Classic Computer Magazine Archive ANTIC VOL. 2, NO. 5 / AUGUST 1983

NEW PRODUCTS

COMPUTER CAP
(protective device)
Computer Cap, Inc.
P.O. Box 7
Columbus, IN 47202
(812) 926-3227
$12.95

This static-free, easy-to-clean, vinyl-welted canvas cover protects your 400 or 800 (two sizes) from dust, spills and harmful pollutants.

SCREEN MAKER
(graphics utility)
ICON Software
925 Waverly St., #102
Palo Alto, CA 94301
48K--diskette
$34.95

This BASIC utility program allows you to combine up to 15 different graphics modes on your screen. It enables you to create the necessary display lists, handle messy memory management requirements and print out easy-to-use subroutines for your own programs.

AMPLOT 11
(six-color plotter)
Amdek Corporation
2201 Lively Blvd.
Elk Grove, IL 60007
(312) 364-1180
$1290.00

This six-color plotter features high pen speed, automatic pen retrieval and .002" resolution for fast, accurate plots. Effective plotting range is 10"x 14". Six fiber tip pens are furnished.

GTIA DRAW
(graphics utility)
Sar-An Computer Products
12 Scamridge Curve
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 632-3441
8K--cartridge
$49.95

Here is a drawing program that utilizes all the features of ATARI's new GTIA chip. It gives you three extra graphics modes: Mode 9 (16 luminances and one color), Mode 10 (8 luminances and color), or Mode 11 (16 colors and one luminance). You can produce hi-resolution pictures, charts or graphs. It also adds text to pictures and "zooms" in on portions of a picture.

SLAGER SYSTEM PERSONAL COMPUTER DESK
(computer desk)
O/I, Inc.
1314 S. Main
Elkhart, IN 46515
(219) 522-3498
$240.00

Discover greater productivity and fewer health problems with this adjustable computer table designed by Tom Slager. It has extra-large, hook-on worksurfaces that can be raised or lowered in this compact, expandable unit.

AT-D1 and AT-D2
(disk drives)
Trak Microcomputer Corporation
1511 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(312) 968-1716
$469.00 (single density)
$499.00 (double density)

These two new intelligent drive systems --single and double density--feature an on-board microprocessor and programmed memory, and they're only 3" high! Any Centronics-type printer will plug directly into the drive, eliminating the need for an interface. A digital track counter tells you where every bit of data is located.

HOME ENERGY APPLICATIONS ON YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER
(book)
by David E. Pitts
COMPUTE! Books
P.O. Box 5406
Greensboro, NC 27403
250 pages
$14.95

If you find yourself caught in the crunch of spiraling utility bills, this book may be able to help you. Track and analyze your utility costs and make wise investments in home improvements with its expert advice. Every geographic area in mainland U.S.A. is covered.

FOOT-CRAZ
(game controller)
Exersoft Corporation
333 Escuela Ave., Suite 340
Mountain View, CA 94040
(415) 969-8487
$69.95 (includes STOMP game)

A foam floor pad that acts like a joystick, this unique controller enables you to exercise and improve eye-foot coordination. You press different color dots with your foot and you're off! Two games-- Stomp and Jogger--have been designed especially for use with it and are also sold separately.

POO YAN
(game)
Datasoft, Inc.
9421 Winnetka Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(213) 701-5161
32K--diskette and cassette
(sold together in both media)
$34.95

An exciting new arcade game, Poo Yan (which means "piglet" in Japanese) combines color graphics with fast action. It requires quick reflexes and fast thinking as you battle a pack of vicious, hungry wolves to protect the helpless piglets roaming the forest.

THE ALOG PAGEWRITER
(word processor)
Alog Computing
1040 Veronica Springs Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 964-4660
32K--diskette
80 column printer, 850 interface
$39.95

A simple word processor, this program turns your ATARI into an electronic typewriter. The entire page layout is displayed while you type and edit. In just five minutes you can begin using it to write letters, memos or term papers. Features a help screen with command summary.

SOUND TRAP
(sound muffler)
Trace Systems, Inc.
1928 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View, CA 94043
(800) 24-TRACE
In Calif. call collect (415) 964-3115
$129.00--with stand
$109.00--without stand

Does a noisy printer interfere with your telephone conversations? This acoustical housing hushes printer noise, occupies little space, stores paper and makes fan folding easy. The optional stand transforms it into a data holder or copy stand. Decibel ratings are also available.

NO ZAP
(voltage regulator)
KIS Engineering
10D College Lane
Methuen, MA 01844
$12.95 plus $2.00 postage and handling

Keep static electricity from causing you uncomfortable shock or crashing your computer system. To save you or your ATARI from getting "zapped", install this small inexpensive peripheral next to your keyboard.

POCKET CALC
(hexadecimal to decimal conversion table)
Micro Works
9898 Summit Rd.
Newark, OH 43055
$2.50

Here is a pocket-size slide rule type calculator which helps you convert easily from hexadecimal numbers to decimal numbers or vice versa. New ATARI users as well as experienced programmers will find this item handy for BASIC and assembly language programming.

FANCY WRITER
(graphics utility)
Kidstuff Software
3736 Ferndale
Ft. Wayne, IN 46815
(219) 485-2923
24K--diskette
$34.95

Would you like to print out text in a new type style like Old English, Cursive or Small Baby Teeth? With Fancy Writer you can create five new alphabet styles, utilizing the graphics capabilities of the Epson (with Graftrax), NEC or Prowriter printers.

DEVIL'S DARE
(game)
The Jay Gee Programming Company
7185 Blue Hill Drive
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 257-7795
16K--diskette
$19.95 plus $3.00 shipping

One to four players race against time on a colorful checkerboard to beat the "devil's dare." In a special onetime offer, Jay Gee will send your money back if you can beat the game within the first ten days of purchase. This offer expires October 31, 1983.

QUESTAR II
(game controller)
670 N.W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Chehalis, WA 98532
(206) 748-8614

Now you can experience the exact feel of a coin-op arcade game at home. This game console is bigger than usual (12l/ 2''x 8") because it's built with full size arcade components. Players find response time faster and the button controller more comfortable for long use.