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DISCIS mem reqmt-s
Message #52947
Is anybody successfully running any of the DISCIS Kids Can Read series under Windows? I tried to install one (from DOS) and it said I don't have enough lower memory to run it… even though I tweaked around to get it to recognize 543k. Good grief… how much does it…
Toshiba 3401, also available in Procomm and Smart & Friendly clothing. Nill
Hmmm… mine didn't come with labels. Have you seen a source for labels anywhere? Nill
#Labeling Caddies
Message #52551
How do y'all label your caddies? I'd like to be able to see the disk title on the edge when they're in a rack or shelf. It looks like maybe they're designed to take a label that wraps over the edge? Nill
OK, thanks. Nill
It's the best. Buy it. Nill
Thanks, Dave, I will try that. Seems like an obvious enough function for Street Atlas, though. Seems like if it can search in one direction it should be able to do the other. Nill
#Street Atlas question
Message #52404
Is there a way to look up a zip code with Street Atlas? I can figure out how to find a place by zip code, but not how to find a place's code. Nill
TOSHIBA 3401B
Message #52192
Ed, before buying from Tiger call Kirk Jensen at CDROM Access for a comparative quote. I bought my 3401 with cables and PA Studio and a bunch of disks from him and consider myself to have well treated. ** VOICE (415) 941-2400 FAX (415) 941-4900 ORDERS ONLY (800) 959-5260 **…
On seeing a bit more of it, and watching my kids play with, I must say I'm inclined to agree. My almost-five year old likes it OK, but she gets a little frustrated with it. Certainly compared to something like Grandma or Arthur it's on the crude side, and not…
Well, it wouldn't be so bad if you could change resolutions on the fly, without having to restart Windows. There must be a way it could be programmed, because I've seen it advertised as a feature of other cards and even of one standalone program. Ideally, it would be something…
Thanks, Sandy… that does indeed work for me, except that it makes me run in 256. I much prefer 65k… for colors, speed, and now for video acceleration which requires that depth to run. Grumble. Nill
You're welcome. But don't forget that a bunch (I don't know if it's all) of Roger's reviews are available here on CIS in basic services. Nill
Do you put Mixed Up Mother Goose in the same class with Grandma and Arthur? I haven't seen it yet, but if you consider it to be as good as those two, which are superb, I will rush right out and get it. And what about Amanda Stories? Is that…
#Cinemania-like CD-ROM?
Message #52039
There's also a CDROM of all of Roger Ebert's reviews. Nill
Grandma-s pallette prob
Message #51654
Help! I have a 2 meg ATI GUP in a GW 66V. When I try to run the Broderbund CDROMs Just Grandma & Me and Arthur's Teacher Trouble, I get a "Display Driver Palette Too Small" error. This happens regardless of whether I use the Mach32 (Build 59) driver in…
#51621-
Rec for CDROM Purchase
Message #51622
[>] Interface SCSI-2 Power Consumption Average 4 Watt Maximum 6 Watt ———————————————————————- Some other features listed in the text on the paper are, and I quote, "CD-DA transfer through SCSI bus" "Use of 12 cm and 8 cm CD's" "Software volume control (L/R channel independent)" "Closed enclosure" "Emergency eject for…
Leave disk in drive?
Message #51559
Is there any reason not to leave a disk in an internal drive all the time? Nill
#51246-
#Rec for CDROM Purchase
Message #51545
Gordon, you're getting a bit over my head, but here's some of what I know, some of what I believe, and some of what I don't know, FWIW: (1) Is the 3401 a multi-speed? and once more, I'd like to verify the 3401 against our criteria: USAGE: "heavy database research"…
#51194-
Rec for CDROM Purchase
Message #51544
>>>IS that an internal or external model for $449? Internal. Nill
Toshiba 3401. Nill
The most recent versions of Graphics Worksop for Windows (shareware) will do this. Do a file search on GWS*.* Nill
Jan, did you check with your homeowner's insurance? When I suffered a lightning hit they cheerfully replaced everything, less the $100 deductible. Nill
#50551-
What drive to get?
Message #50628
Toshiba 3401. Nill
#50565-
PAS 16 IRQ & Windows
Message #50627
>>Where to begin? I know it is a single byte gone bad somewhere…. I think you should begin in the Media Vision forum, where there is excellent tech support available. Your problems are unusual, but don't sound insoluble. Nill
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PAS 16 SCSI
Message #46802
>>>The only SCSI 2 issue which applies to the CDROM drive and interface is the max transfer rate for burst mode. The pas SCSI is limited to 600 KB/sec and SCSI 2 is more than 1.4 KB, think about 2KB/sec. As far as the drive goes, the only SCSI 2…
Rainer, please keep up posted on your transaction(s) with CDROM Direct. I'm interested in them as that's by far the best price I've found on the Tosh, but I hate to buy mail order other than by credit card. Nill p.s. What SCSI card or sound board are you using…
I called them to check on it and they confirmed the price. They sounded honest, enthusiastic and reasonably knowledgeable. They are a startup, though, and don't take credit cards. They only ship COD which is a $29 charge. They also offer the PAS-16 at $189 as well as disks/bundles. Nill
>I recently saw an ad for the double speed Toshiba for $399. Where? Nill
It's a Toshiba 3401. Several mailorder sources are advertising it for about $50 more than the Tosh, but bundled with a 1-2-3 CDROM. Why anyone would want 1-2-3 on CDROM I don't know, but there you are. Nill
Would Compton's be the better choice for primary school children?