Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20
by Encore Software
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Software Reviews of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20
Customer Review: Great Exercises But Please Lose the Elevator Music
Summary: 4 Stars
I have only been using this product for a few weeks, and I already see results in my typing. I know the board a lot better, and my speed is increasing.
However, the biggest thing I would change about it is the repetitious Elevator "Light Jazz" piano music that plays on a loop. I have either turned the sound off, or just ignore it now, but it is annoying. The next edition should skip the music entirely.
Customer Review: UPDATE: Response to Silke, Auction, Strafe and Stephen on the "BUG"
Summary: 4 Stars
UPDATE (06/23/09): I returned this software. The "bug" eventually outsmarted me! 0 stars!
OLD REVIEW: I am a beginner adult typist desiring to learn keyboarding using a straight forward, step-by-step approach. This software does it for me. After reading the reviews regarding the "BUG", I was hesitant but decided to purchase the product based on the positive reviews and the fact that the Mavis Beacon method has been around a very, very long time. There really is no "BUG". Simply select TAKE A LESSON, then select LESSON HISTORY, next select any LESSON (drill, practice, quiz or game) for any letter or lesson you wish to review. Select START to review the lesson. After completing the review you must select BACK to return to LESSON HISTORY to select the same lesson again or a new one. This software does not have the best design and the presentaion is fairly outdated but the approach to learning is sound. Hope this helps.
Customer Review: Very Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I am VERY DISAPPOINTED with this product. It gives you one lesson and then 3 tests on letters you don't know. If you miss even a few, it won't let you go on. It sends you back to relearn the letters you had previously covered. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Customer Review: very detailed and have fun doing it
Summary: 3 Stars
This cd helps you learn to type, only draw back is that you don't get time to get used to the keys on the board before going to the next phases. You just have to keep practicing and you will finally get it, You can also go back and redo all the lessons you have done. I recommend this to anyone learning to type, Like me, One key at a time.Customer Review: Older versions were better
Summary: 3 Stars
This program works basically the same way as the older versions. The graphics and sound have been redone. However this version is missing some good features that the others had, such as the Media Center. It still is a good value for the price.