Description
NetGuide Magazine – September 1996 (Vol. 3, No. 9, Portable Hardware, VG Condition)
This September 1996 issue of NetGuide Magazine (Vol. 3, No. 9) dives into the fast-evolving world of portable web hardware, offering reviews of laptops, PC Card modems, mobile printers, scanners, and other essential tools for taking your internet experience on the road. It also covers the state of Usenet, early online automotive and education resources, and the rise of new technologies like WebTV—making this issue a fascinating look at the internet’s mid-1990s transformation.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear on the edges. The cover is clean and the interior pages are sharp and intact. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All magazines are carefully packaged and include a protective plastic covering.
Contents include:
Features
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60 – Portable Web Hardware – Reviews of laptops, PC Card modems, compact scanners, lightweight printers, and UPS units for on-the-go internet access (by Joe F. Rizzo, Stephen Satchell, and H.B.J. Clifford).
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74 – Usenet: Slow Death or Second Coming? – Examining the debates over whether Usenet was in decline or simply evolving (by Judith H. Bernstein).
Cyberguide
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84 – Automotive and Back to School – Online resources for car enthusiasts and students heading into a new school year, plus dozens of 4-star site reviews (by Steve Rubel, Daniel Bubbeo, and Adam Martini).
News Cam
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26 – Connecting the Rest of Us – How global access could enrich online discourse.
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29 – Why Alvin Toffler Doesn’t Do the Net – The Future Shock author argues the internet is just one part of a bigger transformation.
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30 – WebTV: Is It for Real? – Exploring whether WebTV could make internet shopping mainstream.
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32 – Ann Landers Unplugged – A humorous take on Ann Landers’ struggles to adapt to the online world (column by Judith H. Bernstein).
Columns & Online Extras
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Marie D’Amico – The Law-Abiding Netizen
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Kate Gerwig – Gerwig on Government
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Michelle Slatalla – Net Media
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Robert Seidman – Online Insider (newsletter)
Cover Theme: Portable Web Hardware – Taking Your Internet Station on the Road
A highly collectible issue showcasing the emergence of mobile computing and early internet culture—perfect for collectors of 1990s tech and web history.