12 — The Prince George Citizen — Tuesday, March 7,1989
BUSINESS SYSTEMS
                                                                                    MODEL MBC-16EX SERIES
Features:
• Runs on the MS-DOS®Ver. 3.2 and GW-BASIC Ver. 3.2.
• Memory: 640KB RAM standard, on main board.
• CPU: 8088-2 16-bit microprocessor runs a't 4.77/8.0MHz clock speed (switchable).
• IBM PC compatible, designed to run a wide variety of IBM software.
• Includes parallel and serial interfaces for printer/data communication. Also includes color/monochrome graphics/text interfaces.
• Three expansion slots accept a wide variety of interface boards including EGA card and MS®-WINDOWS.
• Compact, space-saving main unit can be positioned for vertical or horizontal operation.
• New enhanced keyboard: ASCII 101 keys (local 102 keys).
         MBC-17PLUS SERIES High-Speed 16-Bit Personal Computer
  Features:
• 80286 16-bit microprocessor, 6-0/10.0MHz clock speed (switchable)
• MS-DOS 3.2 and GW-BASIC 3.2
• 640KB RAM, expandable to 1MB
• Runs a wide range of industry standard software.
• Fast, no wait stable operation.
• 6 expansion slots available (1 reserved).
• Vertical or horizontal operation
• 1.2MB 5 1/4” FDD
• Light-touch keyboard
                                                                                     MODEL MBC-18PLUS SERIES High-Speed 32-Bit Personal Computer
  Features:
• Runs on the MS-DOS Ver. 3.3 and GW-BASIC Ver. 3.2.
• Memory: 1MB RAM standard.
• CPU; 80386 32-bit microprocessor runs at 16 MHz clock speed.
• Designed to run a wide variety of software.
• Includes RS-232C serial interface and Centronics parallel printer interface.
• Choice of monochrome or RGB color video interface.
• 5 expansion slots accept a wide variety of interface boards for hard disk controller, network card, etc.
• New enhanced keyboard: ASCII 101 keys (local 102 keys)
• 5.25" floppy disk drive (1.2MB).
• Compact, space-saving main unit can be positioned either for vertical or horizontal operation.
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compuvim
350 QUEENSWAY
564-3778
Computime Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Markets Medical Program
   Computime is a Prince George success story. In an interesting reversal of the usual branch office pattern, the computer firm is opening an office in the Lower Mainland.
   It was just five years ago that former high school principal Bob Viergever made a career move that saw him open a computer outlet in Prince George. At about the same time, Dr. Abe Abraham, a Prince George surgeon was developing a computer program for use in his own office. Known as the Phoenix Program, it is marketed by Computime. Computer hardware, training and backup servicing are provided by Viergever and his competent staff.
   "When computerization of doctors’ offices (for medical billing) was ordered by the government last year, the Phoenix Program was a natural progression," says Viergever. “Now 90% of local doctors are using the Phoenix.”
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  Computerized medical billing replaces the time-consuming manual process that involves sorting and mailing billing forms to Victoria and waiting for government verification. Free from this clerical chore, the staff gains valuable time which may be devoted to other phases of patient care.
  Recently, the Lion’s Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, recommended its doctors use the Phoenix Medical System. To be selected from the great number of similar programs available speaks; very well for the locally produced program. To provide^ service for the expandingi lower mainland client base, three people have been hired for the Sanyo computers used with the Phoenix Medical System which in addition to billing also allows doctors to computerize patients’ medical files.
  Computime is more than just a retail store - it’s an
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 office automation centre. Another line of software aimed at professionals will be introduced later this year. With an eye to changing and aiding office management, new peripheral computer options will be available sometime during the summer.
   In the short space of five years, Computime has done very well indeed. In spite of the depressed economic climate at the time of opening, Computime has shown exceptional growth. Annual sales, initially less than $500,000, are expected to exceed $3 million this year. The past two years have seen more than six times the volume of the initial year.
   Sales manager, Jack Stevens notes, "we have the most diverse lineup of any company, ranging from games to business computers. “A lot of credit is due our flagship line - Panasonic typewriters, printers, copiers and facsimile machines.”
   Soft-spoken Bob Viergever
 Computime staff: Back Row L-R - Bob Viergever, Jack Stevens, Judy Plgott, Bill Turgeon, Yvonne Salewskl, Debbie Turgeon, Diane Ross, Greg Lewis. Bottom Row L-R - Len Grayson, Jay Holdner, Simon Cowburn.
 makes this observation, "much of our success is due our service approach. We do business from that standpoint. Having on-site training facilities makes a difference in office automation. As does our fully staffed and stocked service department."
   Computime, 350 Queensway Street in Prince George, has a lot to celebrate. Fifth Anniversary Specials will be offered throughout the month of March with additional savings available each weekend.
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   It’s the perfect time to discuss your computer needs with Bob Viergever, Jack Stevens and staff at Computime.
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      Computer instructor, Judy Plgott, at work in the Computime classroom. Courses accommodate ten students, backing up sales with professional instruction.
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