ChoiceWay MEDIA Unveils Interactive Multimedia Travel Guides; Travelers Save Time and Money with a Virtual Visit.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1998--ChoiceWay MEDIA(tm) today released the first in its series of ChoiceWay Guides(tm) which provide essential travel information in an easy-to-use, multimedia format. Based on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , the new ChoiceWay Guides to London and Paris each feature more than 50 full-motion videos Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. , 350 pictures, and 50 interactive maps designed to teach travelers how to get around efficiently to popular destinations. With a simple point-and-click, users can quickly navigate through a series of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color maps that are linked to descriptions, photographs and video footage about points of interest. The powerful software makes it simple to learn how to find your way around in a foreign city. "ChoiceWay Guides introduce travelers to the next-generation of travel information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. ," said Larry Choice, president of ChoiceWay MEDIA. "Users of ChoiceWay Guides see actual photographs and video of what tourists will encounter at airports, subway and train stations, and major city sites -- not just descriptions -- giving them the information they need to fine-tune the details of their trip itinerary and to feel comfortable about their journey." ChoiceWay Guides feature the latest in computer and digital video technology on CD-ROM, providing users with extremely fast interactivity. All of the maps, videos and pictures on the CD-ROM open quickly, with no extensive download waits like those found when searching on the internet. Throughout the guides, "Choice Tips" and cautions highlight particularly important details to remember. Good Maps are Key The multi-layered, interactive maps found in the ChoiceWay Guides are unmatched in the industry. By using a mouse to click on a region of a map, users are instantly taken to another map that magnifies that particular section. With a click on any of the tourist sites, subway or train stations on the map, specific information about that destination will appear on screen, including photographs and video. The guides have detailed diagrams of airports, train stations, subway and bus lines, as well as maps to the most popular tourist attractions Noun 1. tourist attraction - a characteristic that attracts tourists attractive feature, magnet, attractor, attracter, attraction - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" . The color maps are optimized for clear printing on either a color or black-and-white printer. ChoiceWay Guides are not only easy to use, they are easy to install: the guides operate with your computer's internet web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. -- no other special software is required. Users do not need to be on-line to access the information in the ChoiceWay Guides, unless they want to take advantage of the dozens of internet links provided. Support On Internet ChoiceWay Guide updates are available on-line at the ChoiceWay MEDIA web site (www.choiceway.com), providing current information to travelers about new museum exhibits, schedule changes at tourist sites and other useful data. Users can also preview a sample of the ChoiceWay Guides on the web site. System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. The ChoiceWay Guides run on Windows(R) PCs and Macintosh(R) platforms with an Internet browser See Web browser. . User's computer systems must have a CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. , sound capability, and either the Windows 95 or Macintosh System 7.0 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. or newer versions. To view the high-resolution color videos (320x240 pixels), QuickTime(tm) plug-in software is required for the browser. QuickTime software is provided on the CD-ROM. Price and Availability The ChoiceWay Guide to London is shipping and the ChoiceWay Guide to Paris will be available in November. ChoiceWay Guides are priced at $24.95 each with secure on-line ordering from the ChoiceWay web site. Order forms for FAX 408/268-6319 or mail orders are also available at the web site. ChoiceWay MEDIA, Inc., founded in 1997, produces the world's most interactive travel guides. ChoiceWay Guides take the trouble out of travel, focusing on what to expect and how to find your way around in a foreign city. Visit ChoiceWay Media on the World Wide Web at www.choiceway.com. Note to Editors: ChoiceWay MEDIA and ChoiceWay Guides are trademarks of ChoiceWay MEDIA, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc. Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademark of their respective owners. |
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