Mom2legomaniacs Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I think I recall that the recommended one was Mavis Beacon. Is there any particular version to get or to avoid? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah in tenn Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I need to find one as well...:bigear: sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayt ul-Hikmah Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I searched amazon, and Sponge Bob seemed quite popular lol! I learned with Mario Teaches Typing way back when (on an ooold Mac), which was the closest thing my parents allowed to video games. They tried to get me to use Mavis Beacon, but it could simply not compete with Mario. Maybe Sponge Bob is the modern equivalent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
materursa Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I have a Mac and am trying to figure out which typing program to use. Another option that hasn't been mentioned is Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. It's a download here: http://www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com/ It has a comic-book-like viking, says it teaches the 5 habits of highly effective touch typing, and you can type your iTunes. I haven't actually used this program, but was considering it for us and thought I'd throw this option out there. Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks all. I should have mentioned that my ds wants something "more mature". We have a program for an old pc but he feels he is getting too old for that one. I want something for the Mac (which is newer). I will look into those you all have shared. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Et Veritas Academy Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Some one said 10 Thumbs and we loved that too! I should mention that they let you type lyrics from iTunes, so my kids were typing Jonas Brothers constantly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 We have SpongeBob, too. Are you saying that's not mature??? Wow, I'm stunned.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I have what I think is the latest version of MB. However, while the box says that it will run on a Mac, we have an iMac and it will NOT run on that. We recently got Parallels and are running it on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I have what I think is the latest version of MB. However, while the box says that it will run on a Mac, we have an iMac and it will NOT run on that. We recently got Parallels and are running it on that. Come to think of it, I think this why we went with Spongebob. We have an iMac, too, and most of the mac typing software is designed to be used with OS9 (primitive and completely outdated). SpongeBob was the only one I could find at amazon that would run on OSX. Just because it says it is Mac compatible does NOT mean it will run on *your* Mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 We have SpongeBob, too. Are you saying that's not mature??? Wow, I'm stunned.:D Umm, no? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Come to think of it, I think this why we went with Spongebob. We have an iMac, too, and most of the mac typing software is designed to be used with OS9 (primitive and completely outdated). SpongeBob was the only one I could find at amazon that would run on OSX. Just because it says it is Mac compatible does NOT mean it will run on *your* Mac. Good to know. I will make sure that I completely investigate before buying. Maybe a trip to the Apple store would help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
materursa Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 If your Mac is newer (last couple of years or so) then you probably have an Intel chip and need to find software for Macs that say "Universal" on them (or at least say they run on Intel Macs). Even if it says OSx on it, it might be meant for PowerPC chips (the older Macs have these) and wouldn't run on a Mac that has an Intel chipset. HTH, Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah in tenn Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I think sponge bob has some deep lessons hidden somewhere I need the typing more than my kids:lol: sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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