Educational/reference software
Article Abstract:
Seven multimedia programs that provide educational and reference information are assessed. HMI Inventor Labs ($40), Microsoft Encarta 97 ($48-$80), Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 97 ($45-$50), DK Multimedia's The Way Things Work ($33-$40) and Microsoft Creative Writer 2 are rated best buys.
Publication Name: Consumer Guide Magazine
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0097-8337
Year: 1997
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Educational software
Article Abstract:
One data base, one computer game and two educational software packages that range in retail price from $50 to $395 are evaluated for value, ease of use, performance and documentation. Products by The Learning Co and Broderbund Software are rated 'best buys.'
Publication Name: Consumer Guide Magazine
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0097-8337
Year: 1992
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Educational reference software
Article Abstract:
Educational and reference software packages that received a best buy rating include: the $50-$55 Microsoft Encarta 96, the $40-$70 Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, the $40-$42 Jump Start Second Grade and the $40-$45 ABC World Reference: 3-D Atlas.
Publication Name: Consumer Guide Magazine
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0097-8337
Year: 1996
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