Computer Shopper back issues from May 1993:
The Cyrix challenge. (This Month)
May 01, 1993 ... It's all a matter of choice. Some people like Coke, others prefer Pepsi, and a few sip Brand X. But the common theme is variety: Customers can pick and choose until they find the particular brand that best fits their taste and budget. In the computer world, manufacturers are ...
Pentium machines arrive with spring, but harvest won't be bountiful. (Intel targets early 1994 for volume shipments of Pentium microprocessors; a few machines based on the chip already available) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... The first Pentium-based machines began showing up this month, but don't look for a bountiful supply of these high-end systems anytime soon in the channel. Intel acknowledges that 1993 will be a "ramp-up year" for Pentium production, with early 1994 as the target for shipping ...
Bogus local bus boards sneak into U.S. market from offshore. (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... Bogus VL-Bus boards from the Pacific Rim are flooding the U.S. market and may drown the promise of local bus performance for budget-conscious users. In a delicious touch of irony, the vendor organization that drafted the VL-Bus specification, VESA (Video Electronics Standards ...
Apple, AT&T, and others believe in PDA magic; key backers line up behind company's plans for personal communications. (personal digital assistant technology)(companies interested in General Magic's TeleScript and Magic Communicating Applications Platform software) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... Key Backers Line Up Behind Company's Plans for Personal Communications General Magic is a company whose name could become either a blessing or a curse. It all depends on whether this privately held firm pulls new and exciting personal digital assistant technology out of its ...
Dell stays tops with users but stalls on Wall Street. (Dell Computer stock takes pounding as company tries to sell an additional four million shares) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... When it comes to total customer satisfaction, Dell Computer is the people's choice among PC vendors. Beating out such industry heavies as IBM, Compaq, and Apple, Dell earned top honors in a 12-month survey of thousands of business users conducted by market research firm ...
Pentium's a good start, but now what? Market's move toward PC-based video challenges Intel. (Direct from the Editor) (Column)
May 01, 1993; ... Market's Move Toward PC-Based Video Challenges Intel So, Pentium has finally arrived and, although you probably can't get your hands on one just yet, you'll have to agree that Intel once again did a fine job. You could quibble with the chip's math performance and argue that the ...
Windows NT release to spark 32-bit OS race; IBM, Microsoft, and Novell ready for "battle royal" over corporate America's networks (operating systems) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... IBM, Microsoft, and Novell Ready for "Battle Royal" Over Corporate America's Networks As mainframes give way to desktop-based networks, IBM, Novell, and Microsoft are girding for what one market analyst called "a battle royal" over whose 32-bit operating system (OS) will manage ...
CardPro drive eases PCMCIA data transfer to desktop PCs. (Personal Compute Memory Card Interface Association)(Data I/O introduces CardPro Universal PC Card Drive) (Brief Article) (Product Announcement)
May 01, 1993; ... The next big step for the Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association standard is data exchange between PCMCIA-based portables and ordinary desktop PCs. Intel's Exchangeable Card Architecture, or ExCA, specification is intended to provide this crucial bridge, but PCs with ExCA ...
The rumble of discontent grows louder; repeated support woes leave PC customers fuming at vendors. (Mind on Mail Order) (Column)
May 01, 1993; ... Repeated Support Woes Leave PC Customers Fuming at Vendors As the rumble of discontent swells in volume, users are putting PC makers on notice: Either clean up your service and support problems or classify us as former customers. Real reasons for dissatisfaction ...
Compaq opens up 1-800 order lines to public. (Direct Plus program enables direct orders of microcomputers) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... Meet the new kid on the block. After months of evaluation, Compaq has stepped into the mail-order marketplace with both feet. The company's new Direct Plus program finally allows customers to order a computer directly from Compaq. Until now, Compaq products were only ...
Vendor tech support suffers in wake of last year's personal computer sales boom; but analysts predict dramatic improvements on the way by end of year. (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... But Analysts Predict Dramatic Improvements on the Way by End of Year Poor technical support from PC vendors--a fact of life that many users often face with weary resignation--may finally be history by this time next year. Last year's explosion in PC sales left many ...
Dell rolls out do-it-yourself support program. (Select-Care program features a mix-and-match service package) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... Dell has revamped its support options to accommodate a growing trend among businesses who prefer to go it alone on service and support of their PCs. The company's Select-Care program features a mix-and-match service package for users seeking more do-it-yourself options. ...
The amazing anatomy of a revolution; integrated circuit advances pave way for startling PC changes. (The Silicon Scene) (Column)
May 01, 1993; ... Integrated Circuit Advances Pave Way for Startling PC Changes For people who've spent most of their adult lives in the computer age, it's easy to lose sight of what an incredible industry this is. This month, I'm going to step back from the day-to-day details that tend to ...
Dauphin touts tiny 486 portable as PC replacement. (Dauphin Technology Inc. introduces Desktop Replacement 1 hand-held computer) (Brief Article) (Product Announcement)
May 01, 1993; ... Portable PC makers are forever striving to build smaller machines without sacrificing too many features found on the desktop. Some, such as Gateway 2000's Nomad, strike an admirable balance between portability and performance. Yet few vendors would unveil a 2.2-pound, ...
New notebook PCs cop Apple PowerBook look. (PC Brand's LeaderBook Pro and Micro Electronics' WinBook notebook computers mimic Apple PowerBook ergonomics) (Brief Article) (Product Announcement)
May 01, 1993; ... If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Apple should be blushing Macintosh red. Two new notebook PCs from PC Brand and Micro Electronics, respectively, are touting their trackball/keyboard layouts first popularized by Apple's PowerBook ergonomics. PC Brand's ...
PC snake oil of the 1990s? Make mine multimedia, if you please. (Levitations) (Column)
May 01, 1993; ... Make Mine in Multimedia, If You Please Since nobody's ever accused me of not being able to appreciate a good joke, this month let's give multimedia the attention it really deserves--and maybe get a laugh or two. Around this columnist's home office, a day without ...
Super batteries to triple time between recharge. (AER Research and Valence Technology to introduce super batteries in 1994 that triple battery life between charges) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... If you're a laptop user willing to promise a kingdom in return for more battery life, early 1994 may be the year you pay up. AER Research of Atlanta, Ga., and Valence Technology of San Jose, Calif., are each planning to unleash super batteries next year that are expected to ...
Find a fox hole -- and jump in quickly! PC clone makers take cover from big three's barrage. (low-end lines and expansion into new distribution channels by Apple, Compaq and IBM threaten clone manufacturers) (Channel Watch) (Column)
May 01, 1993; ... PC Clone Makers Take Cover From Big Three's Barrage The casualties mount as the industry shakeout takes hold. "It's a good year to crawl into a foxhole," drawled the Texas president of a second-tier PC manufacturer. "Pull the tarp over and hope there's not a direct ...
Monitor eye strain? Try a lower height. (tilt screen slightly upward) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... When people work on computers, they tend to blink less, and their dry eyes are more suceptible to strain, Japanese researchers have found. Dropping in artificial tears is one solution, but a more practical remedy would be to simply ...
Say sayonara to the good old 386 line; this is the year PC vendors finally jettison 386s. (Intel 80386-based microcomputers) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... This is the Year PC Vendors Finally Jettison 386s This is the year that the PC industry will close the books on the 386 PC. Driven by user demand and economies of scale, Acer, AST, CompuAdd, Leading Edge, Packard Bell, and Zeos have already been forced to say ...
Time to get involved and support change: industry group proposing ways to make PCs radically easier to use. (Desktop Management Task Force) (The Boardwalk) (Column)
May 01, 1993; ... Industry Group Proposing Ways to Make PCs Radically Easier to Use An industry group, the Desktop Management Task Force, is working on a set of software extensions aimed at administering networked computers. With a few additions, some tweaks, and our encouragement, this so-called ...
Chicago Online teams up with Ticketmaster to sell Chicago Cubs tickets. (Ticketmaster computer network) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... You may experience your next dose of online entertainment in a boxed seat in Wrigley Field, sipping a Budweiser and eating world-famous hot dogs. Chicago Online (COL), a joint venture between America Online (AOL) and the Chicago Tribune newspaper, plans to sell tickets to Chicago Cubs ...
Mobile computing is finally turning into a reality; as technology marches forward, portables are going to meet the pen. (Wohl's World) (Column)
May 01, 1993; ... As Technology Marches Forward, Portables Are Going to Meet the Pen Until now, it's been hard to measure the "success" or "failure" of a pen computing market, since the pen is, after all, simply a new interface metaphor. And a radically different one, at that. Many ...
Hewlett-Packard's "superportable" raises subnotebook performance bar; new HP XN one of the first portable PCs to offer ROM-based Microsoft Windows. (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... New HP XN One of the First Portable PCs to Offer ROM-Based Microsoft Windows Hewlett-Packard is looking to blow its competitors out of the water with a notebook that analysts say with dramatically raise the performance expectations among mobile computer users this year. ...
Nightmare on pen street? (market for pen-based computers not meeting expectations as user complain of problems) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... Pen computers are finding their way into the market, but they're finding it hard living up to the hype. Forrester Research, a market research in Cambridge, Mass., recently interviewed 45 early-adopter companies about their pen experiences. The complaints rolled in, ranging ...
The Cyrix challenge: top-of-the-line desktops and notebooks that don't need Intel inside. (includes related articles on chip clones, benchmark tests, Intel's legal attempts to block Cyrix, and court decisions impacting prices and supplies) (Cover Story)
May 01, 1993; ...Product Listing CompuAdd Express 425Color Notebook 440 DLC 12301 Technology Blvd. Austin, TX 78727 1-800-925-3000; (512) 219-1800 Sugg. List Price (425Color Notebook): $2,795; with math coprocessor--$2,864 Sugg. List Price (440 DLC): $1,765 (with 200Mb hard drive, not the ...
Ergonomic Monitors: today's monitors are sharper, brighter, and safer than ever before. (evaluations and comparisons of eight ergonomic monitors) (Hardware Review) (includes related articles on what the tests mean and borders that mask viewing space as well as a product listing ) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...CPS-1760LR CTX International Inc. 20530 Earlgate St. Walnut, CA 91789 1-800-342-5289; (909) 595-6146 Sugg. List Price: $1,699 MX-17F Mag Innovision Inc. 4392 Corporate Center Dr. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 1-800-827-3998; (714) 827-3998 Sugg. List Price: ...
Breaking the Windows bottleneck; tips on how to push your PC to the ultimate pixel. (includes related article on finding your way through bus traffic) (Special Report: trends and technology)
May 01, 1993; ... In the pre-Windows era, all anyone needed was a fast CPU and some useful DOS applications, and voila, they were in business. When Windows ushered in a new era, applications that flew in DOS suddenly behaved as if they were stuck to a GUI floor. All too quickly, the Achilles heel of the PC ...
Put it on paper: printers. (includes related articles on combined printers, scanners, copiers and fax machines; fonts and formats; shopping tips; upgrading your output and envelope printing) (Computer Shoppers Guide: printers) (Buyers Guide)
May 01, 1993; ... 10 years ago it was simple. If you needed to print business letters with, well, letter quality, you bought a daisywheel printer. If you had to print graphics, or could sacrifice text quality for speed, you bought a dot matrix printer. Later, when the first laser printers ...
Feedback forum. (Letter to the Editor)
May 01, 1993; ... What's on your mind? Mail your (written) gripes, gratitude, or general questions to Feedback Forum, Computer Shopper, One Park Ave., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Wireless LAN Adapters Dear Editor: Recently, you wrote an article on wireless LAN ...
Coming events.
May 01, 1993 ...May 16-20, 1993 * TX ICA Comnet Dallas will take place this year at the Dallas Convention Center. The show will kick off on May 16, with a keynote presentation by Max Hopper, vice president of Information Systems of American Airlines. Conference sessions will feature ...
Corrections.
May 01, 1993 ... The March issue Shopper's Guide to Notebooks listed Zenith Data Systems Corp.'s technical support, instead of direct order, number. If you want to order from Zenith, call 1-800-582-0524. The correct numbers in "The Internet Connection" in the March issue are as follows: The ...
Zeos 486DX2-66: EISA tower of power. (Hardware Review) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... When it comes to mail-order micro-computer systems, cynical review writers don't tend to be impressed very easily. But when we are, there is usually much to like and little or nothing to dislike about a system. The Zeos 486DX2-66 EISA, a full-featured 32-bit bus system in a full-height ...
The PC Professional has notable power without local bus. (Hardware Review) (Computer Sales Professional Inc.'s PR Professional 486DX2-66) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... Although an inordinate amount of attention has been focused on VESA local bus computer systems, you can still get very good, cost-effective performance from ISA bus systems without local bus slots. The PC Professional 486DX2-66, sold by Computer Sales Professional Inc., is one such ...
Portable Presenter: NEC's ultraLite with an attitude. (Hardware Review) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... NEC's Portable Presenter is designed, as the name implies, for those who have to take their presentations on the road--or at least away from their desks. Part of NEC's new Solution Series, the Portable Presenter delivers a first-rate hardware and software combination to solve the needs of ...
Olivetti's Quaderno: a subnotebook that literally talks back. (Hardware Review) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Olivetti Quaderno It weighs just 2.2 pounds and can record and play back your voice, but this European subnotebook's dim LCD and tiny keyboard keep it from succeeding as a subnotebook computer. Olivetti North America TeleSource Hardware Sales 22425 ...
Windows Sound System: a sound investment for your business. (Hardware Review) (Microsoft Corp.'s complete hardware and software package includes a sound board, microphone and headphones) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Microsoft Windows Sound System A complete hardware and software package that includes a sound board, microphone, and headphones. Software includes a proofreading tool for Excel and 1-2-3 spreadsheets and a tool for recording voice notes to insert in any program that supports ...
BlackMirror's hard drive backups could save your day. (BlackCurrant Technology's BlackMirror tape backup) (Hardware Review) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...BlackMirror Tape Backup A nice "set and forget" addition for any PC which holds valuable data, but whose owner is less than religiously faithful about making backups. BlackCurrant Technology 575 Anton Blvd., Suite 300 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 432-6514 FAX: ...
Drag-and-drop stencils with Visio 1.0 for easy drawing. (Software Review) (Shapeware Corp.'s Visio 1.0 for Windows is the Lego of drawing packages) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... Visio 1.0 for Windows By using a set of predefined stencils, Visio revamps the drawing-program metaphor with an easy-to-use application that brings drag-and-drop drawing to your desktop. Shapeware Corp. 1601 Fifth Ave., Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98101-1625 ...
Manage your documents with Caere's PageKeeper. (document-management system) (Software Review) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...PageKeeper 1.0 for Windows Page scanning, OCR, and robust indexing are the strengths of this document-management system, which helps you build and track databases of both text and graphics pages. Caere Corp. 100 Cooper Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95030 1-800-535-7226; (408) ...
Lotus 1-2-3 keeps the DOS faith, adds Windows-like features. (Software Review) (Lotus 1-2-3 for DOS Release 3.4) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... Lotus 1-2-3 for DOS Release 3.4 An incremental upgrade to Lotus Development Corp.'s 3-D spreadsheet, 1-2-3 for DOS Release 3.4 improves performance and usability. Changes include customizable SmartIcons and better mouse implementation. Lotus Development Corp. 55 Cambridge Pkwy ....
Norton Essentials for PowerBook: Be your best away from home. (Software Review) (Symantec Corp.'s collection of 12 Apple PowerBook utilities) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Norton Essentials for PowerBook An integrated collection of 12 Apple PowerBook utilities that's well worth the investment for PowerBook users. Symantec Corp. 1021 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014-2132 (408) 253-9600; (408) 252-4694 Sugg. List Price: ...
WriteMove II: sized right for mobile Mac printing. (Hardware Review) (GCC Technologies Inc.'s 360-dpi portable printer weighs only 2.5 pounds) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... The WriteMove II Portable Printer An excellent on-the-road printer with high-quality output, if your needs are for half a dozen pages or less. GCC Technologies Inc. 209 Burlington Rd. P.O. Box 9143 Bedford, MA 01730-9143 1-800-422-7777 Sugg. List Price: ...
GoldNoteDX-33: hard drive to go and performance to spare. (Hardware Review) (Aurum Computer Corp.'s laptop computer ) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... Aurum Computer Corp. apparently went for the "gold" when it named its GoldNoteDX-33 laptop. The word "aurum," you see, is the Latin word for gold, and in many ways the GoldNoteDX-33, with a removable hard drive, really shines. Several colleagues can share one GoldNote laptop, with each ...
Hyundai 433S: long on service but short on performance. (Hardware Review) (Hyundai Electronics America's upgradable 486-based computers) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... Hyundai made its direct-channel debut in 1987 with the 8086-based Blue Chip system. But the $1,000 Blue Chip didn't quite live up to expectations. So, in 1992, Hyundai entered the direct channel with a new line of upgradable 486-based computers. And the Hyundai 433S submitted for our ...
Amdek 817 monitor has all the essentials, none of the frills. (Hardware Review) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Amdek 817 Although not a monitor for all reasons and resolutions, the 17-inch, Amdek 817 monitor is reasonably priced and suitable for working with most Windows applications. Amdek (a subsidiary of Wyse Technology Inc.) 3471 North First St. San ...
Disctec RHD180: use your hard disk like an expensive floppy. (Hardware Review) (Disk Technology Corp.'s hard disk offers on-the-fly drive exchangeability) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ... Disctec RHD180 Disctec's RHD series offers on-the-fly drive exchangeability and a software driver that permits any size drive to be used interchangeably. Disctec 925 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 114 Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 671-5500 Sugg. List Price: ...
Reorganize your business with Org Plus for Windows. (Software Review) (Banner Blue Software's organizational chart software) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Org Plus for Windows 1.0 Org Plus for Windows creates organization charts. While the program has a large tool chest for creating and formatting charts, its inconsistent interface makes some tasks more time-consuming than they should be. Banner Blue Software P.O ....
IMSI's Turbocad 3.0: low cost, no frills, 2-D drafting. (Software Review) (IMSI Inc.'s computer-aided design software) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Turbocad 3.0 Turbocad 3.0 is a much-improved 2-D CAD package with modest hardware requirements and a good set of drawing features. It lacks some refinements found in more extensive CAD systems, but the low retail price makes it an attractive choice for budget-conscious users ...
Instant Database: slick forms, slow performance. (Software Review) (Asymetrix's Instant Database 2.0) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Instant Database 2.0 Instant Database's low price, quick form creation, and multimedia capabilities make it tempting, but its sluggish operation and limited window size make it suitable for only the smallest database tasks. Asymetrix110 110th Ave ....
Object-oriented databases coming into their own. (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... Object-oriented database management systems (OODBMSs) are outgrowing their reputation as programmers' tools. Today, only programmers developing proprietary systems buy OODBMSs. John Slitz, vice president of marketing at the Massachussetts-based Object Management Group, predicts that over ...
Improv shoots for an instant installed base with $99 SRP. (suggested retail price)(Brief Article) (Lotus Development Corp. introduces Improv, a Windows-based spreadsheet) (Product Announcement)
May 01, 1993; ... For a software company, introducing users to a radically different spin on a familiar application is hard; regaining lost market share is even harder. In an attempt to do both, Lotus Development Corp. has released Improv, its ultra-easy-to-use Windows spreadsheet, with a tempting ...
Terminal, remote control programs dominate communications market. (PC Software Market Watch) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... The communications software market is diverse and expanding. The most recent data available indicate that general communications packages, also called terminal programs, accounted for more than 40 percent of unit shipments (about 28,000 units) in the combined DOS, Windows, Macintosh, and ...
Autodesk releases virtual-reality development kit. (Cyberspace Developer's Kit) (Brief Article) (Product Announcement)
May 01, 1993; ... Strap on a pair of those cool 3-D glasses and get ready for the trend of tomorrow. Autodesk recently released the Cyberspace Developer's Kit--a high-powered toolkit for writing 3-D virtual-reality (VR) programs. Company reps predict the kit's programming capabilities and ...
DOS word processors won't give up. (losing share to Windows-based applications, but arrival of MS-DOS 6.0 shows DOS is not dead) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... As with most other applications, DOS word processors are losing market share to their Windows-based competitors. During the third quarter of 1992, Windows word processing programs enjoyed a 174 percent increase in sales, to $276 million, while DOS word processing sales declined 40 ...
Word processors get smarter with reference tool add-ons. (WordPerfect Corp. acquires Reference Software International to add writing tools, including Grammatik 5, to its low-end product line) (Brief Article)
May 01, 1993; ... Word processing vendors aren't merely bundling add-on products: They're buying them. The latest example is WordPerfect Corp., which recently annexed Reference Software International (RSI), making it a part of its new low-end computer products group. The $19-million aquisition gives ...
Desktop mapping software. (evaluations and comparisons of five mapping software packages) (Software Review) (includes related articles on using mapping software and restaurant mapping software) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...MapLinx for Windows MapLinx Corp. 5068 W. Plano Pkwy. Plano, TX 75093-5099 1-800-352-3414; (214) 231-1400 Sugg. List Price: MapLinx--$149.95; MapLinx Pro--$399.95 Requires: IBM AT, PS/2, or compatible; Windows 3.0 or higher; DOS 3.3 or higher; 2Mb RAM; 14Mb hard disk space; ...
On Windows. (Agility/VB 1.1A, Q+E Multilink-VB 1.0 QuikPak Professional for Windows 2.0 and Spyworks-VB) (Software Review) (Column) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Agility/VB 1.1a Apex Software Corp. 4516 Henry St., Suite 401 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 1-800-858-APEX Sugg. List Price: $189 Q+E MultiLink-VB 1.0 Pioneer Software Inc. 5540 Centerview Dr., Suite 324 Raleigh, NC 27606 (919) 859-2220 Sugg. List Price: ...
Mac Maven. (evaluations of Compactor Pro 1.33, Stuffit Deluxe 3.05 and Autodoubler 2.0) (Software Review) (Column) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Compactor Pro 1.33 Cyclos P.O. Box 31417 San Francisco, CA 94131-0417 Sugg. List Price: $25 (shareware registration fee) Stuffit Deluxe 3.05 Aladdin Systems 165 Westridge Dr. Watsonville, CA 95076 (408) 761-6200 Sugg. List Price: $120...
CD-ROM. (three CD-ROM applications are evaluated: The Grammy Awards, Berlitz Think & Talk French, and Jazz: A Multimedia History) (Software Review) (Spin Doctor)(Column) (Evaluation)
May 01, 1993; ...Jazz: A Multimedia History Compton's NewMedia Inc. 2320 Camino Vida Roble Carlsbad, CA 92009 (619) 929-2500 Sugg. List Price: $99.95 The Grammy Awards Compton's NewMedia Inc. 2320 Camino Vida Roble Carlsbad, CA 92009 (619) 929-2500 Sugg. List ...
Upgrade update.
May 01, 1993; ... Looks may not be everything, but when it comes to graphics software programs, looks certainly count for something. Included in this month's upgrade charts is Fractal Design Corp.'s release of Fractal Design Painter 2.0, which comes packaged not in a box but in a paint can. The ...
The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes. (Games)
May 01, 1993; ...The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes Electronic Arts 1450 Fashion Island Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94404 1-800-245-4525; (415) 571-7171 Sugg. List Price: $69.95 Requires: 386 or higher; 57OK RAM; DOS 3.0 or higher; VGA. Supports joystick, Ad Lib, Roland, Sound Blaster, Tandy MPC; ...
ATAC: The Secret War Against Drugs. (computer game from MicroProse Software) (Games)
May 01, 1993; ...ATAC MicroProse Software 180 Lakefront Dr. Hunt Valley, MD 21030-2245 1-800-879-PLAY Sugg. List Price: $59.95 Requires: IBM 286 or higher; 1Mb RAM; hard disk; VGA; DOS 5.0 or equivalent. Supports: Ad Lib, Sound Blaster, and Roland sound cards; joystick recommended. ...
SimLife. (computer game from Maxis) (Games)
May 01, 1993; ...SimLife Maxis 2 Theater Sq., Suite 230 Orinda, CA 94563 1-800-336-2947; (510) 254-9700 Sugg. List Price: $69.95 Requires: Macintosh SE, Classic, LC, PowerBook, Performa, II, or Quadra; System 6.02 or higher (System 6.05 recommended); hard drive; mouse; 2.5Mb RAM for color ...
Aerodrome; the latest add-ins for flight simulation software. (Mallard Software Inc.'s Grand Canyon scenery file for Microsoft Flight Simulator)
May 01, 1993; ...Grand Canyon Mallard Software Inc. 3207 Justin Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028 1-800-WEB-FEET; (214) 539-2575 Sugg. List Price: $29.95 Requires: Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0. TOUR THE GRAND CANYON One reason for Microsoft Flight Simulator's ...