So, back to the original point of the first email. What can you use for a discount lab?
1. Screen recording software like Morae. The next version of Morae has some excellent features that make it a much stronger usability tool for more than just 1-1 testing. 2. Several good types of microphones. A good omnidirectional microphone, a few lapel mikes, and possibly a semi-directional mike. 3. Extra batteries for any battery powered equipment. 4. A small videocamera that is compatible with your editing software. 5. A full-size portable tripod and a small portable tripod that you can put into your camera case or briefcase. 6. Adapters for international travel. 7. Subscription to a remote collaboration tool that has the requisite performance for your studies. 8. A loaded laptop or desktop (lots of memory and fast CPU to handle screen recorders, remote tools, and your application or Web pages. 9. A digital camera for capturing history and artifacts. 10. A portable disk drive to hold large video files that you might have using a videocamera or Morae. 11. A plug in tablet that you can use for design session and sketching. 12. A good color printer and a portable printer for field work. 13. Some basic analysis software (StatistiXL). 14. A very good miniature tape recorder that uses a format that you input into your PC. 15. A box of cables and connectors. 16. Some qualitative analysis software (for example, I like HyperResearch) 17. Some sketching software and prototyping software. 18. Laptop for notetaker 19. A set of templates for all the common documents you need: consent forms, NDAs, reports, project plans, proposals, best practices, ... 20. A set of small tools for minor repairs. 21. A toolbox full of basic supplies like Post-Its, tape, scissors. 22. A small set of amplified speakers for presenting audio data in a room that doesn't have a sound system. Chauncey > We're starting to veer away from the original question, tho-- Oliver, > is there enough info for you in this thread? > ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
