Mavis Beacon Typing 17 (Win/Mac)




: Mavis Beacon Typing 17 (Win/Mac)

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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Encore
EAN: 0705381100768
Format: CD-ROM
Item Dimensions: Weight (hundredths-pounds)="300"
Label: Encore Software
Manufacturer: Encore Software
Model: 10076
MPN: 10076
Platform: Mac OS X, Windows XP
Publisher: Encore Software
Studio: Encore Software

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



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Product Description:
For the past 12 years in a row, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing has been the best-selling typing tutorial on the market and has garnered over 15 prestigious awards, including the Teacher's Choice and Parent's Choice awards. With the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 17, that tradition is certain to continue with several new and advanced performance-based programs that adjust to your skill level and provide instant feedback on every exercise.



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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - difficulty downloading program
I cannot rate this product, Mavis Beacon Typing 17, since I cannot access it. Not sure what the problem is but I have a new computer Sony Lap Top with Windows What's the problem? Dissatisfied customer.Mavis Beacon Typing 17 (Win/Mac)


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Mavis Beacon Typing
I was very happy with my purchase.The lessons on the cd are a great and I'm having fun while I'm learning. Thank-you.


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Has Adware, but a decent tutorial
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 ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Mavis Beacon Typing 17
We homeschool, and most of the "learning is fun" type computer programs we have purchased in the past either fell short of any real learning aspect or taught the material well, but wasn't too fun. However, my 10-yr-old little girl really liked Mavis Beacon. It was fun and really turns the lessons into fun games. Usually, we have to tell her how long to practice on her guitar, or other school activity, but she will spend 30 minutes several times a week practicing her typing and we don't have to remind ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - learning computer
I purchase Mavis Beacon teaches typing for my grandaughter as she was so behind in school in the computer class. It seems to be helping her. And then I thought it would help my husband to learn the computer too.



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