| The CD-ROM format provides desirable features, including: |
| 650 Megabytes storage space:- Allows vast amounts of information to be accessible.
- Large, full color, hi-res pictures can be used extensively.
- Full motion video, complex animations & sounds can be used.
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| Compatibility:- Works in virtually all computers with a CD-ROM drive.
- Uses website style navigation, and design costs can be shared
between a website and a CD-ROM, due to the very similar content.
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 | Navigation options: |
| High speed:- 20 -> 100 times faster than a dial-up internet connection.
- Do things you couldn't dream of in a website, unlimited bandwidth.
- No internet connection required.
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| Cost Effective:- Duplicate CD-ROMs start as low as $3 with a jewel case.
- Share the design costs between a website & CD-ROM to save $$$.
- Easy to ship, light weight, and environmentally friendly. (no paper)
- Dazzling graphics, sound & video not available on other media types.
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| Interactive:- User is in control of what content to view, using interactive links.
- Information is searchable, allowing information to be found quickly.
- Hi-tech medium portrays your company or product as being on the leading edge.
- Customers will look closer at your content than with printed matter.
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| Consistent look & feel:- Gives your company the best exposure, your clients will focus
on your content, not wildly changing themes. - Consistent theme throughout entire site, or in each section.
- Custom designed themes, or a variety of pre-made themes.
- Provides continuity, and makes for easier navigation.
- Provides a familiar atmosphere for the clients.
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| Applications:- Interactive product catalogs.
- Product, business or event promotion.
- User manuals or other documentation.
- Computer based training courses.
- Multimedia video and photo albums. (i.e. weddings, anniversaries)
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