And the Interactive World Atlas offers articles, photos, videos, maps, and a 3-D flight simulator. Both products need an IBM or compatible computer with a 2x drive. Sigma Designs' EM8300 performs all MPEG decompression in both PAL and NTSC modes and video frame rate conversion with only 2 MB of memory. On-chip digital controls adjust brightness, contrast, and color saturation. This career guide, which has sold over 6 million copies in book form, employs a self-directed modular approach to let users select subject areas suited to their expertise and interests.
Interactive exercises help identify marketable skills.
The disc includes hours of video and audio coaching, as well as context-sensitive help. Spruce Technologies has now released the production version of its DVDMaestro DVD authoring system and has begun customer shipments. The product had been in beta test since late December. The first, and currently only, DVD authoring system to be released running under WindowsNT on a PC platform, Spruce's product also claims to be the first system combining ease of use with high-end features. Ten X Technology, Inc. has announced additions to its TenXpert family of hardware.