| |   | | Reviewer's Guide for TopTenReviews |
| | Dear Reviewer: |
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| | Thank you for agreeing to review UltraKey, the typing instruction system produced by Bytes of Learning. |
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| | This reviewer’s guide has been prepared to give you the most convenient access to the information you need to complete your work. |
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| | I am especially excited to present The Science of Learning with UltraKey, a video that succinctly explains why UltraKey is designed the way it is, and how its design maximizes learning. |
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| | If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at 1-800-465-6428 ext 221. Any other representative of Bytes of Learning will also be happy to take your call. |
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| | Yours sincerely, |
| | Art Willer, M.Ed. |
| | President |
| | Bytes of Learning Incorporated |
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| | Introduction |
| | UltraKey is the result of over 25 years of evolution resulting from the work of professional typing instructors, curriculum experts, highly skilled technology researchers, and countless customers and users. UltraKey has been a market leader in schools since its inception. |
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| | UltraKey is engineered and designed for a wide range of situations. It serves individual users, families, schools, school districts, colleges and other larger enterprises. The complete UltraKey suite consists of the UltraKey client and the UltraKey Data Server software. For details, see the Home User Product Guide and the Professional User Product Guide. |
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| | From our perspective, there is no “best" typing software except the one that serves the needs of the particular users and the one that fits their whole situation. Based on the testimony of our customers, UltraKey is a highly regarded and frequently selected solution. |
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| | We suggest you utilize the following resources in your review, which we hope you will find informative and useful. |
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| | The Science of Learning with UltraKey |
| | UltraKey is produced by people who not only know the subject of typing but know how the skill is learned. |
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| | Learn more about the UltraKey methodology by clicking the video below. |
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| | | | The TopTenReviews Typing Software Matrix |
| | | | We compliment TopTenReviews on creating an extensive matrix of features and benefits that reflects a wide range of elements that should be considered in typing software. |
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| | | | We have prepared an Excel workbook with our suggested entries for the matrix with notes explaining the suggestions. |
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| | | | In addition to completing the TTR matrix, we have added suggested matrix elements that should also be of interest to readers. They are shaded to differentiate them from the existing TTR elements. |
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| | | | TTR is free to add any of the suggested new matrix items to the TTR matrix, but our main purpose in adding them is to highlight elements that should be considered in your review of UltraKey. |
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| | | | Download Enhanced TTR Typing Software Matrix |
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| | | | Prices |
| | | | Home Editions of UltraKey license up to 8 users and 3 computers in one home for just $49.95 |
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| | | | Bytes of Learning also provides School Editions to suit larger situations. We count workstations instead of users. Teacher stations are free. |
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| | | | A complete price list can be downloaded but the more popular school licenses are: |
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| | | | • One-year 30-station license: $325 |
| | | | • One-year Unlimited-station license: $450 |
| | | | • Permanent 30-station license: $1,200 |
| | | | • Permanent Unlimited-station license: $1,699 |
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| | | | There are no annual fees. Electronic and telephone support is free. Update downloads are free and unlimited. Generous upgrade credits on new major versions are always available. |
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| | | | Home Editions are available to families through UltraKey-licensed schools at reduced prices that even raise money for the schools. See Take it Home Bonus and School Link programs. |
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| | | | Bytes of Learning donates UltraKey 5-station licenses to qualifying non-profit and non-government organizations around the world. The donations are administered by TechSoup Global who charges an administration fee to the qualifying organization but pays nothing to Bytes of Learning. We are proud to support deserving people who could not otherwise afford the training. |
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| | | | Downloading the UltraKey Software Suite |
| | | | The links below allow you to conveniently download the trial-licensed installers for UltraKey. The trial-licensed installers are more appropriate for review than purchased copies, because they present key features about UltraKey as part of the installation process. The installed software operates identically to purchased software, and all functions are enabled. |
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| | | | The UltraKey Data Server software should be downloaded too so you can experience the IP-based data management. Installation is straightforward. For convenience, you can review the client and the server software on one PC computer by following these special instructions. |
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| | | | The Mac and PC clients operate and appear identically except for some differences in Mac and Windows operation commands. In fact, you will have seen the Mac interface in the above movie. |
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| | | | Bytes of Learning will have provided a 30-day activation code with the email that invited you to this web page. If you are using Windows Vista, please pay attention to the instructions for administering applications on Vista that are provided by the installer. |
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| | | | We will be happy to provide additional usage time or a permanent license should you request it. |
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| | | | Other Resources Available |
| | | | Bytes of Learning provides additional teaching and learning resources you may wish to note. |
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| | | | Advance Copy of Draft Review Requested |
| | | | So that we may assist in ensuring your review is of the best possible accuracy, would you please send a draft copy to us prior to publication. |
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| | | | With full respect for the opinions you express, we will constructively review the draft and return it with any relevant comments or corrections within the timeline you require. |
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| | | | Thank you in advance for your co-operation in this request. |
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| | | | If there is anything more we can do… |
| | | | Please feel free to contact us at any time. Our business hours are 9:00-5:00 EST. Voicemails are automatically forwarded to us by email after hours, so we can pick them up and call you back if you have any urgent requirements. |
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| | | | We especially ask you to contact us if you feel we have mis-represented any part of UltraKey or you wish to ask us any question about its implementation or operation. |
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| | | | Enjoy Your UltraKey Experience! |
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