Don't you think that learning software should be as easy as turning the machine on? Well, Easy Tutor Learn Windows 98 makes it simple by providing a full eight hours of interactive learning through animation, video and audio. The Tutor divides the course into six sessions: an introduction, file organization, use of the system and tools, accessories, a guide to Internet Explorer and hints and techniques. The program provides simulated demonstrations allowing the user to participate by clicking the mouse button. The program runs through key concepts of Windows 98 and applies the learning through demonstrations and thorough descriptions. Concepts and benefits of using Windows 98 are also provided. Overachievers can test their skills with the multiple-choice test quiz.

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IBM has released the high-end Thinkpad 770X. It comes with 300MHz PentiumII processor, 64MB (model 71J) or 128MB (model 7AJ and 7BJ) SDRAM, expandable to 320MB, 8.1GB replaceable HDD, 56Kbps modem, and either DVD-ROM drive (model 7AJ and 71J) or CD-ROM drive (model 7BJ, 24x). Displays are 14.1Ó XGA TFT for 71J, and 13.7Ó SXGA TFT for models 7AJ and 7BJ. Preinstalled OSes are Windows NT 4.0 for 7BJ, and Windows 98 for 7AJ and 71J. IBM PC Direct Mail Order price is ´938,000.

IBM: 0120-04-1992

Casio has released the QV-7000SX, a 1,320,000 Charge Coupled Device(CCD) digital camera. It comes with up to 8x of zooming function, 8MB compact flash card for JPEG image storage (expandable to 48MB), card browser function that stores images in HTML format to display a chart of them on a Web browser, and 2.5Ó HAST (Hyper Amorphous Silicon) monitor. Images captured by CCD up to 12.8 seconds before the snapshot was taken, may be recorded as an animated file. Panoramic shots are also available. Supports both Windows 98, 95 and Macintosh. Retail price is ´88,000.

Casio: 03-5334-4830

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