Word: designations
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Nintendo 64, which has done to video-gaming what the 707 did to air travel. Since arriving on American shores in late September, the 64 has set records for sales, hype and, most important, slack jaws. The pure mix of art and technology implicit in the machine's design and the games that run on it help it transcend the category of mere amusement. It sets, our editors found, a whole new standard in electronic entertainment, smashing barriers that the bug-filled Internet and clumsy personal computers have yet to approach...
...buzz TRACEY CAPEN, PC World: "The Dell Dimension XPS systems are fast and a good value. They're nicely constructed and easy to service. The interior design is set up so it's easy to reach and replace components. It's an overall well-rounded package...
...buzz JULIE COHEN, Home PC: "The Infinia is totally different from any other computer in its overall style and the components it includes. They did a nice job of coming up with a fresh design. The 'in-touch' module in front is remarkably convenient...
...This nearly cinematic biography of the nation's longest-serving President offers a compelling look at the man and his time. The elegant design includes virtual tours of F.D.R.'s home. ($40; Corbis...
...fine art of gaming requires precision tools. While a joystick is perfect for the sharp pitches of a flight simulator, a more refined controller is needed for sports and fighting games. Rather than opting for a space-age design, Microsoft based its new Game Pad on that outback classic, the boomerang. The oddly shaped console makes it easy to dodge virtual "point guards" in N.B.A. Full Court Press, or to execute a combination punch in Mortal Kombat, thanks to a responsive controller and nine programmable buttons. When you're fighting for your life, fear not: the wisdom of ages...