Computer Chronicles S04E13 · Christmas Buyers Guide

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A review of available hardware and software gifts for techies. Products/Demos: Calendar Creator, HP Financial Consultant, Business Simulator, Muppet Learning Keys Toy Shop, Pen Mouse, Looking Your Best, AmnesiaPC, and Type Right. Originally broadcast in 1986. Guests include George Morrow, Paul Schindler, and Wendy Woods. Stewart Cheifet is host. Copyright 1986 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Christma1986

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1. 1 1. Educational Software: Part 11986-09-16 · 30mA review of new software titles for use in schools and at home education. Products/Demos: Operation Frog, Apple Classroom Tomorrow, Reader Rabbit, Magic Slate, Animal Kingdom, Voya
2. 2 2. Educational Software: Part 21986-09-23 · 30mA look at on-line educational services and self-teaching software programs. Products/Demos: InfoMinder, National Gallery of Art, Talking Software Pre-Readers The Balancing Act, Pla
3. 3 3. MIDI Music1986-09-30 · 30mComputers and music, MIDI machines and interfaces, and music composition software. Casio SK-1 Synthesizer, Atari ST, Activision's Music Studio, ADAP Sampler, DSP-1000, Apple II GS,
4. 4 4. RISC Processors1986-10-07 · 30mReduced Instruction Set Computers are a new approach to speeding up computer processing. Guests: Joel Birnbaum, Hewlett Packard; David Patterson, UC Berkeley; Frank King, IBM; Hugh
5. 5 5. Utilities1986-10-14 · 30mPC utiltities, file manipulators, disk managers, DOS aids, and other PC tools. Guests: Ed Tolson, SoftLogic Solutions; Dale Sinor, Executive Systems; Karen Lund, Tele-Ware; Robert
6. 6 6. Second Hand Computers1986-10-21 · 30mA look at the used computer market at who is selling them, who is buying them and what the risks and benefits are. Guests: J. Mark Crouch, Interstate Computer Bank; Stan Politi, Co
7. 7 7. Desktop Publishing: Part 11986-10-28 · 30mFirst of a two-part series on desktop publishing focusing on new software applications for the Macintosh. Products/Demos: Comic Works, Ready, Set, Go, Fontographer, Fluent Fonts, R
8. 8 8. Desktop Publishing: Part 21986-11-04 · 30mSecond part of this series on desktop publishing looking at software applications for DOS based computers. Guests: Richard Amen, Dest Corporation; John Meyer, Ventura Software; Rog
9. 9 9. Software Macros1986-11-11 · 30mA user's guide to macros - automated sequences of commands for spreadsheets, word processors, and database programs. Guests: Lynne Hughes, McDonell Douglas; Alan Simpson, Author; M
10. 10 10. RAM Resident Software1986-11-18 · 30mA look at new software programs that reside in RAM and are always ready but may conflict with each other. Guests: David Whitney, Access Learning Tech; Dale Leatherman, Prodex; Robe
11. 11 11. Comdex Special 19861986-11-25 · 30mA review of the newest hardware and software as exhibited at the annual fall Comdex show in Las Vegas. Guests: Hal Glatzer, Software News; Tim Bajarin, Creative Strategies; Jan Lew
12. 12 12. Project Management Software1986-12-02 · 30mA user's guide to project management programs, strategies, and approaches. Guests: Jim Dunnigan, Microsoft; David Bryan, Breakthrough Software; Nancy Ann Twomey, Computer Assoc; Gl
13. 13 13. Christmas Buyers Guide1986-12-09 · 30mA review of available hardware and software gifts for techies. Products/Demos: Calendar Creator, HP Financial Consultant, Business Simulator, Muppet Learning Keys Toy Shop, Pen Mou
14. 14 14. Electronic Mail1986-12-16 · 30mA look at new email systems, comparative advantages and pitfalls and new email accessories and tools. Guests: Stuart Davidson, MCI; Jeff Anderholm, Lotus; Lloyd Kreuzer, Kreuzer So
15. 15 15. Intel 386 Microprocessor1986-12-23 · 30mA review of the new Intel 386 chip and the new super-fast computers and applications that take advantage of its speed. Guests: Dana Krelle, Intel; Michael Swavely, Compaq; Robert D
16. 16 16. On-Line Services: Part 11986-12-30 · 30mFirst of a two-part series on on-line services such as CompuServe, the Source and DowJones, featuring Steve Case, at the time VP of Marketing at QuantumLink, and eventual head of A
17. 17 17. On-Line Services: Part 21987-01-06 · 30mSecond part of a series on information retrieval looking at specialized services such as Bix, Dialog, QuantumLink and NewsNet. Guests: Dick Kollin, Telebase Systems; Doug Webster,
18. 18 18. Intelligent Buildings1987-01-20 · 30mA survey of the technology embedded in modern office buildings and private homes. Shot in Hong Kong. Guests: Dr. Po S. Chung, Chinese University HK; Martin Spurrier, HongKong Land
19. 19 19. Modems1987-01-27 · 30m
20. 20 20. Speech Recognition & Synthesis1987-02-03 · 30mAn look at the latest advances in speech technology involving both voice recognition and speech synthesis. Guests: Michael O'Malley, Berkeley Speech Tech; Charles Cochran, Electron
21. 21 21. Tax Preparation Software1987-02-10 · 30mA review of the latest software titles to help you manage and file your income taxes including a look at on-line filing. Guests: Henry Hilton, Double Eagle Software; Susan Morgan,
22. 22 22. Portable Computers1987-02-17 · 30mA review of the latest laptop computers, new display screen technology and common applications.. Guests: Bob Wade, Tany/Radio Shack; James Barlett, NEC; Andrew Czernek, Zenith Data
23. 23 23. Computers and Kids1987-02-24 · 30mA look at young people and how they are using computers for pleasure and for education. Guests: Aaron Arakawa, Nueva Learning Center; Ben Wu, Miller Jr High; Laura Risk, Aptos Midd
24. 24 24. Computers and the Arts1987-03-03 · 30mComputers are moving form math and engineering to the world of the arts. A look at how artists are using computer technology. Guests: Eddie Dombrower, DOM Dance Press; Larry Friedl
25. 25 25. Computers and Illiteracy1987-03-10 · 30mA review of how computers are being used in innovative programs to teach basic literacy skills to adults. Guests: John Fleischman, La Puente Adult Schools; Jane Nissen Laidley, Peo
26. 26 26. Computers and Gambling1987-03-17 · 30m
27. 27 27. Business Applications: Part 1 - Word Processors1987-03-24
28. 28 28. Business Applications: Part 2 - Spreadsheets 11987-03-31
29. 29 29. Business Applications: Part 3 - Spreadsheets 21987-04-07
30. 30 30. Business Applications: Part 4 - Database Management Software1987-04-14
31. 31 31. The New Macs1987-04-21
32. 32 32. IBM PS/21987-04-28
33. 33 33. Super Computers1987-05-05
34. 34 34. PC Clones from Asia1987-05-12