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Bamboo Software LTD Reviewed by Douglas Eisenstark, L.Ac., www.taiqi.com Its been a while since we've had some new acupuncture software at Acupuncture.com. These two new generation programs show the promises and limitations of learning acupuncture via a computer. Both programs are designed to allow the student or practitioner to find point locations and read their functions. Both programs delve into standard TCM diagnosis while Qpuncutre goes a bit further into Western diagnosis as well. In addition Qpuncture has a directory of accredited schools and information about the NCAA and California board. Qpunture and AcuPartner work under the same principles. Point and click on the points and location and function come up within the window. The difference between the two is basically in the presentation. Q puncture is a slick and extremely professional package that includes a booklet containing the point location and function information within the CD. The booklet and the program itself were created with sophisticated 3D software which shows both the skin layer and the skeleton underneath. Click on the points within the program and small Quicktime movies show the individual points along with a needle to indicate depth and direction. Those that are familiar with the new Seirin book of acupuncture points will get an idea of the look of the program's illustrations. The AcuPartner program is more modest in its look. The program does have an interesting feature that allows the information within it to be edited. Its illustrations are pleasing enough and decidedly flat although adequately showing the muscle layers that identify the points. Your choice between the programs may depend on your usage for them. Being able to edit information is a great boon for both students and teachers who need to annotate and go beyond what the standard texts say. Visually the Qpuncture is a much more satisfying program. Qpuncture costs around $160 but contact the manufacturer or distributor for exact prices. Contact Bamboo Software for prices.
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