Supplier:
WMJ Data Systems
4 Butterfly Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788
Price: $12.00
“CHECKREC 2000″ and “HOUSEHOLD INVENTORY 2000″ are both written entirely in BASIC, in spread-sheet format. Their best features are the scrolling facilities used in viewing their respective lists. The cursor keys are used to move the 10-line by 32-column window. They both work fast enough for light uses, but slow down rapidly as the file fills up. The printer routines are designed for the TS2040, but can be used on larger printers with the appropriate interface software.
CHECKREC 2000 is a simple checkbook balancer. You have the option of entering checks, deposits, viewing the list, printing, reconciling or saving his checks. The first two options ask for the same information that would be found in the average checkbook register.
When viewing the records, this program keeps a running balance on your account. Corrections can be made from this mode, but there is no way to remove an erroneous entry.
Printer options are to list all transactions, outstanding checks, unposted deposits, and reconciliation summary. The last three of these can hang up the computer and should only be done after saving the data.
Reconciling is done by entering the numbers of the returned checks and the dates of the deposits. You are then led through a series of questions about service and miscellaneous charges, and the final balance on the statement.
The documentation is weak, only one page, and the lack of error traps can be frustrating when the program hangs up after entering 50 checks. CHECKREC can hold up to 200 entries but the last 9 cannot be corrected. Overall, CHECKREC 2000 is sufficient as a low-cost solution for those who need help with balancing their checkbooks.
HOUSHOLD INVENTORY 2000 is a straight-forward, easy to operate inventory program that will keep pertinent data on up to 300 items. You are given the choice of entering data, viewing the list, printing the list, clearing the spread sheet or saving the list.
There are fields for the item description, date of purchase, serial number, etc. These are correctable from the “view” menu. The printer routine gives hard-copy of the list on the TS2040 printer.
The fourth option will clear the spread-sheet of all records. This is the only type of “delete” function available; there is no way to delete a single entry.
This program makes up for the lack of documentation by having the instructions on the screen at all times. It is good enough for an insurance list, but not flexible enough for other applications.