwareM
P.O. Box 18899N
BoulderO
80308Q
800-292-5925R
303-443-4104U!Requires HyperCard 2.1 or later.W6Nine To Five Software
P.O. Box 18899
Boulder, CO 80308
HA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
s Living TrustC
$55.95.I
12/1/92
4.0 mice
This program guides you through creating a living trust, which, unlike a will, lets your heirs avoid probate
a costly, sometimes unnecessary process. You answer a series of questions and then review a
document automatically generated by the software. On-line help offers clear examples and detailed explanations of every step. Flags some logical or legal inconsistencies. Includes excellent manual and
reference book.
Nolo PressM
950 Parker St.N
BerkeleyO
94710
800-992-6656R
510-549-1976T
1.02U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W,Nolo Press
950 Parker St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
IA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Now Up-To-DateC+$99; 5-user pack, $449; 10-user pack, $799.I
7/1/93J
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Now Up-To-Date scores highly as a personal and workgroup appointment scheduler. Full-featured but elegantly simple, with good network performance and superb interface. Doesn
t require you to connect to a
server for personal scheduling, but lets you save group appointments into your calendar. Top-notch options for setting and deleting recurring events. Lacks meeting-proposal option. To-do lists are easily
categorized and sorted. Perfect for portable Macs that leave the office and yet need to update shared schedules. Server setup is a no-brainer, but access controls provide inadequate security. Good printing
Zoptions include ability to save a schedule calendar in PICT format for use in DTP layouts.
Now Software, Inc.M#319 S.W. Washington St., 11th floorN
PortlandO
97204Q
800-237-3611R
503-274-2800T
2.0U5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.05 or later.WINow Software, Inc.
319 S.W. Washington St., 11th floor
Portland, OR 97204
JA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Nutrition Stack, TheC
$79.I
4/1/90J
3.5 mice
The Nutrition Stack is a HyperCard nutritional record keeper. Helpful, although nutritional database covers just the basics. Adding new information is difficult. Includes conversion calculator.L
Big Byte SoftwareM
20907 E. High Country Dr.N
Diamond BarO
91789Q
714-595-5549S
2.0U9Requires Mac Plus or later with hard drive and HyperCard.WABig Byte Software
20907 E. High Country Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91789
KA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Personal RecordKeeper
KCK$49.95; site licenses available for commercial and nonprofit organizations.I
2/1/93J
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Personal RecordKeeper is a database program designed for legal, financial, and personal records. Has over 200 categories covering such information as important possessions, stock portfolios, medical data,
family history, and estate details. The program is comprehensive and easy to learn. Database fields can be modified, and summary reports can be generated and printed. Allows password locking for entire files
or just those categories with sensitive personal data, although a sophisticated hacker could easily extract data from files. Exports some financial data in format readable by Intuit
s Quicken program.
WExcellent documentation provides thorough introduction to personal records maintenance.
Nolo PressM
950 Parker St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-992-6656R
510-549-1976T
3.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W,Nolo Press
950 Parker St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
LA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
QuickDEX IIC
$60.I
2/1/92J
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QuickDex II is an easy-to-use, intuitive name-and-address manager. Interface resembles cards in a deck, with text entry permitted into fields in any order. A single card (record) can hold any amount of text,
limited only by available RAM. Very fast. Up to eight database decks can be open simultaneously. Flexible phone-dialing options, but no record-sorting capability or printing support in version reviewed. Can
Gexport text files for use in other programs. Has no network capability.
Casady & Greene, Inc.M
22734 Portola Dr.N
SalinasO
93908Q
800-359-4920R
408-484-9228T
2.3U4Requires Mac Plus or later (hard drive recommended).W9Casady & Greene, Inc.
22734 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
MA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB Remember?C
Shareware fee, $20; $5 on disk.I
7/1/90J
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Remember? is a shareware INIT that lets your Mac remind you of important items. At startup it presents a window with any daily notes. Easy-to-maintain free-form occasion list. Lets you check your calendar in
!advance. Implementation is clean.
David WarkerM
1330 W. North St.N
Egg HarborO
08215Q
609-965-4357S
2.32T
Requires System 6.03 or later.W3David Warker
1330 W. North St.
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
NA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Rendezvous-PlusC
$249.
2/1/93J
1.5 mice
Although this basic program offers good printing options and easy scheduling of repeat tasks, it has weak scheduling features overall and very poor address-book capabilities. Can
t exchange address information
with other programs. Sometimes-awkward interface detracts significantly from its usefulness. Needs automatic transfer of data between sections; for example, appointments entered in the Diary are not shown in
the Planner (and vice versa). Acknowledging an alarm requires remembering special keyboard command equivalents, because no alert dialog box appears. Weak reporting functions.
PMC Telesystems, Inc.M
P.O. Box 5127N VancouverO
British ColumbiaP
V6B 4A9 CanadaQ
800-667-0456R
604-255-9949T
3.5U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.WNPMC Telesystems, Inc.
P.O. Box 5127
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 4A9 Canada
OA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Reunion
$169.I
10/1/90J
4.0 mice
This HyperCard stack is a good genealogy program. Supports GEDCOM. Includes space for adding digitized photos, an index, and a birthday file. A complex program with an excellent manual. Easy to use. Includes
HyperCard.
Leister ProductionsM
P.O. Box 289N
MechanicsburgO
17055Q
717-697-1378S
1.5U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05 or later.W8Leister Productions
P.O. Box 289
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB ShortlistC
$149.I
4/1/93J
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This affordable personal-information manager has a plain interface but offers an impressive feature set. Lacks multiuser capabilities and alarm feature. Combines name-and-address database, phone/fax number
tracking and auto dial, calendar and reminder functions, basic word processor, and mail-merge support. Supports automation of complex, multistep procedures such as following up on sales leads. Powerful
data-management system relies on Project documents containing all contacts, events, and procedures relating to specific activities. Custom layout and typeface options are minimal. Compact program uses little
[RAM and disk space. Good implementation of System 7 Balloon Help. Bare-bones documentation.
Brainchild Corp.M
547 Pepper Ridge Rd.N
CincinnatiO
45244Q
513-831-8451T
1.01UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W:Brainchild Corp.
547 Pepper Ridge Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45244
QA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB"Smart Alarms and Appointment DiaryC)$90; four users, $170; eight users, $299.I
7/1/93J
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Smart Alarms and Appointment Diary are two bundled DAs that provide separate electronic appointment books. Very limited scheduling features. Smart Alarms lets you set simple reminders for events (including
recurrent projects), and these reminders pop up no matter what application you
re using. Appointment Diary is equivalent to a calendar, with dates that act as buttons and open up to a daily schedule.
Information can be copied from Appointment Diary to Smart Alarms, but the two DAs are not linked. A networked, multiuser version of Appointment Diary is available, but it is cumbersome to install and permits
#changes only by one user at a time.
JAM SoftwareM
P.O. Box 4036, 843 W. Main St.N
MeridenO
06450Q
203-630-0055T
3.1 Plus PackUCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W=JAM Software
P.O. Box 4036, 843 W. Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
RA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Smart SchedulesC*$260; five users, $675; ten users, $1,200.I
7/1/93J
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This multi-user group-scheduling package is not server-based, so you can carry your individual schedule with you. Lacks system extension, so program must be running constantly if you want alarms function to
Ework or have others book meetings with you. Fussy, complex interface.
JAM SoftwareM
P.O. Box 4036, 843 W. Main St.N
MeridenO
06450Q
203-630-0055
1.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W=JAM Software
P.O. Box 4036, 843 W. Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
SA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
SpiralC
$129.I
5/1/93J
3.5 mice
Designed as an easy-to-use
RAM-resident notebook,
this handy application offers quick information retrieval and navigation options. Better for after-the-fact organization than for on-the-fly input. Efficient
note taking is impeded by lack of support for scrolling text fields. Good indexing and bookmark features. Supports customized text formatting, simple calculations, PowerBook battery-charge readout, and basic
Rgraphics. Abbreviation option expands shorthand typing into full words or phrases.
L"Technology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)M
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-926-3148R
512-794-8533T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.
SWQTechnology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
TA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Super QuickDEXC
$89.95.I
3/1/93J
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This fast, simple name-and-address manager has a rudimentary interface that can
t be customized. Free-form approach to data entry is flexible but can accumulate irrelevant, dated information. Complicated
installation procedure. Auto-dial function supports extended dialing strings. Includes helpful ZIP-code directory. Printing requires separate application and DA. Complicated dialing-preferences setup.
Casady & Greene, Inc.M
22734 Portola Dr.N
SalinasO
93908Q
800-359-4920R
408-484-9228T
2.56U
Requires System 6.03 or later.W9Casady & Greene, Inc.
22734 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
UA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
Take Control of CholesterolC
$19.95.I
8/1/90
3.5 mice
Take Control of Cholesterol is one of a series of health- and food-related programs. It
s clearly a simple port from something less friendly than a Mac, but it
s a good tool. Designed for use with Eater
kChoice, a cholesterol-reduction book. Provides worksheets and meal plans but has no complete food database.
Lifestyle Software GroupM
63 Orange St.N
St. AugustineO
32084Q
800-289-1157R
904-825-0220S
1.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later and System 4.2 or later.
UW>Lifestyle Software Group
63 Orange St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
VA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
ThoughtPatternC
$149.95.I
10/1/91J
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ThoughtPattern is an innovative, free-form database for managing personal information. Has powerful search-and-retrieval capabilities that work much like an electronic index-card file. Can link information to
documents created in other applications. Poorly written manual, but application has good on-line help. Marred by a few bugs, but still a useful tool for users who find conventional databases too rigid.
Bananafish SoftwareM
730 Central Ave.N
San FranciscoO
94117Q
415-929-8135S
1.1UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W<Bananafish Software
730 Central Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94117
WA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB TimeMakerC
2/1/93J
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This organizational tool automatically schedules activities according to user-defined priorities and estimated time to complete each task. Scheduling and alarm functions are inadequate for business use. If you
zcan afford HyperCard
s memory and disk-space requirements, TimeMaker offers basic features and could easily be customized.
First Wave SoftwareM 6263 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 190N
ScottsdaleO
85250Q
602-951-3812T
3.0U Requires HyperCard 2.1 or later.
WWIFirst Wave Software
6263 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 190
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
XA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB TouchBASEC
$79.95.I
3/1/93J
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TouchBASE is a fast, easy-to-use DA that provides sophisticated, multicriteria search capabilities in personal-address-book databases. Single-window interface can be resized. Allows some custom field choices.
Supports phone dialing. Has wide range of reliable printing options and templates for labels, envelopes, and double-sided address books. Standard layouts can be modified and saved. Works well in networked
Ymultiuser mode. Copying records from one TouchBASE file to another is overly complicated.
After Hours SoftwareM&Tri Center Plaza, 5990 Sepulveda Blvd.N
Van NuysO
91411Q
818-780-2220S
Pro 1.0T
XUuRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive; network use requires dedicated AppleShare server.WNAfter Hours Software
Tri Center Plaza, 5990 Sepulveda Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
YA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB
VisionsC
$39.95.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
This astrological program is easy to use and comes with data for celebrities such as Hugh Hefner, Princess Diana, and Zsa Zsa Gabor. You also can enter your own date, time, and place of birth to get a personal
daily horoscope. The information you get is not nearly as interesting as your horoscope in the newspaper, but serious students of astrology will probably appreciate this program.
Lifestyle Software GroupM
63 Orange St.N
St. AugustineO
32084Q
800-289-1157R
904-825-0220
YW>Lifestyle Software Group
63 Orange St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
ZA+Organizational Tools/Personal Info ManagersB WillMakerC
$69.95.I
4/1/91J
4.0 mice
WillMaker is a simple, valuable program for creating wills. Not elegant but does the job reliably and well. It can present a series of straightforward questions for you to answer or full information screens
that explain legal issues. Printed output is fairly plain, but text can be exported for use in a word-processing or page-layout program. The program cannot handle conditional bequests. Includes an excellent
Qmanual that covers the software, wills, estate planning, and professional advice.
Nolo PressM
950 Parker St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-992-6656R
510-549-1976S
4.01T
4.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W,Nolo Press
AEC Information Manager is a dedicated database program for managing large volumes of project information. Designed for use with MacProject II or Micro Planner. Not integrated with FastTrack Resource. Helps
manage data needed to make decisions and monitor status. Allows customized fields. Alarm feature keeps track of critical dates but is poorly integrated.
AEC Software, Inc.
22611 Markey Ct., Bldg. 113N
SterlingO
20166Q
800-346-9413R
703-450-1980T
1.22U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WAAEC Software, Inc.
t difficult if you use BizPlanBuilder. Handles both financial predictions and text describing company plans and structure. Uses your word processor and spreadsheet program to
s Business Plan Toolkit is an integrated set of Excel macros and templates with HyperCard-based text that makes creating business plans and forecasts relatively easy. Excellent manual.L
Palo Alto SoftwareM
2641 Columbia St.N
EugeneO
97403Q
800-229-7526R
503-683-6162S
2.0UTRequires Mac Plus or later, System 4.2 or later, and Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3.W5Palo Alto Software
This project-management software combines Gantt charts with good ad hoc tools for resource management. No CPM support or integration with AEC Information Manager. Customizable reports are excellent and easy to
Euse. Ideal for managers whose projects include more than just people.
FastTrack Schedule is a flexible Gantt-based project scheduler that uses a hierarchical outline format. Provides a high degree of functionality and excellent on-screen and printed graphics abilities. A quick
and easy project-management system for the Mac. Can import tab- or comma-delimited text files from databases. Has some annoying interface problems. Lacks spreadsheet and graphing tools. Can
t automatically
change an activity
s duration based on actual dates, locked deadline milestones, and activity links. Lacks on-line help, but included documentation is thorough and well-written.
AEC Software, Inc.M
22611 Markey Ct., Bldg. 113N
SterlingO
20166Q
800-346-9413R
703-450-1980
2.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WAAEC Software, Inc.
This fast, easy-to-understand flowcharting program has basic drawing tools and automatic labeling of chart components. Creates flowcharts, structure charts, and family trees. Supports charts as big as 76 x 81
inches, which can be printed in sections. Unlike Kaetron
s high-end TopDown prgram, not suitable for documenting complex hierarchical processes (such as charts within charts). Lacks a few text-formatting
%features and a magnifying-glass tool.
Kaetron Software Corp.M
12777 Jones Rd., Ste. 445N
HoustonO
77070Q
713-890-3434T
1.0ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.04 or later; hard drive recommended.WBKaetron Software Corp.
FlowMaster is a flowcharting package that charts your ad dollars in print, TV, billboard, and other media. Analyzes costs/benefits of a campaign in innovative terms. Includes bar-chart and tabular output as
;well as a color-drawing environment for touching up charts.
L!Telmar Information Services Corp.M
902 BroadwayN
New YorkO
10010Q
212-460-9000S
2.5iT
aU,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.WATelmar Information Services Corp.
MacFlow is a specialized flowchart tool. Creates a variety of general business diagrams, including decision trees and project-schedule charts. Top-level chart objects work like buttons in HyperCard, revealing
underlying details or even launching separate applications. Good hierarchical nesting capabilities plus flexible control of connection or intersection of lines and symbols. Imports art for conversion to custom
symbols.
MainstayM
5311-B Derry Ave.N
Agoura HillsO
91301Q
818-991-6540S
3.5U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W1Mainstay
This project-management tool combines a well-designed, easy-to-use interface with powerful features. Best suited for managing relatively well-defined projects. Limited options for customizable
presentation-quality reports. Tracks available resources, time lines for project completion, and multiple complex tasks. Includes excellent outliner, cross-project management tools, and ability to incorporate
supplemental information into charts and reports. Can link projects to documents such as blueprints or budgets created in other Mac programs. Good import/export capabilities include import-mapping option that
klets you pick destination data fields for imported data. Lacks cost-tracking, variance, and analysis tools.
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227T
1.0U:Requires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W9Claris Corp.
MacSchedule is a simple Gantt-based project-management and outliner system. Offers advanced project-time scaling but isn
t for advanced Gantt users. Limited color, graphics, and printing capabilities. Useful
spreadsheet and graphing tools. Interface complicated by too many hierarchical menus, which could be combined into dialog boxes. Tracks slipped start or completion dates.
MainstayM
5311-B Derry Ave.N
Agoura HillsO
91301Q
818-991-6540S
eU4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W1Mainstay
Micro Planner Manager provides full PERT and CPM implementations with advanced resource leveling and management reporting. Top-notch analytical tools. Lacks support for cross-project resource sharing and
leveling. Printed output can be easily customized for management presentations. Stringent logic requirements take time to grasp and implement. Ideal for project-management pros.
Micro Planning InternationalM
3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 601N
DenverO
80210Q
303-757-2216S
1.03T
1.0UPRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.WLMicro Planning International
This project-management tool is powerful and flexible. Provides excellent control of custom reports, scheduling algorithms, and PERT or Gantt charts. Extensive customizing options can be intimidating. Good for
[presenting and tracking projects. Interface resembles that of other Microsoft applications.
Microsoft Corp.M
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
800-426-9400R
206-882-8080
3.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.W3Microsoft Corp.
PERT & Critical Path Techniques is a technically sophisticated project-management system. Has full Gantt and CPM implementation, including all second-order slack and timing calculations. Doesn
t make good use
of the Mac interface.
Lionheart Press, Inc.
P.O. Box 4056N AllentownO
18105Q
514-933-4918S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W7Lionheart Press, Inc.
This midrange project-management software is frustratingly nonintuitive but has advantages for corporate project planners (especially if they need WBS or OBS codes and tree-structure charts). Someone familiar
with the DOS version might forgive this Mac version
s unfriendly interface. Supports a variety of time lines and canned reports. Can track resources across several complex projects, integrate projects into
groups, and create task dependencies across projects. Flags conflicts that arise when one subproject schedule change affects another subproject. Good resource-table-management tools include powerful sort
bfunction and automatic renumbering. Shares files with networked PCs running DOS and OS/2 versions.
Scitor Corp.M
393 Vintage Park Dr., Ste. 140N
Foster CityO
94404Q
415-570-7700T
5U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.WAScitor Corp.
Schedule Maker is a dedicated employee- or equipment-scheduling system that uses a simple Gantt-type chart format. Not strictly a project-management tool. Automates the process of figuring out who should work
ShiftWorker is a quick, accurate program for organizing complicated work-shift schedules. Uses expert-system logic well but has relatively crude interface. Data entry is simple. Handles a maximum of ten work
shifts, defined by start time, meal breaks, and end time. Tracks details of work absences, leave time, and an employee
s shift requirements and requests such as overtime. Adequate for small businesses.
Expert Systems, Inc.M
2616 Quebec Ave.
lN MelbourneO
32935Q
407-242-0140T
1.04U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.W9Expert Systems, Inc.
STELLA II is a simulation tool for modeling and analyzing complex business systems. Handles a wide variety of variables and conditions. Requires that you master a discipline called system dynamics.
High Performance Systems, Inc.M
45 Lyme Rd., Ste. 300N
HanoverO
03755Q
800-332-1202R
603-643-9636S
2.21T
1.0UPRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.04 or later, and a hard drive.WFHigh Performance Systems, Inc.
Swing Shift is a powerful HyperCard-based system for organizing complicated work-shift schedules. Has busy, complicated interface that obscures its many useful features. Data entry involves creating work
shifts, defining work patterns, entering employee information, and overall scheduling. Support of work patterns means that complex requirements for individual employees are automatically incorporated into
schedules. Handles up to 250 employees and a maximum of 150 work shifts. Allows either automated or manual scheduling, and alerts user to schedule conflicts. Adequate for small businesses. Includes HyperCard
Computed Designs, Inc.M
P.O. Box 802N
Temple CityO
91780Q
818-287-5496S
2.0UVRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, HyperCard 2.0 or later, and a hard drive.W9Computed Designs, Inc.
TopDown is a strong flowchart and organization-chart tool with a choice of connection modes for each individual line. Can generate text-based reports with support for color output.. Excellent right-angle
reconnection capability, even with major object shifts. Excellent navigation throughout hierarchy, view to view, and page to page. Comes with complete set of ANSI flowchart symbols, Yourdon-style data-flow
diagram symbols, and a custom set of symbols that combines business icons with text boxes. Also supports up to 48 user-defined symbols, including EPS-format graphics. Good choice for systems analysts,
7information consultants, and general business planners.
Kaetron Software Corp.M
12777 Jones Rd., Ste. 445N
HoustonO
77070Q
713-890-3434S
3.0ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.04 or later; hard drive recommended.WBKaetron Software Corp.
12777 Jones Rd., Ste. 445
Houston, TX 77070
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
3M Rainbow Desktop ProoferCn$19,500; extended warranty, $1,960 per year; 100 sheets of paper, $170; 4-color ribbon (for 160 prints), $816.I
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This 300-dpi, continuous-tone color printer produces near-photo-quality images with realistic colors and excellent detail. Excellent as proofing device in pre-press work. Doesn
t print on transparencies. Good
tech support. Uses Mac
s processor and bundled 3M Rainbow Level 1 software to provide PostScript emulation. 3M Rainbow Color Targets color-matching software included. Internal dye-sublimation technology heats
and transfers colors from continuous ribbons to a special medium resembling photographic paper. Has one 60-sheet input tray. Maximum image area is 11.9 x 17.2 inches. Lacks SCSI interface for typefont-storage
1hard drive. Mac-to-printer interface is SCSI bus.
3M Imaging Systems GroupM
3M Center (Bldg. 223-2N-01)N
St. PaulO
55144Q
800-362-3456R
612-731-6501U<Recommended host is Mac Quadra 900 or 950 with 90 MB of RAM.
pWG3M Imaging Systems Group
3M Center (Bldg. 223-2N-01)
St. Paul, MN 55144
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Abaton LaserScript LXC
$1,995.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript-clone personal laser printer has minor PostScript-compatibility problems. Uses Microsoft-Bauer PDL interpreter and a TEC laser engine. Standard 2.5 MB of RAM is upgradable to 4.5 MB.
8Comes with 35 built-in fonts and a 150-sheet paper tray.
This compact 8-pin dot-matrix envelope printer has 144-dpi resolution. Unusual shape requires printer to extend over edge of desk. Connecting cable for standard version uses Mac
s serial port. Optional
LocalTalk interface lets you network the printer. After selecting a networked AddressWriter via the Chooser, you can use standard Mac applications
custom layouts and mailing-list databases. Envelope feeder
yholds 100 standard #10 envelopes or about 200 postcards. Includes easy-to-use mailing-list manager that handles printing.
CoStar Corp.M
100 Field Point Rd.N GreenwichO
06830Q
800-426-7827R
203-661-9700UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.
rW4CoStar Corp.
100 Field Point Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Apple LaserWriter IIfC
$3,299 with 4 MB of RAM.I
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The LaserWriter IIf is a black-and-white, 300-dpi, PostScript laser printer that
s faster and cheaper than its predecessor, the IINTX. Includes support for PostScript Level 2. Based on Canon SX laser engine.
Adding at least 4 MB of RAM enables PhotoGrade, Apple
s excellent technology for improved printing of halftone photos. Built-in FinePrint type-enhancement feature works but doesn
t measure up to quality of
Hewlett-Packard
s new RET system. Includes LocalTalk, serial, and parallel ports. SCSI hard drive can be connected for type-font storage. Equipped with one 200-sheet paper tray.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010
sW;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Apple LaserWriter IIgC
$4,299 with 8 MB of RAM.I
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The LaserWriter IIg is a black-and-white, 300-dpi, PostScript laser printer that
s fast and includes PhotoGrade, Apple
s excellent technology for improved printing of halftone photos. Supports PostScript Level
2. Based on Canon SX laser engine. Built-in FinePrint type-enhancement feature works but doesn
t measure up to quality of Hewlett-Packard
s new RET system. Includes Ethernet, LocalTalk, serial, and parallel
fports. SCSI hard drive can be connected for type-font storage. Equipped with one 200-sheet paper tray.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010V
91 EddyW;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Apple LaserWriter IINTXC
$4,999.I
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Until the arrival of Apple
s PostScript Level 2 printers, this machine was one of the best choices for price and performance. Memory is expandable to 12 MB, and it can accommodate a SCSI hard drive for font
Wstorage. Comes with toner cartridge and envelope cassette but lacks paper-feed options.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010
uW;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Apple LaserWriter Pro 630C
$2,529 with 8 MB of RAM.I
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The LaserWriter Pro 630 is a black-and-white, 600-dpi, PostScript laser printer that
s fast and offers superb output quality. Elegant design. Includes FinePrint type-enhancement feature and PhotoGrade, Apple
excellent technology for printing of halftone photos. Supports PostScript Level 2 and H-P LaserJet IIP (PCL 4+) emulation. Doesn
t switch emulation modes automatically. Includes Ethernet, LocalTalk, serial,
and parallel ports. SCSI hard drive can be connected for type-font storage. Uses PowerBook-style 29-pin SCSI cables. Includes excellent setup software, 250-sheet tray, and a multipurpose tray for letter- or
flegal-sized paper, envelopes, or transparencies. A 500-sheet feeder and envelope feeder are available.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Apple Personal LaserWriter LSC
$1,199.I
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The Personal LaserWriter LS is a 300-dpi laser printer that does not support PostScript. Slow, and no PostScript upgrade is possible. Easy-to-install consumables. Comes with 13 TrueType fonts. Output quality
7is excellent with Adobe Type Manager or TrueType fonts.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/Output Devices
Apple Personal LaserWriter NTC
$2,199.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer is slow with complex graphics files but is easy to set up. Produces good text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 6 MB. The toner and drum come in a
sealed cartridge. Uses a Canon LX laser engine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts. Has a 250-sheet paper tray. A PIC chip helps this printer
s performance with AppleTalk-intensive applications.
Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Apple Personal LaserWriter NTRC,$1,649; optional 250-sheet paper tray, $200.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript Level 2 laser printer is based on the same 4-ppm Canon LX engine as its predecessor, the Personal LaserWriter NT, but is almost 50 percent faster when printing complex graphics. Has 36
built-in PostScript type fonts and 3 MB of RAM. Standard paper tray holds only 50 sheets. Includes simultaneously active and auto-sensing LocalTalk, serial, and parallel ports, which allow Macs and PCs to
print at the same time.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Apple StyleWriter IIC)$359; ink cartridge (for 500 pages), $19.
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This compact personal inkjet printer is a faster, cheaper, and better version of Apple
s original StyleWriter. Resolution is 360 dpi. Excellent text quality. Cable connects directly to Mac
s printer port
instead of to network. GrayShare feature supports true-gray-scale printing and sharing of printer through host Mac on a LocalTalk network. Printer sharing operates in background but slows down foreground
operations significantly. Can output about 2 pages per minute. Handles 100 sheets of paper and as many as 15 envelopes. Power supply is internal. Easy software installation and setup. Dimensions are 13 x 11 x
7 inches.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U/Requires System 6.07 or later and a hard drive.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/Output Devices
Avery Personal Label PrinterC
$279.95.I
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The Personal Label Printer includes hardware identical to the CoStar LabelWriter II but suffers from poor software. Stationary thermal print head produces text or graphics at 138-dpi resolution on
1.125x3.5-inch standard 4150 labels. Included DA software is cumbersome and time-consuming. DA lacks database capability for sorting and retrieving names and addresses but can include simple graphics on
{labels. Bundled MacLabelPro application is unnecessarily powerful and doesn
t include a template for the 4150 label format.
Avery Dennison Corp.M
818 Oak Park Rd.N
CovinaO
91724Q
800-541-5507R
818-915-3851U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W6Avery Dennison Corp.
818 Oak Park Rd.
Covina, CA 91724
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
zier BP4040C
$1,895.I
9/1/92J
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This 300-dpi PostScript-clone personal laser printer has driver-compatibility problems but is easy to set up. Uses TrueImage 1.1 interpreter and a Canon LX laser engine. Good text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM
is not upgradable. The toner and drum come in a sealed cartridge. Comes with 35 fonts. Standard 50-sheet paper tray is flimsy. An optional 250-sheet tray is available.
zier Systems, Inc.M
1190 Saratoga Ave.N
San JoseO
95129Q
408-345-0345
zier Systems, Inc.
1190 Saratoga Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Brother HL-4PSC
$2,595.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript-clone personal laser printer has driver-compatibility problems but is easy to set up. Uses BrScript interpreter and a Canon LX engine. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 6 MB. The
toner and drum come in a sealed cartridge. Comes with 35 fonts. Standard 50-sheet paper tray is flimsy. An optional 250-sheet tray is available.
These two thermal-wax-transfer color printers are well built and easy to use. Excellent documentation. Good image quality and performance. Both use PhoenixPage PostScript-clone interpreter instead of true
Adobe PostScript. Each includes a LocalTalk port, an RS-232 serial port, a Centronics parallel port, and a SCSI port for attaching a hard drive for font storage.
CalComp, Inc.M
2411 W. La Palma Ave.N
AnaheimO
92801Q
800-932-1212R
714-821-2000
~W5CalComp, Inc.
2411 W. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Canon CJ10CD$6,995; IPU, $2,700; IPU Kit for Mac, $500; paper (200 sheets), $21.I
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This 400-dpi digital color copier, when equipped with its optional Intelligent Processing Unit and IPU Kit for Mac, also provides sharp 24-bit color printing and scanning. Uses four bubblejet ink cartridges
(cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) and special coated paper. Needs careful adjustment to get best color quality. IPU does not include PostScript RIP, instead relying on Mac for relatively slow QuickDraw image
processing. Maximum scanning area is 8.5 x 11 inches. Includes Photoshop scan-acquisition plug-in. SCSI ID configuration and termination uses cumbersome DIP switches. Not economical for black-and-white output,
4but a good choice for low-volume, entry-level color.
Canon USA, Inc.M
One Canon PlazaN
Lake SuccessO
11042Q
516-488-6700UhRequires Mac II series or higher, 4 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, 32-bit QuickDraw, and a hard drive.W6Canon USA, Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Compaq Pagemarq 15C
$3,999.I
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Based on a Fuji-Xerox 15-ppm laser engine, this black-and-white PostScript Level 2 printer offers very good output quality and excellent performance. Includes internal fax modem. Prints on letter, legal,
tabloid, A3 - A5, and B4 paper. Supports resolutions of 300 x 300, 400 x 400, and 800 x 400 dpi with resolution-enhancement technology. Supports HP-PCL 5 page-description language with automatic emulation
switching. Interfaces include parallel, RS-232, and SCSI, with automatic port switching. Optional LocalTalk, Ethernet, and token-ring adapters are available. Standard 4 MB of RAM is upgradable to 18 MB.
YIncludes one 500-page paper tray and one 250-page tray. Complex manual. On-site warranty.
The LabelWriter II has a stationary thermal print head that produces text or graphics at 138-dpi resolution on 1.125x3.5-inch standard 4150 labels. Included DA software is fast, easy to use, and supplies a
powerful database engine for names and addresses. Bundled application can create customized label templates that use your existing mailing lists and works with other output devices, including laser printers.
TOptional AppleTalk Network Box lets you share the printer with other networked Macs.
CoStar Corp.M
100 Field Point Rd.N GreenwichO
06830Q
800-426-7827R
203-661-9700S
1.02B1T
1.01U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W4CoStar Corp.
100 Field Point Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Dataproducts LZR 1560C
$3,395.I
3/1/93J
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Based on a Fuji-Xerox 15-ppm laser engine, this black-and-white PostScript Level 2 printer offers good output quality and average performance. Prints on letter, legal, and tabloid paper. Supports resolutions
of 300 x 300 and 400 x 400 dpi. Supports HP-PCL 4 page-description language. Interfaces include parallel, RS-232, LocalTalk, and SCSI, with automatic port switching. Standard 4 MB of RAM is upgradable to 18
}MB. Includes three 250-page paper trays and good tray-switching software. Uninformative manuals. Includes installation video.
Dataproducts Corp.M
6219 DeSoto Ave.N
Woodland HillsO
91365Q
800-334-3174R
818-887-8000
W<Dataproducts Corp.
6219 DeSoto Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91365
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Dataproducts LZR 960C
$2,195.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript Level 2 personal laser printer produces good text quality. Uses a Sharp engine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts and a 250-sheet paper tray. Standard 2 MB of RAM is insufficient for complex
rgraphics. Upgradable to 10 MB of RAM. Includes SCSI port to attach hard drive for font storage. Two-year warranty.
Dataproducts Corp.M
6219 DeSoto Ave.N
Woodland HillsO
91365Q
800-334-3174R
818-887-8000W<Dataproducts Corp.
6219 DeSoto Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91365
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Du Pont PPI 600C
$18,990.I
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This 600-dpi 12-ppm black-and-white laser printer is extremely fast and creates superb sharp images. Uses Hyphen PostScript-clone RIP in a separate unit. Features auto-sensing serial, parallel, and LocalTalk
^ports
a real plus for multiplatform environments. Prints on paper as large as tabloid sized.
Du Pont Printing and PublishingM
Barley Mill Plaza #15N
WilmingtonO
19880Q
800-538-7668R
302-733-9480WJDu Pont Printing and Publishing
Barley Mill Plaza #15
Wilmington, DE 19880
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Epson EPL-7500C
$2,999.I
9/1/92J
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This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer is easy to set up. Produces good text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 6 MB. The toner and drum come in a sealed cartridge. Uses a Minolta SP101
Qengine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts. Has a 250-sheet paper tray. Two-year warranty.
Epson America, Inc.M
20770 Madrona Ave.N
TorranceO
90503Q
800-922-8911R
310-782-0770W9Epson America, Inc.
20770 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
General Hardware/Output Devices
Fujitsu RX-7100PSC
$3,190.I
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This PostScript personal laser printer comes with a dual-bin paper tray. Bundled with software that lets you choose different bins for different pages in a document. Competitive speed but nonstandard
interface. The RX-7100PS uses a Fujitsu LED engine, comes with a DB-9 LocalTalk connector, and has 35 built-in Adobe fonts. Two paper trays hold 150 pages each.
Fujitsu America, Inc.M
2904 Orchard ParkwayN
San JoseO
95134
(800) 626-4686R
(408) 432-1300W=Fujitsu America, Inc.
2904 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Fujitsu RX-7100PS+C
$3,790.I
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Fujitsu America, Inc.M
2904 Orchard ParkwayN
San JoseO
95134Q
(800) 626-4686R
(408) 432-1300W=Fujitsu America, Inc.
2904 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
GCC BLP Elite
$1,399 direct.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer produces adequate print quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 4 MB. Bundled QuickEnvelope software is reliable and useful. Toner cartridge and drum are
mseparate from each other. Uses an OkiLaser 400 engine. Comes with 17 Adobe fonts. Has a 200-sheet paper tray.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800
W;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
GCC BLP Elite 8C
$1,699 direct.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer has good performance. Produces adequate print quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 4 MB. Bundled QuickEnvelope software is reliable and useful. Toner
cartridge and drum are separate from each other. Uses an OkiLaser 800 engine. Comes with 17 built-in Adobe fonts. Has a 200-sheet paper tray.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800W;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
GCC BLP IIC
$1,799 direct.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer produces adequate print quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 4 MB. Offers edge-to-edge printing with standard RAM but may not handle complex graphics
without RAM upgrade. Bundled QuickEnvelope software is reliable and useful. Toner cartridge and drum are separate from each other. Uses an OkiLaser 400 engine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts. Has a 200-sheet paper
stray. Includes SCSI port to attach hard drive for font storage. Noisy. Goes into a quiet sleep mode when left idle.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800W;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
GCC BLP IISC
$2,599 direct.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer produces adequate print quality. Standard 4 MB of RAM. No RAM upgrade available. Offers edge-to-edge printing. Bundled QuickEnvelope software is reliable and
useful. Toner cartridge and drum are separate from each other. Uses an OkiLaser 800 engine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts. Has two 200-sheet paper trays. Includes SCSI port to attach hard drive for font storage.
3Noisy. Goes into a quiet sleep mode when left idle.
ColorTone is a 300-dpi, continuous-tone color printer. Suitable for economically proofing photographic images. Poor transparency output and color matching. Flimsy paper. Built-in processor and bundled
PhoenixPage Level 1 software provide PostScript emulation. No color-matching software included. Internal dye-sublimation technology heats and transfers colors from continuous ribbons to a special medium
resembling photographic paper. Has one 50-sheet input tray. Maximum image area is 8.1 x 10.8 inches. Has SCSI interface for typefont-storage hard drive. Mac-to-printer interfaces are Ethernet, parallel, and
7serial. Standard 16 MB of RAM can be upgraded to 64 MB.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800W;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
GCC Personal LaserPrinter II
C&$949 direct; PostScript upgrade, $799.I
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The PLP II is a bargain-priced 300-dpi laser printer. Slow performance but excellent image quality. Is upgradable to PostScript. Can
t spool print jobs, but software allows background printing. Comes with
CQuickEnvelope software, Adobe Type 1 fonts, and Adobe Type Manager.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800S
2.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.
89 EddyW;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
GCC Personal LaserPrinter IISC($1,299 direct; PostScript upgrade, $799.I
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The GCC Personal LaserPrinter IIS is a fast 300-dpi printer with high image quality. Its clever Sleep mode minimizes noise. Setup and consumables replacement are challenging. Can be upgraded to support
PostScript. Can
t spool print jobs but allows background printing. Comes with QuickEnvelope software, Adobe Type 1 fonts, and Adobe Type Manager.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800S
2.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.V
89 EddyW;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
GCC WriteImpactC
$599 direct.I
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The WriteImpact is a near-letter-quality dot-matrix printer. Driver features include 25-to-400 percent enlargement and reduction, smoothing, print preview, and kerning. Uses special Bitstream fonts that tend
Cto be large but also works well with ATM. Performance is very good.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800S
2.11T
1.01 (driver)U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.
W;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
GCC WriteMove IIC
$599 direct.I
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The portable WriteMove II is a sleek, compact Mac-compatible thermal-wax printer. Moderately slow, but 360-dpi output is exceptionally crisp and clear. Measures 2 x 11.5 x 3.5 inches and weighs 2.5 pounds.
Powered by included AC adapter or by rechargeable internal battery. Can instead use any PowerBook
s AC adapter. Goes into Sleep mode automatically to conserve battery power. Includes Adobe Type Manager and 21
zAdobe PostScript fonts. Printer driver offers print-preview option and can spool print jobs for subsequent batch printing.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.
W;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB$General Parametrics Spectra*Star 430C
$6,995.I
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Spectra*Star 430 is a 300-dpi, thermal-wax-transfer color printer with excellent output. Uses PipeLine
s PowerPage PostScript clone, which is slower than true Adobe PostScript Level 2. Accepts PostScript,
UHPGL, TARGA, and NAPLPS files. Options include slide printer and internal hard drive.
General Parametrics Corp.
1250 Ninth St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-223-0999R
510-524-3950W;General Parametrics Corp.
1250 Ninth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
General Hardware/Output DevicesB)Hewlett-Packard ColorPro Graphics PlotterC
$1,295.I
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The ColorPro Graphics Plotter is an eight-pen desktop plotter that requires third-party software. Fonts are limited to an optional Graphics Enhancement Cartridge that requires some BASIC programming.L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
The DeskWriter is a compact, portable, relatively fast black-and-white inkjet printer. Its 300-dpi black-and-white output can
t match laser printers
output at the same resolution. Software driver upgrade
significantly boosts speed and allows background operation with PrintMonitor. Includes 13 TrueType fonts. Networkable via LocalTalk. Includes 13 Agfa Compugraphic fonts. Good manual.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)T
3.1 driverWSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Hewlett-Packard DeskWriter CC
$1,095.
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This affordable 300-dpi color inkjet printer provides good image quality. Can be slow for complex color layouts, because Mac does all imaging and spooling. No built-in PostScript support. Provides direct
serial link or LocalTalk network connection. Easy setup, but switching cartridges (for either black-and-white or color modes) complicates use when alternating between text-only and color print jobs. Full-page
color images leave plain paper damp and wrinkled; special coated papers for inkjet printers provide better color and more-stable images. Can print on 3M transparencies.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)U/Requires Mac with 4 MB of RAM and a hard drive.WSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
The LaserJet 4M is a black-and-white, 600-dpi, PostScript Level 2 laser printer that delivers fast 8-ppm performance and extremely sharp text. Superb graphics rendition. Hewlett-Packard
s HP-PCL 5 printer
language and RET (Resolution Enhancement Technology) system are built-in. Thanks to Intel 80960KA 20-mHz RISC processor, imaging speed matches that of most 300-dpi printers. Standard 6 MB RAM can be upgraded
to 22 MB. Includes LocalTalk, serial, and parallel ports. Optional JetDirect card adds Ethernet or token-ring capability. Equipped with 250-sheet paper tray. Manual feed accepts envelopes, card stock, and
blegal-sized paper. Compact design hides paper tray within printer case. Has paper-level indicator.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)U,Requires special Microfine toner cartridges.V
92 EddyWSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet IIIC0$3,395 with AppleTalk interface and 2 MB of RAM.
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The LaserJet III is a black-and-white, 300-dpi, PostScript laser printer that
s slow. Based on Canon SX laser engine. Hewlett-Packard
s RET (Resolution Enhancement Technology) system provides excellent text
brendition. Includes AppleTalk, serial, and parallel ports. Equipped with one 200-sheet paper tray.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)
WSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet IIIPC)$2,495 with PostScript Level 2 cartridge.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript Level 2 personal laser printer is slow but easy to set up. Produces excellent text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is insufficient for some complex graphics. Upgradable to 4 MB. The toner
and drum come in a sealed cartridge. Uses a Canon LX laser engine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts. Includes a flimsy 50-sheet paper tray. An optional 250-sheet tray is available.
The LaserJet IIISi is a black-and-white, 300-dpi, PostScript Level 1 laser printer that delivers fast performance and excellent text rendition. Hewlett-Packard
s RET (Resolution Enhancement Technology) system
is built-in. Prints on letter and legal paper. Based on Canon NX 17-ppm laser engine. Interfaces include LocalTalk and SCSI. Optional RS-232, parallel, and Ethernet ports are available through third-party
adapter. Supports HP-PCL 5 page-description language. Standard 5 MB of RAM is upgradable to 18 MB. Equipped with two 500-sheet paper trays. Bulky. On-site warranty.
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet IIPC#$2,195; 250-sheet paper tray, $195.
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The HP LaserJet IIP, when configured as an Adobe PostScript printer, is slow. Good image quality. Has a 50-sheet standard paper tray (an optional 250-sheet tray is available). Configuration is somewhat
difficult because the manual lacks clear instructions about installing the PostScript cartridge, the LocalTalk card, and extra 2 MB of RAM.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)
800-387-3867 (Canada)S
IIP PlusT
IIPWSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Hewlett-Packard PaintJetC
$1,395; Mac PrintKit, $125.I
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This inexpensive inkjet printer is slow, with an entry-level print quality. Limited color range with all colored inks in one cartridge. Separate power supply.L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)U
Requires Mac PrintKit.WSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Hewlett-Packard PaintJet XLC
$2,495; Mac PrintKit, $125.I
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The HP PaintJet XL is an inkjet printer with low-resolution QuickDraw (180-dpi) quality but produces good-looking output. Can
t reproduce all colors. It
s fast. Paper handling is good, and it can print B-size
sheets.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)U
Requires Mac PrintKit.WSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Hewlett-Packard PaintJet XL300Cn$4,995 with standard 6 MB of RAM; ink cartridges, $21.95 (black) and $24.95 each for cyan, magenta, or yellow.I
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The HP PaintJet XL300 is a color 300-dpi inkjet printer that supports true Adobe PostScript Level 2. Delivers vibrant, saturated, wrinkle-free colors. Good performance. Easy setup. Noisy and takes up
substantial amount of desktop space. Provides LaserJet IIIsi compatibility (including PCL 5 support) and multiplatform-network support that includes automatic switching between printer languages. Equipped with
ports for Centronics and AppleTalk/RS-422 connections. Can accommodate optional HP JetDirect network-interface cards for Novell NetWare, LAN Manager, TCP/IP, EtherTalk, or HP-IB. Handles letter, legal, and
=tabloid paper sizes. Not recommended for envelopes or labels.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)UJRequires additional printer RAM for complex graphics or large paper sizes.
WSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Hewlett-Packard PaintWriterC
$995.I
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This color inkjet printer is quiet and compact. Produces bright, saturated transparencies. Comes bundled with color-matching software. Slow performance. Printing on clay-coated paper produces dull colors.
Three colors come in one ink cartridge, which is convenient but wasteful (cartridge must replaced when one color runs out). Resolution is 180 dpi. Maximum printable area is 8 x 10.7 inches. Doesn
t include
0PostScript, so Mac processes images for printer.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)U
Requires 32-bit QuickDraw.
WSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Hewlett-Packard PaintWriter XLC
$2,595.I
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This color inkjet printer is quiet. Produces bright, saturated transparencies. Large footprint. Bundled with color-matching software. Fast and networkable. Printing on clay-coated paper produces dull colors.
Colors come in separate ink cartridges. Resolution is 180 dpi, and maximum printable area is 10.7 x 16.6 inches. Doesn
t include PostScript, so Mac processes images for printer.
Graflex is a dot-matrix-printer interface cartridge that emulates the ImageWriter LQ for maximum capability. Lacks special features of custom printer-driver software. No support for inkjet or laser printers.
No network support.
L ICD, Inc.M
1220 Rock St.N
RockfordO
61101Q
815-968-2228U2Requires Mac Plus or later and dot-matrix printer.W*ICD, Inc.
The SmartJet 4012 is a 300-dpi, continuous-tone color inkjet printer. Produces near-photo-quality images with realistic colors and excellent detail. Useful as proofing device in pre-press work and for
transparencies. Accepts wide range of inexpensive types of matte-surface absorbent paper. Bulky and loud, normally set up as floor-standing unit. Uses Mac
s processor and bundled Iris SmartJet VIP Level 1
software to provide PostScript emulation. Includes Iris Precision Color color-matching software. Has one 50-sheet input tray. Maximum image area is 10.6 x 17.2 inches. Lacks SCSI interface for typefont-storage
1hard drive. Mac-to-printer interface is SCSI bus.
Iris Graphics, Inc.M
6 Crosby Dr.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-947-4712R
617-276-5383W2Iris Graphics, Inc.
6 Crosby Dr.
Bedford, MA 01730
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
JVC 2200 Color PrinterC
$19,950; extended warranty varies by region; 100 sheets of paper, $450; 100 transparencies, $600; cost of 4-color ribbon is included in media price.I
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The JVC 2200 is a 300-dpi, continuous-tone color printer. Suitable for proofing photographic images, but photos have relatively dull color. Good image detail. Poor transparencies and color matching. Uses Mac
processor and bundled Freedom of Press Professional (Level 1) to provide PostScript emulation. No color-matching software included. Internal dye-sublimation technology heats and transfers colors from
continuous ribbons to a special medium resembling photographic paper. Has one 50-sheet input tray. Maximum image area is 10.24 x 10.24 inches. Lacks SCSI interface for typefont-storage hard drive.
NMac-to-printer interface is SCSI bus. Standard 48 MB of RAM is not upgradable.
The portable Diconix 180si is a compact Mac-compatible inkjet printer. Moderately slow, and 192-dpi output tends to bleed. Weighs 3 pounds. Powered by included AC adapter or by rechargeable internal batteries.
Diconix Color 4 is a quiet, compact, affordable 192-dpi color inkjet printer with poor print quality and limited print area. Accepts plain paper. Provides serial port but no LocalTalk port.L)Eastman Kodak (Printer Products Division)
901 Elmgrove Rd.N RochesterO
14653Q
800-255-3434R
716-253-0740U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.WNEastman Kodak (Printer Products Division)
901 Elmgrove Rd.
Rochester, NY 14653
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Kodak Diconix M150 PlusC
$549.I
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The Diconix M150 Plus is a tiny inkjet printer that runs on batteries or AC and fits easily in a briefcase. Slow and doesn
t have PostScript built-in but comes with ATM and 13 Adobe fonts. Its 192-dpi image
Kodak Ektaplus 7016C0Configured for PostScript and AppleTalk, $7,190.I
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This networkable printer doubles as a plain-paper copier. Offers excellent image quality. Installation and setup are simple, and plug-in printer-emulation boards provide flexibility. Can handle simultaneous
printing from networked Macs and PCs, even while being used as a copier. Can
t attach SCSI hard disk to store additional fonts. Good performance with text files and simple graphics but bogs down severely with
mcomplex PostScript images. Comes with 2 letter-sized, 250-sheet paper trays. Includes 35 Adobe outline fonts.
The XLT7720 is a 203-dpi, continuous-tone color printer. Produces near-photo-quality images with realistic colors and excellent detail. Useful as proofing device in pre-press work and for transparencies. Uses
s processor and bundled VBS Kodak Output Manager software to provide PostScript emulation. No color-matching software included. Internal dye-sublimation technology heats and transfers colors from
continuous ribbons to a special medium resembling photographic paper. Large footprint. Has one 100-sheet input tray. Maximum image area is 10 x 10 inches. Lacks output tray and SCSI interface for
Btypefont-storage hard drive. Mac-to-printer interface is SCSI bus.
Eastman Kodak Co.M
343 State St.N RochesterO
14650Q
800-242-2424R
716-724-4000V
92 EddyW3Eastman Kodak Co.
343 State St.
Rochester, NY 14650
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Kyocera Q-8010
$4,995; 1,000-sheet tray, $895.I
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This PostScript-clone laser printer is fast with text but slow with graphics. Intelligent port and emulation switching among simultaneously active serial, parallel, and LocalTalk ports. The optional
q1,000-sheet paper tray is useful for busy offices or large printing jobs. Built-in 47 fonts are Bitstream Type B.
Kyocera Electronics, Inc.M
100 Randolph Rd.N
SomersetO
08875Q
800-621-6777R
908-560-3400
W=Kyocera Electronics, Inc.
100 Randolph Rd.
Somerset, NJ 08875
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
LaserMaster 1000C
$5,995 direct.I
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The LaserMaster 1000 is a black-and-white, 1,000x400-dpi laser printer that ties up host Mac and is slow. Provides good image quality, especially for halftones. Uses its own NuBus card and LaserMaster ETI
ginterpreter (PostScript clone). Based on Canon SX laser engine. Equipped with one 250-sheet paper tray.
LaserMaster Corp.
6900 Shady Oak Rd.N
Eden PrairieO
55344Q
800-950-6868R
612-944-0522S
3.11T
3.0 (software)U
Requires NuBus-capable Mac.W;LaserMaster Corp.
6900 Shady Oak Rd.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
General Hardware/Output DevicesB$Lexmark IBM Color Jetprinter PS 4079Cn$3,995 with standard 4 MB of RAM; ink cartridges, $24.95 (black) and $34.75 each for cyan, magenta, or yellow.I
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The affordable Jetprinter PS 4079 is a color 360-dpi inkjet printer that uses PostScript Level 1 emulation. Delivers adequate color quality, sharp black text, and smooth gray ramps. Good performance. Easy
setup. Compact design. Includes drivers for both Windows PCs and Macs. Provides HP-GL plotter support and multiplatform-network support that includes automatic switching between printer languages. Equipped
with ports for Centronics, RS-232, and AppleTalk connections. Connects directly to LAN Manager, OS/2, AIX, and Novell NetWare networks. Handles letter, legal, and tabloid paper sizes. One-year on-site warranty.
Lexmark International, Inc.M
740 New Circle Rd. N.W.N LexingtonO
40511Q
800-358-5835R
606-232-2000UJRequires additional printer RAM for complex graphics or large paper sizes.WGLexmark International, Inc.
740 New Circle Rd. N.W.
Lexington, KY 40511
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Lexmark IBM LaserPrinter 10AC
$3,995.I
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This 600-dpi PostScript laser printer is based on a 10-ppm engine but uses a slow 16.7-MHz 68020 processor. Excellent text quality. Optional 500-sheet paper tray can be used simultaneously with standard tray.L
Lexmark International, Inc.M
740 New Circle Rd. N.W.N LexingtonO
40511Q
800-358-5835R
606-232-2000WGLexmark International, Inc.
740 New Circle Rd. N.W.
Lexington, KY 40511
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Lexmark IBM LaserPrinter 6AC5$2,695; RAM upgrade, $799; processor upgrade, $1,000.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript laser printer is based on a 6-ppm engine but uses a slow 10-MHz 68000 processor. Processor upgrade boosts engine speed to 10 ppm. Uses proprietary PQET smoothing to produce excellent
image quality. If upgraded from standard two MB of RAM to six MB, allows printing at 600 dpi. Standard paper tray holds 250 sheets.
Lexmark International, Inc.M
740 New Circle Rd. N.W.N LexingtonO
40511Q
800-358-5835R
606-232-2000WGLexmark International, Inc.
740 New Circle Rd. N.W.
Lexington, KY 40511
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
MacFriends QuicKor TSC
$1,588.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript Level 2 personal laser printer produces good text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is insufficient for complex graphics. Upgradable to 10 MB of RAM. Uses a Sharp engine. Comes with 35
aAdobe fonts and a 250-sheet paper tray. Includes SCSI port to attach hard drive for font storage.
MacFriendsM
8235 N. Vancouver Ave.N
PortlandO
97217Q
800-331-1322R
503-286-9350W4MacFriends
8235 N. Vancouver Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Mirror MirrorImage 415C
$2,999 direct.I
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Based on a Fuji-Xerox 15-ppm laser engine, this black-and-white PostScript Level 2 printer offers good output quality and average performance. Prints on letter, legal, and tabloid paper. Supports resolutions
of 300 x 300 and 400 x 400 dpi. Supports HP-PCL 4 page-description language. Interfaces include parallel, RS-232, LocalTalk, and SCSI, with automatic port switching. Standard 4 MB of RAM is upgradable to 18
}MB. Includes three 250-page paper trays and good tray-switching software. Uninformative manuals. Includes installation video.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Mitsubishi G370-10C
$5,495.I
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KzThis compact thermal-wax transfer printer has excellent image quality, but version reviewed did not include Mac interface.L$Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.M
5665 Plaza Dr.N
CypressO
90630Q
800-843-2515R
714-220-2500WEMitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.
5665 Plaza Dr.
Cypress, CA 90630
General Hardware/Output DevicesB!Mitsubishi International CHC-S445C
$18,750.I
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The CHC-S445 is a 300-dpi, continuous-tone color printer. Produces near-photo-quality images with realistic colors. Slow. Useful as proofing device in pre-press work. Includes external RIP (raster-image
processor) to support true Adobe PostScript. Internal dye-sublimation technology heats and transfers colors from continuous CMYK ribbons to a special medium resembling photographic paper. Small footprint.
Planned upgrade will have faster built-in RIP, slots for PostScript or clone function cards, and automatic emulation switching among several ports.
Mitsubishi International Corp.M
701 Westchester Ave.N
White PlainsO
10604Q
914-997-4999URRequires Mac II series or higher, 4 MB of RAM, 32-bit QuickDraw, and a hard drive.WJMitsubishi International Corp.
701 Westchester Ave.
White Plains, NY 10604
General Hardware/Output DevicesB'Mitsubishi International ColorStream DS
ColorStream DS is a 300-dpi, continuous-tone color printer. Suitable for proofing photographic images but not for accurate color matching. Good image detail. Poor transparencies. Good tech support. Uses
built-in processor and Pipeline Level 1 translation to provide PostScript emulation. No color-matching software included. Internal dye-sublimation technology heats and transfers colors from continuous ribbons
to a special medium resembling photographic paper. Has one 50-sheet input tray. Maximum image area is 8.5 x 12.3 inches. Has SCSI interface for typefont-storage hard drive. Mac-to-printer interface is parallel
Dor LocalTalk serial. Standard 14 MB of RAM can be upgraded to 38 MB.
Mitsubishi International Corp.M
701 Westchester Ave.N
White PlainsO
10604Q
914-997-4999WJMitsubishi International Corp.
701 Westchester Ave.
White Plains, NY 10604
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Mitsubishi S340-10C
$13,995.I
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This sublimal-dye-transfer printer creates excellent proofs. Superb print quality. Color range is limited, although the gradients are excellent. Would have received 4.5 mice if Mac interface were included.L$Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.M
5665 Plaza Dr.N
CypressO
90630Q
800-843-2515R
714-220-2500WEMitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.
5665 Plaza Dr.
Cypress, CA 90630
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
NEC Colormate PS Model 80C($8,995; optional 20-MB hard drive, $995.I
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Offering true PostScript, the Colormate PS Model 80 was the fastest thermal-wax-transfer color printer that we tested for our May
91 lab report. Standard RAM configuration is 8 MB. Halftoning is poor, but
overall image quality and color registration are good. The optional hard drive stores printer fonts and helps boost performance.
NEC Technologies, Inc.M
1414 Massachusetts Ave.N
BoxboroughO
01719Q
800-632-4636R
508-264-8000
WCNEC Technologies, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
NEC Silentwriter 2 Model 90C
$2,495.I
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The fast Silentwriter 2 Model 90 is a true Adobe PostScript printer with a low price. Speed is six pages per minute. The printer uses a Minolta laser engine, has 35 built-in Adobe fonts, and has a 250-sheet
paper tray. Its cartridges contain toner and drum. Its only drawback is its large size, exacerbated by the paper tray projecting 10 inches from the front of the printer.
NEC Technologies, Inc.M
1414 Massachusetts Ave.N
BoxboroughO
01719Q
800-632-4636R
508-264-8000WCNEC Technologies, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
NEC SilentWriter LC 890XLC
$5,995.I
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KzThis PostScript laser printer is fast and flexible but has poor image quality. Offers two paper bins that hold 250 sheets.L
NEC Technologies, Inc.M
1414 Massachusetts Ave.N
BoxboroughO
01719Q
800-632-4636R
508-264-8000WCNEC Technologies, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
NEC Silentwriter Model 95C
$1,749.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript Level 2 personal laser printer is easy to set up. Produces very good text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is insufficient for complex graphics. Upgradable to 4 MB of RAM. Uses an NEC
MModel 90 laser engine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts. Has a 250-sheet paper tray.
NEC Technologies, Inc.M
1414 Massachusetts Ave.N
BoxboroughO
01719Q
800-632-4636R
508-264-8000WCNEC Technologies, Inc.
1414 Massachusetts Ave.
Boxborough, MA 01719
General Hardware/Output DevicesB#NewGen Personal Series TurboPS/300PC
$1,495.I
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This 300-dpi PostScript-clone personal laser printer is easy to set up. Produces mediocre image quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is insufficient for some complex graphics. Upgradable to 16 MB. The toner and drum
come in a sealed cartridge. Uses a Weitek interpreter and a Canon LX laser engine. Comes with 35 fonts and a flimsy 50-sheet paper tray. An optional 250-sheet tray is available.
NewGen Systems Corp.M
17580 Newhope St.N
Fountain ValleyO
92708Q
800-756-0556R
714-641-8600W@NewGen Systems Corp.
17580 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
General Hardware/Output DevicesB#NewGen Personal Series TurboPS/400PC
$1,995.I
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This 400-dpi PostScript-clone personal laser printer is easy to set up. Produces excellent image quality. Standard 4 MB of RAM is upgradable to 16 MB. The toner and drum come in a sealed cartridge. Uses a
Weitek interpreter and a Canon LX laser engine. Comes with 35 fonts and a flimsy 50-sheet paper tray. An optional 250-sheet tray is available.
NewGen Systems Corp.M
17580 Newhope St.N
Fountain ValleyO
92708Q
800-756-0556R
714-641-8600W@NewGen Systems Corp.
17580 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
NewGen TurboPS/660C
$3,795.I
1/1/93J
4.0 mice
This affordable 600-dpi PostScript laser printer produces excellent text quality. Offers auto-switching and simultaneously active ports. Coarse halftone quality.L
NewGen Systems Corp.M
17580 Newhope St.N
Fountain ValleyO
92708Q
800-756-0556R
714-641-8600W@NewGen Systems Corp.
17580 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
G5241-PSC
$6,990.I
5/1/91J
4.0 mice
Offering true PostScript, the G5241-PS is a fast, compact thermal-wax-transfer color printer. Standard RAM configuration is 5 MB, upgradable to 8 MB. Halftoning is poor, but overall image quality is good. A
bSCSI port is included for use with third-party hard drives. Best quality when printing black type.
This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer produces good text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 4 MB. Toner cartridge and drum are separate from each other. Bundled with LaserTools software.
[Uses an OkiLaser 800 laser engine. Comes with 17 built-in fonts and a 200-sheet paper tray.
OkidataM
532 Fellowship Rd.N
Mount LaurelO
08054
800-654-3282R
609-235-2600W1Okidata
532 Fellowship Rd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Okidata OL-840C
$2,599.I
9/1/92J
3.5 mice
This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer produces good graphic quality but poor text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 4 MB. Bundled with LaserTools software. Lacks ATM font rasterizer.
Toner cartridge and drum are separate from each other. Uses an OkiLaser 800 laser engine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts. Has a 200-sheet paper tray.
OkidataM
532 Fellowship Rd.N
Mount LaurelO
08054Q
800-654-3282R
609-235-2600W1Okidata
532 Fellowship Rd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Orange Micro Grappler 9 PinC
$139.I
7/1/92J
2.5 mice
Grappler 9 Pin is a dot-matrix-printer interface cartridge that emulates the ImageWriter LQ for maximum compatibility. Lacks special features of custom printer-driver software. Doesn
t support inkjet and laser
printers. Uses control panel as well as somewhat quirky LQ driver. Upgraded version includes networking and spooling software that allows multiple users.
Orange Micro, Inc.M
1400 N. Lakeview Ave.N
AnaheimO
92807Q
714-779-2772S
Requires Mac Plus or later.
W:Orange Micro, Inc.
1400 N. Lakeview Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Orange Micro Grappler IIspC
$159.I
7/1/92J
3.5 mice
Grappler IIsp is a dot-matrix-printer interface cartridge that emulates the ImageWriter LQ for maximum compatibility. Includes networking and spooling software that allows multiple users. Lacks special
features of custom printer-driver software. Supports inkjet and laser printers. Uses control panel as well as somewhat quirky LQ driver.
Orange Micro, Inc.M
1400 N. Lakeview Ave.N
AnaheimO
92807Q
714-779-2772S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W:Orange Micro, Inc.
1400 N. Lakeview Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Orange Micro Grappler LSC
$99.I
11/1/88J
4.0 mice
The Grappler LS connects Macs to laser and 24-pin letter-quality printers through a serial interface. A cable, driver software, and special fonts combine to make non-PostScript printers compatible with the
Mac. Performance with HP-compatible printers is adequate. Has a built-in spooler. Grappler LX (parallel interface) discontinued.
Orange Micro, Inc.M
1400 N. Lakeview Ave.N
AnaheimO
92807Q
714-779-2772S
UXRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, a hard drive, and 1 MB of printer RAM.V
87 EddyW:Orange Micro, Inc.
1400 N. Lakeview Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Panasonic KX-P4455C
$2,995.I
9/1/92J
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This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer is fast on straight-text files but slow producing graphics. Adequate image quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is upgradable to 4 MB. Lacks ATM font rasterizer. Uses
{Panasonic laser engine. Comes with 39 Adobe fonts and two 250-page paper trays. Toner replenishment system is inconvenient.
L PanasonicM
Two Panasonic WayN
SecaucusO
07094Q
800-742-8086R
201-348-7000W.Panasonic
Two Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Printware 720 IQ Laser ImagerC With 4 MB of RAM, $7,990 direct.I
2/1/92J
2.5 mice
The 720 IQ Laser Imager is a black-and-white laser printer that
s slow and suffers from occasional PostScript incompatibilities. Resolution is 1,200 x 600 dpi. Provides excellent image quality and can print
halftones at 85-lpi screen frequency. Uses Printstyle 2.2 interpreter (PostScript clone). Based on Printware 720 IQ laser engine. Includes AppleTalk, serial, and parallel ports. Equipped with one 250-sheet
paper tray.
L PrintwareM
1385 Mendota Heights Rd.N
St. PaulO
55120Q
800-456-1616R
612-456-1400W5Printware
1385 Mendota Heights Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55120
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS ColorScript 100 Model 10C
$6,995.I
5/1/91J
3.5 mice
The ColorScript 100 Model 10 was the first four-color thermal-wax-transfer PostScript printer. Fast and simple to install and use. Excellent typographic capability. Standard RAM configuration is 5 MB,
upgradable to 8 MB. A SCSI port is included for use with third-party hard drives. Overall image quality was worst among printers we tested for our May
91 lab report.
L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300V
89 EddyW*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS PS-1700C
$6,995.I
3/1/93J
3.0 mice
Based on a Canon NX 17-ppm laser engine, this black-and-white PostScript Level 1 printer offers excellent output quality. Relatively slow performance with straight text output or on a busy network. Prints on
letter and legal paper (with optional adapter, also supports A4 and executive sizes). Supports resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. Supports HP-PCL 4, HP-GL, and CCITT Group 4 page-description languages with automatic
emulation switching. Interfaces include parallel, RS-232C, LocalTalk, and SCSI with automatic port switching. Optional Ethernet adapter is available. Standard 8 MB of RAM is upgradable to 32 MB. Includes two
(500-page paper trays. Two-year warranty.
L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300W*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS PS-2000C
$12,995.I
3/1/93J
4.0 mice
Based on a heavy-duty Ricoh M20 20-ppm laser engine, this black-and-white PostScript Level 1 printer offers very fast performance even on busy networks. Average output quality. Very large. Prints on letter,
legal, tabloid, A3 - A5, B4, and B5 paper. Resolution is 300 x 300 dpi. Supports HP-PCL 4, HP-GL, and CCITT Group 4 page-description languages with automatic emulation switching. Interfaces include parallel,
RS-232C, LocalTalk, and SCSI, with automatic port switching. Optional Ethernet adapter is available. Standard 8 MB of RAM is upgradable to 16 MB. Includes two 250-page paper trays and one 1,000-page tray.
eLacks envelope-tray option. Standard warranty is just 90 days (extended warranty coverage available).
L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300U
Requires on-site installation.W*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS PS-2210C
$9,995.I
9/1/91J
4.5 miceK
The fast QMS PS-2210 is a good alternative to the LaserWriter IINTX PostScript printer and has equivalent output quality. Can print on B-sized paper. A SCSI hard drive can be attached for font storage.L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300W*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS PS-410C
$1,995.I
9/1/92J
3.0 mice
This 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer is easy to set up. Standard 2 MB of RAM is insufficient for some complex graphics. Upgradable to 6 MB. The toner and drum come in a sealed cartridge. Uses a Canon
LX laser engine. Comes with 45 Adobe fonts. Standard 50-sheet paper tray is flimsy. An optional 250-sheet tray is available. Keeps all three data ports active at all times. Can change emulations on the fly,
rwithout user intervention. Bundled with PS Executive Utilities. A good choice for small offices with Macs and PCs.
L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300V
90 EddyW*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS PS-810C
$3,995.I
7/1/88J
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The QMS PS-810 is an eight-page-per-minute 300-dpi PostScript laser printer that competes with the LaserWriter IINT. Comes with 2 MB of RAM, upgradable to 3 MB.
L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300W*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS PS-810 turboC!$5,495; 40-MB hard drive, $1,495.I
9/1/91J
3.5 mice
The fast QMS PS-810 turbo is a good alternative to the LaserWriter IINTX PostScript printer and has equivalent output quality. Comes with one 200-sheet paper tray. A SCSI hard drive can be attached for font
storage.
L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300W*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS PS-815 MRC
With 6 MB of RAM, $5,495.I
2/1/92J
3.5 mice
The QMS PS-815 MR is a black-and-white, PostScript laser printer that delivers good image quality. Resolution can be set to either 300 or 600 dpi. Based on Canon SX laser engine. Includes AppleTalk, serial,
;and parallel ports. Equipped with one 200-sheet paper tray.
L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300W*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
QMS PS-820 turboC!$6,495; 40-MB hard drive, $1,495.I
9/1/91J
4.0 mice
The fast QMS PS-820 turbo is a good alternative to the LaserWriter IINTX PostScript printer and has equivalent output quality. Comes with two 200-sheet paper trays. A SCSI hard drive can be attached for font
storage.
L QMS, Inc.M
One Magnum PassN
MobileO
36618Q
800-523-2696R
205-633-4300
W*QMS, Inc.
One Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Qume CrystalPrint ExpressC
$3,495.I
9/1/91J
4.0 mice
The CrystalPrint Express is a fast PostScript-clone printer. This compact machine offers high-capacity, networkable printing. Its 300-dpi output quality is good. Can
t read Adobe Type 1 fonts
built-in
hinting; this problem lessens if horizontal resolution is increased to 600 dpi (requiring the 6-MB configuration). No SCSI port is provided for attaching a hard drive. Comes with two 250-sheet paper trays.
Replacing consumables is messy.
Qume Corp.M
260 S. Milpitas Blvd.N
MilpitasO
95035Q
(408) 942-4000W3Qume Corp.
260 S. Milpitas Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Qume CrystalPrint PublisherC
$3,995.I
9/1/89J
4.5 mice
The CrystalPrint Publisher was the first 300-dpi PostScript-clone printer. Based on a RISC microprocessor, it
s faster than the LaserWriter IINT. Output quality is excellent, but it can
t handle Adobe fonts.
+Lacks manual feed or envelope capabilities.
Qume Corp.M
260 S. Milpitas Blvd.N
MilpitasO
95035Q
(408) 942-4000U
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
88 EddyW3Qume Corp.
260 S. Milpitas Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
RealTech LaserC
$1,695.
9/1/92J
4.5 mice
This 300-dpi PostScript Level 2 personal laser printer produces good text quality. Standard 2 MB of RAM is insufficient for complex graphics. Upgradable to 10 MB of RAM. Uses a Sharp engine. Comes with 35
built-in Adobe fonts and has a 250-sheet paper tray. Includes SCSI port to attach hard drive for font storage. Two-year warranty.
Hardware That FitsM
610 S. FrazierN
ConroeO
77301Q
800-972-3018R
409-539-3959
W2Hardware That Fits
610 S. Frazier
Conroe, TX 77301
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
RealTech Laser 400C
$3,195 direct.I
3/1/93J
3.5 mice
Based on a Fuji-Xerox 15-ppm laser engine, this black-and-white PostScript Level 2 printer offers good output quality and average performance. Prints on letter, legal, and tabloid paper. Supports resolutions
of 300 x 300 and 400 x 400 dpi. Supports HP-PCL 4 page-description language. Interfaces include parallel, RS-232, LocalTalk, and SCSI, with automatic port switching. Standard 4 MB of RAM is upgradable to 16
}MB. Includes three 250-page paper trays and good tray-switching software. Uninformative manuals. Includes installation video.
Hardware That FitsM
610 S. FrazierN
ConroeO
77301Q
800-972-3018R
409-539-3959W2Hardware That Fits
610 S. Frazier
Conroe, TX 77301
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Seiko CH-5504C
$6,995.I
5/1/90J
3.0 miceK
This thermal-wax-transfer printer has good color range but poor line resolution on transparencies. Compact but slow. Has large usable print area. Includes Adobe Type Manager, Plus Pack, and TypeAlign.L
Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.M
1130 Ringwood Ct.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-888-0817R
408-922-5800W@Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
1130 Ringwood Ct.
San Jose, CA 95131
General Hardware/Output Devices
Seiko ColorPoint PS Model 4C
$5,999.I
5/1/91J
4.0 mice
Using PostScript emulation, the compact, low-priced Seiko ColorPoint PS Model 4 was the slowest thermal-wax-transfer color printer we tested for our May
91 lab report. Standard RAM configuration is 6 MB,
upgradable to 34 MB. Overall image quality is good, and it has the largest scalable usable print area on letter-sized paper. A SCSI port is included for use with third-party hard drives. Built-in fonts are
from Bitstream. 90-day warranty.
Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.M
1130 Ringwood Ct.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-888-0817R
408-922-5800W@Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
1130 Ringwood Ct.
San Jose, CA 95131
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Seiko ColorPoint PSX Model 14C
$11,799.I
5/1/92J
3.5 mice
ColorPoint PSX Model 14 is a 300-dpi, thermal-wax-transfer color printer. Uses PhoenixPage (PostScript Level 1 clone), which is slower than true Adobe PostScript Level 2. Can do full-bleed tabloid pages and
letter-sized output. Uses a wide range of media, but uses it on rolls, which causes waste when installed and when images are trimmed. Small footprint, given its large output. Can use optional iron-on transfer
media.
Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.M
1130 Ringwood Ct.
San JoseO
95131Q
800-888-0817R
408-922-5800W@Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
1130 Ringwood Ct.
San Jose, CA 95131
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Seiko Personal ColorPoint PSC
$3,999.I
5/1/92J
3.5 mice
Personal ColorPoint PS is an affordable, 300-dpi, thermal-wax-transfer color printer. Uses PhoenixPage (PostScript Level 1 clone), which is slower than true Adobe PostScript Level 2. Easy to set up and use.
6Small footprint. Poor printing quality on plain paper.
Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.M
1130 Ringwood Ct.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-888-0817R
408-922-5800S
PSW@Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
1130 Ringwood Ct.
San Jose, CA 95131
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Seiko Smart Label Printer PlusC
$259.I
2/1/92J
3.5 mice
The Smart Label Printer Plus uses a dynamic thermal print head that can produce text at 78x100-dpi or 150x200-dpi resolution on 1.125x3.5-inch standard 4150 labels. Included DA software offers no frills but is
easy to use. Provides simple database capability for sorting and retrieving names and addresses. Can
t include graphics on labels without resorting to separate application. No advanced labeling application is
?bundled. Recommmended if your labeling requirements won
t grow.
Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.M
1130 Ringwood Ct.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-888-0817R
408-922-5800U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W@Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.
This inkjet printer is slow and has mediocre print quality. Color range is good, but ink on paper and transparencies smears and bleeds. Resolution is 180 dpi. Maximum printable area is 13.6 x 21 inches.
@Doesn
t include PostScript, so Mac processes images for printer.
Sharp Electronics Corp.M
Sharp PlazaN
MahwahO
07430
800-237-4277R
201-529-8200U
Requires 32-bit QuickDraw and Mac II or later with Paralink cable (Jonathan Freeman Technologies) or Hurdler II-CPI NuBus card (Creative Solutions).W4Sharp Electronics Corp.
This 300-dpi, thermal-wax-transfer printer has excellent image quality but is slow, with poor line resolution on transparencies. Limited color range.L
Mitsubishi International Corp.M
701 Westchester Ave.N
White PlainsO
10604Q
914-997-4999UZRequires Mac II series or higher with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WJMitsubishi International Corp.
701 Westchester Ave.
White Plains, NY 10604
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Sony UP-D7000
$8,995 direct; extended warranty available; 100 sheets of paper, $250; 100 transparencies, $350; cost of 3-color ribbon is included in media price.I
5/1/93J
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The Sony UP-D7000 is a 163-dpi, continuous-tone color printer. Suitable for proofing photographic images, but not for accurate color matching. Poor transparencies. Uses Mac
s processor and bundled Freedom of
Press Professional (Level 1) to provide PostScript emulation. No color-matching software included. Internal dye-sublimation technology heats and transfers colors from continuous ribbons to a special medium
resembling photographic paper. Has one 50-sheet input tray. Maximum image area is 7.825 x 9.125 inches. Lacks SCSI interface for typefont-storage hard drive. Mac-to-printer interface is SCSI bus. Standard 24
MB of RAM is not upgradable.
L$Sony Business and Professional GroupM
3 Paragon Dr.N
MontvaleO
07645Q
800-523-7669R
201-930-1000WESony Business and Professional Group
3 Paragon Dr.
Montvale, NJ 07645
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Tektronix ColorQuickC6$2,345; Mac Accessory Kit, $150; tractor feeder, $300.I
10/1/91J
4.0 mice
This color inkjet printer offers relatively high resolution (216 dpi) and comes bundled with powerful color-matching software. Fast. Printing on clay-coated paper produces brilliant colors. Maximum printable
area is 11 x 17 inches. Doesn
t include PostScript, so Mac processes images for printer. Allows manual, roll, or cut-sheet paper feeds; tractor feeder is optional.
Tektronix, Inc. (G.P.I.D.)M
P.O. Box 1000, MS#63-583N
WilsonvilleO
97070Q
800-835-6100R
503-627-7111S
2.0 driverUcRequires 32-bit QuickDraw and Mac Accessory Kit (software and manuals) plus third-party SCSI cable.WITektronix, Inc. (G.P.I.D.)
P.O. Box 1000, MS#63-583
Wilsonville, OR 97070
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Tektronix Phaser II PXiC
$7,995.I
5/1/92J
4.5 miceK
Phaser II PXi is a fast, 300-dpi, thermal-wax-transfer color printer. Offers excellent output, including exceptional transparencies. Uses true Adobe PostScript Level 2.L
Tektronix, Inc. (G.P.I.D.)
P.O. Box 1000, MS#63-583N
WilsonvilleO
97070Q
800-835-6100R
503-627-7111S
2.08T
2.0 firmwareWITektronix, Inc. (G.P.I.D.)
P.O. Box 1000, MS#63-583
Wilsonville, OR 97070
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Tektronix Phaser III PXiC
$9,995.I
5/1/92J
4.0 mice
Phaser III PXi is a 300-dpi, phase-change color printer. Very good image quality, with bright colors. Transparency output, however, is mediocre. Uses true Adobe PostScript Level 2. Internal technology is
similar to thermal-wax-transfer printers but instead uses dye-impregnated wax which is melted and sprayed on the page. After imaging, the paper is cold-pressed at 3,000 psi to bond the wax securely and smooth
its surface. Using plain paper, can print tabloid pages or letter-sized output. Performance was below average when tested without Adobe
The Phaser IISD is a 300-dpi, continuous-tone color printer. Suitable for proofing photographic images, but not for accurate color matching. Slow when processing photos. Very good transparency output. Flimsy
media. Good tech support. Includes built-in processor with true Adobe PostScript Level 1. TekColor PS color-matching software included. Internal dye-sublimation technology heats and transfers colors from
continuous ribbons to a special medium resembling photographic paper. Has one 50-sheet input tray. Maximum image area is 8.1 x 10.8 inches. Has SCSI interface for typefont-storage hard drive. Mac-to-printer
Uinterfaces are Ethernet and parallel. Standard 16 MB of RAM can be upgraded to 64 MB.
Tektronix, Inc. (G.P.I.D.)M
P.O. Box 1000, MS#63-583N
WilsonvilleO
97070Q
800-835-6100R
503-627-7111WITektronix, Inc. (G.P.I.D.)
P.O. Box 1000, MS#63-583
Wilsonville, OR 97070
General Hardware/Output DevicesB&Texas Instruments microLaser Plus PS35C
$1,549.I
9/1/92J
4.0 mice
This compact 300-dpi PostScript personal laser printer is fast for text and simple graphics. Uses a Sharp engine and has 35 built-in Adobe fonts. Has a 250-sheet tray. Standard 1.5 MB of RAM is insufficient
yfor complex graphics. Upgradable to 4.5 MB. Modular design simplifies upgrading. Excellent on-board help and diagnostics.
Texas Instruments, Inc.M
P.O. Box 202230N
AustinO
78720Q
800-527-3500R
800-336-5236W8Texas Instruments, Inc.
P.O. Box 202230
Austin, TX 78720
General Hardware/Output DevicesB"Texas Instruments microLaser TurboC
$1,799.I
9/1/92J
4.0 mice
This 300-dpi PostScript Level 2 personal laser printer is very fast. Compact. Uses a Sharp engine. Comes with 35 Adobe fonts and a 250-sheet tray. Standard 2.5 MB of RAM is insufficient for some complex
ngraphics. Upgradable to 10.5 MB. Modular design simplifies upgrading. Excellent on-board help and diagnostics.
Texas Instruments, Inc.M
P.O. Box 202230N
AustinO
78720Q
800-527-3500R
800-336-5236W8Texas Instruments, Inc.
P.O. Box 202230
Austin, TX 78720
General Hardware/Output DevicesB%Texas Instruments microLaser XL TurboC
$3,649.I
3/1/93J
3.0 mice
Based on a Sharp JX9700 16-ppm laser engine, this black-and-white PostScript Level 2 printer is fast and compact but has poor output quality. Prints on letter and legal paper (with optional adapter, also
supports A4 and B5 sizes). Resolution is 300 x 300 dpi. Supports HP-PCL 4 page-description language with automatic emulation switching. Interfaces include parallel, RS-232C, and LocalTalk with automatic port
fswitching. Lacks SCSI port. Standard 2.5 MB of RAM is upgradable to 10 MB. Includes one 250-page tray.
Texas Instruments, Inc.M
P.O. Box 202230N
AustinO
78720Q
800-527-3500R
800-336-5236W8Texas Instruments, Inc.
P.O. Box 202230
Austin, TX 78720
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Varityper VT600PC
$16,995.I
10/1/90J
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This 600-dpi PostScript laser printer provides camera-ready output when less-than-Linotronic quality is acceptable. Excellent image quality.L Varityper
11 Mt. Pleasant Ave.N
East HanoverO
07936Q
800-631-8134R
201-887-8000W5Varityper
11 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
East Hanover, NJ 07936
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Varityper VT600WCG$14,995; on-site service contract, $1,995; AutoToner Replenisher, $995.I
2/1/92J
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The VT600W is a black-and-white, 600-dpi, PostScript laser printer that
s surprisingly fast, considering its near-typesetting resolution. Superb image quality. Based on Panasonic LD laser engine. Includes
LocalTalk, RS-422, and RS-232 ports. Equipped with one 200-sheet paper tray. Big and bulky, and needs service contract. Optional AutoToner Replenisher lasts for about 12,000 prints.
L VarityperM
11 Mt. Pleasant Ave.N
East HanoverO
07936Q
800-631-8134R
201-887-8000W5Varityper
11 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
East Hanover, NJ 07936
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Xante Accel-a-WriterC
$1,695 direct with 6 MB of RAM.I
2/1/92J
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This accelerator board upgrades Apple
s LaserWriter II series. Offers about 10-percent speed boost over the LaserWriter IINTX
s performance. More than doubles the IINT
s performance. Uses PhoenixPage 2.3
(PostScript clone) interpreter. Standard resolution is 600 dpi but also supports 300 dpi or 1,200 x 300 dpi. Built-in fonts are from Bitstream. Two-year warranty.
Xante Corp.M
2559 Emogene St.N
MobileO
36606Q
800-926-8839R
205-476-8189
U-Requires Apple LaserWriter II or HP LaserJet.W-Xante Corp.
2559 Emogene St.
Mobile, AL 36606
General Hardware/Output DevicesB
Xante Accel-a-Writer 8000C
$3,995.I
1/1/93J
3.5 mice
This 600-dpi PostScript laser printer is based on an 8-ppm engine but boosts performance substantially with a fast RISC processor. Excellent halftone quality. Adequate text quality. Offers auto-switching and
simultaneously active ports.
Xante Corp.M
2559 Emogene St.N
MobileO
36606
800-926-8839R
205-476-8189W-Xante Corp.
2559 Emogene St.
Mobile, AL 36606
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB.Apple Macintosh Classic II Logic Board UpgradeC
$629.I
4/1/93J
3.5 miceK
The Classic II Upgrade includes a replacement logic board and case. Uses a 16-MHz 68030 CPU chip. Offers full compatibility, but overall performance is only 200 percent that of original logic board. No FPU.L
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010
U6Requires Mac Classic; dealer installation recommended.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB(Apple Macintosh IIci Logic Board UpgradeC
$1,339.I
4/1/93J
3.5 miceK
The IIci Upgrade includes a replacement logic board using a 25-MHz 68030 CPU chip. Offers full compatibility, and boosts overall performance in a IIcx to 140 percent. Includes FPU.L
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333
408-996-1010U8Requires Mac IIcx and 80-nanosecond or faster RAM SIMMs.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB(Apple Macintosh IIfx Logic Board UpgradeC
$1,799.I
4/1/93J
3.5 miceK
The IIfx Upgrade includes a replacement logic board using a 40-MHz 68030 CPU chip. Offers full compatibility, and almost triples overall performance in a Mac II. Includes FPU, SRAM cache, and fast DMA SCSI.L
Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U5Requires Mac II or IIx and 4 MB of special IIfx DRAM.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB)Apple Macintosh LC II Logic Board UpgradeC
$719.I
4/1/93J
2.5 miceK
The LC II Upgrade includes a replacement logic board with a 16-MHz 68030 CPU chip. Offers full compatibility but no increase in overall performance. No FPU.L
Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U
Requires Mac LC.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB.Apple Macintosh Quadra 700 Logic Board UpgradeC
$1,999.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
The Quadra 700 Upgrade includes a factory- or dealer-installed replacement logic board using a 25-MHz 68040 CPU chip. Boosts overall performance in a IIcx to more than 300 percent and in a IIci to more than
200 percent. Doesn
t include FPU. Offers advantages of a fast SCSI controller, 24-bit color support, a sound-in port, and the often-reassuring full compatibility with Apple standards.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U@Requires Mac IIcx or IIci and 80-nanosecond or faster RAM SIMMs.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
B.Apple Macintosh Quadra 950 Logic Board UpgradeC
$1,899.I
11/1/92J
4.5 mice
Based on the 33-megahertz 68040 chip, this upgrade transforms a Quadra 900 into a 950. Boosts overall performance approximately 30 percent. Provides faster Ethernet transfers and video redraw plus 16-bit-color
support on two-page displays. FCC Class B-certified. Lacks automatic cache-switching software for applications not yet compatible with the 68040 processor (CacheOut control-panel freeware is available from
ZiffNet/Mac).
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U
Requires Quadra 900.W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB)Apple Macintosh SE/30 Logic Board Upgrade
$999; FDHD upgrade, $449.I
8/1/90J
4.5 miceK
This acceleration option offers color QuickDraw and stereo sound features. Capability for 8 MB of RAM distinguishes it from other SE-accelerator options.L
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010UDRequires Mac SE (FDHD upgrade and System 6.05 software recommended).W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
B(Applied Engineering TransWarp 040 25 MHzC
$1,979.I
4/1/93J
2.5 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a NuBus card or PDS card using a 25-MHz 68040 chip. Boosts overall performance to 300 percent in a IIcx or IIsi and to 200 percent in a IIci. Adds only about 20 percent boost
Kto a IIfx. Includes FPU. Not fully compatible with AppleTalk Remote Access.
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.N
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060U'Requires Mac IIcx, IIsi, IIci, or IIfx.
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a NuBus card or PDS card using a 33-MHz 68040 chip. Boosts overall performance to almost 400 percent in a Mac II, more than 300 percent in a IIcx or IIsi, and more than
200 percent in a IIci. Adds only about 33 percent boost to a IIfx. Includes FPU. No extended-video support in Mac II. Not fully compatible with AppleTalk Remote Access.
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.N
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060UURequires Mac II, IIcx, IIsi, IIci, or IIfx; standard Mac II requires 68851 PMMU chip.W6Applied Engineering
3210 Beltline Rd.
Dallas, TX 75234
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB'Applied Engineering TransWarp CI 50 MHz
C&With FPU, $1,559; without FPU, $1,265.I
4/1/93J
2.5 miceK
This CPU accelerator consists of a cache card using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Boosts overall performance almost to 200 percent. FPU is optional.L
This CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is three times that of an unaccelerated Classic. FPU is optional.L
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.N
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060U6Requires Mac Classic; dealer installation recommended.W6Applied Engineering
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 40-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is almost nine times that of an unaccelerated Classic. FPU is optional. Not fully compatible with Sound
Manager.
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.N
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060U6Requires Mac Classic; dealer installation recommended.W6Applied Engineering
This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Boosts overall performance to over 200 percent. FPU is optional.L
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.N
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060U
Requires Mac LC or LC II.W6Applied Engineering
3210 Beltline Rd.
Dallas, TX 75234
A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
B'Applied Engineering TransWarp SE 16 MHzC"With FPU, $499; without FPU, $412.I
4/1/93J
2.5 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. More than doubles overall performance of a Mac SE. FPU is optional. Includes extended-video support. Not fully compatible with Sound
Manager.
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.N
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.
W6Applied Engineering
3210 Beltline Rd.
Dallas, TX 75234
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB'Applied Engineering TransWarp SE 40 MHzC$With FPU, $1,085; without FPU, $999.I
4/1/93J
3.0 mice
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 40-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is eight times that of an unaccelerated SE. FPU is optional. Includes extended-video support. Not
$fully compatible with Sound Manager.
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W6Applied Engineering
3210 Beltline Rd.
Dallas, TX 75234
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
ATTO SiliconExpress IIC
$995 direct.I
7/1/92J
3.5 mice
SiliconExpress II is a fast SCSI-2 NuBus card that
s built for the future (when the Mac will take better advantage of multitasking). Can serve as bus-master card and has coprocessor to speed input/output for
the Mac
s CPU. Bus-master feature works with AppleShare 3.0. Sustained data-transfer rate is 10 MB/sec. Uses 25-pin external SCSI connector. Supports any hard drive and SyQuest drives. Includes SCSI Director,
*SExpress control panel, and ExpressMirror.
ATTO Technology, Inc.M
1576 Sweet Home Rd.N
AmherstO
14228Q
716-688-4259U!Requires Mac II series or higher.W;ATTO Technology, Inc.
1576 Sweet Home Rd.
Amherst, NY 14228
A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
B"Brainstorm Accelerator Plus 16 MHzC
$249.I
4/1/93J
3.0 mice
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a motherboard modification using a 16-MHz 68000 chip. Doubles overall performance of a Mac Plus. Doesn
t add to load on Mac
s power supply. No FPU or extended-video
Nsupport. Not fully compatible with AppleTalk Remote Access. Good tech support.
Brainstorm ProductsM
1145 Terra Bella Ave.N
Mountain ViewO
94043Q
415-964-2131T
U3Requires Mac Plus; dealer installation recommended.WABrainstorm Products
1145 Terra Bella Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
DayStar FastCacheC
$189 to $339.I
6/1/91J
5.0 mice
The FastCache is a full-height cache card that fits into the processor-direct slot of a IIci or IIsi. The cache card has 25-nanosecond static RAM that increases the IIci
s overall performance by approximately
30 percent. This speed booster is an economical, easy upgrade requiring no software. SANE patch provided for extra speed with some kinds of math computation; INIT and control panel provided allow cache
)disabling. Benchmark software is bundled.
DayStar Digital, Inc.M
5556 Atlanta Hwy.N
Flowery BranchO
30542Q
800-962-2077R
404-967-2077U
Requires Mac IIci or IIsi.W@DayStar Digital, Inc.
5556 Atlanta Hwy.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
B DayStar FastCache Quadra 700/900C
$299.I
11/1/92J
4.0 mice
This moderately priced 128K cache card boosts overall performance in a Quadra 700 or 900 approximately 10 percent. Performance increase is usually higher with programs such as spreadsheets that do heavy math
This moderately priced 128K cache card boosts overall performance in a Quadra 900 or 950 approximately 10 percent. Performance increase is usually higher with programs such as spreadsheets that do heavy math
calculation. Easy to install.
DayStar Digital, Inc.M
5556 Atlanta Hwy.N
Flowery BranchO
30542
800-962-2077R
404-967-2077U!Requires Quadra 700, 900, or 950.W@DayStar Digital, Inc.
5556 Atlanta Hwy.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
DayStar SE/30 PowerCache 50 MHzC&With FPU, $1,599; without FPU, $1,299.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This fast, well-designed CPU accelerator consists of a CPU replacement using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is almost 250 percent that of an unaccelerated SE/30. FPU is optional. No extended-video
0support. Good tech support. Three-year warranty.
DayStar Digital, Inc.M
5556 Atlanta Hwy.N
Flowery BranchO
30542Q
800-962-2077R
404-967-2077U4Requires Mac SE/30; dealer installation recommended.W@DayStar Digital, Inc.
This well-designed CPU accelerator consists of either a PDS card, a CPU replacement, or a cache card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Almost doubles performance of an SE/30. More than doubles performance of a Mac II
or IIsi. Helpful but not the best cache card for a IIci. FPU is optional. No extended-video support in SE/30 or II. Good tech support. Three-year warranty.
DayStar Digital, Inc.M
5556 Atlanta Hwy.N
Flowery BranchO
30542Q
800-962-2077R
404-967-2077
UbRequires Mac SE/30, LC, LC II, II, IIcx, IIsi, or IIci; dealer installation recommended for SE/30.V
This well-designed CPU accelerator consists of either a PDS card, a CPU replacement, or a cache card using a 40-MHz 68030 chip. Doubles performance of an SE/30. More than doubles performance of a Mac II or
IIsi. Helpful but not the best cache card for a IIci. FPU is optional. No extended-video support in SE/30 or II. Good tech support. Three-year warranty.
DayStar Digital, Inc.M
5556 Atlanta Hwy.N
Flowery BranchO
30542Q
800-962-2077R
404-967-2077
UbRequires Mac SE/30, LC, LC II, II, IIcx, IIsi, or IIci; dealer installation recommended for SE/30.W@DayStar Digital, Inc.
This well-designed CPU accelerator consists of either a PDS card, a CPU replacement, or a cache card using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. More than doubles performance of an SE/30. Overall performance in a Mac II or
IIsi is approximately 250 percent of normal for those models. Almost doubles performance of a IIci. FPU is optional. No extended-video support in SE/30 or II. Good tech support. Three-year warranty.
DayStar Digital, Inc.M
5556 Atlanta Hwy.N
Flowery BranchO
30542
800-962-2077R
404-967-2077UbRequires Mac SE/30, LC, LC II, II, IIcx, IIsi, or IIci; dealer installation recommended for SE/30.W@DayStar Digital, Inc.
This CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is three times that of an unaccelerated Classic. FPU and extended-video support are optional. Not fully compatible
fwith AppleTalk Remote Access and Sound Manager. Can
t format a floppy disk when accelerator is active.
Dove Computer Corp.M
1200 N. 23rd St.N
WilmingtonO
28405Q
800-849-3297R
919-763-7918U6Requires Mac Classic; dealer installation recommended.
W9Dove Computer Corp.
1200 N. 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB!Dove Marathon Racer 030 II 32 MHzC"With FPU, $898; without FPU, $599.I
4/1/93J
2.0 miceK
This CPU accelerator consists of a CPU replacement using a 32-MHz 68030 chip. Adds only about 50 percent boost in overall performance but includes FPU. No extended-video support. Unresponsive tech support.L
Dove Computer Corp.M
1200 N. 23rd St.N
WilmingtonO
28405Q
800-849-3297R
919-763-7918
Requires Mac II.W9Dove Computer Corp.
1200 N. 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB#Dove Marathon Racer 030 Plus 16 MHzC"With FPU, $898; without FPU, $599.I
4/1/93J
2.0 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. Triples overall performance of a Mac Plus. FPU and extended-video support are optional. Not fully compatible with AppleTalk Remote
4Access and Sound Manager. Unresponsive tech support.
Dove Computer Corp.M
1200 N. 23rd St.N
WilmingtonO
28405Q
800-849-3297R
919-763-7918U3Requires Mac Plus; dealer installation recommended.W9Dove Computer Corp.
1200 N. 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB!Dove Marathon Racer 030 SE 16 MHzC"With FPU, $898; without FPU, $599.I
4/1/93J
2.0 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. More than doubles overall performance of a Mac SE. FPU and extended-video support are optional. Unresponsive tech support.L
Dove Computer Corp.M
1200 N. 23rd St.N
WilmingtonO
28405Q
800-849-3297R
919-763-7918U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W9Dove Computer Corp.
1200 N. 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Extreme Systems Impact 33 MHz
C)With FPU, $700 direct; without FPU, $600.I
4/1/93J
3.5 miceK
This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. More than doubles overall performance. FPU is optional. Good tech support. Three-year warranty.L
Extreme SystemsM
1050 Industry Dr.N
TukwilaO
98188Q
800-995-2334R
206-575-2334U
Requires Mac LC or LC II.W3Extreme Systems
1050 Industry Dr.
Tukwila, WA 98188
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Extreme Systems Vandal 33 MHzC
$699 direct.I
4/1/93
4.0 mice
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is six times that of an unaccelerated SE. Includes FPU and extended-video support. Good
"tech support. Three-year warranty.
Extreme SystemsM
1050 Industry Dr.N
TukwilaO
98188Q
800-995-2334R
206-575-2334U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W3Extreme Systems
1050 Industry Dr.
Tukwila, WA 98188
A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
Extreme Systems Vandal 50 MHzC
$999 direct.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is seven times that of an unaccelerated SE. Includes FPU and extended-video support. Not fully
Pcompatible with AppleTalk Remote Access. Good tech support. Three-year warranty.
Extreme SystemsM
1050 Industry Dr.N
TukwilaO
98188Q
800-995-2334R
206-575-2334
U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W3Extreme Systems
1050 Industry Dr.
Tukwila, WA 98188
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Fusion Data TokaMac CI 25 MHzC
$1,695.I
4/1/93J
3.5 miceK}This CPU accelerator consists of a cache card using a 25-MHz 68040 chip. More than doubles overall performance. Includes FPU.L
Fusion Data SystemsM 8920 Business Park Dr., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-285-8313R
512-338-5326U
Requires Mac IIci.
WEFusion Data Systems
8920 Business Park Dr., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Fusion Data TokaMac FX 33 MHzC
$3,195.I
4/1/93J
4.0 miceK
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a NuBus card using a 33-MHz 68040 chip. Adds 70 percent boost in overall performance. Includes FPU, CPU cache, and high-speed NuBus controllerL
Fusion Data SystemsM 8920 Business Park Dr., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-285-8313R
512-338-5326U
Requires Mac IIfx.V
92 Eddy
WEFusion Data Systems
8920 Business Park Dr., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Fusion Data TokaMac LC 25 MHzC
$1,695.I
4/1/93J
3.5 miceK
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 25-MHz 68040 chip. Boosts overall performance to over 400 percent. Includes FPU. Three-year warranty.L
Fusion Data SystemsM 8920 Business Park Dr., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-285-8313R
512-338-5326U
Requires Mac LC.
WEFusion Data Systems
8920 Business Park Dr., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Fusion Data TokaMac SX 25 MHzC
$1,695.I
4/1/93J
3.0 miceK
This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 25-MHz 68040 chip. Triples overall performance in a Mac IIsi. Includes FPU. No extended-video support for SE/30.L
Fusion Data SystemsM 8920 Business Park Dr., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-285-8313R
512-338-5326U
Requires Mac SE/30 or IIsi.
WEFusion Data Systems
8920 Business Park Dr., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Harris Performer2 16 MHzC
$250.I
4/1/93J
3.0 mice
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 16-MHz 68000 chip. Doubles overall performance of a Mac SE. Includes FPU and extended-video support. Not fully compatible with Sound Manager. Good
tech support. Lifetime warranty.
Harris Laboratories, Inc.M
7379-C Washington Ave. S.N
EdinaO
55439
800-783-3726R
612-941-2948U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.WCHarris Laboratories, Inc.
7379-C Washington Ave. S.
Edina, MN 55439
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
iir Cache Card 32C
$325.I
6/1/91J
4.5 mice
The iir Cache Card 32 is a half-height cache card that fits into the IIci
s processor-direct slot. The cache card has 32K of 25-nanosecond static RAM that increases the IIci
s overall performance by
approximately 30 percent. This speed booster is an economical, easy upgrade requiring no software. Because no control panel software is provided to allow cache disabling, if any software proves incompatible,
8the only option is to remove the cache card temporarily.
Impulse TechnologyM
210 Dahlonega St., Ste. 204N
CummingO
30130Q
404-889-8294U
Requires Mac IIci.W@Impulse Technology
210 Dahlonega St., Ste. 204
Cumming, GA 30130
A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
Impulse Performance/040C
$2,399.I
11/1/92J
3.5 mice
Based on the 33-megahertz 68040 chip, this accelerator works with any member of the Mac II family. Occupies one NuBus slot. Boosts a IIci
s overall performance approximately 180 percent. Incompatible with
parity RAM. Acceleration is always enabled until restart and can then be disabled. Includes automatic cache-switching software for applications not yet compatible with the 68040 processor.
Impulse Technology
210 Dahlonega St., Ste. 204N
CummingO
30130Q
404-889-8294UIRequires Mac II series; standard Mac II requires 68851 PMMU chip as well.W@Impulse Technology
210 Dahlonega St., Ste. 204
Cumming, GA 30130
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Logica LogiCache 50 MHzC&With FPU, $1,199; without FPU, $1,039.I
4/1/93J
4.5 mice
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card or cache card using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Doubles overall performance in a IIci, and triples overall performance in a IIsi. FPU is optional. PDS version
=has pass-through slot. Good tech support. Five-year warranty.
Logical Research, Inc.M
8760 Research Blvd.N
AustinO
78758Q
800-880-0988R
512-836-2168U
Requires Mac IIsi or IIci.W;Logical Research, Inc.
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is seven times that of an unaccelerated Mac Plus. FPU is optional. No extended-video support. Can
0format a floppy disk when accelerator is active.
MacProducts USA, Inc.M
608 W. 22nd St.N
AustinO
78705Q
800-622-3475R
512-472-8881
U3Requires Mac Plus; dealer installation recommended.W6MacProducts USA, Inc.
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is six times that of an unaccelerated SE. FPU is optional. No extended-video support.L
MacProducts USA, Inc.
608 W. 22nd St.N
AustinO
78705Q
800-622-3475R
512-472-8881U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W6MacProducts USA, Inc.
608 W. 22nd St.
Austin, TX 78705
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
MacProducts
030 RailGun-25 MHzCHWithout FPU, $599 direct; with FPU, $699; for Plus and Classic, add $99.I
8/1/90J
3.5 miceKkThis reliable accelerator has the same basic design as the Novy Quik30/Plus-33MHz. Limited SCSI throughput.L
MacProducts USA, Inc.M
608 W. 22nd St.
AustinO
78705Q
800-622-3475R
512-472-8881U<Supported Macs are 128K, 512K, 512Ke, Plus, SE, and Classic.W6MacProducts USA, Inc.
608 W. 22nd St.
Austin, TX 78705
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
MicroMac MultiSpeed 25 MHzC)With FPU, $375 direct; without FPU, $300.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 25-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is five times that of an unaccelerated SE. FPU is optional. For Mac Plus, extended-video
asupport is optional. Not fully compatible with Sound Manager. A custom LC-like case is available.
MicroMac Technology, Inc.M
27111 Aliso Creek Rd., Ste. 145N
Aliso ViejoO
92656Q
714-362-1000U9Requires Mac Plus or SE; dealer installation recommended.
WOMicroMac Technology, Inc.
27111 Aliso Creek Rd., Ste. 145
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Micron Xceed IIciC
$329.I
6/1/91J
5.0 mice
The Xceed IIci is a full-height cache card that fits into the IIci
s processor-direct slot. The cache card has 128K of 25-nanosecond static RAM that increases the IIci
s overall performance by approximately 30
percent. This speed booster is an economical, easy upgrade requiring no software. SANE patch provided for extra speed with some kinds of math computation; INIT and control panel provided allow cache disabling.
(Benchmark and Fkeys software is bundled.
Micron Technology, Inc.M
2805 E. Columbia Rd.N
BoiseO
83706Q
(800) 642-7661R
(208) 368-3800U
Requires Mac IIci.W<Micron Technology, Inc.
2805 E. Columbia Rd.
Boise, ID 83706
A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
MicroNet NuPORT-IIC
$595.I
7/1/92J
3.5 mice
NuPORT-II is a fast SCSI-2 NuBus card that supports disk arrays. Sustained data-transfer rate is 4.4 MB/sec. Uses 50-pin external SCSI connector. Supports MicroNet hard drives. Includes MicroNet SCSI Utility
/and MicroNet QuikMount. Good software features.
MicroNet Technology, Inc.M
20 MasonN
IrvineO
92718Q
714-837-6033U
Requires NuBus-capable Mac.W3MicroNet Technology, Inc.
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92718
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Mobius 030 Classic 25 MHzC"With FPU, $548; without FPU, $449.I
4/1/93J
4.0 mice
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 25-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is almost six times that of an unaccelerated Classic. Not fully compatible with Sound Manager. FPU is
>optional. Includes extended-video support. Five-year warranty.
Mobius Technologies, Inc.M
5835 Doyle St., Ste. 107N
EmeryvilleO
94608Q
800-523-7933
510-523-7900U6Requires Mac Classic; dealer installation recommended.WGMobius Technologies, Inc.
5835 Doyle St., Ste. 107
Emeryville, CA 94608
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Mobius 030 SE 25 MHzC"With FPU, $498; without FPU, $399.I
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This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 25-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is six times that of an unaccelerated SE. FPU is optional. Includes extended-video support.
Five-year warranty.
Mobius Technologies, Inc.M
5835 Doyle St., Ste. 107N
EmeryvilleO
94608Q
800-523-7933R
510-523-7900U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.WGMobius Technologies, Inc.
5835 Doyle St., Ste. 107
Emeryville, CA 94608
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Newer fx/OverdriveC
$850.I
6/1/92J
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The fx/Overdrive is a CPU-socket board that boosts performance on a IIfx about twenty percent. Includes a 50-MHz 68030 CPU (clock speed can be reselected in software) and 68882 FPU. Uses 60-ns RAM SIMMs. May
Cnot be compatible with all IIfx motherboards. Money-back guarantee.
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is three times that of an unaccelerated SE. FPU and extended-video support are optional.L
NewLife Computer Corp.M!99 Michael Cowpland Dr., Unit 101N
KanataO
OntarioP
K2M 1X3 CanadaQ
800-663-6395R
613-592-5080U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 25-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is five times that of an unaccelerated SE. FPU and extended-video support are optional.L
NewLife Computer Corp.M!99 Michael Cowpland Dr., Unit 101N
KanataO
OntarioP
K2M 1X3 Canada
800-663-6395R
613-592-5080U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.WWNewLife Computer Corp.
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is more than six times that of an unaccelerated SE. Includes FPU. No extended-video support.
NewLife Computer Corp.M!99 Michael Cowpland Dr., Unit 101N
KanataO
OntarioP
K2M 1X3 CanadaQ
800-663-6395R
613-592-5080U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.WWNewLife Computer Corp.
99 Michael Cowpland Dr., Unit 101
Kanata, Ontario K2M 1X3 Canada
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
NewLife Accelerator! (Classic)CX$529; with optional FPU chip, $599; optional video port (for monochrome monitors), $266.I
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The 68030-based NewLife Accelerator! card can boost a Mac Classic
s performance to nearly four times normal processing speed. Performance with optional 68882 FPU chip installed is nearly double that of a
Classic II, or equivalent to an SE/30. Includes card that clips to the Classic
s 68000 CPU plus power supply that attaches inside the Mac
s metal chassis. Can hold 16 MB of RAM. Sound output is somewhat
distorted, which planned control-panel upgrade should fix along with minor software incompatibilities. Allows interrupt-key disabling of card at startup. Includes SANE patch to help math calculation speed.
pAffordable alternative to Apple
s Classic II upgrade, if you can do without color support and 32-bit-clean ROMs.
NewLife Computer Corp.M!99 Michael Cowpland Dr., Unit 101N
KanataO
OntarioP
K2M 1X3 CanadaQ
800-663-6395R
613-592-5080T
Requires Mac Classic.
WWNewLife Computer Corp.
99 Michael Cowpland Dr., Unit 101
Kanata, Ontario K2M 1X3 Canada
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Novy ImagePro 16 MHz (SE)C
$695.I
4/1/93J
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This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. Quadruples overall performance of a Mac SE. Includes FPU and extended-video support. Good tech support.L
Novy Systems, Inc.M
1862 Fern Palm Dr.N EdgewaterO
32141Q
800-553-2038R
904-427-2358
U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W9Novy Systems, Inc.
1862 Fern Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL 32141
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Novy ImagePro 25 MHz (SE)C
$795.I
4/1/93J
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This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 25-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is almost six times that of an unaccelerated SE. Includes FPU and extended-video support. Good tech
support.
Novy Systems, Inc.M
1862 Fern Palm Dr.N EdgewaterO
32141
800-553-2038R
904-427-2358U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W9Novy Systems, Inc.
1862 Fern Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL 32141
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Novy ImagePro 33 MHz (SE)C
$995.I
4/1/93J
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This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is more than seven times that of an unaccelerated SE. Includes FPU and extended-video support. Good tech
support.
Novy Systems, Inc.
1862 Fern Palm Dr.N EdgewaterO
32141Q
800-553-2038R
904-427-2358U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W9Novy Systems, Inc.
1862 Fern Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL 32141
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Novy Systems ImagePro 16 MHzC
$795.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac Plus is four times that of an unaccelerated Plus. Includes FPU and extended-video support. Not fully
;compatible with AppleTalk Remote Access. Good tech support.
Novy Systems, Inc.M
1862 Fern Palm Dr.N EdgewaterO
32141Q
800-553-2038R
904-427-2358U3Requires Mac Plus; dealer installation recommended.W9Novy Systems, Inc.
1862 Fern Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL 32141
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Novy Systems ImagePro 25 MHzC
$895.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This affordable CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 25-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac Plus is seven times that of an unaccelerated Plus. Includes FPU and extended-video support.
ENot fully compatible with AppleTalk Remote Access. Good tech support.
Novy Systems, Inc.M
1862 Fern Palm Dr.N EdgewaterO
32141Q
800-553-2038R
904-427-2358U3Requires Mac Plus; dealer installation recommended.W9Novy Systems, Inc.
1862 Fern Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL 32141
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Novy Systems ImagePro 33 MHzC
$1,095.I
4/1/93J
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This fast CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac Plus is eight times that of an unaccelerated Plus. Includes FPU and extended-video support. Not
Afully compatible with AppleTalk Remote Access. Good tech support.
Novy Systems, Inc.M
1862 Fern Palm Dr.N EdgewaterO
32141Q
800-553-2038R
904-427-2358
U3Requires Mac Plus; dealer installation recommended.W9Novy Systems, Inc.
1862 Fern Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL 32141
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Novy Systems Quik30/Plus-33MHzC6With 16-MHz FPU, $785; other configurations available.I
8/1/90J
3.5 miceKcThis accelerator gives Mac 512Ke, Plus, or SE owners IIci computing power. Limited SCSI throughput.L
Novy Systems, Inc.M
1862 Fern Palm Dr.N EdgewaterO
32141Q
800-553-2038R
904-427-2358U Requires Mac 512Ke, Plus, or SE.
W9Novy Systems, Inc.
1862 Fern Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL 32141
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Orchid MacSprint IIC
$99.I
8/1/90J
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This accelerator is a good buy. Simple upgrade offers moderate performance increase for little money. There
s a control panel that disables cache for incompatible software.L
Orchid TechnologyM
45365 Northport Loop W.N
FremontO
94538Q
(800) 767-2443R
(510) 683-0300S
Requires Mac II.
W;Orchid Technology
45365 Northport Loop W.
Fremont, CA 94538
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Perspect Nexus fxC
$1,295 direct.I
6/1/92J
3.5 mice
The factory-installed Perspect Nexus fx is an upgrade to the original IIfx motherboard. Boosts performance about forty percent. Voids Apple warranty if it still applies, but Perspect covers entire upgraded
Amotherboard with its own one-year warranty. Uses 60-ns RAM SIMMs.
Perspect Systems, Inc.M
630 Venice Blvd.N
VeniceO
90291Q
800-736-1546R
310-821-7884U
Requires Mac IIfx.W8Perspect Systems, Inc.
630 Venice Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
PLI QuickSCSIC
$399.I
7/1/92J
4.0 mice
QuickSCSI is a fast, affordable SCSI-2 NuBus card. Sustained data-transfer rate is 4.4 MB/sec. Uses 50-pin external SCSI connector. Supports any hard drive and SCSI removable-cartridge drives. Cannot use the
s Startup control panel. Includes QuickSCSI Formatter, proprietary extension software, and QuickSCSI Manager. Five-year warranty.
Radius Rocket 25 MHzC6$1,999; Rocket 25i (without math coprocessor), $1,499.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a NuBus card using a 25-MHz 68040 chip. Boosts overall performance to almost 400 percent in a Mac II, to more than 300 percent in a IIcx, and to 200 percent in a IIci. Includes
FPU. No extended-video support in Mac II. Not fully compatible with Sound Manager. Can hold up to 128 MB of RAM, which can be configured as a RAM disk. Has 32-bit processor-direct slot for special-function
sdaughterboards such as disk controllers, high-speed video interfaces, or JPEG compression cards. Good tech support.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010U
Requires Mac II, IIcx, or IIci.W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
!A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Radius Rocket 33 MHzC
$2,499.I
4/1/93J
4.0 mice
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a NuBus card using a 33-MHz 68040 chip. Boosts overall performance to more than 450 percent in a Mac II, to almost 400 percent in a IIcx, and to more than 250 percent in a
IIci. Includes FPU. No extended-video support in Mac II. Not fully compatible with Sound Manager. Can hold up to 128 MB of RAM, which can be configured as a RAM disk. Has 32-bit processor-direct slot for
special-function daughterboards such as disk controllers, high-speed video interfaces, or JPEG compression cards. Good tech support.
This software package transforms one or more Radius Rocket 68040 cards from simple NuBus accelerators into fully independent
phantom
Macs within your Mac. Has tricky setup and disconcerting interface, but
delivers solid performance. Offers true internal multiprocessing for computation-intensive applications such as 3-D design and high-end color publishing. Multiple Rockets can be managed entirely from within
the Mac
s desktop or with multiple monitors. Each RocketShare-managed Rocket uses its own System Folder, either within a hard-disk partition or, preferably, on a dedicated hard drive (using a SCSI-2
}daughtercard for each Rocket so configured). Has problems with automatic file-compression utilities or hard-drive optimizers.
Radius, Inc.M
1710 Fortune Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-227-2795R
408-434-1010T
"UmRequires Radius Rocket accelerator card; large-screen monitor and fast, high-capacity hard drive recommended.W0Radius, Inc.
1710 Fortune Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
#A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Sixty Eight Thousand dash 30fxC6$3,995 direct; more advanced configurations available.I
6/1/92J
3.5 mice
More than just a CPU accelerator, Sixty Eight Thousand
s dash 30fx is a complete, factory-installed rebuild of your IIfx. Finished package is in a lockable, upright metal tower case. Includes 40-MHz 68030 CPU
and 68882 FPU, both running at 50 MHz clock speed. Has fast-SCSI-2 card and 8 MB of RAM. Performance boost is about twenty percent.
Sixty Eight Thousand, Inc.M
160 Technology CircleN
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-1777U
Requires Mac IIfx.
#WHSixty Eight Thousand, Inc.
160 Technology Circle
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB%Storage Dimensions Data Cannon PDS/FXC
$859.I
7/1/92J
3.5 mice
Data Cannon PDS/FX is a fast SCSI-2 PDS card that
s built for the future (when the Mac will take better advantage of multitasking). Can serve as bus-master card and has coprocessor to speed input/output for
the Mac
s CPU. Bus-master feature works with AppleShare 3.0. Sustained data-transfer rate is 10 MB/sec. Uses 25-pin external SCSI connector. Includes MacinStor Installer and control panel. Works with Storage
4Dimensions
hard drives and erasable-optical drives.
Storage Dimensions, Inc.M
1656 McCarthy Blvd.N
MilpitasO
95035Q
408-954-0710U
Requires PDS-capable Mac.W?Storage Dimensions, Inc.
1656 McCarthy Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
%A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
TechWorks Cache Card 64C
$269.I
6/1/91J
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The Cache Card 64 is a full-height cache card that fits into the IIci
s processor-direct slot. The cache card has 64K of 25-nanosecond static RAM that increases the IIci
s overall performance by approximately
30 percent. This speed booster is an economical, easy upgrade requiring no software. SANE patch provided for extra speed with some kinds of math computation; INIT and control panel provided allow cache
disabling.
%L"Technology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)M
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-926-3148R
512-794-8533U
Requires Mac IIci.WQTechnology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
&A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
TechWorks LC 25 MHzC
$1,595 direct.I
4/1/93J
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This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 25-MHz 68040 chip. Doubles overall performance. Includes FPU. Good tech support. Lifetime warranty.
&L"Technology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)M
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-926-3148R
512-794-8533U
Requires Mac LC.WQTechnology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
'A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
TechWorks NuBus 040 33 MHzC
$1,895.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a NuBus or PDS card using a 33-MHz 68040 chip. More than doubles overall performance in a IIci. Boosts overall performance in a IIcx or IIsi to more than 300 percent and in Mac
II to almost 400 percent. Not fully compatible with AppleTalk Remote Access. Includes FPU. No extended-video support in a Mac II. Good tech support. Lifetime warranty.
L"Technology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)M
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-926-3148
512-794-8533U%Requires Mac II, IIcx, IIsi, or IIci.WQTechnology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
(A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB#Total Systems Enterprise 030 32 MHzC
$1,159.I
4/1/93J
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This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 32-MHz 68030 chip. More than doubles overall performance. Includes FPU. Good tech support.L
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395
Requires Mac LC or LC II.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
)A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Total Systems Gemini 020C_Plus version, $895; Plus version with FPU, $1,045; SE version, $745; SE version with FPU, $935.I
8/1/90J
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This accelerator has complex installation. Recommended GemKit option speeds SCSI throughput on Plus. Can be upgraded to 68030. Cost-effective and speedy for Mac Plus.L
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U%Requires Mac 128K, 512K, Plus, or SE.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
*A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB#Total Systems Gemini Integra 50 MHzC
$1,893.I
4/1/93J
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This fast CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is almost eight times that of an unaccelerated SE. Includes FPU. Extended-video support is optional.
Good tech support.
Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
+A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB!Total Systems Gemini Ultra 33 MHzC&With FPU, $1,579; without FPU, $1,419.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is six times that of an unaccelerated SE. FPU and extended-video support are optional. Good tech support.L
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
,A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB!Total Systems Gemini Ultra 50 MHz
,C&With FPU, $1,789; without FPU, $1,589.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is more than seven times that of an unaccelerated SE. FPU and extended-video support are optional.
Good tech support.
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
-A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB)Total Systems Gemini Ultra Classic 20 MHzC&With FPU, $1,189; without FPU, $1,099.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 20-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is more than four times that of an unaccelerated Classic. FPU and extended-video support are optional. Good tech
support.
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395
-U6Requires Mac Classic; dealer installation recommended.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
.A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB)Total Systems Gemini Ultra Classic 33 MHzC&With FPU, $1,579; without FPU, $1,419.I
4/1/93J
3.5 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 33-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is more than six times that of an unaccelerated Classic. FPU and extended-video support are optional. Good tech
support.
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U6Requires Mac Classic; dealer installation recommended.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
/A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB)Total Systems Gemini Ultra Classic 50 MHzC&With FPU, $1,789; without FPU, $1,589.I
4/1/93J
4.0 mice
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a clip-on card using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance is almost eight times that of an unaccelerated Classic. FPU and extended-video support are optional. Good
tech support.
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U6Requires Mac Classic; dealer installation recommended.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
0A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
0B!Total Systems Magellan 040 25 MHzC
$2,999.I
4/1/93J
4.5 mice
This fast CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card or cache card using a 25-MHz 68040 chip. Boosts overall performance to over 200 percent in an SE/30 or IIci, and to 300 percent in a IIsi. Includes FPU. No
3extended-video support in SE/30. Good tech support.
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U"Requires Mac SE/30, IIci, or IIsi.
0W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
1A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB Total Systems Mercury 030 16 MHzC"With FPU, $499; without FPU, $409.I
4/1/93J
2.0 mice
This CPU accelerator consists of a PDS card using a 16-MHz 68030 chip. Overall performance in a Mac SE is not much faster than an unaccelerated SE. FPU and extended-video support are optional. Can
t format a
:floppy disk when accelerator is active. Good tech support.
Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U1Requires Mac SE; dealer installation recommended.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
2A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
Total Systems QuickCache IIciC
$269.I
6/1/91J
5.0 mice
The QuickCache IIci is a full-height cache card that fits into the IIci
s processor-direct slot. The cache card has 128K of 25-nanosecond static RAM that increases the IIci
s overall performance by
approximately 30 percent. This speed booster is an economical, easy upgrade requiring no software. SANE patch provided for extra speed with some kinds of math computation; INIT and control panel provided allow
9cache disabling. Benchmark and Fkeys software is bundled.
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U
Requires Mac IIci.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
3A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
Total Systems Voyager 50 MHzC&With FPU, $2,519; without FPU, $2,219.I
4/1/93J
3.0 miceK
This CPU accelerator consists of a CPU replacement using a 50-MHz 68030 chip. Boosts overall performance to 250 percent. FPU is optional. No extended-video support. Good tech support.L
Total SystemsM
1720 Willow Creek CircleN
EugeneO
97402Q
800-874-2288R
503-345-7395U
Requires Mac II.W7Total Systems
1720 Willow Creek Circle
Eugene, OR 97402
4A&General Hardware/Performance Enhancers
UR Micro MacCache 64C
$199.I
6/1/91J
4.5 mice
The MacCache 64 is a full-height cache card that fits into the IIci
s processor-direct slot. The cache card has 64K of 25-nanosecond static RAM that increases the IIci
s overall performance by approximately 30
percent. This speed booster is an economical, easy upgrade requiring no software. INIT and control panel provided allow cache disabling.
UR MicroM
1659 N. Forest Rd.N
WilliamsvilleO
14221Q
(800) 876-4276R
(716) 689-1600
Requires Mac IIci.W3UR Micro
1659 N. Forest Rd.
Williamsville, NY 14221
5A&General Hardware/Performance EnhancersB
UR Micro MacCache LP32C
$189.I
6/1/91J
4.5 mice
The MacCache LP32 is a half-height cache card that fits into the IIci
s processor-direct slot. The cache card has 32K of 25-nanosecond static RAM that increases the IIci
s overall performance by approximately
30 percent. This speed booster is an economical, easy upgrade requiring no software. INIT and control panel provided allow cache disabling.
UR MicroM
1659 N. Forest Rd.N
WilliamsvilleO
14221Q
(800) 876-4276R
(716) 689-1600U
Requires Mac IIci.W3UR Micro
1659 N. Forest Rd.
Williamsville, NY 14221
Programming & SystemsB%101 Scripts and Buttons for HyperCardC
$49.95.I
6/1/89J
3.5 mice
101 Scripts and Buttons for HyperCard is a collection of scripts, buttons, fields, graphics, utilities, XCMDs, XFCNs, icons, cursors, and more for creating HyperCard stacks.L
Components SoftwareM
P.O. Box 201N
Rocky HillO
08553Q
800-633-4252R
609-497-4501T
1.1U8Requires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard, and a hard drive.W5Components Software
P.O. Box 201
Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
Programming & SystemsB
AAIS PrologC8$598 direct; educational and volume discounts available.I
3/1/87
4.0 miceK
AAIS Prolog is a fast standard Prolog with excellent debugging and error handling. Good for serious program development. Poor documentation.L
Advanced AI SystemsM
P.O. Box 39-0360N
Mountain ViewO
94039Q
415-948-8658S
1.0U^Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of available RAM, a hard drive, and System 6.03 or later.W<Advanced AI Systems
P.O. Box 39-0360
Mountain View, CA 94039
Programming & SystemsB
AcknowledgeC
$199.I
1/1/89J
3.0 mice
Acknowledge is a combination communications program and interpreted-language system. Lets advanced programmers create customized applications that accomplish many telecommunications tasks
from automatically
.picking up E-mail to communicating with VAXes.
Prometheus Products, Inc.M
9524 S.W. Tualatin Sherwood Rd.N
TualatinO
97062Q
800-477-3473R
503-692-9600T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later (hard drive recommended).V
88 Eddy
8WLPrometheus Products, Inc.
9524 S.W. Tualatin Sherwood Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
Programming & SystemsB
Apple A/UXC%CD-ROM and basic documentation, $709.I
1/1/91J
4.5 mice
Apple
s implementation of UNIX for the Mac offers the best features of the Mac interface and operating system along with full UNIX functionality. We found only a few minor bugs, which are being fixed by
Saggressive maintenance upgrades. A/UX is now getting full tech support from Apple.
Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010S
Requires Mac with 68030 CPU (or 68020 and PMMU), 4 MB RAM, and 80-MB hard disk (IIfx with 20 MB RAM and largest hard drive you can afford recommended).W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Programming & SystemsB
AppMakerC
$295; site licenses available.I
9/1/90J
4.5 mice
Using a familiar, object-oriented drawing environment, AppMaker lets you design and edit user-interface elements for powerful Mac applications. Generates code automatically and supports MPW C and Pascal, THINK
{C and Pascal, TCL, A/UX, C++, and MacApp. Optional add-ons include support for Modula-2, XVT, and Language Systems FORTRAN.
Bowers DevelopmentM
97 Lowell Rd.N
ConcordO
01742Q
508-369-8175S
:UMRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.W2Bowers Development
97 Lowell Rd.
Concord, MA 01742
Programming & SystemsB
Authenticate and MutateC
$125.I
6/1/90J
4.0 mice
Authenticate and Mutate are HyperCard extensions. Authenticate is an XFCN that lets you control the contents entered into all fields. It also lets you set the error response
great for database creators.
1Mutate contains XFCNs for formatting text fields.
SoftStream International, Inc.M
10 Twin Ponds Dr.N
S. DartmouthO
02748Q
800-262-6610R
508-991-4011T
Authenticate, 2.4; Mutate,1.0U1Requires HyperCard 1.2 or later or 4th Dimension.WGSoftStream International, Inc.
10 Twin Ponds Dr.
S. Dartmouth, MA 02748
Programming & SystemsB
CauseC
$295.I
6/1/92J
2.0 mice
Cause is a database-programming environment designed for nonprogrammers. Nonstandard formats. Unable to create a true Mac interface. Projects are portable between Mac and PC versions.L
Pluma SoftwareM
116 E. Greenway, Ste. 101N
MesaO
85203Q
602-969-9441S
2.13T
2.1U5Requires Mac Plus or later with System 6.03 or later.W7Pluma Software
116 E. Greenway, Ste. 101
Mesa, AZ 85203
Programming & SystemsB
CMasterC
$69.95 direct.I
8/1/92J
5.0 mice
This inexpensive, indispensable add-on substantially enhances the minimal editing environment in Symantec
s Think C: it adds several menus and an icon bar that provides a large, varied set of functions. Highly
&recommended for serious C programmers.
Jersey Scientific, Inc.M
545 Eighth Ave., 19th floorN
New YorkO
10018Q
212-736-0406S
1.09T
1.05U*Requires Think C and System 6.05 or later.WFJersey Scientific, Inc.
545 Eighth Ave., 19th floor
New York, NY 10018
Programming & SystemsB
CompileIt!C
$149.I
2/1/92J
5.0 mice
CompileIt! is an excellent HyperTalk compiler that creates and then either exports or installs XCMDs and XFCNs. Programming language is HyperTalk. Fast. Creates XCMDs that work with HyperCard, SuperCard,
Authorware, Macromedia Director, and other programs. Has easy-to-use debugging tool, DebugIt! Manual is good but requires some real programming experience beyond HyperTalk.
Heizer SoftwareM
P.O. Box 232019
Pleasant HillO
94523Q
800-888-7667R
510-943-7667S
2.0USRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of available RAM, HyperCard, and a hard drive.W7Heizer Software
P.O. Box 232019
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Programming & SystemsB
ConvertIt!C
$199.I
6/1/91J
4.0 mice
ConvertIt! does an excellent job of converting older, simple HyperCard stacks to a format usable by ToolBook, a Windows (PC) hypermedia product. Has some conversion problems with scripts, icons, bit-mapped
graphics, type fonts, sounds, XCMDs, XFCNs, and field numbers. The resulting files will be much larger in ToolBook format than when compacted in HyperCard.
Heizer SoftwareM
P.O. Box 232019N
Pleasant HillO
94523Q
800-888-7667R
510-943-7667S
Requires Mac Plus or later, a 386-based PC with 4 MB of RAM, and a way to perform Mac-to-PC text transfer (if Mac has no SuperDrive to write to 3.5-inch PC disks).W7Heizer Software
P.O. Box 232019
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Programming & SystemsB
Course BuilderC
$1,495.I
10/1/87J
4.0 miceK
Course Builder creates stand-alone educational applications. This easy-to-learn dedicated programming language uses blocks and arrows. Graphics, animation, and sound can be integrated.L&TRI (TeleRobotics International, Inc.)M
7325 Oak Ridge Hwy., Ste. 104N KnoxvilleO
37931Q
615-690-5600S
2.0U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.
@WXTRI (TeleRobotics International, Inc.)
7325 Oak Ridge Hwy., Ste. 104
Knoxville, TN 37931
Programming & SystemsB
Debugger V2 and MacNosyC
$350.I
7/1/90J
4.5 mice
The Debugger V2 is a run-time debugger; MacNosy is a well-established global interactive decompiler. These powerful tools are not aimed at casual users. The Debugger is great if you have two screens available.
A new feature is its IBS (Interactive Build System), which can save a great deal of testing time. Both parts of the package work well with all common environments, including THINK Pascal and C and all flavors
Fof MPW (Macintosh Programmer
s Workshop). The manual can be confusing.
Jasik DesignsM
343 Trenton WayN
Menlo ParkO
94025Q
415-322-1386S
2.45T
1.5UFRequires 2 MB of RAM and System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.W2Jasik Designs
343 Trenton Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Programming & SystemsB
Dialoger ProfessionalC
$149.I
2/1/90J
4.0 mice
Dialoger Professional is a great HyperCard utility for programmers. Easy-to-master palette-based interface lets you build complex dialog boxes. Virtually all the power of the Mac
s Dialog Manager is available.
dGreatly improves appearance and functionality of stacks. An upgrade, WindowScript, is now available.
Heizer SoftwareM
P.O. Box 232019N
Pleasant HillO
94523Q
800-888-7667R
510-943-7667
1.0 WindowScriptT
1.02 Dialoger ProU^Requires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, and HyperCard 2.0v2; hard drive recommended.W7Heizer Software
P.O. Box 232019
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Programming & SystemsB
Expanded Book Toolkit, TheCm$295; royalty schedule is 1 percent of retail price of commercial works, with a minimum of 15 cents per copy.I
3/1/93J
4.5 mice
These HyperCard text-formatting tools are the same ones with which Voyager created its acclaimed Expanded Books series of screen-readable electronic classics. The series includes both novels and nonfiction
from luminaries such as Ken Kesey, Herman Melville, and Susan Faludi. The Toolkit manages the assembly of chapters and annotations, which can be pop-up windows, documents, sound or picture files, other
HyperCard stacks, or even selections from audio CDs, CD-ROM, or laserdiscs (additional Voyager software may be needed to control these media). If copyrighted but distributed noncommercially, your own finished
Bworks in the Expanded Book format require no royalties to Voyager.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383T
1.0UQRequires 2 MB of RAM and HyperCard 2.1 or later; 68020 CPU or higher recommended.
CWBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Programming & SystemsB
ExperCommon LISPC $995; for Mac II series, $1,195.I
8/1/87J
3.5 miceK
ExperCommon LISP is a LISP development system. Not fully Common LISP-compatible. Creates good compiled code and stand-alone applications.L
ExperTelligence, Inc.M
5638 Hollister Ave.N
GoletaO
93117Q
(805) 967-1797S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W:ExperTelligence, Inc.
5638 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
Programming & SystemsB
ExperProlog IIC
$495.I
3/1/87J
3.0 miceK
ExperProlog II is a Prolog based on the Prolog II standard. Handles infinite trees and allows user-defined functions that operate conditionally. Has nonstandard Mac interface. Poor documentation.L
ExperTelligence, Inc.M
5638 Hollister Ave.N
GoletaO
93117Q
(805) 967-1797S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W:ExperTelligence, Inc.
5638 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
Programming & SystemsB
FrontierC
$249.I
9/1/92
4.5 mice
Frontier is an innovative scripting tool that lets you create or control utilities for managing the Mac desktop. Similar to batch files on DOS machines, Frontier scripts act like handy miniprograms to work
with the Finder or to link functions of IAC-aware applications. Several sample scripts are included, and others can be downloaded from on-line services such as CompuServe. Frontier
s programming language,
UserTalk, derives from C and is somewhat more difficult to master than HyperTalk. Not for careless novices or for true applications programming, but perfect for power users who need to automate complex systems.
UserLand SoftwareM
400 Seaport Ct.N
Redwood CityO
94063Q
415-369-6600S
1.0U7Requires 1 MB of available RAM and System 7.0 or later.V
92 EddyW8UserLand Software
400 Seaport Ct.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Programming & SystemsB
HookUp!C
$149.I
1/1/91J
4.0 mice
HookUp! is an iconic software-programming utility. It teaches the basic concepts of programming, simple animation, sound manipulation, and even a few more-sophisticated functions.L
Hip Software Corp.M+c/o VPL Research, Inc., 656 Bair Island Rd.N
Redwood CityO
94063Q
(415) 306-1150R
(415) 361-1710T
1.01WUHip Software Corp.
c/o VPL Research, Inc., 656 Bair Island Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Programming & SystemsB
HyperAnimatorC
$199.95.I
2/1/89J
4.0 mice
HyperAnimator lets you create talking heads for HyperCard stacks, using MacinTalk or digitized sound resources. Easy to implement for those who know HyperCard well.L
Bright Star Technology, Inc.M
325 118th Ave. S.E., Ste. 300N
BellevueO
98005Q
206-451-3697S
1.5.2T
1.0U)Requires Mac Plus or later and HyperCard.WMBright Star Technology, Inc.
325 118th Ave. S.E., Ste. 300
Bellevue, WA 98005
Programming & SystemsB
HyperBASICC
$99.I
5/1/90J
3.5 mice
HyperBASIC (formerly from Teknosys) is a stand-alone XCMD-compiler application. You must be able to program in BASIC to use it. Its BASIC is pretty standard and gives access to 352 Toolbox traps. There
s no
mdebugging ability worth using, and the manual is poor. This is not a good system for HyperCard XCMD creation.
System Technology Corp.M
1860 Fern Palm Dr.N EdgewaterO
32141Q
(800) 638-4784R
(904) 428-0411S
1.20T
IUGRequires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard 1.2.1 or later, and a hard drive.W>System Technology Corp.
1860 Fern Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL 32141
Programming & SystemsB
HyperBundleC
$249.I
11/1/91J
3.5 mice
HyperBundle is a set of five HyperCard utilities. The most promising is the handy SuperPalette, which manages floating windows and customized check boxes, radio buttons, menus, and other interface goodies. The
qother stacks provide sophisticated control of icons, scripts, and access to non-HyperCard files and applications.
Components SoftwareM
P.O. Box 201N
Rocky HillO
08553Q
800-633-4252R
609-497-4501T
2.0U-Requires Mac Plus or later and HyperCard 2.0.W5Components Software
Although it lacks real support for color and object graphics, HyperCard 2.0 is a huge improvement over earlier versions. There are some nice additions to graphics and scripting capabilities. Text formatting,
text handling, and printing are significantly improved. More than one stack can now be open at a time, and windows can be resized. Built-in, powerful HyperTalk scripting provides tremendous range of
customizing options for ambitious nonprogrammers. Versions 2.1 and later support QuickTime. A run-time version, HyperCard Player, is available for users who want to browse stacks but don
t need development
tools.
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227S
2.0UTRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.05 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
87 EddyW9Claris Corp.
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Programming & Systems
HyperDAC
$129; upgrade, $29.I
5/1/88J
4.0 miceK}HyperDA lets you browse through HyperCard stacks via a DA. Lets 512K Macs access stackware. Doesn
t support global variables.L
Symmetry Software Corp.M 8603 E. Royal Palm Rd., Ste. 110N
ScottsdaleO
85258Q
800-624-2485R
602-998-9106S
1.22U
Requires Mac 512K or later.WMSymmetry Software Corp.
8603 E. Royal Palm Rd., Ste. 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Programming & SystemsB INIThoundC
$129.I
3/1/90J
4.0 mice
INIThound is a developers
tool that carefully monitors the startup process and reports exactly what transpires. A handy tool for eliminating INIT (extension) conflicts. Simplifies debugging.L
Cambridge Information WareM
P.O. Box 1296N CambridgeO
02238Q
617-484-8364S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W<Cambridge Information Ware
P.O. Box 1296
Cambridge, MA 02238
Programming & SystemsB
Instant-ExpertC
$69.95.I
1/1/88J
3.5 mice
Instant-Expert is an excellent way to learn the mechanics of creating an expert system. The inference engine (which ultimately finds the answer) is visible. Interface is weak.L
Human Intellect SystemsM
3261 Ash St.N Palo AltoO
94306Q
(415) 571-5939S
2.0W8Human Intellect Systems
3261 Ash St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Programming & SystemsB interFACEC
$499.95.I
2/1/91J
4.0 mice
interFACE is a good tool for building interactive educational software. At first the program seems dedicated to creating animated
talking heads
with facial gestures synchronized to speech or other sounds.
However, interFACE lets you build interactive programs, using recorded sounds and bit-mapped graphics. The program can create speech by using text input and MacinTalk or by synchronizing sounds from
Farallon
s MacRecorder.
Bright Star Technology, Inc.
325 118th Ave. S.E., Ste. 300N
BellevueO
98005Q
206-451-3697T
1.0U,Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM.WMBright Star Technology, Inc.
325 118th Ave. S.E., Ste. 300
Bellevue, WA 98005
Programming & SystemsB
Just Enough PascalC
$75.I
9/1/89J
4.0 miceK
Just Enough Pascal is a Pascal tutorial. It has an excellent manual and 20 well-planned lessons. Good for learning how to program Macs.L
Symantec Corp.M
10201 Torre Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-441-7234R
408-253-9600
PUhRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and THINK Pascal 2.0 or later; hard drive recommended.W3Symantec Corp.
10201 Torre Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Programming & SystemsB
Macintosh Common LISPC
$495.I
11/1/88J
5.0 miceK
Macintosh Common LISP is an excellent development environment with an EMACS-style editor that implements most Common LISP editing and debugging functions.L1APDA (Apple Programmers & Developers Association)M
P.O. Box 319N
BuffaloO
14207Q
800-282-2732
716-871-6555S
1.21UtRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.04 or later (or A/UX), 4 MB of RAM, and a hard drive; CD-ROM drive recommended.V
Masquerade is a full-featured spreadsheet program that also compiles spreadsheet documents (even from other programs) and from them creates stand-alone applications. These applications can run without the
parent program and can
t be modified accidently by users. Provides in-cell text editing, integrated charting, linking, and other features. Works well with most but not all Excel 3.0 files, which often contain
:problematic macros, dialog boxes, commands, and functions.
Night Diamonds SoftwareM
P.O. Box 1608N
Huntington BeachO
92647Q
714-842-2492T
1.1U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.W@Night Diamonds Software
P.O. Box 1608
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Programming & SystemsB
Nexpert ObjectC
$5,000.I
9/1/89J
5.0 mice
Nexpert Object is a powerful C-based expert-system shell for the Mac. The system is rule- and object-based, with an excellent editing interface. The inference engine chains backward and forward, and
inheritance is bidirectional between classes and objects. Knowledge bases can be ported to other platforms without rewriting. Not copy-protected but installation is limited to one per package. No Cut and Copy
commands.
Neuron Data, Inc.M
156 University Ave.N Palo AltoO
94301Q
800-876-4900R
415-321-4488S
1.1U^Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; hard drive and color monitor recommended.W9Neuron Data, Inc.
156 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Programming & SystemsB
PeacockC
$69.I
11/1/91J
4.0 mice
Peacock is a single HyperCard utility for importing and exporting text. Has clever interface to assist users in transferring text between HyperCard fields and text files. Can precisely filter and reformat
comma- or tab-delimited text files from databases. Handles conditional operations reliably based on comparisons or analysis of imported text. Clearly written manual. Perfect for heavy-duty HyperCard users
managing large databases.
Cyan, Inc.M
P.O. Box 28096N
SpokaneO
99228Q
509-468-0807S
2.11T
Requires HyperCard 2.0.W+Cyan, Inc.
P.O. Box 28096
Spokane, WA 99228
Programming & SystemsB
PreditorC
$120.I
3/1/90J
3.0 miceK
Preditor is a programming editor that performs rectangular editing
it manipulates blocks of text that aren
t a full page width. Marred by indifferent performance, an odd interface, and a weak manual.L
EvatecM
P.O. Box 3792N
RestonO
22091
703-255-6999S
1.0.1U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W%Evatec
P.O. Box 3792
Reston, VA 22091
Programming & SystemsB
PrographC
$495.I
10/1/92J
4.0 mice
Prograph is a completely visual, object-oriented programming language that automates the generation of 32-bit-clean 680x0 machine code. Programs constructed by connecting special icons; the connecting links
represent the way data flows logically in the program. Includes an interpreter (for use during program design) and its own compiler for creating stand-alone applications. Supports System 7, outline fonts, and
IAC. Excellent management of Balloon Help coding. May not be powerful enough for creating some commercial applications but heartily recommended for budding C programmers and in-house corporate developers. Good
documentation and support.
TGS Systems Ltd.
VM 2745 Dutch Village Rd., Ste. 200N
HalifaxO
Nova ScotiaP
B3L 4G7 CanadaQ
800-565-1978R
902-455-4446T
2.5UPRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
89 EddyWUTGS Systems Ltd.
2745 Dutch Village Rd., Ste. 200
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4G7 Canada
Programming & SystemsB
Quintus MacPrologC
$595.I
2/1/88J
4.0 mice
Quintus MacProlog is a useful program that includes incremental and optimizing compilers, a graphics-environment package, and C and Pascal submodules. Supports color.L
Quintus Corp.M
2100 Geng Rd.N Palo AltoO
94303Q
415-813-3800S
4.0 and Quintus Prolog++T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W/Quintus Corp.
2100 Geng Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Programming & SystemsB
ResorcererC
$256.I
12/1/92J
4.5 mice
This resource-editing tool resembles Apple
s (free) ResEdit program but adds many useful, time-saving features. Provides a consistent environment for many editors that are specific to particular resource
types. Dialog editor handles design and numbering of dialog-box items efficiently. Streamlined management of Balloon Help helps development of System 7-savvy software. Includes powerful hex/code editor and a
wide range of templates. Provides value-converter function that automatically transfers code and other data between different formats. Not worth the money if you
re just dabbling in code, but invaluable for
serious developers.
Mathem
stheticsM
P.O. Box 156N
Chestnut HillO
02167Q
617-738-8803T
1.11U:Requires Mac II series or higher and System 6.03 or later.W4Mathem
sthetics
P.O. Box 156
Chestnut Hill, MA 02167
Programming & SystemsB
ScriptExpertC
$99.95.I
10/1/88
4.0 miceKHScriptExpert is the HyperTalk helper for constructing HyperCard scripts.L
Components SoftwareM
P.O. Box 201N
Rocky HillO
08553Q
800-633-4252R
609-497-4501S
1.0UdRequires Mac Plus or later and HyperCard 1.2.5 or 2.0 (package includes software for both versions).W5Components Software
P.O. Box 201
Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
Programming & SystemsB
Spinnaker PLUSC
$495.I
12/1/90J
3.0 mice
Spinnaker PLUS is a HyperCard-like development environment. Uses concept of hypertext but with limitations. Good use of object graphics and color. Has unique specialized fields for word-processing and database
"text. Supports multiple platforms.
Spinnaker Software Corp.M
201 BroadwayN CambridgeO
02139Q
(800) 826-0706R
(617) 494-1200S
2.5UBRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and 2 MB of RAM.W9Spinnaker Software Corp.
201 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
Programming & SystemsB SuperCardC
$299.I
12/1/90J
4.0 mice
SuperCard offers capabilities that HyperCard lacks. An excellent tool for developing animated presentations and other graphically rich applications. Its control over user interface and its ability to produce
stand-alone applications distinguish it from most dedicated animation or presentation products. Development environment has improved significantly. Latest version is System 7.0-savvy.
Aldus Corp.M
411 First Ave. S.
SeattleO
98104Q
800-333-2538R
206-628-2320S
1.1UBRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.04 or later, and 2 MB of RAM.W/Aldus Corp.
411 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
Programming & SystemsB
Think CC
$299.I
8/1/92J
4.5 mice
Think C (formerly LightspeedC) is an object-oriented programming environment based on the C language. Features rapid turnaround time for development and testing of programs through use of an integrated
compiler, linker, and editor. Source-level debugger steps through code to examine variables
values and can save expressions in a data window that can be reused later. Has new optimizer and expanded object
fextensions with some C++ features. Includes significantly improved, easy-to-learn Think Class Library.
Symantec Corp.M
10201 Torre Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-441-7234R
408-253-9600T
5.0ULRequires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; hard drive recommended.
91 EddyW3Symantec Corp.
10201 Torre Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Programming & SystemsB
THINK PascalC
$249; upgrade, $69.I
9/1/90J
5.0 mice
THINK Pascal is at the cutting edge of software development for the Mac. Has full support for OOP (object-oriented programming) and has an exemplary development environment that includes integrated
Gsource-level debugging and extraordinarily fast compile-and-link times.
Symantec Corp.M
10201 Torre Ave.N CupertinoO
95014
800-441-7234R
408-253-9600S
3.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.V
90 EddyW3Symantec Corp.
10201 Torre Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Programming & SystemsB
TMON ProfessionalC
$250.I
1/1/92J
3.0 mice
This popular low-level debugger displays memory in hexadecimal and ASCII, disassembles code (68000 up to 68040), and displays all blocks in a heap. Sets breakpoints on specific instructions or on specific
system calls. Lets you step through applications one instruction at a time while watching registers change as the program executes. Offers excellent trap-record command. Has new window displaying name and
format of each piece of memory. Can open any text file on disk, providing easy way to look at source code while debugging. Includes support for dcmds and powerful macro scripting. Configuration can be
fdifficult, and learning curve will intimidate even experienced users. Documentation needs improvement.
ICOM Simulations, Inc.M
648 S. Wheeling Rd.N
WheelingO
60090Q
800-877-4266R
708-520-4440T
Requires 2 MB of available RAM.W=ICOM Simulations, Inc.
648 S. Wheeling Rd.
Wheeling, IL 60090
Programming & SystemsB
V.I.P.C
$149.95.I
6/1/87J
4.0 mice
V.I.P. (Visual Interactive Programming) is a unique visual-programming system for creating simple Mac applications. Programs are constructed in a flowchart-type manner. Easy access to most Toolbox routines.
Translators are available for THINK C, THINK Pascal, Turbo Pascal, MPW C, and MPW Pascal. Extensions are available for Grid Manager, Speech Manager, Matrix Manager, Advanced Manager 1, and Telecommunications
Manager.
MainstayM
5311-B Derry Ave.N
Agoura HillsO
91301
818-991-6540S
2.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W1Mainstay
5311-B Derry Ave.
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Programming & SystemsB
Wild ThingsC
$150.I
12/1/89J
4.0 mice
Wild Things is a set of 40 XCMDs that also teaches you about XCMDs. Comes on four disks
two are devoted entirely to source code. Code is provided in Pascal (MPW, TML, and Lightspeed), C (MPW and Lightspeed),
?and FORTRAN (MPW) for each of the 40 XCMDs. Includes HyperCard.
Language Systems Corp.M
441 Carlisle Dr.N
HerndonO
22070Q
800-252-6479R
703-478-0181S
1.11T
1.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W9Language Systems Corp.
441 Carlisle Dr.
Herndon, VA 22070
Education/ResourcesB
Apple Macintosh Book, TheC
$24.95I
12/1/92J
4.5 mice
Serious Mac users who want one reference book should probably look first at this new edition of Cary Lu
s classic. Packed with information delivered in a concise and no-nonsense manner. May be a little
daunting for new users.
Microsoft PressM
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
206-882-8080W3Microsoft Press
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Education/ResourcesB)Art of Darkness: The After Dark CompanionC
$19.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
To experienced Mac users, Berkeley Systems
After Dark screen saver may be ultimate in fritterware (yes, it also extends the life of your screen phosphors). You can easily spend hours playing with the modules
covering your screen with underwater toasters or having the mower man chase Boris the cat around your monitor, for example. If you run out of your own ideas, turn to this book from Erfert Fenton, who tells
Kyou how to create dozens of effects. Includes a disk with nine new modules.
Peachpit PressM
2414 Sixth St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-283-9444R
510-527-8555W0Peachpit Press
2414 Sixth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Education/ResourcesB
Correct QuotesC
$49.I
7/1/92J
4.0 mice
Correct Quotes is a user-modifiable database of famous quotes. Good interface. Quickly searches by topic or by author. Not very comprehensive, but can incorporate new quotes from celebrities such as yourself.
*Needs better variety of searchable topics.
WordStar International, Inc.M
201 Alameda del PradoN
NovatoO
94949Q
800-523-3520R
415-382-8000T
1.0UBRequires Mac Plus or later, System 5.0 or later, and a hard drive.WCWordStar International, Inc.
201 Alameda del Prado
Novato, CA 94949
Education/ResourcesB
Creepy CrawliesC
$149.I
12/1/92J
4.5 mice
Spiders, snakes, bugs, and lizards are the subject of this fascinating and slightly odd CD-ROM. Organized into categories such as Wet Stuff, Killers, Pests, and Strange Habits (a word to the wise
stay away
from Bombardier Beetles and Firebellied Toads), each entry includes a brief description of habits and habitat as well as a close-up photograph and a video clip. Good for school projects or just browsing.
Educorp Computer ServicesM
7434 Trade St.N San DiegoO
92121
800-843-9497R
619-536-9999T
2.0W<Educorp Computer Services
7434 Trade St.
San Diego, CA 92121
Education/ResourcesB
CultureC
$249.I
4/1/93J
3.0 mice
Sort of a Multimedia Guide to Western Civilization, this HyperCard-based package offers a sophisticated hypertext architecture for studying Western history from the early Biblical era up to contemporary
events. Good interface. Comes on a whopping ten 800K floppy disks and requires 11 megabytes of free space on your hard disk. Historical periods analyzed are: Biblical (1800 B.C. to 250 A.D.); Greece (1260 to
264 B.C.); Rome (753 B.C. to 476 A.D.); Middle Ages (400 to 1400); Renaissance (1400 to 1600); Baroque (1600 to 1750); Classic (1750 to 1803); Romantic (1803 to 1912); and 20th Century (1912 to 1991). Covers
Pnational subjects, with essays on art, music, religion, philosophy, and science.
Cultural ResourcesM
30 Iroquois Rd.N
CranfordO
07016Q
908-709-1574T
2.0UERequires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard 2.0 or later, and a hard drive.W5Cultural Resources
30 Iroquois Rd.
Cranford, NJ 07016
Education/ResourcesB5Danny Goodman
s Macintosh Handbook Featuring System 7C
$29.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
HyperCard guru Danny Goodman and designer Richard Saul Wurman have created a guide to using your Mac that goes beyond most handbooks. Visual approach shows
rather than merely describes
the information most
Musers want to know. Format is unusual, but you
ll get a lot out of this book.
Bantam Computer BooksM
666 Fifth AvenueN
New YorkO
10103Q
800-223-6834, ext.9666R
212-765-6500W9Bantam Computer Books
666 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10103
Education/Resources
Dead Mac Scrolls, TheC
$32.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Subtitled
How to Fix Hundreds of Hardware Problems Without Going Bankrupt,
this book takes the fear out of fixing your Mac yourself. Author Larry Pina is well known in Mac circles. Describes hundreds of
symptoms and possible repairs. Compares the cost (in time and money) of fixing your Mac yourself versus seeking outside help. Not a book for beginners. Should appeal to anyone with a little technical savvy and
a tight budget.
Peachpit PressM
2414 Sixth St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-283-9444R
510-527-8555W0Peachpit Press
2414 Sixth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Education/ResourcesB
Design EssentialsC
$39.95.I
12/1/92J
5.0 mice
Ambitious new users of Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop need this book. Concise text is direct and practical. Step-by-step illustrations are superb. Describes setting up the optimal system. Also covers details
such as creating hand-tinted photographs and special type or 3-D effects. Recommended for professional as well as amateur designers.
Adobe PressM
11711 North College Ave.N
CarmelO
46032Q
800-428-5331R
317-573-2500W5Adobe Press
11711 North College Ave.
Carmel, IN 46032
Education/ResourcesB
Digital Gourmet, TheC
$49.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
For those who have a Mac and a printer within reach of their kitchen, this HyperCard-based collection of more than 1,000 recipes is certainly easy to use. You
re not going to find haute cuisine here (the
recipes are more in the Spanish-rice and stewed-prunes class), but thorough nutritional data is provided for each recipe, you can mark your favorites, and you can search for recipes by ingredient.
Books-On-DiskM
311 Harvard St.N BrooklineO
02146Q
617-734-9700
iW1Books-On-Disk
311 Harvard St.
Brookline, MA 02146
Education/ResourcesB
Dr. MacintoshC
$24.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Subtitled
How to Become a Macintosh Power User,
this updated version of Bob LeVitus
popular book offers plenty of tips and hints to help make you more productive. Designed to let you quickly find
definitions and recommendations without plowing through pages of text. A must-have for fans of LeVitus
Beating the System column and Help Folder in MacUser.
jL#Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Inc.M
One Jacob WayN
ReadingO
01867Q
617-944-3700T
Second Edition
WCAddison-Wesley Publishing Co., Inc.
One Jacob Way
Reading, MA 01867
Education/ResourcesB
EcolinkingC
$18.95.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
Don Rittner
s guide to on-line services, databases, and resources is useful for anyone who wants to learn how digital telecommunications can protect the environment. One of the first books we
ve seen that
>spotlights the personal computer
s role in political activism.
Peachpit PressM
2414 Sixth St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-283-9444R
510-527-8555W0Peachpit Press
2414 Sixth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Education/ResourcesB
Educorp CD-ROMC
$199 (two-disc set).I
7/1/89J
4.0 mice
Educorp CD-ROM contains more than a gigabyte of shareware, public-domain software, and demoware in 23 categories such as business education, music, and fonts. Has an electronic bulletin-board system. Includes
&HyperCard 2.1 and QuickTime extension.
Educorp Computer ServicesM
7434 Trade St.N San DiegoO
92121Q
800-843-9497R
619-536-9999S
3.0W<Educorp Computer Services
7434 Trade St.
San Diego, CA 92121
Education/ResourcesB
Expanded BooksC
$19.95 each.I
12/1/92
4.5 mice
The Expanded Books series includes modern works and classics from authors such as Ken Kesey and Lewis Carroll. A great way to use your PowerBook for leisure reading. Published for use with HyperCard, the
/series lets you make notes or read annotations.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383U Requires HyperCard 2.1 or later.V
92 EddyWBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Education/ResourcesB
Family DoctorC
$79.99.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
Answering almost 2,000 of the most commonly asked questions about family health, this CD-ROM packs in a lot of information. Describes the action and side effects of commonly prescribed medications. Provides a
guided tour of the human body. Uses intimidating medical terminology to categorize information, but there
s plenty of useful material to explore.
Creative Multimedia Corp.M
514 N.W. 11th St., Ste. 203
PortlandO
97209Q
800-776-9277R
503-452-5933WHCreative Multimedia Corp.
514 N.W. 11th St., Ste. 203
Portland, OR 97209
Education/ResourcesB
FamilyCareC
$59.95.I
9/1/88J
3.0 miceK
FamilyCare is a software handbook of childhood diseases from acne and appendicitis to wheezing and yeast infections. The rule-based expert system gives advice based on symptoms. Lacks graphics.L
Lundin Laboratories, Inc.M
7071 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste. 235N
West BloomfieldO
48322Q
800-426-8426
313-851-8282S
Personal Pediatrician
Requires Mac Plus or later.WSLundin Laboratories, Inc.
7071 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste. 235
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Education/ResourcesB1GTV: A Geographic Perspective on American HistoryC
$795.I
12/1/91J
2.5 mice
This interactive package, published by the National Geographic Society, includes a HyperCard stack on a floppy and multiple video clips on two videodiscs. Covers American history from before the Revolutionary
War to the present. Intended for elementary and junior-high-school students, the stack is primarily a directory of the videodiscs
contents. Video clips are good quality but derive mostly from still images.
Relegates the Mac to the role of a simple fast-forward control. If you skip around chronologically, be prepared to swap and flip videodiscs frequently.
Optical Data Corp.M
30 Technology Dr.N
WarrenO
07059Q
800-524-2481R
908-668-0022
pUNRequires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard, videodisc player, and color TV monitor.W5Optical Data Corp.
30 Technology Dr.
Warren, NJ 07059
Education/ResourcesB
Health: AIDSC
$495.I
12/1/91J
4.0 mice
Published by ABC News Interactive, this interactive package includes a HyperCard navigation stack on a floppy and multiple video clips on a videodisc. Provides basic information about AIDS. Intended for
junior- and high-school students, the stack is well-designed, accurate, informative, and makes good use of the Mac/videodisc combination. Video-interview clips are engrossing and well edited. Good
.documentation includes guidebook for teachers.
Optical Data Corp.M
30 Technology Dr.N
WarrenO
07059Q
800-524-2481R
908-668-0022UNRequires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard, videodisc player, and color TV monitor.W5Optical Data Corp.
30 Technology Dr.
Warren, NJ 07059
Education/ResourcesB
HyperAtlasC
$99.I
10/1/88J
3.0 miceK
HyperAtlas is a HyperCard collection of U.S. and world maps that are networked to stacks containing economic, political, and population data.L
MicroMaps SoftwareM
P.O. Box 757N
LambertvilleO
08530Q
800-334-4291R
609-397-1611T
1.0U8Requires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard, and a hard drive.W6MicroMaps Software
P.O. Box 757
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Education/ResourcesB
HyperBibleC
$149.I
7/1/92J
4.0 mice
HyperBible includes more than nine megabytes of easily-searchable Bible text. There are several different ways to find desired material. Has audible pronunciation of more than 400 Bible names. Cluttered and
inelegant interface.
Kirkbride TechnologyM
P.O. Box 606, 335 W. 9th St.N
IndianapolisO
46206Q
800-428-4385R
317-633-1900S
2.04
Thompson Chain
2.0UFRequires Mac Plus or later with System 6.05 or later and a hard drive.
sWHKirkbride Technology
P.O. Box 606, 335 W. 9th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Education/ResourcesB
Mac Made Easy, TheC
$19.95.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
Martin Matthews
book is a pared-down manual that gets new Mac users up and running fast. Definitely recommended if you already have Mac experience. Covers all the basics. Includes useful introduction to all
<Mac models available at time of book
s most recent revision.
Osborne/McGraw-HillM
2600 Tenth St.N
BerkeleyO
94710
510-548-2805W5Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2600 Tenth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Education/ResourcesB
Mac Shareware 500, TheC
$39.95.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
On-line services such as CompuServe and America Online and user groups are terrific sources of free (or nearly free) public-domain software. This comprehensive guidebook by Ruffin Prevost and Rob Terrell
explains just what shareware is and how you can get it. A trial membership to America Online and four disks containing shareware programs are included.
Ventana PressM
P.O. Box 2468N
Chapel HillO
27515Q
919-942-0220W1Ventana Press
P.O. Box 2468
Chapel Hill, NC 27515
Education/ResourcesB
MacGlobeC
$79.I
7/1/92J
3.5 mice
MacGlobe is part world-atlas and part almanac. Provides an extensive, annually-updated database of information on 190 countries. Has substantial map-creation and reporting capabilities at the country and
regional level. Export and printing capabilities are very weak, but on-screen interactive maps can display: country outlines, important statistics, and national flags; information on city locations and
topographic elevation; geographic and tourist features; and a point-and-click button that plays a digitized national anthem. Supports simple color-coding and dithered patterns. Database needs more thorough
Efact-checking but provides excellent value for K-12 education market.
This CD-ROM contains 33,000 articles (ten million words) covering lots of up-to-date information. Not all-inclusive, but major subjects generally have at least a few paragraphs of useful data. Minor subjects
get one-paragraph treatment. Innovative design includes many high-quality color maps, animations, famous paintings, photographs, and digitized sounds. Straightforward, easy-to-learn interface allows access to
multiple subjects and articles, with helpful links to related images and sounds. Even on low-end Macs, search speed is acceptable due to thorough indexing of disc contents. Knowledge Tree feature provides
_outline view of entire disc. Timeline feature provides chronological list of historical events.
L#Grolier Electronic Publishing, Inc.M
Sherman TurnpikeN
DanburyO
06816Q
800-356-5590R
203-797-3500T
4.0UBRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.07 or later, and 2 MB of RAM.WFGrolier Electronic Publishing, Inc.
Sherman Turnpike
Danbury, CT 06816
Education/ResourcesB
Otzar PlusC
$39.95.I
7/1/92J
4.5 mice
This substantial HyperCard stack of Jewish wit and wisdom is fun and informative. Has well-designed interface. Database needs more topics and better explanation of stack icons.L
Davka Corp.M
7074 N. Western Ave.N
ChicagoO
60645Q
312-465-4070T
Requires HyperCard.W2Davka Corp.
7074 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Education/ResourcesB
Picture It!C
$69.95 each.I
12/1/92J
3.5 mice
This foreign-language picture dictionary contains more than 1,000 words. Lets you develop your foreign vocabulary (Spanish, French, Italian, and German are available) by presenting pictures, words, and sounds
on your Mac
s screen. Creates custom tutorials by grouping certain flash cards together or by adding your own words. Word definitions and help are available in both English and the foreign language.
Penton OverseasM
2091 Las Palmas Dr., Ste. AN
CarlsbadO
92009
619-431-0060W>Penton Overseas
2091 Las Palmas Dr., Ste. A
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Education/ResourcesB
Poetry in MotionC
$29.95.I
4/1/93J
4.0 mice
This CD-ROM is a fine example of multimedia that works, a first-rate collection of QuickTime-movie performances by some of today
s most interesting poets
Charles Bukowski, William S. Burroughs, John Cage,
Jim Carroll, Tom Waits, Alan Ginsberg, and 18 others. Elegant interface shows an index at all times while providing instant access to perfomances, interviews, and poetry text (which is linked to corresponding
QuickTime sequences). Movies are relatively small but have adequate detail. Some of the performances are very strange, even offensive, but this volume offers a stimulating, fascinating look at modern poets.
The Voyager CompanyM
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.N
Santa MonicaO
90401Q
800-446-2001R
310-451-1383T
1.0U9Requires QuickTime 1.5 or later and color display system.WBThe Voyager Company
1351 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Education/ResourcesB
Point of ViewC
$199.95.I
11/1/90J
4.0 mice
Point of View is a dynamic history program that makes exploring American history interesting and fun. Comes with more than 2,000 pages of documents, hundreds of graphics, and 140 census tables, with tools for
searching, accessing, and displaying the data. Contains many typographical errors and does not cite source quotations for any of its documents.
Scholastic SoftwareM"2931 E. McCarty St., P.O. Box 7502N
Jefferson CityO
65102Q
800-541-5513T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later (hard drive recommended).WOScholastic Software
2931 E. McCarty St., P.O. Box 7502
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Education/ResourcesB8Random House Webster
s Electronic Dictionary & ThesaurusC
$99.I
7/1/93
3.5 mice
This useful reference comes on floppy disks and takes up about 8.5 megabytes of hard-disk space. Provides instant access to 180,000 words with definitions connected to 275,000 synonyms. Includes a DA and an
extension file plus the required Definitions module and the optional Thesaurus, Pronunciation, and Etymology modules. Dictionary DA can be accessed from within another program (such as your word processor) or
used as a stand-alone application. Supports definition (reverse dictionary) and wildcard searches and anagram mode. Works well with Microsoft Word, but may have minor bugs with other word processors or
;page-layout programs. Tech support and manual are adequate.
WordPerfect Corp.M
1555 N. Technology WayN
OremO
84057Q
800-451-5151R
801-225-5000U/Requires System 6.03 or later and a hard drive.W7WordPerfect Corp.
1555 N. Technology Way
Orem, UT 84057
Education/Resources
~B"Roger Ebert
s Movie Home CompanionC
$79.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
This CD-ROM includes a ton of information about movies released between 1986 and 1992. Lacks irrelevant trinkets such as theme music, QuickTime clips, and interactive doodads. Ebert
s movie reviews have star
ratings. Includes full text of interviews Ebert has conducted with stars and directors. Can search for phrases and do Boolean searches (find Woody Allen and Diane Keaton but not Mia Farrow).
Quanta Press
1313 Fifth St. S.E., Ste. 208CN
MinneapolisO
55414Q
612-379-3956WAQuanta Press
1313 Fifth St. S.E., Ste. 208C
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Education/ResourcesB
ShakespeareC
$29.99.I
7/1/92J
4.5 mice
s stored in this CD-ROM are all the Bard
s sonnets and poems plus his plays in both modern and Queen
s English. Includes CMC
s wickedly-fast rapid-access DiscPassage software. This and other CMC discs
(such as Audubon
s Birds and Mammals, various medical resources, and even Sherlock Holmes) use only the seemingly unsophisticated Geneva typefont
Review the sports highlights and low moments of 1991 with this glitzy CD produced by Sports Illustrated magazine and its sister company Warner New Media. Has plenty of statistics backed up by excellent
photography and overview articles on a range of sports. A good gift item for sports freaks (but don
t expect to see any swimsuits).
Time-Warner Interactive GroupM
2210 W. Olive Ave.N
BurbankO
91506Q
818-955-9999T
1991 (year)
WBTime-Warner Interactive Group
2210 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
Education/ResourcesB
State DataC
$40.I
7/1/90J
3.5 mice
State Data is a series of HyperCard stacks (a Microsoft Works file is also available) that present information about the 50 states. These well-designed and -integrated documents can be a useful resource for
Yteachers. Data should be more up-to-date. Sports focus is entirely on professional teams.
DataDisc InternationalM
1430 Willamette, Ste. 236
EugeneO
97401Q
503-686-9859U&Requires HyperCard or Microsoft Works.WADataDisc International
1430 Willamette, Ste. 236
Eugene, OR 97401
Education/ResourcesB Sun ClockC>$40; modules for After Dark and Pyro! screen savers, $20 each.I
12/1/92J
3.0 mice
A little like System 7
s Map DA, Sun Clock tells you what time it is anywhere in the world. Places a readout on the screen that tells time in another time zone. Useful if you make a lot of overseas phone
:calls. Can
t simultaneously track more than one time zone.
MLT SoftwareM
P.O. Box 19787N
PortlandO
97280Q
503-452-0652T
3.0W.MLT Software
P.O. Box 19787
Portland, OR 97280
Education/ResourcesB-Time Table of History: Science and InnovationC
$125.95.I
5/1/89J
3.5 mice
Time Table of History: Science and Innovation presents events from the history of technology on a HyperCard-based CD-ROM. Text, graphics, and sound are nicely integrated, and related events are well linked.
Includes HyperCard.
XiphiasM
8758 Venice Blvd.N
Los AngelesO
90034Q
310-841-2790S
1.0U6Requires Mac Plus or later and HyperCard 2.0 or later.W/Xiphias
8758 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Education/ResourcesB
Vietnam War, TheC
$24.95 direct.I
4/1/90
5.0 miceK
The Vietnam War is a stack that uses HyperCard fully and brilliantly to provide an excellent history through the use of sounds, animation, generally superior graphics, and unobtrusive but extensive links.L
Regeneration SoftwareM
377 Collado Dr.N
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
408-438-5791S
2.0U<Requires Mac Plus or later, HyperCard 2.0, and a hard drive.W=Regeneration Software
377 Collado Dr.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Education/ResourcesB
View from Earth, TheC
$79.98.
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
This CD-ROM tracks the solar eclipse of July 11, 1991, and provides audiovisual information about the sun, earth, moon, and eclipses in general. If you
re planning to fly down to South America to view the
November 1994 solar eclipse, this CD-ROM is good preparation. Best used in conjunction with the Voyage Through the Universe series from Time-Life Books.
Time-Warner Interactive GroupM
2210 W. Olive Ave.N
BurbankO
91506Q
818-955-9999
WBTime-Warner Interactive Group
2210 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
Education/ResourcesB,Voyager, the Interactive Desktop PlanetariumC
$124.50.I
9/1/89J
4.5 mice
Voyager, the Interactive Desktop Planetarium, lets you view the sky as a star chart, as a celestial sphere, or as seen from anywhere in the universe. Includes an extensive astronomical database. Terrific
learning tool.
Carina SoftwareM
830 Williams St.N
San LeandroO
94577Q
(510) 352-7328S
U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W6Carina Software
830 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Education/ResourcesB)Webster
s Ninth New Collegiate DictionaryC
$199.95.I
7/1/92J
4.5 mice
This CD-ROM includes a complete electronic version of the standard hardcover dictionary. Type can be viewed at any size. Has easy-to-use search engine. Can pronounce selected words, but poor audio fidelity
makes comprehension difficult.
Highlighted Data, Inc.
4350 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 450N ArlingtonO
22203Q
703-516-9211T
1.05WHHighlighted Data, Inc.
4350 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 450
Arlington, VA 22203
Education/ResourcesB#Zen and the Art of Resource EditingC
$24.95.I
12/1/92J
4.0 mice
Apple
s ResEdit application is used to create and edit such Mac resources as menus, dialog boxes, and icons. If you
ve ever wanted to tinker with ResEdit, this guide from the Berkeley Macintosh Users Group is
a great place to start. Editors Derrick Schneider, Hans Hansen, and Noah Potkin explain how experienced, careful Mac users can customize their system software. Includes disk containing the latest version of
ResEdit.
Peachpit PressM
2414 Sixth St.N
BerkeleyO
94710Q
800-283-9444R
510-527-8555W0Peachpit Press
2414 Sixth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
General Hardware/ScannersB"Abaton 8-bit Apple Scanner UpgradeC
$595.I
9/1/90J
4.0 mice
KOThis upgrade greatly improves the gray-scale capabilities of the Apple Scanner.L
Abaton (Everex Systems)M
48431 Milmont Dr.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-628-3837R
510-498-1111U-Requires Mac Plus or later and Apple Scanner.W;Abaton (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
General Hardware/ScannersB
Abaton Scan 300/GSC
$1,595.I
9/1/90J
3.5 miceK\This 300-dpi monochrome scanner creates good halftone images. Includes ImageStudio software.L
Abaton (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.N
FremontO
94538Q
800-628-3837R
510-498-1111U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W;Abaton (Everex Systems)
48431 Milmont Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
General Hardware/ScannersB
Agfa Arcus Color ScannerC
$3,950.I
5/1/93J
4.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is fast and produces accurate color images. Based on a Toshiba engine, its maximum scan area is 8.0 x 11.75 inches. Optical resolution is 600 x 1,200 dpi, with interpolation
up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. Uses dial for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans only to free RAM and offers cropping, controls for brightness/contrast and threshold,
Yand color-gamma adjustment. Includes cables. A transparency-scanning option is available.
L4Agfa Division, Miles Inc. (Business Imaging Systems)M
200 Ballardvale St.N
WilmingtonO
01887Q
800-685-4271R
508-658-5600U7Requires 8 MB of RAM and a 24-bit color display system.
92 EddyW]Agfa Division, Miles Inc. (Business Imaging Systems)
200 Ballardvale St.
Wilmington, MA 01887
General Hardware/ScannersB
Agfa Focus II S800GSEC
$3,750; McView software, $495.I
9/1/90J
4.5 miceKqThis 8-bit gray-scale-only flatbed scanner has high resolution. Optional, excellent software is highly intuitive.L4Agfa Division, Miles Inc. (Business Imaging Systems)M
200 Ballardvale St.N
WilmingtonO
01887Q
800-685-4271R
508-658-5600U
Requires Mac Plus or later.
W]Agfa Division, Miles Inc. (Business Imaging Systems)
200 Ballardvale St.
Wilmington, MA 01887
General Hardware/ScannersB
Agfa Focus S800GSC
$2,495; McView software, $495.I
6/1/89J
4.0 mice
The Focus S800GS is a 400-dpi, 6-bit gray-scale scanner that simulates resolutions up to 800 dpi. It has superior resolution and good halftone quality. Professional-quality software has extensive editing
qfeatures and printing options. Users requiring 8-bit (256-gray) resolution will need Agfa
s new Focus II S800GSE.
L4Agfa Division, Miles Inc. (Business Imaging Systems)M
200 Ballardvale St.N
WilmingtonO
01887Q
800-685-4271R
508-658-5600U/Requires Mac Plus or later and McView software.V
88 EddyW]Agfa Division, Miles Inc. (Business Imaging Systems)
200 Ballardvale St.
Wilmington, MA 01887
General Hardware/ScannersB
Apple OneScannerC
$949.I
9/1/90J
3.5 mice
The Apple OneScanner is not state-of-the-art but is adequate for scanner neophytes. Operation is reliable and straightforward. The 8-bit gray-scale scanner comes with AppleScan software and HyperScan, written
Hby Bill Atkinson. Also works well with Ofoto software from Light Source.
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010U;Requires SCSI cables, hard drive, and System 6.03 or later.
W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
General Hardware/ScannersB
AVR 3000 CL PlusC
$1,995.I
5/1/93J
2.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is excellent for line-art scans but delivers poor color quality. Based on a Toshiba engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 300 x 300 dpi, with
interpolation up to 1,600 x 1,600 dpi. Uses DIP switches for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM or to disk and offers controls for cropping,
rbrightness/contrast, and threshold. Includes cables. Sheet-feeder and transparency-scanning options are available.
AVR TechnologyM
71 E. Daggett Dr.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-544-6243R
408-434-1115UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit-color display system.
W3AVR Technology
71 E. Daggett Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134
General Hardware/ScannersB
AVR 8000 CLXC
$2,295.I
5/1/93J
2.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is excellent for line-art scans but delivers poor color quality. Based on a Toshiba engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 400 x 400 dpi, with
interpolation up to 1,600 x 1,600 dpi. Uses DIP switches for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM or to disk and offers controls for cropping,
rbrightness/contrast, and threshold. Includes cables. Sheet-feeder and transparency-scanning options are available.
AVR TechnologyM
71 E. Daggett Dr.N
San JoseO
95134Q
800-544-6243R
408-434-1115UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.
W3AVR Technology
71 E. Daggett Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134
General Hardware/ScannersB
Barneyscan CIS
3515C
$4,495.I
11/1/92J
3.0 mice
This 35mm slide scanner is fast and easy to set up. Good image quality. Includes excellent CIS QuickScan software and Photoshop plug-in. Manual focus is difficult to use. Image preview is in gray scale only.
U`Requires Mac II series or higher, System 6.05 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a color display system.W1Barneyscan Corp.
P.O. Box 14467
Oakland, CA 94614
General Hardware/ScannersB
Barneyscan CIS
4520RSC
$19,995.I
11/1/92J
4.0 mice
This color film scanner provides excellent prepress-quality images with good resolution and color range. Focus is automatic without manual override. Bundled with excellent QuickScan and CIS Color Access
separation software. Large footprint. Supports mounted 35mm slides plus 2.25-x-2.25-inch, 6-x-7-cm, and 4-x-5-inch film. Includes Photoshop plug-in.
Barneyscan Corp.M
P.O. Box 14467N
OaklandO
94614Q
510-562-2480UgRequires Mac II series or higher, System 6.05 or later, 8 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W1Barneyscan Corp.
P.O. Box 14467
Oakland, CA 94614
General Hardware/ScannersB
Chinon DS-3000C
$695.I
9/1/90J
3.5 mice
This 300-dpi black-and-white overhead scanner has poor resolvability. Good OCR. Ambient lighting is troublesome. Inexpensive but slow.L
Chinon America, Inc.M
660 Maple Ave.N
TorranceO
90503Q
800-441-0222R
310-533-0274U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W6Chinon America, Inc.
660 Maple Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
General Hardware/ScannersB!Complete PC Half-Page Scanner/400C
$399.I
9/1/90J
3.5 miceKSThis hand-held scanner has very good resolution. True 400-dpi scans. Excellent OCR.
Complete PCM
1983 Concourse Dr.N
San JoseO
95131Q
800-634-5558R
408-434-0145S
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W1Complete PC
1983 Concourse Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
General Hardware/ScannersB
Epson ES-300CC$$1,994 (includes Mac interface kit).I
12/1/91J
2.5 mice
This 24-bit, 300-dpi, flatbed color scanner has a maximum image area of 8.5 x 11.7 inches. ScanDo DA software produces unreliable colors. Comes with a SCSI interface and cable. Internal SCSI termination.
Bundled with ColorStudio 1.5 and ImageStudio 1.7 plus plug-ins for Photoshop, ColorStudio, and ImageStudio. Maximum software-interpolated resolution is 300 dpi for color scans and 600 dpi for line art. Has
color-preview mode.
Epson America, Inc.M
20770 Madrona Ave.
TorranceO
90503Q
800-922-8911R
310-782-0770U.Requires Mac with 24-bit-color display system.W9Epson America, Inc.
20770 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
General Hardware/ScannersB$Generation Systems 600 Color ScannerC
$1,579 direct.I
5/1/93J
2.5 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is based on a Toshiba engine and has a maximum scan area of 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 300 x 600 dpi, with interpolation up to 600 x 600 dpi. Uses dial for SCSI-ID
selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM or to disk and offers controls for cropping, brightness/contrast, and threshold. Includes cables. A sheet-feeder option
is available.
Generation Systems, Inc.M
2648 Patton Rd.N
St. PaulO
55113Q
800-325-5811R
612-628-6232UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W;Generation Systems, Inc.
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is fast and produces accurate color images. Based on an H-P engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 400 x 400 dpi, with no interpolation. Uses
dial for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled application scans to free RAM or to disk and offers cropping, controls for brightness/contrast and threshold, and color-gamma adjustment.
dNo plug-in software bundled. Includes cables. A sheet-feeder option is available. Poor tech support.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)
UaRequires 2 MB of RAM, System 6.05 or later, a 24-bit color display system, and Mac interface kit.WSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
This moderately priced gray-scale scanner delivers excellent image quality, especially with the auto-exposure feature. Doesn
t require SCSI-interface box. Bundled DeskScan II software is easy to use and lets
you calibrate scanner to a specific printer. Bundled DeskPaint software from Zedcor lets you acquire text or images for direct transfer into another application. Flimsy scanner cover can snap off accidentally.
$Poor documentation and on-line help.
L"Hewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)M
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJN
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
800-752-0900 (USA)R
800-387-3867 (Canada)UGRequires 2 MB of available RAM, a hard drive, and System 6.05 or later.WSHewlett-Packard (Direct Marketing)
P.O. Box 58059, MS#511L-SJ
Santa Clara, CA 95051
General Hardware/ScannersB
Howtek Personal Color ScannerC
$1,295 direct.I
12/1/91J
3.0 mice
This 24-bit, 300-dpi, flatbed color scanner has a maximum image area of 8.5 x 14 inches. Has fast-scan mode for preliminary setup before final scan. Normal-scan mode has better quality but is very slow. Comes
with a Centronics NuBus interface and cable. Bundled with Limited Edition version of Photoshop plus Photoshop plug-in. Maximum software-interpolated resolution is 600 dpi for color scans and line art. Software
has color-preview mode.
Howtek, Inc.M
21 Park Ave.N
Hudson
03051Q
800-444-6983R
603-882-5200U;Requires NuBus-capable Mac and 24-bit-color display system.W*Howtek, Inc.
21 Park Ave.
Hudson, NH 03051
General Hardware/ScannersB
Howtek ScanmasterC
$8,195.I
9/1/90J
4.0 miceK
This color flatbed scanner is very large and slow. Scans at up to 300 dpi. Has powerful color controls in software. Poor OCR. Includes interface kit and Photoshop.L
Howtek, Inc.M
21 Park Ave.N
HudsonO
03051Q
800-444-6983R
603-882-5200S
3 (400-dpi resolution)T
U4Requires Mac II series or higher with color monitor.W*Howtek, Inc.
21 Park Ave.
Hudson, NH 03051
General Hardware/ScannersB
Howtek Scanmaster 35/IIC
$6,995.I
9/1/90J
2.0 mice
This slide scanner has one major appeal: low price. Given its slow scan times, poor color fidelity, and unfriendly software, the savings fail to compensate for overall poor performance. Scans at 2,048 x 3,000
epixels. Images from the scanner are usable only after tweaking with an application such as Photoshop.
Howtek, Inc.M
21 Park Ave.N
HudsonO
03051Q
800-444-6983R
603-882-5200S
35 PlusT
35/IIU:Requires Mac II series or higher and color display system.W*Howtek, Inc.
21 Park Ave.
Hudson, NH 03051
General Hardware/ScannersB
Kodak RFS 2035 ScannerC
$7,995.I
6/1/93J
4.0 mice
This 35mm-film scanner delivers very good image quality and high speed. Instead of using a slow-moving linear-array CCD element, employs a 1,500-x-1,024-pixel area-array CCD to quickly digitize full-frame
images as large as 4.6 megabytes. Shadow detail is limited but adequate for most professional needs. Maximum resolution is 3,072 x 2,048 pixels. Has auto-focus and automatic color balancing and exposure
control, but some adjustments to brightness and contrast are needed for complex images. Includes Photoshop plug-in. Easy-to-use software. Easy installation. Scans positive or negative film, either mounted or
unmounted.
Eastman Kodak Co.M
343 State St.N RochesterO
14650Q
800-242-2424R
716-724-4000UQRequires Mac II series or higher, 8 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W3Eastman Kodak Co.
343 State St.
Rochester, NY 14650
General Hardware/Scanners
La Cie SilverscannerCMBundled with either Photoshop or ColorStudio, $1,799; with Color It!, $1,399.I
12/1/91J
4.0 mice
This 24-bit, 300-dpi, flatbed color scanner has a maximum image area of 8.5 x 11.7 inches. Colors suffer from Epson scan engine, but powerful software provides complete image control. Bundled with Color It!,
or ColorStudio 1.5, or complete Photoshop version 2.0; also includes plug-ins for Photoshop, ColorStudio, Digital Darkroom, ImageStudio, and RagTime. Comes with a SCSI interface and cable. Internal SCSI
xtermination. Maximum software-interpolated resolution is 1,200 dpi for color scans and line art. Has color-preview mode.
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000U-Requires Mac Plus or higher with 4 MB of RAM.
W9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
General Hardware/ScannersB
Leaf Systems Leafscan 35C
$9,995.I
11/1/92J
4.0 mice
This well-built 35mm slide scanner offers excellent film-output quality, with good shadow detail and color. Automatic focus without manual override. Color preview. Supports mounted 35mm slides or strip film.
Includes Photoshop plug-in.
Leaf Systems, Inc.M
250 Turnpike Rd.N
SouthboroughO
01772Q
508-460-8300
UgRequires Mac II series or higher, System 6.03 or later, 8 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.V
91 EddyW:Leaf Systems, Inc.
250 Turnpike Rd.
Southborough, MA 01772
General Hardware/ScannersB
Leaf Systems Leafscan 45C
$14,995.I
11/1/92J
4.5 mice
This well-built film scanner offers excellent film-output quality, with good shadow detail and color. Automatic focus without manual override. Large footprint. Color preview. Supports mounted and unmounted
I35mm, 2.25- x 2.25-inch, and 4-x-5-inch film. Includes Photoshop plug-in.
Leaf Systems, Inc.M
250 Turnpike Rd.N
SouthboroughO
01772Q
508-460-8300UgRequires Mac II series or higher, System 6.03 or later, 8 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W:Leaf Systems, Inc.
250 Turnpike Rd.
Southborough, MA 01772
General Hardware/ScannersB
Logitech ScanMan Model 32C
$599.I
9/1/92J
3.0 mice
This hand-held gray-scale scanner supports resolutions as high as 400 dpi but only 32 levels of gray. Software handles basic OCR adequately, but scanned text must be exported to a separate document and then
opened with a word processor. Supports image and text stitching. Included SCSI-connector box has internal termination, so scanner must be located at end of SCSI chain or the box must be opened to remove
5termination. Bundled with CatchWord Pro OCR software.
Logitech, Inc.
6505 Kaiser Dr.N
FremontO
94555Q
800-231-7717R
510-795-8500T
2.1UGRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of available RAM and a hard drive.W0Logitech, Inc.
6505 Kaiser Dr.
Fremont, CA 94555
General Hardware/ScannersB
Microtek Scanmaker 1850SC
$2,199.I
11/1/92J
3.5 mice
This easy-to-use, affordable 35mm slide scanner provides good images, moderate resolution, and decent color. Images often require color correction in an image-editing program. Adequate for multimedia, video
production, and FPO page-layout production but not for high-end prepress work. Focus and calibration are automatic without manual override. Small footprint. Supports mounted 35mm slides. Includes Photoshop
plug-in and handy DA software.
Microtek Lab, Inc.M
680 Knox St.N
TorranceO
90502Q
800-654-4160R
213-321-2121U`Requires Mac II series or higher, System 6.03 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a color display system.W2Microtek Lab, Inc.
680 Knox St.
Torrance, CA 90502
General Hardware/ScannersB
Microtek ScanMaker 600ZSC
$1,995.I
12/1/91J
3.5 mice
This 24-bit, 300-dpi, flatbed color scanner has a maximum image area of 8.5 x 13.5 inches. Mediocre scan quality, but bundled Photoshop 2.0 can adjust scans. Comes with a SCSI interface and cable. External
SCSI termination. Includes DA scanning software and Photoshop plug-in. Maximum software-interpolated resolution is 600 dpi for color scans and line art. Has color-preview mode.
Microtek Lab, Inc.
680 Knox St.N
TorranceO
90502Q
800-654-4160R
213-321-2121U.Requires Mac with 24-bit-color display system.W2Microtek Lab, Inc.
680 Knox St.
Torrance, CA 90502
General Hardware/ScannersB
Microtek ScanMaker IIXEC
$1,699.I
5/1/93J
3.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is bundled with good software. Based on a Microtek engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 13.5 inches. Optical resolution is 300 x 600 dpi, with interpolation up to 1,200 x
1,200 dpi. Uses push wheel for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans only to free RAM and offers cropping and controls for brightness/contrast and color-gamma
Zadjustment. Includes cables. Transparency-scanning and sheet-feeder options are available.
Microtek Lab, Inc.M
680 Knox St.N
TorranceO
90502Q
800-654-4160R
213-321-2121UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 5 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.
W2Microtek Lab, Inc.
680 Knox St.
Torrance, CA 90502
General Hardware/ScannersB
Mirror 600 Color ScannerC
$1,199 direct.I
5/1/93J
3.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is based on a Toshiba engine and has a maximum scan area of 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 300 x 600 dpi, with interpolation up to 600 x 600 dpi. Uses dial for SCSI-ID
selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM or to disk and offers controls for cropping, brightness/contrast, and threshold. Includes cables. Good tech support.
Mirror Technologies, Inc.M
2644 Patton Rd.N RosevilleO
55113Q
800-654-5294R
612-633-4450UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W=Mirror Technologies, Inc.
2644 Patton Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
General Hardware/Scanners
Mustek MFS-6000CSC
$1,595 direct.I
5/1/93J
2.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is bundled with out-of-date software. Based on a Microtek engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 13.5 inches. Optical resolution is 300 x 600 dpi, with interpolation up to 600
x 600 dpi. Uses push wheel for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans only to free RAM and offers cropping and controls for brightness/contrast and color-gamma
adjustment. Includes cables.
Mustek, Inc.M
15225 Alton ParkwayN
IrvineO
92718Q
800-468-7835R
714-833-7740UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W1Mustek, Inc.
This fast slide scanner needs friendlier software but offers variable input resolution and a wide range of controls. Delivers high resolution and good color. Focusing is either automatic or manual. Automatic
calibration. Color preview. Powerful software not for novices. Supports 35mm or 40mm (SuperSlide) formats either mounted or as strip film. Bundled with either Photoshop or ColorStudio. Includes Photoshop
!plug-in. Excellent documentation.
Nikon Electronic Imaging
1300 Walt Whitman Rd.N
MelvilleO
11747Q
800-526-4566R
516-547-4355UkRequires Mac II series or higher with System 6.03 or later, 8 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.WANikon Electronic Imaging
1300 Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
General Hardware/ScannersB
NISCA Niscan Spectra MacC
$995.I
12/1/91J
3.5 mice
This 24-bit, 200-dpi, portable flatbed color scanner and allows a maximum image area of 4 x 6 inches. Compact and offers good scan quality for a portable scanner. Uses serial interface and modem cable.
Extremely slow. Lacks bundled scanning or image-retouching application and plug-ins. Maximum software-interpolated resolution is 400 dpi for color scans and line art. ScanDo DA software has color-preview mode.
NISCA, Inc.M
1919 Old Denton Rd., Ste. 104N
CarrolltonO
75006
800-245-7226R
214-242-9696U?Requires Mac SE or higher and third-party modem (serial) cable.W>NISCA, Inc.
1919 Old Denton Rd., Ste. 104
Carrollton, TX 75006
General Hardware/ScannersB
PageBrush ProfessionalC
$795.I
2/1/92J
2.5 mice
This 6-bit, gray-scale, handheld scanner reads 64 shades of gray at resolutions as high as 300 dpi. Saves images in 8-bit format. Uses dedicated NuBus card and transparent acetate grid (placed over artwork).
Can double as overgrown two-button optical mouse. Scanner head has brightness control that
s adjustable on the fly. Innovative software, which automatically stitches images together during scanning, is
Npainfully slow but can export images in TIFF, PICT, EPS, and MacPaint formats.
L5Mitsubishi International Corp. (San Francisco office)M
50 California St., Ste. 3000N
San FranciscoO
94111Q
415-544-2781S
1.02T
UMRequires Mac II series or higher with 2 MB of available RAM and a hard drive.WjMitsubishi International Corp. (San Francisco office)
50 California St., Ste. 3000
San Francisco, CA 94111
General Hardware/ScannersB
PC Scan 3000CiScanner with imaging software only, $1,275; bundled with Publish Pac and Recognize! OCR software, $1,395.I
9/1/90J
4.0 miceKzThis flatbed scanner has excellent 300-dpi resolvability. Provides very even illumination and 8-bit gray-scale capability.L
1015 E. Brokaw Rd.N
San JoseO
95131Q
408-436-2700U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W*DEST
1015 E. Brokaw Rd.
San Jose, CA 95131
General Hardware/ScannersB%Polaroid CS-500 Digital Photo ScannerC
$3,995.I
10/1/92J
4.0 mice
This 24-bit color scanner quickly and efficiently processes images as large as 4 x 6 inches. Resulting images are sharp and detailed. Highest resolution setting is 500 dpi. Bundled software includes a system
extension, the SprintScan application, and a Photoshop plug-in. Software allows for easily customized color-balance settings. Includes several preconfigured settings files to handle different types of photos.
Polaroid Corp.M
575 Technology SquareN CambridgeO
02139Q
800-225-1618R
617-577-2000UZRequires Mac II series or higher, System 6.03 or later, and a 24-bit color display system.W8Polaroid Corp.
575 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
General Hardware/Scanners
Relisys ColdScan 600C
$1,695.I
5/1/93J
2.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner has poor software and delivers poor image quality. Based on a Relisys engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 300 x 600 dpi, with interpolation
up to 600 x 600 dpi. Uses DIP switches for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM or to disk and offers controls for cropping, threshold, and
Lcolor-gamma adjustment. Includes cables. A sheet-feeder option is available.
RelisysM
320 S. Milpitas Blvd.N
MilpitasO
95035Q
800-783-2333R
408-945-9000UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W0Relisys
320 S. Milpitas Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
General Hardware/ScannersB
Tamarack ArtiScan 3000CC
$995 direct.I
12/1/91J
4.0 mice
This 24-bit, 300-dpi, flatbed color scanner has a maximum image area of 8.5 x 11.75 inches. Fast. Offers good color quality. Confusing software interface. Comes with a SCSI interface and cable. Internal SCSI
termination. Bundled with Photoshop 1.07 plus Photoshop plug-in. Maximum software-interpolated resolution is 300 dpi for color scans and line art. Lacks color-preview mode.
L+Artix Technologies, Inc. (Tamarack Telecom)M
1544 Centre Pointe Dr.N
MilpitasO
95035
800-643-0666R
408-956-0144UyRequires Mac II series or higher with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.04 or later, a hard drive, and a 24-bit-color display system.WUArtix Technologies, Inc. (Tamarack Telecom)
1544 Centre Pointe Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
General Hardware/ScannersB
Tamarack ArtiScan 6000CC
$1,245.I
5/1/93J
2.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner delivers poor image quality and has unreliable software. Based on an Epson/Toshiba engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 11.7 inches. Optical resolution is 300 x 600 dpi,
with interpolation up to 600 x 600 dpi. Uses push wheel for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is internal. Bundled plug-in software scans only to free RAM and offers cropping, control for
brightness/contrast, and color-gamma adjustment. Includes cables. A transparency-scanning option is available. Tech support in Taiwan. Lifetime warranty for labor (one year for parts).
L+Artix Technologies, Inc. (Tamarack Telecom)M
1544 Centre Pointe Dr.N
MilpitasO
95035Q
800-643-0666R
408-956-0144UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.WUArtix Technologies, Inc. (Tamarack Telecom)
1544 Centre Pointe Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
General Hardware/ScannersB
Tamarack ArtiScan 8000CC
$1,545.I
5/1/93J
2.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner delivers poor image quality and has unreliable software. Based on an Epson/Toshiba engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 400 x 800 dpi, with
interpolation up to 800 x 800 dpi. Uses push wheel for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is internal. Bundled plug-in software scans only to free RAM and offers cropping, control for brightness/contrast,
and color-gamma adjustment. Includes cables. A transparency-scanning option is available. Tech support in Taiwan. Lifetime warranty for labor (one year for parts).
L+Artix Technologies, Inc. (Tamarack Telecom)M
1544 Centre Pointe Dr.N
MilpitasO
95035Q
800-643-0666
408-956-0144UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.WUArtix Technologies, Inc. (Tamarack Telecom)
This hand-held gray-scale scanner combines good hardware performance and excellent software. Scans at up to 400 dpi. Snap-on guide. Externally terminated SCSI box.L
Thunderware, Inc.
21 Orinda WayN
OrindaO
94563Q
800-445-1166R
510-254-6581U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W0Thunderware, Inc.
21 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA 94563
General Hardware/ScannersB!Thunderware LightningScan Pro 256C
$649.I
9/1/92J
3.0 mice
This hand-held scanner works well with 8-bit, 256-level gray-scale images. Includes excellent ThunderWorks and Enhance image-processing software programs. For OCR, scanner is somewhat fussy about input speed
and scanner-head positioning. Under System 7, ReadIt Pro OCR software (included) allows scanner to send text data directly into an open application, but it works erratically. Connects anywhere in SCSI chain
via included converter box.
Thunderware, Inc.M
21 Orinda WayN
OrindaO
94563Q
800-445-1166R
510-254-6581T
1.32U^Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of available RAM, System 6.07 or later, and a hard drive.W0Thunderware, Inc.
21 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA 94563
General Hardware/ScannersB
Thunderware ThunderScan PlusC
$249.I
3/1/90J
4.0 mice
The ThunderScan was the original Mac scanner. It still does the job, albeit slowly. Can scan only materials that can be fed through a printer. Excellent software. Can scan up to 32 levels of gray. Scanned
@images are bit-mapped but can also be saved as PostScript files.
Thunderware, Inc.M
21 Orinda WayN
OrindaO
94563Q
800-445-1166R
510-254-6581S
1.31T
UxRequires Mac Plus or later and ImageWriter or ImageWriter II; requires separate power supply for use with Mac II series.V
85 EddyW0Thunderware, Inc.
21 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA 94563
General Hardware/ScannersB
Typist Plus GraphicsC
$695.I
9/1/92J
3.5 mice
This hand-held scanner handles both OCR and 1-bit black-and-white graphics. Gray-scale images are interpolated through software. Text-character recognition is good, although slow and somewhat finicky compared
with industrial-strength software-only OCR packages such as OmniPage Pro. Can input text directly into a Mac application. Can stitch together text but not graphics. Scan head is 5.25 inches wide.
Caere Corp.M
100 Cooper Ct.N Los GatosO
95030Q
800-535-7226R
408-395-7000T
2.0UURequires Mac SE or later with 4 MB of RAM, MultiFinder or System 7, and a hard drive.W.Caere Corp.
100 Cooper Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
General Hardware/ScannersB
UMAX UC1200SC
$4,600.I
5/1/93J
2.5 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner has poor software and documentation. Based on a Toshiba engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 1,200 x 600 dpi, with interpolation up to 1,200
x 1,200 dpi. Uses dial for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is internal. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM and to disk and offers controls for cropping, brightness/contrast, and threshold.
PIncludes cables. A transparency-scanning option is available. Poor tech support.
UMAX Technologies, Inc.M
3170 Coronado Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95054Q
800-562-0311R
408-982-0771UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W?UMAX Technologies, Inc.
3170 Coronado Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
General Hardware/ScannersB
UMAX UC630C
$1,795.I
5/1/93J
2.5 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner has poor software and documentation. Based on a Toshiba engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 300 x 600 dpi, with interpolation up to 1,200 x
1,200 dpi. Uses dial for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is internal. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM and to disk and offers controls for cropping, brightness/contrast, and threshold.
PIncludes cables. A transparency-scanning option is available. Poor tech support.
UMAX Technologies, Inc.M
3170 Coronado Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95054Q
800-562-0311R
408-982-0771UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W?UMAX Technologies, Inc.
3170 Coronado Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
General Hardware/ScannersB
UMAX UC840C
$1,995.I
5/1/93J
2.0 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner has poor software and documentation. Based on a Toshiba engine, its maximum scan area is 8.5 x 14 inches. Optical resolution is 400 x 800 dpi, with interpolation up to 1,600 x
1,600 dpi. Uses dial for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is internal. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM and to disk and offers controls for cropping, brightness/contrast, and threshold.
PIncludes cables. A transparency-scanning option is available. Poor tech support.
UMAX Technologies, Inc.M
3170 Coronado Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95054Q
800-562-0311R
408-982-0771UNRequires System 6.04 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W?UMAX Technologies, Inc.
3170 Coronado Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
General Hardware/ScannersB
UMAX UG630C
$1,550.I
9/1/90J
3.5 mice
This 300-dpi flatbed scanner has excellent resolvability and gray scale quality. Convenient and easy to maintain. Includes Scanner Interface Kit.L
UMAX Technologies, Inc.M
3170 Coronado Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95054Q
800-562-0311R
408-982-0771U,Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM.W?UMAX Technologies, Inc.
3170 Coronado Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
General Hardware/ScannersB
Varityper 1200C
$29,000.I
9/1/90J
4.0 mice
High-resolution, 400-dpi scanner with excellent OCR capabilities. Powerful software controls. Price includes Mac IIx with 8 MB of RAM.L VarityperM
11 Mt. Pleasant Ave.N
East HanoverO
07936Q
800-631-8134R
201-887-8000W5Varityper
11 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
East Hanover, NJ 07936
General Hardware/ScannersB
XRS OmniMedia 6cC
$3,000.I
5/1/93J
2.5 mice
This 24-bit color flatbed scanner is slow and delivers poor image quality. Includes transparency-scanning module and cables. Based on a Microtek engine, maximum scan area is 8.5 x 13.5 inches. Optical
resolution is 300 x 600 dpi, with interpolation up to 600 x 600 dpi. Uses proprietary interface for SCSI-ID selection, and SCSI termination is external. Bundled plug-in software scans to free RAM and to disk
vand offers controls for cropping, brightness/contrast, and color-gamma adjustment. A sheet-feeder option is available.
XRS Scanner Corp.M
4030 Spencer St., Ste. 101N
TorranceO
90503Q
310-214-1900UORequires System 6.04 opr later, 2 MB of RAM, and a 24-bit color display system.W?XRS Scanner Corp.
4030 Spencer St., Ste. 101
Torrance, CA 90503
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
BaseToBaseC:Free; available from on-line services such as ZiffNet/Mac.I
10/1/90J
3.0 mice
BaseToBase is one of the simplest and finest DA calculators for converting numbers from decimal to hexadecimal, octal, or binary. Also includes logical operations and other functions.L
Remy MalanT
Remy Malan
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
BiPlaneC
$59 direct.I
12/1/92J
4.5 mice
This budget spreadsheet program offers an incredible array of features, including charting capability. Includes DA version. Perfect for basic number-munching if you already have or don
t need integrated
word-processing, database, and graphics tools. Slow at some tasks such as filling selected cells and cutting or clearing cell contents.
Night Diamonds SoftwareM
P.O. Box 1608N
Huntington BeachO
92647Q
714-842-2492T
2.07U
Requires Mac Plus or later.
W@Night Diamonds Software
P.O. Box 1608
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
CA-Cricket Graph IIIC
$195; upgrade, $49.I
1/1/93J
3.5 mice
Easy to use and affordable, CA-Cricket Graph III is a thorough revision of this classic charting program. Ideal for basic educational and scientific use. Creates good quality-control charts and has strong
mathematical-manipulation capabilities. Supports direct plotter output but lacks high-end PostScript effects and slide-show options. Can
t produce true 3-D charts or incorporate pictograms. Provides built-in
data sheet of 1,000 columns by 32,000 rows, with hot links between graphs and data. No support for automatic links to external spreadsheets. Good data-import and filtering options. New page-layout features
jinclude ruler grids and guides. Uses a simple 64-color palette. Has eight zoom levels. Good documentation.
L'Computer Associates International, Inc.M
One Computer Associates PlazaN
IslandiaO
11788Q
800-531-5236R
516-342-5224T
1.0UPRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.V
86 EddyWXComputer Associates International, Inc.
One Computer Associates Plaza
Islandia, NY 11788
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
Calculator Construction Set
$99.95.I
2/1/90J
3.5 mice
Calculator Construction Set lets you build almost any sort of calculator imaginable. The finished calculators are genuine working DAs. Takes some effort and you need to read the manual, but the results are
worth it.
Dubl-Click Software, Inc.M
22521 Styles St.N
Woodland HillsO
91367Q
800-775-2068R
818-888-2068S
2.096T
2.0U3Requires Mac Plus or later; hard drive recommended.WCDubl-Click Software, Inc.
22521 Styles St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB Data DeskC
$595.I
4/1/90J
3.5 mice
Data Desk, a business statistics package, is excellent for sophisticated analyses. Features great exploratory interactive graphics and solid data handling. Easy to use. Good documentation and on-line help.
nLacks econometric procedures and presentation-enhancement features. Importing restrictions may cause problems.
Data Description, Inc.M
P.O. Box 4555N
IthacaO
14852Q
607-257-1000T
U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.W5Data Description, Inc.
P.O. Box 4555
Ithaca, NY 14852
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB DataMergeC
$99 direct.I
5/1/90J
3.5 miceK
DataMerge simplifies manipulating tabular data. It works with all major spreadsheet programs and can merge up to nine files. The files can be larger than existing RAM. Excellent performance.L
Seawell MicroSystems, Inc.M
3808 39th Ave. S.W.N
SeattleO
98116Q
206-322-3123S
2.03T
U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.W@Seawell MicroSystems, Inc.
3808 39th Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA 98116
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB DataPivotC
$299 direct.I
5/1/92J
4.0 mice
DataPivot is an intuitive, easy-to-use program for data analysis. Lets you create a variety of cross-tabular reports from the same worksheet or data record without the arduous task of writing complex
spreadsheet formulas and macros. Provides many simple report formats and views of numerical or textual data. Automatically recalculates formulas and totals when you pivot a report by interchanging columns and
rows. Includes many
gadget
tools for quickly manipulating data, and can import or export data in a variety of formats. Can
t substitute for specialized statistical-analysis packages, and lacks charting and
9presentation features. Documentation is poorly organized.
Brio TechnologyM
444 Castro St., Ste. 700N
Mountain ViewO
94041Q
415-961-4110S
1.03UlRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive; minimum 4 MB of RAM and 68030 CPU recommended.V
91 EddyW@Brio Technology
444 Castro St., Ste. 700
Mountain View, CA 94041
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
DeltaGraph ProfessionalC
$295.I
7/1/92J
5.0 mice
DeltaGraph Pro is a powerful color charting and graphics tool. Creates many types of 2-D and striking 3-D charts. Easy to use and can import data from most sources. Has fairly complete spreadsheet features,
but real strength is transforming imported spreadsheets into high-quality color business graphics. Good graphics exporting. Slide-show presentation module supports QuickTime movies and digitized sound.
Presentations can have wide variety of special effects, timing controls, and automated continuous loops. No support for combination graphs, data recoding, or pictograms.
DeltaPoint, Inc.M
2 Harris Court, Ste. B-1N
MontereyO
93940Q
800-367-4334R
408-648-4000S
2.01T
2.0UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.V
89 EddyW<DeltaPoint, Inc.
2 Harris Court, Ste. B-1
Monterey, CA 93940
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
DeskCalc
C!$399.95 for complete Desk bundle.I
10/1/91J
3.0 mice
The DeskCalc spreadsheet DA is part of Desk, a collection of powerful DAs which also includes DeskPaint, DeskDraw, DeskWrite, DeskSecretary (appointment calendar), DeskCom (modem control), and DeskFile
(minidatabase). Like other DAs, DeskCalc can be accessed from within any application. Offers charting plus many functions and formatting capabilities. Has its own menu bar within the spreadsheet window. Allows
Ionly one open spreadsheet at a time. Adequate for most spreadsheet tasks.
ZedcorM
4500 E. Speedway, Ste. 22N
TucsonO
85712Q
800-482-4567R
602-881-8101S
3.07T
3.03U,Requires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive.W1Zedcor
4500 E. Speedway, Ste. 22
Tucson, AZ 85712
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB digiMaticC
$249.I
11/1/91J
4.0 mice
digiMatic analyzes chart graphics displayed on-screen in other programs. Transparent chart taped to screen or paper chart on digitizing tablet can also be used as template. Saves extracted numerical data in
tab-delimited format. Has no automatic mode, but this simple DA is fast and easy to use. Compensates for incorrect chart alignment by mathematically adjusting data. Preview mode lets you check results before
generating final numbers. Painting program may be necessary to clean up digitized graphics before conversion. Latest version is an application instead of DA and adds several features.
Famous Engineer Brand SoftwareM
4855 Finlay St.N
RichmondO
23231Q
804-222-2215S
1.02U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later.WAFamous Engineer Brand Software
4855 Finlay St.
Richmond, VA 23231
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
ExstatixC
$295.I
4/1/90J
3.0 mice
Exstatix is a powerful, full-featured statistics program. Good graphing ability. Excellent manual. Good presentation-quality graphics and layout-window capabilities for output. Good for beginners as well as
:advanced users. Limited ANOVA and multivariate procedures.
Strategic Mapping, Inc.M
3135 Kifer Rd.N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
408-970-9600S
1.53T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W<Strategic Mapping, Inc.
3135 Kifer Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
FASTATCB$495 direct; Design, Logit, Probit, and Testat modules, $110 each.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
Tailored for business users who have outgrown the statistical-analysis capabilities of their spreadsheet programs, FASTAT can save you money if you don
t need a full range of statistical procedures.
Cumbersome, difficult interface for beginners. Lacks hot links between analysis-chart window and data editor, and ANOVA analysis is particularly time-consuming if many variations are requested. Manual is
adequate if you are already familiar with statistics principles. Good on-line help system. Provides a healthy assortment of statistical tools and graph types, including factor analyses, time-series analyses,
rregression analyses, factorial ANOVA, scatterplot matrices, 3-D spin plots, probability plots, and function plots.
Systat, Inc.M
1800 Sherman Ave.N
EvanstonO
60201Q
708-864-5670T
2.0UPRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W1Systat, Inc.
1800 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
FlexiGraphsC
$149 direct.I
4/1/90J
3.5 mice
FlexiGraphs lets you start with basic charts that you can modify in a staggering variety of ways. The simple but elegant interface lets you add attractive details and modify certain parts of charts while
Qlocking other areas down. Derives numerical data from graphs drawn on the screen.
Tree Star, Inc.M
20 Winding WayN
San CarlosO
94070Q
800-366-6045R
415-508-9349S
1.13T
1.0U4Requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.05 or later.
W3Tree Star, Inc.
20 Winding Way
San Carlos, CA 94070
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
FlexiTraceC
$249.I
11/1/91J
4.0 mice
FlexiTrace automatically converts digitized chart graphics into numerical data. Saves extracted data in tab-delimited format. Can handle line, column, area, and scatter charts. Charts are imported as scanned
images or by selection, copying, and pasting from other applications. Reads PICT files. To assure correct chart alignment before extracting data, clever plumb-bob tool rotates imported graphics. Easy-to-use
Ttools and filters speed necessary process of cleaning up graphics before conversion.
Tree Star, Inc.M
20 Winding WayN
San CarlosO
94070Q
800-366-6045R
415-508-9349S
1.03T
1.01U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W3Tree Star, Inc.
20 Winding Way
San Carlos, CA 94070
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
Full ImpactC
$295.I
2/1/91J
2.0 mice
Full Impact is a high-end spreadsheet program with impressive capabilities. The program (originally from Ashton-Tate) can now import and export Excel files directly and provides global search-and-replace,
virtual memory, and programmable buttons. It has excellent 3-D-chart graphics and text integration as well as 32-bit-color and presentation capabilities. Product support uncertain.
Borland International, Inc.M
1800 Green Hills Rd.N
Scotts ValleyO
95066Q
800-331-0877R
408-438-5300T
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
88 EddyWHBorland International, Inc.
1800 Green Hills Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
GraphMasterC
$195.I
7/1/92J
4.5 mice
GraphMaster is a powerful color charting tool with many useful features for presenting a variety of 2-D or striking 3-D graphs. Good editing tools and built-in programming language. Allows use of pictograms
repeating pieces of artwork that are stacked, stretched, or scaled according to linked numerical values. Can save documents as PICT and Illustrator files. Imports data in many formats and can export tabbed
Dtext, CSV, and SYLK files. Support for color gradients is excellent.
Visual Business Systems, Inc.M!380 Interstate N. Pkwy., Ste. 190N
AtlantaO
30339Q
404-956-0325S
1.33T
1.31UTRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.WQVisual Business Systems, Inc.
380 Interstate N. Pkwy., Ste. 190
Atlanta, GA 30339
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
IgorC
$295 direct.I
6/1/90J
3.5 mice
Igor is a data-visualization and -analysis program. Offers reasonably complete set of options and tests. Doesn
t have all the data-manipulation features of a statistics program but can define anything
mathematically. Powerful macro language and easy command structure. Good performance. Printing quality and speed are excellent. Imports graphics as well as data and supports color.
WaveMetricsM
P.O. Box 2088N
Lake OswegoO
97035Q
503-620-3001S
1.26T
UFRequires 1 MB of available RAM, System 4.2 or later, and a hard drive.W/WaveMetrics
P.O. Box 2088
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
JMPC8$695 direct; educational and volume discounts available.I
3/1/92J
4.5 mice
JMP is an innovative, versatile business-statistics package. Provides good data-management and exploratory interactive-graphics tools. Supports color for graphics. Sluggish performance on any CPU below a
68030. Excels at data transformations. Documentation adequate but may be confusing for budding statisticians. An excellent choice for knowledgeable users of statistical software who are looking for flexible
data analysis.
SAS Institute, Inc.M
SAS Campus Dr.N
CaryO
27513Q
919-677-8000T
2.0U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.W1SAS Institute, Inc.
SAS Campus Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
KaleidaGraphC
$249.I
2/1/90
4.0 miceK
KaleidaGraph is a superb dedicated graphing and analysis package. Data can be entered on a 256-column-by-32,000-row spreadsheet. Exceptionally nice printed output.L
Synergy SoftwareM
2457 Perkiomen Ave.N
ReadingO
19606Q
800-876-8376R
215-779-0522S
2.0UnRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a hard drive; math coprocessor recommended.W6Synergy Software
2457 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
LabVIEW
$1,995; run-time version, $495.I
5/1/91J
5.0 mice
LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment for creating applications that manage data-acquisition, robotics, and machine-control operations. Data analysis includes complex math and signal processing.
LabVIEW is one of the best-designed and most efficient systems on the Mac or PC for creating
virtual
instruments: Engineers accustomed to sketching block diagrams (before programming a data-acquisition task)
scan feel comfortable with this program, where the user
s drawing becomes the actual functioning software interface.
National Instruments Corp.M
6504 Bridge Point Pkwy.N
AustinO
78730Q
800-433-3488R
512-794-0100S
2.1U&Requires 4 MB of RAM and a hard drive.V
90 EddyWCNational Instruments Corp.
6504 Bridge Point Pkwy.
Austin, TX 78730
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
Lotus 1-2-3 for MacintoshC
$495.I
4/1/93J
4.0 mice
Lotus 1-2-3 is a powerful spreadsheet package with easy, precise charting capabilities. Lacks overall development features of Excel but has clean, customizable Mac interface. Allows in-cell editing of values
and formulas. Features a unique 3-D-worksheet function that lets you incorporate multiple worksheets into a single document. Handy SmartSum feature automates creation of formulas. Drag-and-drop worksheet
editing is fast but tricky. DataLens technology supports Apple
s DAL and can access information in DB2, FoxBASE+, and SQL formats. Can provide traditional 1-2-3 command-line interface for DOS veterans. Most
efiles and macros created in DOS version of 1-2-3 run correctly as Mac documents, but problems linger.
Lotus Development Corp.M
55 Cambridge Pkwy.N CambridgeO
02142Q
800-688-8320R
617-577-8500T
1.1U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.
W>Lotus Development Corp.
55 Cambridge Pkwy.
Cambridge, MA 02142
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
MacCalcC
$139.I
10/1/91J
3.0 mice
This low-end spreadsheet program has good data-analysis tools. Streamlined user interface has good help and search functions but uses nonstandard, rolling menus. Fonts, styles, and formatting are variable from
cell to cell. Supports split windows and cell protection. Excel, MultiPlan, or Lotus 1-2-3 models can be converted into MacCalc format. No charting capability.
Bravo Technologies, Inc.M
P.O. Box 10078N
BerkeleyO
94709Q
510-841-8552T
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
86 EddyW:Bravo Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 10078
Berkeley, CA 94709
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB MacGraphXC
$199.I
7/1/92J
3.5 mice
MacGraphX is a capable charting package that lacks many sophisticated features but provides some unique goodies. Its complex but versatile data-import interface lets you select subsets of data before importing
and can combine data from several sources. Includes separate program that correctly imports data from mainframe applications using fixed field lengths. Data-export options are limited to tabbed text, SYLK, and
WKS formats. Data-manipulation capabilities include use of worksheet formulas as well as straight numerical data. Doesn
t create 3-D charts, and 2-D options are limited. Stacked-area charts and editing tools
Eare good. Exports charts only through the Clipboard or as PICT files.
Bravo Technologies, Inc.M
P.O. Box 10078N
BerkeleyO
94709Q
510-841-8552T
1.0UARequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.03 or later, and hard drive.
W:Bravo Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 10078
Berkeley, CA 94709
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
MacSpinC
$295.I
6/1/86J
3.5 miceKmMacSpin is a powerful program for graphic-data analysis. Handles multivariate data in a highly visual manner.L
Abacus Concepts, Inc.M
1984 Bonita Ave.N
BerkeleyO
94704Q
800-666-7828R
510-540-1949S
3.01T
Requires Mac Plus or later.V
87 EddyW9Abacus Concepts, Inc.
1984 Bonita Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
Mathcad
C&$495; educational discounts available.I
4/1/90J
3.5 miceK
Mathcad is a reliable math processor for equation solvers. Creates charts, although its data-handling ability is somewhat limited. Data entry needs to be improved and made more Mac-like.L
MathSoft, Inc.M
201 BroadwayN CambridgeO
02139Q
800-628-4223R
617-577-1017S
2.06T
2.02U
Requires Mac Plus or later.W/MathSoft, Inc.
201 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
Mathematica
$595; enhanced version, $895.I
11/1/88J
4.5 mice
Mathematica is a powerful tool for doing all kinds of math. Offers arbitrary-precision numerical calculations, symbolic computation, PostScript graphics, and programmability. Enhanced version requires math
+coprocessor and provides advanced features.
Wolfram Research, Inc.M
100 Trade Center Dr.N ChampaignO
61820Q
800-441-6284R
217-398-0700S
1.03UGRequires System 6.07 or later, 4 MB of available RAM, and a hard drive.
88 EddyW?Wolfram Research, Inc.
100 Trade Center Dr.
Champaign, IL 61820
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
Microsoft ExcelC
$495.I
9/1/92J
5.0 mice
This full-featured high-end spreadsheet package has multipurpose tool bars and major interface improvements. Most frequently used functions are now logically clustered. Has global search-and-replace and
rows-into-columns transposition capabilities. Integral linking within documents or to other documents. Customizes menus and creates dialog and alert boxes. Strong statistical functions and matrix-math
abilities. Enhanced graphics and charting capabilities. Powerful outlining, macro programming, and style sheets. Can create simple worksheets as well as large sophisticated systems.
Microsoft Corp.M
One Microsoft WayN
RedmondO
98052Q
800-426-9400R
206-882-8080T
U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.V
85 EddyW3Microsoft Corp.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
Microtemp Financial CalculatorsC
$79.95.I
8/1/88J
3.5 miceK
Microtemp Financial Calculators is a set of worksheets for Excel and Works that calculate common personal and small-business financial problems. Includes cash flow, real estate, and rate-of-return calculators.L MicrotempM
318 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 22N
Santa RosaO
95404Q
(707) 575-1459T
1.0W:Microtemp
318 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 22
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
MinitabC#$695; academic discounts available.I
6/1/92J
3.5 mice
Minitab is a fast, high-end statistics package that can share data with the popular PC-, minicomputer-, and mainframe-based versions of this program. Broad range of statistical procedures should satisfy all
but the most technically advanced users. Retooled interface is significant improvement over previous versions, but scrolling Session window and character-based command structure still dominate. Adds standard
Mac menus and dialog boxes for accessing all but the program
s most complex functions. New spreadsheetlike Data Editor facilitates data entry and editing. Creates adequate graphs and charts, but these do not
,automatically update as source data changes.
Minitab, Inc.
3081 Enterprise Dr.N
State CollegeO
16801Q
800-448-3555R
814-238-3280T
8.2UgRequires Mac Plus or later and a hard drive; Mac II series or higher with math coprocessor recommended.W9Minitab, Inc.
3081 Enterprise Dr.
State College, PA 16801
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB Model-It!C
$395.I
6/1/90J
3.5 mice
Model-It! is a good tool for simple mathematical modeling and simulating small dynamic systems. Good manual. Performance is adequate
input is mediocre, and output is basic. Requires prior knowledge of
modeling
there
s no AI.
Norris Software SystemsM
8201 Corteland Dr.N KnoxvilleO
37909Q
615-693-3132S
1.0UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.05 or later, and a hard drive.W>Norris Software Systems
8201 Corteland Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37909
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
MUSEC
$695.I
7/1/92J
4.0 mice
MUSE blends elements of spreadsheet and database software into a unique program that explores multidimensional data in a variety of ways. Searching for specified information and subsequent manipulation of data
is easy. Natural query language uses English-like commands in a script-writing window. Built-in dictionary enables program to interpret user queries. Interface is often confusing. Provides basic charting and
simple animations. Imports files in many formats, including Excel 3.0, WKS, WK1, DBF, DIF, SYLK, and text files using standard database delimiters. Proper organization of data before importing is crucial and
2may require expert assistance. Good documentation.
Occam Research Corp.M
42 Pleasant St.N WatertownO
02172Q
617-923-3545T
1.01UtRequires 68020 CPU or higher with System 6.05 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a hard drive; math coprocessor recommended.W8Occam Research Corp.
42 Pleasant St.
Watertown, MA 02172
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
One Shot WorksheetC
$99.95.I
10/1/91J
2.5 mice
One Shot Worksheet is a DA forms generator with sophisticated calculation capabilities. Has limited drawing tools and restricts number of objects per page. Provides basic support for designing labels, data
6fields, and graphic objects. Inadequate documentation.
Parameter Manager Plus analyzes data in real time, using a spreadsheetlike interface. Handles both hand-entered and imported data. Includes statistical quality control, equation fitting, predictive
3maintenance, histograms, drawing, and presentation.
BlackHawk TechnologyM
P.O. Box 2013N
Morgan HillO
95038
800-528-9333R
408-776-1106S
Requires Mac Plus or later.W8BlackHawk Technology
P.O. Box 2013
Morgan Hill, CA 95038
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
PowerMacros for the Excel UserC
$49.95.I
7/1/88J
4.0 miceK
PowerMacros offers all the power of macros without your having to learn how to write them. Includes a search-and-replace macro and a macro to transpose rows and columns. Improves Excel performance.L
Individual Software, Inc.M
5870 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 1N
PleasantonO
94588Q
800-331-3313R
510-734-6767S
2.1U4Requires Microsoft Excel version 1.5, 2.2, or later.WJIndividual Software, Inc.
5870 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 1
Pleasanton, CA 94588
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB PowerPlayC
$695 direct.I
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PowerPlay is a decision-support package designed for graphically exploring and analyzing multidimensional data. Easy to use, but structuring data to be imported is slow and tedious. Has built-in DAL
compatibility. Can extract ASCII data from networked sources such as corporate SQL-based mainframe databases. Limited data-selection and -export options.
Cognos Corp.M
67 S. Bedford St.N
BurlingtonO
01803Q
800-426-4667R
617-229-6600T
1.0U\Requires Mac II series or higher with 8 MB of RAM, a hard drive, and a color display system.W3Cognos Corp.
67 S. Bedford St.
Burlington, MA 01803
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
ResolveC
$399.I
6/1/92J
4.5 mice
This spreadsheet program offers an elegant interface and accessible 3-D-charting features. Lacks a few sophisticated features (such as style sheets) found in Excel 3.0 but uses a straightforward scripting
language unlike Excel
s complex macros. Includes MacDraw-like drawing tools. Auto-Save option can back up worksheets automatically. Supports wide variety of file formats for importing and exporting data. Good
documentation and on-line context-sensitive help. Despite some tedious limitations, ideal for custom-built complex applications or for users of other Claris products.
Claris Corp.M
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.N
Santa ClaraO
95052Q
408-727-8227S
1.0v3UCRequires Mac Plus or later, System 6.02 or later, and a hard drive.W9Claris Corp.
5201 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95052
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
@RISKC
$395 direct.I
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This add-in for Excel provides Monte Carlo simulation. Risk-analysis functions and a series of new menus give you an accurate picture of how even the most uncertain estimates and projections are likely to
affect your business. Decision analysis is based on 24 distributions. Generates summary Excel worksheets with statistical information for all output cells. Charting capabilities are adequate. Performance is
hsluggish on low-end Macs. Interface is difficult but offers integration with standard Excel environment.
Palisade Corp.M
31 Decker Rd.N
NewfieldO
14667Q
800-432-7475R
607-277-8000S
1.10T
1.01UZRequires Microsoft Excel 3.0 or later, Mac SE/30 or higher, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W/Palisade Corp.
31 Decker Rd.
Newfield, NY 14667
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
SpreadBaseC
$695.I
7/1/93J
4.0 mice
Combining features normally found in spreadsheet or database-management packages, SpreadBase excels at handling large sets of ever-changing business data. Ideal for analysis that involves consolidation of data
from multiple sources. Steep learning curve. Weak macro-editing features. Underlying database system with customizable categories minimizes manipulation needed when changing data relationships. Interface
resembles spreadsheet program but links formulas to specific data and categories, not to geometrically-defined data cells. Handles data sets (currently up to 4,000 records) imported from corporate databases
Dstored on mainframes and PCs. Can connect to SQL-based host systems.
Objective Software, Inc.M
200 Chesapeake Dr.N
Redwood CityO
94063Q
415-306-7400S
UtRequires 68020 CPU or higher with System 6.05 or later, 4 MB of RAM, and a hard drive; math coprocessor recommended.WBObjective Software, Inc.
200 Chesapeake Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94063
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
SPSS for the MacintoshCL$795; Advanced Statistics, Trends, Table, and Categories modules, $395 each.I
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SPSS for the Macintosh provides most of the procedures needed by professional statistical analysts. Has excellent on-line help, useful Command Generator, and clear documentation. Non-Mac interface. Has some
!graphics flaws. Text is editable.
SPSS, Inc.M
444 N. Michigan Ave.N
ChicagoO
60611Q
800-543-6609R
312-329-2400S
1.5U:Requires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, and a hard drive.W1SPSS, Inc.
444 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical Analysis
Spyglass DicerC1$495; educational and volume discounts available.I
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Spyglass Dicer provides a 3-D, full-color, detailed perspective view of statistical data. Although its implementation is weaker than other data-visualization tools from Spyglass, Dicer does create useful
images from huge amounts of information in HDF (Hierarchical Data Format), the public-domain format invented at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. It comes with MPW C 3.1 and FORTRAN
libraries. Dicer can import raw binary data in many formats and accepts data in the netCDF format. New version planned for late 1992.
Spyglass, Inc.M
1800 Woodfield Dr.N
SavoyO
61874Q
217-355-6000S
Requires SE/30, Mac II series, or LC; 4 MB or RAM, System 6.03 or later, color monitor, and a hard drive; math coprocessor recommended.W1Spyglass, Inc.
1800 Woodfield Dr.
Savoy, IL 61874
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
Spyglass TransformC1$495; educational and volume discounts available.I
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Spyglass Transform is a data-analysis package that lets you display huge arrays of numbers as pictures. Can draw complex 3-D color surfaces, contours, and vector plots. Allows overlays of different images and
interpolations of missing data, and opens and saves standard HDF spreadsheets. Can import data in a variety of workstation and mainframe formats; as an ASCII list of triplets; or as PICT, TIFF, or FITS files.
Includes Spyglass View, which creates animations of data evolving over time. Operates as a stand-alone application or with Spyglass Dicer and Spyglass Format. Requires some knowledge of FORTRAN.
Spyglass, Inc.M
1800 Woodfield Dr.N
SavoyO
61874Q
217-355-6000S
2.0UbRequires Mac II series, System 6.03 or later, 4 MB of RAM, an 8-bit-color display, and hard drive.V
91 EddyW1Spyglass, Inc.
1800 Woodfield Dr.
Savoy, IL 61874
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
StatView
$595.I
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This powerful, intuitive statistical-analysis package offers complete data management and excellent presentation-quality output. Elegant interface provides user with a
dataset
environment (for entering and
formatting data) and a View window for data analysis and detailed graphic design. Can import data from spreadsheet, word-processing, or database programs. Excellent variety of charts and 2-D graphs are
possible. No 3-D graph support. Includes several dozen templates and can create custom templates. Concise, well-written documentation. Excellent on-line help.
Abacus Concepts, Inc.M
1984 Bonita Ave.N
BerkeleyO
94704Q
800-666-7828R
510-540-1949T
4.0U4Requires Mac SE/30, or II series or higher with FPU.V
92 EddyW9Abacus Concepts, Inc.
1984 Bonita Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
StatView SE + GraphicsC
$350.I
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StatView SE + Graphics is the simplified version of StatView. Features easy-to-use interface and excellent presentation graphics. Full range of procedures available. Data-transformation functions are limited.
BWeak interactive exploratory graphics but performance is adequate.
Abacus Concepts, Inc.M
1984 Bonita Ave.N
BerkeleyO
94704Q
800-666-7828R
510-540-1949S
1.04T
Requires Mac Plus or later.W9Abacus Concepts, Inc.
1984 Bonita Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
SuperANOVAC
$495.I
3/1/90J
4.5 miceKaSuperANOVA is a slick linear-modeling program with a great interface. Feature-laden and powerful.L
Abacus Concepts, Inc.M
1984 Bonita Ave.N
BerkeleyO
94704Q
800-666-7828R
510-540-1949S
1.11T
1.0U+Requires Mac Plus and System 6.03 or later.V
89 EddyW9Abacus Concepts, Inc.
1984 Bonita Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
SYSTAT for the Macintosh
CB$895 direct; Design, Logit, Probit, and Testat modules, $110 each.I
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SYSTAT for the Macintosh is a statistics program with good Mac interface. Some slow and awkward data- and variable-handling features. Useful graphics, including 3-D charts and color graphics. Memory-hungry.
RLatest version supports QuickTime. Optional modules add many specialized features.
Systat, Inc.M
1800 Sherman Ave.N
EvanstonO
60201Q
708-864-5670S
UPRequires Mac Plus or later, 2 MB of RAM, System 6.03 or later, and a hard drive.W1Systat, Inc.
1800 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
TheoristC
$449.95.I
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Theorist is an elegant equation solver that
s versatile, full-featured, and powerful. Tasks are quickly accomplished with user-created propositions, matrices, and tables that are easy to build. Superb
interface. Good import and export options. Doesn
t require mastery of a programming language. Dozens of math functions and transformations are automatically activated by a few menu commands. Supports Fourier
transforms and Bessel functions, scatterplot creation, and multiple type fonts. Can visualize equations and theories through graphs and QuickTime animations, including 3-D and color. Doesn
Standard version requires Mac Plus or later and System 6.03 or later; FPU version requires 68020 CPU or higher and math coprocessor.V
89 EddyW7Prescience Corp.
939 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
WingzC
$399.I
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Wingz is a high-end spreadsheet program with strong 3-D charting features. HyperScript language lets you change menus, options, and functions by editing the master script file. Requires a lot of custom macro
programming to perform linking operations. Well-intentioned minimal-recalculating option can take longer than recalculating an entire spreadsheet.
Informix Software, Inc.M
4100 Bohannon Dr.N
Menlo ParkO
94025Q
800-331-1763R
415-926-6300S
1.1aT
U=Requires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM and a hard drive.V
89 EddyW>Informix Software, Inc.
4100 Bohannon Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
A!Spreadsheets & Numerical AnalysisB
XCALC
$149.95.I
1/1/90J
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XCAL is a set of HyperCard externals that add calculation and spreadsheetlike abilities to stacks. Grids restricted to the size of single cards. Extends HyperCard
s math abilities significantly. Poor manual.L
Trendware Corp.M
P.O. Box 2285N
HuntingtonO
06484Q
203-926-1116S
1.5UMRequires Mac Plus or later with 2 MB of RAM, HyperCard 2.1, and a hard drive.W2Trendware Corp.
P.O. Box 2285
Huntington, CT 06484
Storage SystemsB#Applied Engineering MacRAM PortableC!$399; each additional SIMM, $350.I
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The MacRAM Portable was the first memory-expansion card for the Mac Portable. Can hold from 1 to 8 MB of RAM and creates little additional drain on the battery, so you can open several applications at once
without problems. Comes with a grounding wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to your Mac when you install the card. Versatile way to upgrade memory.
Applied EngineeringM
3210 Beltline Rd.N
DallasO
75234Q
800-554-6227R
214-241-6060U
Requires Mac Portable.W6Applied Engineering
3210 Beltline Rd.
Dallas, TX 75234
Storage SystemsB
ATTO SiliconDisk PROC)$3,995 to $58,995, depending on capacity.I
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The SiliconDisk PRO is a large, high-performance, dedicated RAM disk with access times 300 times faster than an average SCSI hard drive. Easy to hook up and use. Extremely fast for applications requiring
intensive throughput from SCSI drive. CPU-intensive applications generally unaffected. Data disappears when power is turned off, so uninterruptible power supply is advisable.
ATTO Technology, Inc.M
1576 Sweet Home Rd.N
AmherstO
14228Q
716-688-4259
W;ATTO Technology, Inc.
1576 Sweet Home Rd.
Amherst, NY 14228
Storage SystemsB
DiskTwinC
$995.I
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DiskTwin simultaneously and transparently writes data to two SCSI drives at once, thereby providing up-to-the-nanosecond backup. Consists of proprietary software and either a NuBus or PDS card. Hardware
operates independently of Mac
s SCSI chain and doesn
t hurt performance. Works with removable-cartridge drives. Includes PartitionTwin software that backs up only important data, even to a drive of different
capacity.
Golden Triangle Computers, Inc.M
4849 Ronson Ct.N San DiegoO
92111Q
800-326-1858R
619-279-2100S
2.0r6T
2.0U#Requires PDS- or NuBus-capable Mac.WCGolden Triangle Computers, Inc.
4849 Ronson Ct.
San Diego, CA 92111
Storage Systems
TechWorks 3-Meg Static RAM CardC
$995.I
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The 3-Meg Static RAM Card is an excellent, even necessary, addition to every Mac Portable. Uses no extra power and allows maximum operating speed. With true static RAM, the Portable
s battery lasts longer in
/Sleep mode. Easy to install. Lifetime warranty.
L"Technology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)M
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350N
AustinO
78759Q
800-926-3148R
512-794-8533U
Requires Mac Portable.
WQTechnology Works, Inc. (TechWorks)
4030 Braker Lane W., Ste. 350
Austin, TX 78759
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Apple Hard Disk 80SCC
$1,099.I
2/1/90J
4.5 miceK~The Hard Disk 80SC is a superbly designed and well-built 80-MB unit. Noisy. Runs warm. Automatic head parking. Zero footprint.L
Apple Computer, Inc.M
20525 Mariani Ave.N CupertinoO
95014Q
800-776-2333R
408-996-1010W;Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk Drives
APS 105 MBC
$429 direct.I
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This affordable external hard drive uses a Quantum LP105S internal mechanism and offers average performance. Includes two AC power outlets. No software bundled. Actual formatted capacity is 102 MB. Formatting
#utility provided is Nuvo Labs 1.13.
APS TechnologiesM
2900 S. 291 Hwy.N
IndependenceO
64057Q
800-235-2750R
816-478-8300W8APS Technologies
2900 S. 291 Hwy.
Independence, MO 64057
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk Drives
B APS Go 80C
$349 direct.I
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Based on the older Quantum Go
Drive 80 mechanism, this affordable internal hard drive for PowerBooks has good performance. Actual formatted capacity is 80.8 MB. Includes Alliance Power Tools formatting
software, which failed to turn on write cache (sacrificing a little extra speed). Good installation instructions. Pre-installed System Folder includes both System 7.01 and latest version of Tune-Up.
APS TechnologiesM
2900 S. 291 Hwy.
IndependenceO
64057Q
800-235-2750R
816-478-8300T
GO80W8APS Technologies
2900 S. 291 Hwy.
Independence, MO 64057
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
APS Maxtor 213 ZFPC
$569 direct.I
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This affordable SCSI hard drive is well-built, includes good SCSI cable, and has good documentation. Average performance. Internal mechanism is Maxtor LXT-213SY. Actual capacity using included Alliance Power
eTools formatter is 200.6 MB. Bundled with 18 MB of shareware. Includes AC outlets. Two-year warranty.
APS TechnologiesM
2900 S. 291 Hwy.N
IndependenceO
64057Q
800-235-2750R
816-478-8300S
7213 MaxtorT
213SYW8APS Technologies
2900 S. 291 Hwy.
Independence, MO 64057
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
APS Micropolis 1.2 GBC
$1,699 direct.I
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This affordable external hard drive offers good case design, extra AC outlets, and a low cost per megabyte. Actual formatted capacity is 999.5 MB. Included Alliance Power Tools formatting software has minimal
features. Five-year warranty.
APS TechnologiesM
2900 S. 291 Hwy.N
IndependenceO
64057Q
800-235-2750R
816-478-8300T
2112 MicropolisW8APS Technologies
2900 S. 291 Hwy.
Independence, MO 64057
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
APS Toshiba 1.2 GBC
$1,499 direct.
7/1/93J
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This affordable external hard drive offers good case design, extra AC outlets, and a low cost per megabyte. Actual formatted capacity is 1,169.9 MB. Slow. Included Alliance Power Tools formatting software has
%minimal features. Five-year warranty.
APS TechnologiesM
2900 S. 291 Hwy.N
IndependenceO
64057Q
800-235-2750R
816-478-8300T
MK538FB ToshibaW8APS Technologies
2900 S. 291 Hwy.
Independence, MO 64057
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk Drives
B CD Technology HD Porta-Drive 200C
$1,599.I
4/1/92J
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This portable SCSI hard drive has average construction and doesn
t include SCSI cable. Average performance. Internal mechanism is Conner CP-3200F. Actual capacity using included Disk Manager Mac formatter is
200.9 MB. Fuse is internal.
CD Technology, Inc.M
766 San Aleso Ave.N SunnyvaleO
94086Q
408-752-8500W:CD Technology, Inc.
766 San Aleso Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk Drives
CMS PD 100SC
$1,199.I
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This external hard drive uses a Seagate ST1126N internal mechanism. Slow. Actual formatted capacity is 109 MB. Bundled with excellent SUM II software. Formatting utility provided is CMS Utilities 7.01. Has
internal fuse.
CMS Enhancements, Inc.M
2722 Michelson Dr.N
IrvineO
92715Q
714-222-6000W:CMS Enhancements, Inc.
2722 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92715
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
CMS PD1000SC
$7,199.I
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The CMS PD1000S is a 1-gigabyte hard drive with a formatted capacity of 990 MB and average seek time of 15 milliseconds. Based on the Micropolis 1598-15 mechanism. Provides good performance with the CMS
Utility 6.0.1 SCSI driver. SCSI-ID selection is via external button, and SCSI termination uses an external plug. Bundled with Symantec Utilities for the Macintosh.
CMS Enhancements, Inc.M
2722 Michelson Dr.N
IrvineO
92715Q
714-222-6000
W:CMS Enhancements, Inc.
2722 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92715
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
CMS Platinum 200C
$1,639.I
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This SCSI hard drive has average construction but slow performance. Good documentation and formatting software. Internal mechanism is Conner CP-3200F. Actual capacity using included CMS Utilities formatter is
0200.9 MB. Bundled with SUM II. Fuse is internal.
CMS Enhancements, Inc.M
2722 Michelson Dr.N
IrvineO
92715Q
714-222-6000
7.02 softwareW:CMS Enhancements, Inc.
2722 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92715
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
CMS Platinum 40MBC
$919.I
4/1/91J
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The CMS Platinum 40MB is a 40-MB external SCSI hard drive based on the slow, older (but reliable) Conner CP3040 mechanism. For the price, this drive has poor performance and a stark design, but it includes an
auto-sensing power supply for use with North American or European voltages. Good software is bundled, including SUM II. SCSI termination is internal, making daisy-chaining SCSI devices difficult.
CMS Enhancements, Inc.M
2722 Michelson Dr.N
IrvineO
92715Q
714-222-6000W:CMS Enhancements, Inc.
2722 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92715
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
CMS Platinum II Enhanced 1.0C
$3,799.I
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This external hard drive offers good case design and switchable termination. Actual formatted capacity is 999.5 MB. Included SCSI Utility formatting software has minimal features.L
CMS Enhancements, Inc.M
2722 Michelson Dr.N
IrvineO
92715Q
714-222-6000T
2112 MicropolisW:CMS Enhancements, Inc.
2722 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92715
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
CMS Platinum II Enhanced 2.0C
$5,569.I
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This external hard drive offers good case design and switchable termination. Actual formatted capacity is 1,998 MB. Included SCSI Utility formatting software has minimal features.L
CMS Enhancements, Inc.M
2722 Michelson Dr.N
IrvineO
92715Q
714-222-6000T
1924 MicropolisW:CMS Enhancements, Inc.
2722 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92715
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
CMS Platinum Series PD 300C
$3,299.I
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The CMS Platinum Series PD 300 is a hard drive with a capacity of 291 MB. It has slow seek times and low throughput. Good software.L
CMS Enhancements, Inc.M
2722 Michelson Dr.N
IrvineO
92715Q
714-222-6000W:CMS Enhancements, Inc.
2722 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92715
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Core Optima 200C
$1,429.I
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This fast SCSI hard drive is poorly built. Internal mechanism is Hewlett-Packard C2233. Actual capacity using included Core Formatter software is 221.6 MB. Bundled with SUM II. Fuse is internal. Five-year
warranty.
Core International, Inc.M
7171 N. Federal Hwy.N
Boca RatonO
33487Q
407-997-6044T
3.2 softwareWBCore International, Inc.
7171 N. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, FL 33487
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Cranel 330MBC
$2,350.I
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The Cranel 330MB is a hard drive with a formatted capacity of 321 MB. Average seek times and throughput. Large case. Good customer support.L
Cranel, Inc.M
510F E. Wilson Bridge Rd.N
WorthingtonO
43085Q
(800) 288-3475R
(614) 433-0045W<Cranel, Inc.
510F E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Deltaic DS40QC
$449.I
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The Deltaic DS40Q is a 40-MB external SCSI hard drive based on the fast, reliable Quantum P40S mechanism. The drive is inexpensive, has a low profile, and has external SCSI-ID selection and SCSI termination.
Unfortunately, little software is provided, and the SCSI IDs permitted include illegal numbers 7 through 9. Our test unit
s fan rattled when the power-supply cord experienced distorting pressure.
Deltaic SystemsM
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302BN
San JoseO
95112
800-745-1240R
408-441-1240W?Deltaic Systems
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302B
San Jose, CA 95112
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Deltaic Server 100QC
$699 direct.I
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This external hard drive uses a Quantum LP105S internal mechanism. Average performance. Actual formatted capacity is 100 MB. No software bundled. Formatting utility provided is Deltaic System Installer 2.01.
8Disk-access and power-status indicator LEDs hard to see.
Deltaic Systems
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302BN
San JoseO
95112Q
800-745-1240R
408-441-1240W?Deltaic Systems
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302B
San Jose, CA 95112
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Deltaic Server 1GC
$3,199.I
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The Deltaic Server 1G is a 1-gigabyte hard drive with a formatted capacity of 990 MB. Has an average seek time of 15 milliseconds. Based on the Micropolis 1598-15 mechanism. Provides good performance with the
Deltaic 2.01 SCSI driver. SCSI-ID selection is via external button, and SCSI termination uses an external plug. No bundled software.
Deltaic SystemsM
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302BN
San JoseO
95112Q
800-745-1240R
408-441-1240W?Deltaic Systems
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302B
San Jose, CA 95112
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Deltaic Server 200QC
$749 direct.I
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This affordable SCSI hard drive is well-built but has an unshielded power supply. Good documentation and performance. Internal mechanism is Quantum ProDrive 210S. Actual capacity using included Deltaic System
3Installer formatter is 197.3 MB. Two-year warranty.
Deltaic SystemsM
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302BN
San JoseO
95112Q
800-745-1240R
408-441-1240W?Deltaic Systems
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302B
San Jose, CA 95112
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Deltaic Server 300Q
$1,899.I
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Deltaic SystemsM
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302BN
San JoseO
95112Q
800-745-1240R
408-441-1240W?Deltaic Systems
1701 Junction Ct., Ste. 302B
San Jose, CA 95112
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
DynaTek HDA 1.2 GBC
$3,495.I
7/1/93J
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This external hard drive offers a solid case design. Actual formatted capacity is 1,028.5 MB. Included Compass Utility formatting software has minimal features. Five-year warranty.L DynaTek Automation Systems, Inc.M
15 Tangiers Rd.N
TorontoO
OntarioP
M3J 2B1 CanadaQ
416-636-3000T
M2266S-512 FujitsuWPDynaTek Automation Systems, Inc.
15 Tangiers Rd.
Toronto, Ontario M3J 2B1 Canada
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
DynaTek HDA 2.0 GBC
$4,795.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This external hard drive offers a solid case design. Actual formatted capacity is 1,662.7 MB. Included Compass Utility formatting software has minimal features. Five-year warranty.L DynaTek Automation Systems, Inc.M
15 Tangiers Rd.N
TorontoO
OntarioP
M3J 2B1 CanadaQ
416-636-3000T
M2265S-512 FujitsuWPDynaTek Automation Systems, Inc.
15 Tangiers Rd.
Toronto, Ontario M3J 2B1 Canada
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
DynaTek HDA 234C
$1,329.I
4/1/92J
3.5 mice
This fast SCSI hard drive is well-built but has an unshielded power supply. Internal mechanism is Hewlett-Packard C2233. Actual capacity using included ComPass Utilities formatter is 221.6 MB. Two-year
warranty.
L DynaTek Automation Systems, Inc.M
15 Tangiers Rd.N
TorontoO
OntarioP
M3J 2B1 CanadaQ
416-636-3000WPDynaTek Automation Systems, Inc.
15 Tangiers Rd.
Toronto, Ontario M3J 2B1 Canada
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Focus Enhancements 1.2 GBC
$1,799 direct.I
7/1/93
3.0 miceK
This external hard drive is small and portable. Fast. Actual formatted capacity is 999.5 MB. Includes DiskMaker 1.6.5 formatting software. Five-year warranty.L
Focus Enhancements, Inc.M
800 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 4500N
WoburnO
01801Q
800-538-8866R
617-938-8088T
2112 MicropolisWIFocus Enhancements, Inc.
800 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 4500
Woburn, MA 01801
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB Hammer 1000C
$3,319.I
7/1/91J
3.0 mice
The FWB Hammer 1000 is a 1-gigabyte hard drive with a formatted capacity of 988 MB and average seek time of 15 milliseconds. Based on the Seagate ST41200NM mechanism. Provides good performance with the Hammer
1.4 SCSI driver. SCSI-ID selection is via external button, and SCSI termination uses an external plug. Software provides partitioning, user-selectable-interleave, data-encryption, and password-protection
capabilities. Two-year warranty.
L FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055T
ST41200NM SeagateW9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB Hammer 1000FMFC
$2,599.I
7/1/93J
3.5 miceK
This external hard drive has excellent software and fast performance. Good case design. Actual formatted capacity is 999.1 MB. Includes HDT Primer formatting software.L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055T
DSP3105 Digital
W9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB Hammer 2000FMFC
$4,529.I
7/1/93J
4.0 miceK
This external hard drive offers excellent software and and a low cost per megabyte. Fast. Good case design. Actual formatted capacity is 2,028.7 MB. Includes HDT Primer formatting software.L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055T
ST42400N SeagateW9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB Hammer 300C
$2,209.I
12/1/90J
4.5 mice
The FWB Hammer 300 is a hard drive with a formatted capacity of 323 MB. Short seek times and high throughput rate. Good for equipping a network server. Includes Hard Disk ToolKit SCSI utility. Two-year
warranty.
L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055W9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB hammerPB120i
$999.I
2/1/93J
3.0 mice
Based on the Quantum Go
Drive 120 mechanism, this internal hard drive for PowerBooks has excellent performance. Actual formatted capacity is 118.7 MB. Includes powerful Hard Disk ToolKit formatting software.
|Minimal installation instructions (vendor recommends dealer installation), but included software has detailed documentation.
L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055T
GO120
W9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB hammerPB80iC
$889.I
2/1/93J
3.0 mice
Based on the older Quantum Go
Drive 80 mechanism, this internal hard drive for PowerBooks has excellent performance. Tested unit came with write-verification turned off to increase speed. Actual formatted
capacity is 80.8 MB. Includes powerful Hard Disk ToolKit formatting software. Minimal installation instructions (vendor recommends dealer installation), but included software has detailed documentation.
L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055T
GO80W9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB PocketHammer 100C
$869.I
11/1/91J
4.0 mice
This portable hard drive uses a Quantum LP105S internal mechanism and offers fast performance. Actual formatted capacity is 100 MB. Includes Hard Disk ToolKit SCSI utility. Two-year warranty.L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055W9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB PocketHammer 200C
$1,439.I
4/1/92J
3.5 mice
This compact SCSI hard drive is well-built and has excellent documentation. Good performance. Internal mechanism is Quantum ProDrive 210S. Actual capacity using included Hammer Install 1.3d formatter is 197.3
MMB. Bundled with excellent Hard Disk ToolKit SCSI utility. Two-year warranty.
L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055W9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB PocketHammer 50
$659.I
4/1/91J
4.5 mice
The well-designed FWB PocketHammer 50 is a 50-MB external SCSI hard drive based on the fast Quantum LP52S mechanism. Excellent performance. Compact construction doesn
t skimp on desirable features. SCSI-ID
selection and SCSI termination are external, the case is durable, and both power-on and drive-activity indicator lights are provided. Includes Hard Disk ToolKit SCSI utility. Two-year warranty.
L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055W9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
FWB SledgeHammer 2000FMFC
$4,899.I
7/1/93J
4.5 miceK
This external hard-disk array (RAID) offers excellent software and a low cost per megabyte. Fast. Excellent case design. Actual formatted capacity is 2,000.4 MB. Includes HDT Primer Pro 1.3 formatting software.L FWB, Inc.M
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215N
San FranciscoO
94109Q
415-474-8055T
DSP3105 Digital
W9FWB, Inc.
2040 Polk St., Ste. 215
San Francisco, CA 94109
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
GCC UltraDrive 1000SC
$2,349.I
7/1/93J
3.0 miceK
This external hard drive offers good case design and fast performance. Actual formatted capacity is 1,003.2 MB. Includes GCC Drive Manager formatting software.L
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800T
ST11200N SeagateW;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
GCC UltraDrive 100SC
$699 direct.I
11/1/91J
4.5 mice
This external hard drive uses a Quantum LP105S internal mechanism and offers fast performance. Actual formatted capacity is 100 MB. Bundled with MacTools Deluxe, QuickEnvelope, QuickSpool, and 3.5 MB of
Fshareware. Formatting utility provided is excellent GCC Drive Manager.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800S
7.24T
W;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
GCC UltraDrive 2000XC
$4,699.I
7/1/93J
4.0 miceK
This external hard drive offers excellent case design and switchable termination. Actual formatted capacity is 2,028.7 MB. Includes GCC Drive Manager formatting software.L
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800T
ST42400N SeagateW;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
GCC UltraDrive 430SC
$1,899 direct.I
12/1/90J
5.0 mice
The GCC UltraDrive 430S is a hard drive with a formatted capacity of 428 MB. High throughput rate. Average seek times. Includes a QuickDraw print spooler, SUM II, 3.5 MB of public-domain software, and its own
Oenvelope-printing utility. Excellent formatting utility provided. Good support.
GCC Technologies, Inc.M
209 Burlington Rd.N
BedfordO
01730Q
800-422-7777R
617-275-5800S
7.24T
W;GCC Technologies, Inc.
209 Burlington Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
HDI PowerDrive 200 (Maxtor)C
$629 direct.I
4/1/92J
3.5 mice
This affordable SCSI hard drive is well-built but has an unshielded power supply. Both SCSI termination and fuse are internal. Good performance. Internal mechanism is Maxtor LXT-213SY. Actual capacity using
3.5 miceK{The HDI PowerDrive 320 is an inexpensive hard drive with a formatted capacity of 330 MB. Average seek times and throughput.L
Insight Distribution NetworkM
1912 W. Fourth St.N
TempeO
85281Q
800-927-7848R
602-902-1176
W?Insight Distribution Network
1912 W. Fourth St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Insight PowerDrive 1075C
$1,899 direct.I
7/1/93J
2.5 miceK
This affordable external hard drive has internal SCSI termination and a thin SCSI cable. Actual formatted capacity is 1,026.9 MB. Included Disk Manager Mac formatting software has minimal features.L
Insight Distribution NetworkM
1912 W. Fourth St.N
TempeO
85281Q
800-927-7848R
602-902-1176T
M2266S-512 Fujitsu
W?Insight Distribution Network
1912 W. Fourth St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Insight PowerDrive 1750C
$2,899 direct.I
7/1/93J
2.5 miceK
This affordable external hard drive has internal SCSI termination and a thin SCSI cable. Actual formatted capacity is 1,666.5 MB. Included Disk Manager Mac formatting software has minimal features.L
Insight Distribution NetworkM
1912 W. Fourth St.N
TempeO
85281Q
800-927-7848R
602-902-1176T
M2265S-512 Fujitsu
W?Insight Distribution Network
1912 W. Fourth St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie 1000MB ZFP PlusC
$1,999 direct.I
7/1/91J
4.0 mice
The La Cie 1000MB ZFP Plus is a 1-gigabyte hard drive with a formatted capacity of 988 MB. Has an average seek time of 15 milliseconds. Based on the Seagate ST41200NM mechanism. Provides good performance with
the Silverlining 5.27 SCSI driver. Software provides password-protection and data-encryption functions. SCSI-ID selection is via external button. Internal SCSI termination. Bundled with Norton Utilities for
the Macintosh.
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000W9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie Cirrus 1000QC
$1,449 direct.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This external hard drive offers switchable SCSI termination, but SCSI ID number is set with DIP switches. Actual formatted capacity is 1,001.2 MB. Includes excellent Silverlining formatting software.L
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000T
PD1050 QuantumW9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie Cirrus 1200QC
$1,699 direct.I
7/1/93J
3.0 mice
This external hard drive offers switchable SCSI termination, but SCSI ID number is set with DIP switches. Actual formatted capacity is 1,167.6 MB. Includes excellent Silverlining formatting software.L
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000T
PD1225 QuantumW9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie PocketDrive 80C
$549 direct.I
2/1/93J
3.0 mice
Based on the older Quantum Go
Drive 80 mechanism, this compact external hard drive for PowerBooks has adequate performance. Actual formatted capacity is 80.7 MB. Takes power from the computer
s ADB port or AC
adapter (included). No battery-power option. SCSI termination is externally switchable. Includes SilverLining formatting software. Two-year warranty.
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000T
W9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie Q-ZFP 200C
$779 direct.I
4/1/92J
3.5 mice
This SCSI hard drive has adequate construction quality but has an internal fuse and uses DIP switches to set SCSI ID. SCSI termination is internal with external switch. Good performance. Internal mechanism is
Quantum ProDrive 210S. Actual capacity using included Silverlining formatter is 197.3 MB. Bundled with 10 MB of shareware. Two-year warranty.
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000S
200W9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie Tsunami 100MBC
$469 direct.I
11/1/91J
4.0 mice
This portable hard drive uses a Quantum LP105S internal mechanism and offers fast performance. Actual formatted capacity is 101 MB. Includes one AC power outlet. SCSI termination is externally switchable, but
SCSI ID is set via DIP switches, and SCSI cable included is 25-pin. Fuse is internal. Software bundled is Norton Utilities and 10 MB of shareware. Formatting utility provided is excellent SilverLining 5.31.
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000W9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie Tsunami 200C
$829 direct.I
4/1/92J
3.5 mice
This portable SCSI hard drive has adequate construction quality but has an internal fuse and uses DIP switches to set SCSI ID. SCSI termination is internal with external switch. Good performance. Internal
mechanism is Quantum ProDrive 210S. Actual capacity using included Silverlining formatter is 197.3 MB. Bundled with 10 MB of shareware. Two-year warranty.
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000S
200W9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie Tsunami 50C
$229 direct.I
4/1/91J
4.5 mice
The well-designed La Cie Tsunami 50 is an external, 50-MB SCSI hard drive based on the fast Quantum LP52S mechanism. Excellent performance. Compact construction allows vertical or horizontal orientation.
Unfortunately, SCSI termination is internal, and SCSI-ID selection is via unlabeled DIP switches. The case is durable, power-on as well as drive-activity indicator lights are provided, and bundled software is
Xexcellent. Be careful when buying cables for this drive
it has 25-pin SCSI connectors.
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000W9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
La Cie ZFP 400C
$1,119 direct.I
12/1/90J
5.0 mice
The La Cie ZFP 400 is an affordable hard drive with a formatted capacity of 423 MB. Average seek times and high throughput rate. Bundled with 5 MB of public-domain software, Silverlining formatting software,
Pand Norton Utilities for the Macintosh. Internal SCSI termination. Good support.
La Cie Ltd.M
8700 S.W. Creekside PlaceN BeavertonO
97005Q
800-999-0143R
503-520-9000W9La Cie Ltd.
8700 S.W. Creekside Place
Beaverton, OR 97005
!A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk Drives
Liberty 1.2 GB-QC
$2,699 direct.I
7/1/93J
3.0 miceK
This compact, portable external hard drive offers good case design and switchable termination. Included SCSI cable is thin. Actual formatted capacity is 1,167.6 MB. Includes HDT Primer PE formatting software.L
Liberty Systems, Inc.M
160 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 38N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
408-983-1127T
PD1225 QuantumWFLiberty Systems, Inc.
160 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 38
Santa Clara, CA 95051
"A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk Drives
Liberty 70 Series 105QC
$799.I
11/1/91J
3.5 mice
This portable hard drive uses a Quantum LP105S internal mechanism and offers fast performance. Actual formatted capacity is 102 MB. SCSI termination is internal. Has no fan. No software bundled. Formatting
-utility provided is Software Architects 3.29.
Liberty Systems, Inc.M
160 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 38N
Santa ClaraO
95051Q
408-983-1127WFLiberty Systems, Inc.
160 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 38
Santa Clara, CA 95051
#A Storage Systems/Hard-Disk DrivesB
Liberty 70210QC
$1,199 direct.I
4/1/92J
3.0 mice
This portable SCSI hard drive has adequate construction quality and includes a carrying case but has poor documentation. SCSI termination and fuse are internal. Good performance. Internal mechanism is Plus
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