Easy to use multi-media authoring system for Newton devices
TORONTO. NS BASIC Corporation today announced the immediate availability of NewtCard, a complete multi-media authoring application for Newton devices, such as the eMate and the MessagePad.
Using the familiar concepts of stacks, cards and backgrounds, users can create projects with pictures, drawings, sounds and text. Fields can be set up to collect data, and buttons can be added to navigate through the stack. In addition, functionality can be added almost anywhere with scripts written in the easy to use BASIC programming language.
"NewtCard is an essential tool for any Newton," says George Henne, President of NS BASIC. "The ability to easily collect, organize and communicate different types of information is a must have for any user."
Key design features of the product are ease of use and platform independence. It is simple enough that a student can use it, while having substantial power. At the same time, it has been designed to work standalone on a Newton device as well as to exchange data with both Windows and Mac platforms.
Applications for NewtCard include creating and maintaining personal databases, constructing tutorials, preparing presentations and generating multimedia reports. Markets include education, business and personal users.
NS BASIC Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of authoring tools for the Newton platform. Based in Toronto, NS BASIC has been publishing software for the Newton platform since 1994.
NewtCard is available for $99.95 USD plus shipping directly from NS BASIC Corporation (416 264-5999) or from its dealers. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. NS BASIC Corporation can also be reached at 77 Hill Crescent, Toronto, Canada M1M 1J3, fax (416) 264-5888, or at www.nsbasic.com.
