Australian Personal Computer 7-12 (December 1986) Special (1986)

WORKING WITH COMPUTERS ■ COMPUTER SYSTEMS
ERGONOMICALLY SPEAKING 131
Ergonomic furniture is expensive but for the full time computer user it is prevention against RSI and other such health risks. Graham Hardy explains what you should look for and how best to use it.
PC SECURITY 137
Corrupt disks, hackers and even rodents are all threats to data security. Jan Smith explains what to look for and what measures you can take to protect your data.
ON THE RIGHT COURSE 141
Rebecca Nash looks at current computer training courses designed for users to get optimum performance from computer hardware and software.
DATA ENTRY 148
Computer users need no longer be restricted to sitting in front of a PC tapping on a keyboard. Kevin Bergin describes several data entry devices which give greater freedom to users and may be more suitable to your line of work.
HNANCE
ITS YOUR CHOICE – RENT, BUY OR LEASE 151
The old adage, why use your own money when you can use someone else”s’ has been tried and proven by many successful businessmen.
Stephen Kelley examines viable options to buying a computer which may suit your wallet better.
ARE YOU COVERED
FOR THE UNEXPECTED? 157
There is no such thing as a convenient time for a computer to break down. Jan Smith stresses the importance of dealer support and maintenance contracts in such situations and how computer insurance can help.
GLOSSARY 162
SUPPLIERS’ DETAILS 166
SYSTEM REVIEWS 15
Kevin Bergin, Ian Davies and Kester Cranswick present a 63 page report of current IBM PC compatibles. The reviews have been divided into three categories: PC-compatibles, AT-compatibles and Portables. A summary of machines reviewed is presented at the end of each section.
PC-COMPATIBLES Amstrad PC1512…………………15
Atlantis PC/XT…………………45
Basic Time BTurbo………………41
Cleveland PC II………………..22
Epson PC Plus………………….28
Kaypro PC……………………..49
Leading Edge PC………………..32
Olivetti M24SP…………………55
Profound PC/XT Turbo……………59
AT-COMPATIBLES A*Star II……………………..65
Compaq DeskPro 386 …………….73
DSE Multitech 900……………..106
NEC APC IV…………………….79
Osborne AT…………………….88
Sperry IT …………………….96
Tandy 3000…………………….92
Televideo 286………………….85
Zenith Z-200………………… 100
PORTABLES Bondwell 8……………………110
IBM Convertible……………….122
Sotec/Datavue…………………114
Toshiba 2100……………… …118