With this handbook, educators and presenters can decide which hardware and software to purchase for portable computer multimedia presentations that use graphics, animation, video or sound. The book covers the full range of technologies, from projection to computer equipment, organising and explaining the vast and confusing array of available products. It describes the full range of equipment and related issues, so that both beginners and experts may evaluate their needs and select appropriate solutions. After a general overview of options for portable computers, software, projection, peripherals, portable storage, interfaces and digitising, the book lists alphabetically 45 specific topics that provide details on hardware/software categories. Information may include bottom-line summaries, definitions, descriptions of how the product works, questions to ask before purchase, the pros and cons, sample products, major features to shop for, important terms, a checklist of specifications, and a list of vendors and manufacturers. A resource guide that contains lists of books, magazines, journals, periodicals, catalogues, organisations and Internet addresses, and a glossary conclude the work.