Mavis Beacon Typing 17 [OLD VERSION]

Mavis Beacon Typing 17 [OLD VERSION]
by Encore Software

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Software Summary

Manufacturer: Encore Software
Brand: Encore
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Mac OS X, Windows XP
Model: 10076
Product features:

Typing tutorial with updated user interface and improved resolution
Practice speed, accuracy, and rhythm with 250+ practice and custom lessons
Entertaining arcade-style games; import MP3 files to listen to while practicing
Adaptive Response Technology adjusts lesson plan to age, skill-level, and progress
Download to Palm OS handheld device for convenient practice on the go

Software Reviews of Mavis Beacon Typing 17 [OLD VERSION]

Customer Review: Has Adware, but a decent tutorial
Summary: 3 Stars

I broke from my golden rule of buying software from a store when I purchased this program which I have a few complaints about.
1:) Netzero adware. How a commercial costing $20 (in the store) puts adware on your computer without your permission is beyond me.
2:) Dated visuals. Vista has to temporarily downgrade it's visuals in order to accommodate its games and videos. Also, the font size is far too small and the overall look is from 1995 where CD rom games first started
3:) Proceeds too fast from letter to letter. I actually downloaded a free typing software in order to review certain troublesome letters.

That being said it will help you to type better (I'm typing fluently with both hands now thanks to this and other software I have found on the internet and I'm still working on my speed) and is decent overall, but I would not recommend it to you unless you don't care about the three complaints listed

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Description of Mavis Beacon Typing 17 [OLD VERSION]

Type Better. E-mail Faster. WorkSmarter.Product InformationThe leader in typing tutorial software for 11 years running Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing v.17 is theonly typing software delivering the customized training you need in a motivating engaging format. Work at your own pace with lesson content that keeps you interested. This flexible program is an ideal choice for any would-be fluent typist including students email enthusiasts and office professionals. If you use the keyboard you'll benefit from Mavis Beacon!Save time work faster and be more productive at work school or home with the trusted award-winning expertise of Mavis Beacon! Let the #1 name in typing for 12 straight years guide your typing tutorials! Mavis Beacon will monitor your progress flag your weak spots and offer challenging lessons to help you continue improving your keyboarding skills. Don?t waste valuable time hunting and pecking your way around the keyboard. Type better email faster and work smarter with Mavis Beacon at your side!Educational Features The Media Center Ergonomic Evaluation Entertaining Arcade-Style Games Import MP3 Files Specialized Practice Area Lessons and Settings Progress Trackig Palm Powered - Download to your palm device and practice on the go.Product Features Exercise your typing fingers with more than 220 practice lessons and 80 custom lessons! Enjoy 14 entertaining arcade-style games that make practicing fun! Enhanced user interface is compatible with widescreen laptops and leaves the desktop more accessible even while the program is running. Make your learning even more efficient by customizing lessons to fit your needs. Download lessons to your Palm Pilot for easy portable practice sessions! Jazz up your lessons by importing your own MP3 files to listen

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