Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20 - Old Version
by Encore Software
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: Encore SoftwareBrand: Encore
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2008-02-14
Platform: Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: 15050
Product features:
- Learn essential keyboarding skills or improve overall typing efficiency
- 350 personalized lessons, exercises and tests
- Detailed progress reports assist in identifying strengths and weaknesses
- 12 Entertaining typing games
- Bilingual instruction (English & Spanish)
Software Reviews of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20 - Old Version
Customer Review: Version_20_Platinum_Disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
Version 20 (twenty!) of any small, simple program written over the course of at least a decade should be a highly refined and very effective piece of software.
My perspective is from having used version 10 or 11 at least 10 years ago. It was useful at the time at improving my nil typing skills. At this time I called tech support with some helpful suggestions for obvious bugs and someone actually answered (probably before Broderbund) as to the bugs I had experienced. I was told Mavis actually existed and was committed to providing opportunities for poor Southern children to further their limited opportunities, I was moved, certainly a noble aspiration.
A recent Google search reveals that there is no Mavis except for some LA weasel who clearly loves to deposit checks but knows zilch about software.
Version 20 (Platinum, qv)would bring an A+ to a community college student of C++ software writing for a term project. Some specific criticism for the real world are as follows:
Non Windows Compliant: Pseudo DOS program (you can't minimize it to do any other normal Windows task, eg, check email etc). UNFORGIVABLE for version 20 of any modern program.
Pseudo, phony Mavis complements you on your progress in spite of having made 4 or 5 mistakes in a given lesson. You have to turn her imaginary, annoying voice off in order to focus on typing.
Obviously, an executive decision was made to use limited software writing resources to create a visual, moving keyboard interface instead of fixing annoying bugs as noted by others. A complete waste of time and distracting once you have learned most of the key positions. A super stupid executive decision worthy of a good whupin.
If this is one of the best typing programs, as described in casual reviews, then this is a ripe opportunity for some sharp youngblood software type to write some decent software code and put Mavis to rest.
Nuff said.
Description of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20 - Old Version
Mavis Beacon V20 DeluxeMaximize your productivity with Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20 . Whether you want to learn essential keyboarding skills or improve overall typing efficiency--success is at your fingertips! This comprehensive instructional system combines detailed assessments, dynamic personal instruction and skill-building games to guarantee typing improvements in just 2 weeks!
 In addition to Mavis Beacon's personal typing instruction, detailed progress reports assist in identifying strengths and weaknesses. |
 Includes 12 entertaining typing games. |
 Arcade-style games like "Penguin Crossing" enrich the learning experience. |
In addition to Mavis Beacon's personal typing instruction, detailed progress reports assist in identifying strengths and weaknesses. Powerful learning tools along with this detailed reporting will help typists learn and excel at their own pace. Hard work is rewarded with "recess time" and certificates of completion. Cool tools such as "import your own MP3 files" and fun arcade-style games enrich the learning experience.
Redesigned with advanced technology and updated with even more features--Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20 offers typists of all skill levels and ages a brand new typing experience with greater benefits and increased efficiency!
- 330 Personalized lessons, exercises and tests
- 12 Entertaining typing games
- Detailed tracking and progress reporting
- Learn to type with bilingual instruction (English & Spanish)
- New content types: type jokes, riddles, recipes, song lyrics and more!
- Choose from new music options or import your own MP3 files and type to your own tunes
- New Certificates of Completion
- Hybrid--Works with Microsoft Vista & Mac OSX Universal certified
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