Utah Keyboarding Software Review


Software Title:  JumpStart Typing
Suggested Age:  7 to 10 years Rating:  Excellent
Description:  Students learn essential typing skills while competing in the an extreme keyboarding competition. Professor Sparks, along with his robot pal, Botley (of JumpStart 3rd Grade fame), have completed the galaxy's first Extreme Keyboarding Stadium. The most skilled typists and students from around the universe are arriving to compete for top scores in the most extreme and daring keyboarding games. But just as the games are about to begin, bratty Polly Sparks locks the team captain in the Trophy Room! To free the coach and save the competition, Botley needs you to assume the roll of team coach. Practice typing skills by taking timed lessons and playing exciting arcade-style games like snowboarding, rock climbing and skateboarding.
OS/System Requirements: 

PC:  Microsoft Windows 95, 486 DX/2 66 or faster, Double-speed CD-ROM drive, 16MB RAM, 5MB available on hard drive, 640x480x256 color SVGA graphics, 16 bit sound card, Mouse.

Mac:  Macintosh Power PC, 4X CD-ROM drive, 16MB RAM, 8MB available on hard drive, 256 colors 14inch or larger monitor, Macintosh System 7.1

Approximate Cost:  $20
Source of Supply: Knowledge Adventure           http://www.smartkidssoftware.com/ndkna18.htm

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