************************************ * * * Software Sources for the HX-20 * * * ************************************ Source listings courtesy of Yvonne Ortiz, EPSON Pacific Current as of 4/16/84 HX-20 owners have access to an explosive amount of software! Here's a source listing of some software packages currently available. Brief descriptions and vendors are included. A few words about buying software . . . Before you buy, make a detailed list of what you want your software to do. "Word processing" may be a good start, but there are many word processing software packages. You must be more specific. Do you need a lot of memory space? Do you need to transfer data to another computer? Secondly, see if you can't get your dealer or vendor representative to demonstrate the product and the features you require. If you use a printer, make certain your printer works with the software to your satisfaction. If you can't try before you buy, find out the dealer/vendor's policies about software return or exchange if the product won't perform to your specifications. In any event, DO inquire about warranty provisions. Thirdly, find out who is expected to answer any questions you might have about software performance after you purchase the product. EPSON supports software developed by EPSON. EPSON cannot guarantee the performance of any software developed by non-EPSON vendors. EPSON User Groups, EpsOnLine, EPSON's electronic magazine on CompuServe are good sources of information about any software for your HX-20. The information comes from others who may have experience with the product. Ask your Epson dealer about the following software. If the dealer does not have it in inventory, he or she may be able to order it for you. HX-20 Software Check with your local HX-20 Notebook Computer dealer to purchase or order the following software packages: Epson's SkiWriter : Word processing ROM chip. Allows printing to external printer, full editing, save files to microcassette. Epson's EpsonLink: Communications ROM chip. Has Terminal Emulator and Text Editor programs. Create and edit files in Text Editor. Configure protocols and tranmit files with Terminal Emulator. Will pass SkiWriter files and communicate directly to Valdocs in the QX-10. Epson's Typing Tutor: Interactive touch typing tutorial program. Uses Time Response Monitoring to detect typist's weaknesses. Also has lessons to master the built-in 10-key pad. Progress reports are also given. Standard cassette. Epson's Learning Lab: Helps you solve problems, build games and create video art through the use of experiments and lessons. Special section for those interested in program design. Standard cassette. REPortable Data Capture : Data capturing program for transferring of files to "larger" systems. Data files are compatible with many major CP/M programs, ie. dBase II, WordStar, PeachText, Accounting Plus II etc. Microcassette. *** Microprocess Computer Systems, Inc. (aka EPSON Great Lakes) 13500 Reeck Road Southgate, MI 48195 (313) 281-2800 Smart Terminal II: Smart terminal program for communication to other computers. Has text editor, changeable protocols, 300 or 1200 baud, auto logon feature etc. Microcassette. *** Interface Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 11167 Memphis, TN 38111 (901) 324-0914 Decoder Software: Bar code software for the HX-20. This package reads Code 3 of 9, UPC, Code 1-2 of 5, Codabar, and Plessey formats. You can also print bar codes on an Epson FX-80 printer. Includes routines that can be called from BASIC. FORTH: Compatible with fig-FORTH. Simulates disk in HX-20's RAM. Can be used with 16K or 32K machine. Supplied on microcassette with documentation. *** Bi-Tech Enterprises, Inc. 10 Carlough Road Bohemia, NY 11716 (516) 567-8155 Bar Code Reader: Bar code wand itself and demo and sample routine software included. *** Dataccount Inc. Suite 820 516 Southeast Morrison St. P.O. Box 14706 Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 232-0490 Datacheck: Check and budget handling program that prints balances and outstanding transactions. Datatime: A client and project timekeeping program. *** The Motherboard Corp. 110 N. College Ave. Suite 4 Ft. Collins, Colorado 80524 (303) 484-8602 Trucker's Portable Accountant: Calculates operating costs, earnings, depreciation, and interest for the trucking industry. *** Sydney Dataproducts, Inc. 315 Laurel St. San Diego, California 92101 (619) 231-1775 Interior Design Programs: Programs for estimating with drapery, carpeting, cabinets, picture framing, and mirror glazing. *** Software Riches Riverview Terrace Irvington, New York 10533 (914) 591-6470 Appointment Keeper, Calcu-List, Alphabetizer, Compuplanner. Games: Galactic War, Paddle Ball, Racer, Cavehunt. *** Brian Lomasky 984 Hanover Rd. Meriden, Ct. 06450 (203) 237-9272 Inventory Control System, CAI Database, Database Management System, Patient Alert System, Financial Calculator, Realtor Qualification System, Century 21 Realtor Qualification System, HXCalc, Math Tutor, Time Accounting, Stock Portfolio Management. *** G. W. Smith & Associates 62 North Chapel St. Newark, DE 19711 (302) 738-7308 HX-Forth: Stable Technology's PROM based language using fig-FORTH as its model. Has built-in assembler. *** Systems Network, Inc. 7215 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49002 (616) 329-0088 HX-20 Portable Auditor: Enter check numbers, account numbers, amounts, and handle information needed for cash disbursement journals. *** Square Ware P.O. Box 1007 Dobson, NC 27017 Square File: Schedules appointments and keeps most used phone numbers and addresses in RAM and not-so-often used information on a microcassette. Square MOS: Highly versatile operating system for your microcassette drive. Loads, saves and deletes programs automatically. *** Computer Software Services 2901 W. Altadena Ave. P.O. Box 9702 Phoenix, AZ 85029 (602) 863-4194 FMS 1.0: File management system which uses 22 commands to fully utilize the capabilities of the HX-20's microcassette drive. Controls storage, retrieval and cataloging of up to 25 files on each side of a microcassette. FMS will handle BASIC, ASCII, OBJECT, and DATA files. *** TMCO Inc. Suite 1200 United Bank Center Denver, CO 80290 Time Machine: Time, charges, and billing for attorney's fees. Allows 10 client matters at one time. *** Micro Quality Portable Solutions Box 1735 Waterville, VT 05492 Tape File Builder: Program can merge with SkiWriter to allow personalized letters to be combined with stored tape files. Approximately 60 contacts can be maintained and edited per tape. *** Windgate Studios 28 Windgate Drive New City, NY 10956 A package of four tape programs is offered. Included are Tape Directory Program which will automatically load any program on tape at user's request; Phone Number Program; Message Center will store and edit messages in ROM and print out the day's messages on request; Alarm Clock Program with snooze feature. All are written in BASIC for user modification if desired. **** Foreign Software Source **** A.P. Systems Limited 90-100 Brighton Road Surbiton Surrey England KT6 5PP 01-399-1257 Personal Office: Card Index Mlist: Mailing List Ecalc: Spreadsheet DIY: Program generator 'Games 1' 'Games 2' 'Apwriter': Word Processing Program, Restaurant Program, Receipt Program, Housekeeper: Nine programs Paye Package, Pharmaceutical Labeling Package, Order Master: Orders, invoices. Data Capture Program: Batch entry. Intelligent Terminal/Editor, Big Bang: Educational game. Rocfile V42: "Live" database. 'Epcalc': Financial modeling. Stock Control: Up to 900 items. Computax: Personal income tax. Home Budget Horserace Forecasting. eof.