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9 of 12 customers found the following review helpful:
 Typing Made Easy, 2005-03-13
I really am amazed with knowing all the needs and wants with what should be necessary in schools. Unfortunately, the way that schools teach certain programs, lose a little bit of momentum with the simple things you need to do for a computer, that will help you whether it is in the office, or anywhere else you need to. That has to deal with typing, and most of us aren't up to par with not just the speed, but how to operate a keyboard on a computer. Fortunately, for so many Mavis Beacon has really set the stepping stones for just about anybody for the ways of typing, and turn it into a talent.
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Volume 16 is the latest in the updated successful how to type software. The program is very easy to operate, and teaches people of all ages how to easily type properly on the keyboard, and the 10-key keyboards, with ease. The software tests your word speed, and includes some great typing games like penguin crossing, and road race. The lessons range very well for all ages whether you're a beginner or a advanced keyboardist that wants to increase his or her typing speed. Yet, there are a few downsides with the software for those who have Windows XP. It is a lot harder to install the software, and some might have a hard time using the CD-ROM in their computer. For those who do, check with the company, and with Broderbound for help. Another downside is that for some, the games do lose a bit of momentum if you've purchased any previous version of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, because most of the games were featured before.
All in all, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Volume 16 is a great tool for anybody who wants to learn how to type well. Yet, for some they may feel frustrated with the software, but it works very well. There are just so many different kinds of software that tells you how to type a certain way, but Mavis Beacon types into you the right way.
Graphics: B+
Games: B-
Music: C-
Overall: B+
11 of 12 customers found the following review helpful:
 Will NOT let me progress....., 2005-02-24
I read the previous reviews about the problems people were having, however, I bought the program anyway, hoping I would be one of the lucky ones. No such luck. I have seen other Mavis Beacon programs so I knew it was exactly what I wanted. For a while, it was. The program taught me all the basic keys, but, then it quit acknowledging my success. No matter how perfect I do the lessons, it WILL NOT move on and keeps making me review the same lesson. The same problem another reviewer wrote about earlier. I have looked everywhere for a fix, but, cannot find one. I have removed/reinstalled the program, tried everything I could think of. To say I am discouraged and frustrated is an extreme understatement. I am sure I would have given it 5 stars had the program continued as it began. However, it is terribly lame to buy a typing program that fails to provide typing lessons :(
1 of 8 customers found the following review helpful:
 Excellent program , 2005-01-23
I learned to type using this software also typing in spanish
buenisimo....very good.
13 of 14 customers found the following review helpful:
Nice program that DOES work the XP SP2, 2004-12-13
I read all of the reviews about this program and I had concerns that it would not work with my operating system (XP SP2); however I took a chance and I have NO problems with this software and my operating system as previous reviews have noted. The installation was quick and without complications.
I learned typing in high school and for the last 15 years of my professional career I have typed using the wrong fingers and looking at my hands and I finally decided to be more effecient in my career I needed to REALLY learn to type. My 1st test with this software and not looking at my fingers, etc. I typed 10 WPM (ugh!). After using the software for about 2 hours I now type 45 WPM with 95% accuracy. I am quite impressed with this software and I would recommend to others.
50 of 52 customers found the following review helpful:
 Too bad I'll never know how great it is., 2004-11-22
I looked forward to plunging in and getting my typing up to speed. The program sounded great! After I purchased the software and pulled half my hair out looking for a solution in the documentation and online I finally resorted to a long wait on hold to get to a tech. According to him, this program won't work on a wide aspect ratio screen! Now after all that exhaustive searching, one would think that a tid-bit like that might show up somewhere. As these screens are becominig very common, I suggested that information like that should be included somewhere. For the time being it is a closely held secret.
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