Multimedia Presentations on the Go - An Introduction and Buyer's Guide (Paperback)

Make your presentations sparkle by using the latest multimedia technologies and tools. With this handbook you can decide which hardware and software to purchase for portable computer multimedia presentations that use graphics, animation, video, or sound. Covering the full range of technologies, from projection to computer equipment, the book organizes and explains the vast and confusing array of available products. Sammons describes the full range of equipment and related issues, so that both beginners and experts may evaluate their needs and select appropriate solutions. After a general overview of options for portable computers, software, projection, peripherals, portable storage, interfaces, and digitizing, the author lists alphabetically 45 specific topics that provide details on hardware/software categories. Information may include bottom-line summaries, definitions, descriptions of how products work, questions to ask before purchase, pros and cons, sample products, major features to shop for,