This listing is for the Softkey Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia CD-ROM. This comprehensive multimedia software is designed for personal computers running Windows 3.1 and Windows 95, offering a rich educational resource for the entire family.
The Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia features the complete contents of a 26-volume encyclopedia, more than 35,000 articles, over 8,000 engaging pictures, more than 100 full-motion videos, 3D animations, and presentations. It also includes more than 15 hours of sounds, including famous speeches and historical events, a guided tour narrated by Patrick Stewart, and one-button access to online worlds. The program supports six engaging 3D learning environments, an Editing Room for creating multimedia presentations, easy-to-follow interactive timelines, an up-to-date interactive atlas, comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus, and an idea search for natural-language searching. It also allows for easy copying and printing of all pictures and articles. This software provides a robust interactive learning experience.
This listing includes the Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia CD-ROM in its original jewel case with the front and back inserts, as pictured. The disc is marked with part number SEA8AE-CD. The back insert also shows part number SEA8AE-FI and SKU SEA2844AE. The original packaging also indicates a "Free Trial Inside!" for America Online. The copyright is © 1996-1998 Learning Company Properties Inc.
Verified Specifications:
* Brand: Softkey, The Learning Company
* Item Type: Interactive Encyclopedia, Software
* Model: Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia
* Material: Plastic (case), Optical disc (CD-ROM)
* Compatibility: For Windows® 3.1 and Windows® 95
* System Requirements:
* Multimedia PC with 486SX/25 MHz or better processor
* Windows® 3.1 or later
* Microsoft CD extensions™ 2.2 or later
* SVGA 256 color with 640x480 resolution
* 4MB RAM (8MB recommended)
* 5MB hard disk space
* Double-speed CD-ROM drive (1.150 KBs sustained transfer rate or better)
* Windows compatible 8-bit sound card (16-bit recommended)
* Speakers or headphones
* Modem optional for online features
* Printer optional
* Features: 26-volume content, 35,000+ articles, 8,000+ pictures, 100+ full-motion videos, 3D animations, 15+ hours of sound, Patrick Stewart guided tour, 3D learning environments, editing room, timelines, atlas, dictionary, thesaurus, idea search, copy/print capability
* Included Components: CD-ROM disc, original jewel case, front insert, back insert
* Country of Origin: USA (The Learning Company address in Cambridge, MA)
* SKU: SEA2844AE
* Part Number (MPN): SEA8AE-CD, SEA8AE-FI
* UPC: 048000110008
* Original Packaging: In original jewel case with inserts
