Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 5 (PC, CD-ROM) Mindscape - 1996 USA, Canada Release

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Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 5
Product ID 24294-12509
Product UPC 024294125096
Platform(s) PC
Media CD-ROM
Copyright date 1996
Publisher(s) Mindscape
Category(s) Education, Typing
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

The proven way to improve your typing.

Let Mavis show you the keys to success.

With over 4 million copies in use, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing is the world's best-selling typing program. It's the proven, effective way to learn and improve keyboard skills.

The first time you enter the program, Mavis tests your typing ability, identifies your level, and places you in the appropriate lesson. Mindscape's Adaptive Response Technology then continually monitors your progress; adapts the program to your strengths, weaknesses, and rhythms; and customizes each lesson to fit your needs.

This effective teaching system takes place in a colorful, entertaining environment that makes learning to type an enjoyable and productive experience.

The proven way to improve your typing.

In an independent research test, average typists* practiced with Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 15 minutes a day for two weeks. Their speed improved by an average of 25%! Who knows what Mavis can do for you? (*Typists who type less than 40 words per minute. Test conducted with Version 4.)

  • Onscreen "guide hands" type with you, demonstration perfect technique.
  • Mavis Beacon helps you navigate easily through a series of educational options.
  • Colorful progress charts provide feedback on your words per minute, accuracy, and keys requiring practice.
  • New arcade-style games, such as the challenging Sea Chase, help improve your typing skills.
  • The Space Game improves your speed on common word segments like "ing" and "ion."
  • The Grocery Store teaches you to type numbers fast using the 10-key pad.

Mavis Beacon Teachers Typing 5.
What's new?

  • Mavis Beacon provides spoken feedback and encouragement every step of the way.
  • Version 5's contemporary classroom interface makes navigation easy and enjoyable.
  • Selectable background music lets you choose classical, jazz, rock, or easy listening as you type.
  • New arcade-style games teach 10-key skills and enhance accuracy and rhythm. Six games in all.
  • Access the web site at www.mavisbeacon.com.


System Requirements

PC Windows 3.1
Required CPU 486-66
Required RAM 8MB
Req. Hard Drive 10MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Rec. Hard Drive 60
Required Audio Yes
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Supported Network Internet
PC Windows 95
Required CPU 486-66
Required RAM 8MB
Req. Hard Drive 10MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Rec. Hard Drive 60
Required Audio Yes
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Supported Network Internet

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