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From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General January 30, 1993 11:16 AM
According to PC Sources,and we checked it, if you make full use of double spin, you are looking at a 92 minute advantage. Gee thats worth at least $300-$400. But not in my book. Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General December 28, 1992 11:32 PM
I quit! I was trying to stay out of this, but I can't. If you think the OUP prices are high, then you needed to see what the "legit" line prices are. $1500 for one year of a major market newspaper on ROM. Your sociaistic ideals that the consumer has…
#34998 Street Atlas USA Message #35195
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · DOS, Windows, OS/2 December 28, 1992 11:06 PM
Any serious competition would wipe out their sales? I got a great idea why don't you try and be that serious competition? Does it not strike you as interesting that there is no serious competition? Could it be that the mammoth proportions make serious competition something that is not to…
#35069 Mitsumi Memory Loss Message #35194
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · DOS, Windows, OS/2 December 28, 1992 11:06 PM
Gee as a company whose biggest clients are like myself OEM's I don't find that weird at all. Does your disk drive have a name on the front of it? Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
#34976 Mitsumi Memory Loss Message #34995
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · DOS, Windows, OS/2 December 27, 1992 12:14 AM
The MItsumi has software for playing Audio CDs through DOS using SB. Frank Harris
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · DOS, Windows, OS/2 December 27, 1992 12:14 AM
We also sell the Collossal Cookbook that will fill your needs and desires. $19 and we have it in stock. Frank
#31871 CD wanted. Message #31893
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace November 27, 1992 10:52 PM
I will supply it freight included for $47. It is in stock and I can ship on Monday. If you are interested email me here or call our office at 708-982-5144. Audex answers 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Drives/Hardware November 27, 1992 10:46 PM
Your statement really does not hold true in that in order to meet MPC criteria, it "must use less than 40%" of the bandwidth, so therefore the use of a 386 or 486 really makes no difference. Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
#31843 Best CD-ROM's? Message #31889
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General November 27, 1992 10:43 PM
My two cents come to this. How many $99 street price products have you come upon that contain the amount of information that CE V.5.0 contain? Can you tell me of an equivalent atlas product for the $40 that we sell the US and World Atlas for? Name an equivalent…
#31767 Laptop CD-ROM Message #31886
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace November 27, 1992 10:33 PM
We rep a line of CDROM for laptop, by a company called interpreter. Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
#31763 ZIP Code Database Message #31885
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · CD ROM Production November 27, 1992 10:32 PM
Gee then I guess that when I talked to DOn this morning, his answering the phone was an illusion and only in my imagination. The company is still in business, haveing been sold to two friends of mine. Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General November 27, 1992 10:30 PM
Your repeated representation that the 2s is not "fully MPC compatible" leaves muych to be desired. The product IS fully MPC compatible and handles animation and motion video adequately. I challenge you to find a more reliable product "for the money" on the market. While it is not multisession photocd…
#31846 Street Atlas USA Message #31881
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · DOS, Windows, OS/2 November 27, 1992 10:19 PM
if you expect 100% accuracy then I repeat my uneducated remark. As to a bett"more accurate " v.2, I challenge you to find a product that comes even close to the accuracy you find in DeLorme's product. Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
#31681 ZIP Code Database Message #31732
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · CD ROM Production November 26, 1992 12:53 AM
T^He product you are looking for is called ZIP++. ANd is post office certified. Frank Harris Computron,Ltd.
#31653 cd rom benchmark Message #31730
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · CD ROM Production November 26, 1992 12:48 AM
type Aris has a title called Wizard Ware that does the benchmarks, as well as carries some neat graphics and sound all for $25. We have them on stock. Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
#Street Atlas USA Message #31639
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · DOS, Windows, OS/2 November 24, 1992 11:46 PM
Bill just to respond as a consumer and a distributor of over 500 titles that we sell to over 600 schools. DeLorme has an accuracy rating higher than any of their "map" competitors. As far as there being mistakes in Indianapolis, guess what? THere are mistakes in Chicago, Orlando and…
#29418 CD ROM requirements Message #29449
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 26, 1992 7:24 AM
Why not MPC compatibility? With the only requirements for MPC compatibile\ty being speed and throughput, explain why so adamantly against MPC? Street prices are in the $200 price on drives that meet spec. As a matter of fact I find it hard to find a non MPC drive. Frank PS…
#29407 Trouble w/ flopy] Message #29448
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Drives/Hardware October 26, 1992 7:20 AM
usually not from installing the floopy, there is a litle switch that is depressed when you insert a disk in the drive that is released when you remove the disk. It is possible that this is stuck. The other problem sounds like either dirt or alignment. Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace October 26, 1992 7:16 AM
However be aware that the program does not give unlimited access to those records. Once you reacha a certain count it locks you out of the program until you pay a royalty! Frank Computron Ltd.
#29438 New Release of Night Message #29445
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace October 26, 1992 7:11 AM
Go for it I sold over three thousand disks last week. How many did you sell? Until Richard learns that you cannot give "THE PRICE OF THE DAY", his product is useless to me. There are many excellent shareware discs on the market, with many more coming. To be honest…
#29435 Street Atlas USA Message #29444
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 26, 1992 7:05 AM
Wait and see! IF you can wait usually there is more discounting going on. For instance we sell the Grolier Encyclopedia (Multimedia) for $94 retail, while the update from Groliers is more expensive. Frank Harris Computron, Ltd.
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 26, 1992 7:03 AM
Random crashes have been reported. As to which apps are not compatible from the info I have received, the crashes are too random for identification. For that reason we recommend the SoundBlaster Pro. Frank
#29341 Centerfolds on Disk Message #29371
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · CD ROM Production October 24, 1992 11:38 PM
I recommend a conversation with Larry BOden at Nimbus. He has an 800 number, is reliable, trustworthy, an all around good guy! Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace October 24, 1992 11:36 PM
THe disc that we sell … PRO Phone does all of the above. Was released in August of theis year, and has unlimited access. All for $179 Frank
#29330 #6 CD ROM Bundle $89 Message #29368
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace October 24, 1992 11:27 PM
His CIS ID# is 100021,2631 Frank Harris
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 24, 1992 2:24 AM
How about sound works? Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 24, 1992 2:21 AM
Let's see which to answer first. The difference between the units is speed. If you are a speed junkie spend the bucks. If not don't the interrupts are not a problem as SB can use 10 freeing up 5. THe PAnasonic and the sony use IRQ, however there is a…
#29241 #6 CD ROM Bundle $89 Message #29323
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace October 24, 1992 2:13 AM
There is a gentleman named Mushqat Ahmed that sells over there and he has a very good catalog with very fair pricing. Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 24, 1992 2:11 AM
As of right now PAS is having problems with Windows. All of the cards support CDROM (or vice-versa) if they meet the MPC spec. Nicer CDROM (hmmm) does that mean prettier or do you have a need for either PhotoCD or XA? if not then a 380 ms system is…
#29288 #Street Atlas USA Message #29321
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 24, 1992 2:09 AM
Yep it is. Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 24, 1992 2:06 AM
P.O.Box 7247 Charlottesville VA 22906 Phone 804-985-1100 Fax 804985-4625 Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 10:31 PM
Not with bundles and adapter it isn't! Frank
#29187 #Stacker OK? Message #29236
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 10:27 PM
It won't matter, all you have to do is change the drive designator in your config.sys Make sure that you put the MSCDEX line after the device=stacker line. If you run into any problems either email or call us … No charge. Frank Harris COMPUTRON, Ltd. 708-982-5144
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Multimedia October 22, 1992 10:19 PM
Computron is our company. We are a distributor for CD-ROMS and are resellers to the educaton and business markets. We have been in business since 1984. In order to recommend a product, I would need to know what you want to do with the product, budget, etc. As to 16…
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace October 22, 1992 10:14 PM
All info was received by Publisher himself. Frank
#29195 Is it available Message #29233
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 10:14 PM
NOt off hand, however I know the group that disburses it is out of Pueblo, CO. Frank
#29168 #Street Atlas USA Message #29232
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 10:12 PM
Let me know when you are ready. Did you ever find your bagels? Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Multimedia October 22, 1992 10:11 PM
I disagree. If you hold out the list to be an authoritative source, and refer people to it, as the Sysop it is incumbent upon you , and the OPA to update it as frequently as possible. Considering your unfamiliarity with a number of the distributors that we saw at…
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Multimedia October 22, 1992 1:16 AM
We also have a 16 page catalog with over 250 items of CDROM. even though the SYSOP neglected to include our name on his precious list. Frank Leave me email to receive a copy.
#29092 #Stacker OK? Message #29133
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 1:13 AM
Not true… We take our 1.6 gig drive all the way to letter R, and then have S T U CdROM Drives. Frank
#29089 #Is it available Message #29132
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 1:11 AM
According to my sources that is available from the gov't direct, but they are out of stock for the time being. Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 1:10 AM
In the 600 range, if you are looking for Drive only (not sound card as well, I recommend the Sony 535. In the event that you want the card included in that price I recommend the Creative Labs MM Kit. If you want prices, send me email. Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Multimedia October 22, 1992 1:08 AM
The one we sell the most of is Creative Labs Multimedia Kit. Sale price is $549. Has everything you need except speakers Frank
#29026 #CD-ROM Changer Message #29128
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Drives/Hardware October 22, 1992 12:58 AM
THe Prom involved is much different. BTW the pioneer is in the area of $995. Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 12:57 AM
Call Larry Boden at Nimbus. If you need the number leave me a message and I will leave it for you in email. Frank
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 22, 1992 12:55 AM
We have a cleaner kit for $12. Frank HArris Computron, Ltd. 708-982-5144
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace October 22, 1992 12:52 AM
However that is diametrically opposed to the info that I received at CD ROM EXPO as well as diametrically opposed to what I have in stock. For the record due to the uncertainty of pricing levels and all this ado about version designation we unanimously decided to drop Night Owl…
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Industry News October 20, 1992 11:55 PM
Is it not a little presumptuous and rude to dump your announcement in every message base. If someone is interested would the first 5 or ten have been enough?
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · Marketplace October 20, 1992 11:52 PM
Then how did I just get 200 NO vol 7?
#Street Atlas USA Message #29013
From: Frank Harris CDROM Forum · General October 20, 1992 11:46 PM
Yes. $109 Frank BTW we do anticipate a reduction in price in the next two months. Frank

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