DiscQuest(tm) Multimedia CD-ROM system (long)

[taob@ionews.io.org (Brian Tao)]

    Hmmm... I don't see any mention of it here yet, so here goes (it's
been slightly edited from the original for publication in our UG's
newsletter):

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DiscQuest GS(tm) Multimedia CD-ROM

Dear Valued Sequential Systems Resellers and Customers:

Today, Sequential Systems is proud to announce the introduction of
DiscQuest(tm) and DiscQuest GS(tm); a hardware/software combination that
will give today's Apple IIGS user access to the exploding library of
information available on CD-ROM.

DiscQuest(tm) utilizes standard SCSI CD-ROM drives and will support
currently available CD-ROM titles from leading multimedia publishers
such as Creative MultiMedia, Grolier, Compton's and more. DiscQuest(tm)
Software, developed by Sequential Systems, Inc. and Procyon, Inc.,
provides text search, still graphics display and audio from
DiscQuest-supported titles. Bundled with Sequential Systems' RamFAST
SCSI interface, search performance of the DiscQuest System(tm) using a
non-accelerated Apple IIGS is similar to that of a Macintosh LC.

DiscQuest GS(tm) software (for Apple IIGS computers) will be made
available to resellers and end-users for use with other SCSI-type CD-ROM
drives and for dealer bundling. The software includes a copy of Creative
MultiMedia's popular title "The Family Doctor". DiscQuest(tm) suggested
retail: $99.95.

The DiscQuest GS System(tm) is a bundled product that includes
Sequential Systems' DiscQuest(tm) Software, an external CD-ROM drive
with cable and one disc caddy, a RamFAST SCSI interface, and four CD-ROM
titles.  Suggested retail for the complete bundle will be around $650.

Sequential Systems' and Procyon's on-going commitment to DiscQuest(tm)
and the Apple II will produce new features and many new supported titles
that will result in a complete and powerful information-based CD-ROM
platform for Apple II.

We sincerely believe that your customers will find the DiscQuest System
to be a useful and exciting addition to their Apple IIGS system.

Dealers may call 800-759-4549 for dealer pricing.

DiscQuest(tm) works with the following hardware:
Any Apple IIGS with 2MB of RAM or greater
RamFAST/SCSI with NEC, Sony, Apple or Sequential CD-ROM drives
Apple High Speed SCSI with Sony, Apple or Sequential CD-ROM drives

If you have a RamFAST you need the very latest ROM revision, 3.01e.


_Synopsis of DiscQuest(tm) supported titles_

Darwin Multimedia CD-ROM:

 <>  Charles Darwin's complete texts with original illustrations of the
     final editions of: _The Voyage of the Beagle_, _The Origin of
     Species_, _The Descent of Man_ 
 <>  1859 manuscript outlining the theory of evolution, by Darwin and
     Alfred Russel Wallace 
 <>  _Triumph of the Darwinian Method_, a guide to the study of Darwin,
     by Michael T. Ghiselin 
 <>  The Darwin Timeline detailing significant events in his life 
 <>  A Darwin bibliography of over 1000 primary and secondary references
 <>  Original maps from the voyages of HMS Beagle and HMS Adventure 
 <>  More than 650 color and black & white images 
 <>  Natural sound recordings from Cornell University Laboratory of
     Ornithology 
 <>  Illustrations from _Zoology of the Voyage of the HMS Beagle_ 
 <>  Plus never-before published material from other distinguished
     naturalists


Monarch Notes�r) on CD-ROM:

This Multimedia CD-ROM edition of Monarch Notes includes the complete
text of the entire collection! Each Monarch Note includes author
biographies, literary style overviews, relevant historical information,
story synopses, character analyses, critical commentaries,
bibliographies, and essay questions. This CD-ROM was given Byte
Magazine's "Jerry Pournelle's User's Choice Award" as "CD-ROM Of The
Year".  Hundreds of authors andworks are surveyed in this compendium
that Computer Shopper magazine calls "Mondo Cool".


Sherlock Holmes on CD-ROM:

 <>  The complete text of Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan
     Doyle
 <>  Linoleum block prints by Dr. George Wells accompany each story
 <>  _The Medical Casebook of Doctor Arthur Conan Doyle_ by Alvin E.
     Rodin and Jack D. Key, and _Medical Poetry_ by Dr. George S. Bascom
 <>  Complete text index and table of contents browsing


The Family Doctor:

 <>  Easily understood advice to nearly 2,000 of the most commonly asked
     health questions
 <>  An illustrated human anatomy that lets you explore the body
     systems, structures, and functions from head to toe
 <>  Approximately 300 color illustrations to simplify explanations
 <>  Comprehensive data on more than 1,600 prescription drugs
 <>  Health update booklets, local and national resource listings, and a
     glossary of over 100 medical terms


Shakespeare:

 <>  The complete works of Shakespeare including plays, poems, and
     sonnets in full text
 <>  Both American and Queen's English versions
 <>  A complete text index and table of contents browsing


Great Literature (Personal Library Series):

 <>  Full text of over 500 literary classics with illustrations,
     CD-quality voice-overs and music performances
 <>  Famous narrations by Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, and George Kennedy
 <>  Live (not synthesized) music performances
 <>  Full search and browse ability - music and text
 <>  Thousands of images
 <>  A true multimedia experience!
 <>  Everything from Alice in Wonderland to the Nixon Tapes to the
     Declaration of Independence!


Parenting - Prenatal to Preschool:

"Like having all the experts on call 24 hours a day" -- This parenting
tool is designed to provide immediate answers to the millions of
questions asked by parents and would-be parents. It covers everything
from fertility, problem pregnancies and childbirth to the milestones of
child development from birth through age five. Compiled in collaboration
with a noted pediatrician and pediatric nurse practitioner, this CD-ROM
includes the complete text of _Your Child: A Medical Guide_, _The New
Parent's Q&A Book_, _The Ultimate Baby Name Book_, _The Complete
Pregnancy & Baby Book_, _The Miracle of Birth_ and _The Couple's Guide
to Fertility_. It includes over 400 images. Audio clips demonstrate the
normal developmental stages of children's language.


Multimedia Audubon's Birds:

 <>  Complete text of the 1840 first edition _Octavo_ set of John James
     Audubon's _Birds of America_
 <>  All plates, including 500 full color bird lithographs
 <>  CD quality bird calls for many birds through the courtesy of
     Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
 <>  Full text index and table of contents browsing


Multimedia Audubon's Mammals:

 <>  Complete text of the 1840 first edition _Octavo_ set of John James 
     Audubon's _Quadrupeds of North America_
 <>  Over 150 full color mammal lithographs
 <>  CD quality sounds for many mammals through the courtesy of Cornell
     Library of Natural Sounds
 <>  Full text index and table of contents browsing


The Best of The Bureau:

The Best of the Bureau is a distinguished collection of literature and
history, with hundreds of works culled from the best titles of the
Bureau Development. Just type in a word, phrase or subject and the
powerful search and retrieval capabilities put the information you want
at yourfingertips - instantly. This is more than just thousands of pages
of text. It is a complete multimedia personal reference library - all on
one disc! We have included the best of Dickens, the wit and humor of
Twain, riveting biographies of the famous and infamous, ancient and
up-to-the-moment histories of the cultures, lands and people of the
world and lots, lots more. It's the perfect way to start your Personal
Reference Library!


For ordering information, please contact:

Sequential Systems
1200 Diamond Circle
Lafayette, CO 80026
Switchboard: (303) 666-4549
Sales: (800) 759-4549
Technical support: (800) 999-1717
GEnie e-mail: SEQUENTIAL
Internet: sequential@genie.geis.com
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