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Software Product Information

Age: 8 to Adult

With time at a premium and success tied to efficiency, get the vital skills you need to move ahead with Mavis Beacon.

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 16 delivers 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. Keep track of your progress, dynamically adjust your lesson plan based on your performance, and will help guide you towards becoming a faster typist in a short amount of time.

• 44 Motivating Practice Lessons
• 8 Fun-Filled Arcade Games
• Motivational Progress Tracker
• Numerous User Settings

• The exclusive Adaptive Response Technology dynamically adjusts your lesson plan to your age, typing ability and progress.
• Hone accuracy, speed and rhythm with entertaining practice games.
• Track speed, accuracy, WPM goals and key proficiency.
• Select your goals, age, keyboard style, language and music preferences.
• State-of-the-Art Classroom Environment

WINDOWS:

• Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista
• 266MHz Pentium II processor or faster
• 64MB of RAM
• 8X CD-ROM Drive
• 320MB free hard disk space*
• 16-bit color monitor
• 800 x 600 resolution
• Windows compatible sound card
• Windows compatible mouse
• Optional: Internet Access, color printer (300 dpi or better recommended)

* Full install requires 520MB for Windows

This software is designated to run on XP and VISTA
FYI:  Tips for XP USERS    Tips for VISTA USERS

MACINTOSH:

• PowerPC G3 233MHz processor or faster
• Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2.X, Mac OS 10.2.2 and higher
• 64MB of RAM
• 8X CD-ROM Drive
• 320MB free hard disk space*
• 16-bit color monitor
• 800 x 600 resolution
• Optional Internet Access, color printer (300 dpi or better recommended)

* Full install requires 520MB for Macintosh