Readers' choice awards: Publish readers pick their favorite PC and Mac products

Article Abstract:

A Publish magazine survey polling readers on their favorite desktop publishing-related software and hardware examined packages for Apple Macintosh and IBM PC-compatible microcomputers. The thirteen categories of software for each environment are page layout, word processing, type library, font editing, clip art, draw, paint, presentation graphics, multimedia, image editing, optical character reading, forms creation and utility packages. Hardware categories for each environment consist of laser printers, color printers, gray-scale or monochrome monitors, color monitors, desktop scanners, handheld scanners, input devices, video digitizing boards and removable storage devices. Favorite books for each microcomputer environment are also noted. Five products with over 70 percent of the votes in their respective categories include Adobe Systems Inc's Adobe Type Library, Microsoft Corp's Word and Caere Corp's OmniPage on the Macintosh, and Corel Systems Corp's CorelDRAW and Logictech Inc's ScanMan handheld scanners on the IBM PC or compatible microcomputers.

Computer storage devices, Software, Buyers Guide, Hardware Selection, User Survey, Software Selection, Product selection, Ratings, Reader Survey, Top Rating, Product evaluation

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Systems and accessories

Article Abstract:

Turnkey systems offer publishers a one-stop solution and are a less-costly alternative to constructing a system out of separate components. A directory of Apple Macintosh-, IBM PC-compatible- and Unix-based desktop publishing turnkey systems and accessories is provided. The products are organized by category: cursor control/tracking devices, publishing and production management software, binding machines and special printer paper. The directory also includes the publisher's name and address and the product's list price.

Printer Paper, Printer paper (Computers), Cursor Control Devices

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The complete Publish! desktop publishing buyer's guide: 1989 edition

Article Abstract:

A comprehensive directory is given of desktop publishing hardware and software. Categories include page makeup and word processing software, fonts and font editors, paint and draw programs, presentation software, utility programs, scanners and image editors, monitors, communications equipment and software, printers and image setters, books, training aids, computer systems and accessories. Each product listing includes the manufacturer's phone number and address and list price of the product.

Books, Telecommunications equipment, Computer fonts, I/O devices, Communications Equipment, I/O Device, Monitors, Peripherals, Book, Font Package

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