Master Key 1.03 review

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Master Key is a straightforward typing tutor program specifically written for the Mac.

License: Shareware
OS: Mac OS X
File size: 10395K
Developer: MacinMind Software
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Price: $20.00
Updated: 08 Jan 2007
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Master Key is a straightforward typing tutor program specifically written for the Mac.

It offers instruction on QWERTY, Dvorak, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards and numeric keypad, history and statistics, multiple users and groups on or off a network, passwords and administrative tools.
Several possible network setups are possible for multiple classes and users, including mixed platform networks.

Here are some key features of "Master Key":
Standard Mac OS interface elements
Typing drills can be paused
Paginates large text files
Deleting to previous lines
Optional font sizes
No CD to insert to use
You can test Network Mode before purchasing
The software is maintained and updated, all ready for your move to OS X. Get all the latest improvements without repurchasing
The most options for network setup
Preferences can be centrally controlled or templated for user control
Uses the network efficiently by only storing dynamic information on it
Master Key Groups and Users can be created quickly with Passenger
Optional two-tier password system
Prompt technical support by email
The price is hundreds to thousands less than commercial programs
Quick fulfillment on purchase orders
Comprehensive individual statistics and history
ParaTyper game
Optional timed drills
Mastery goal for speed and accuracy with certificate print-out
Drills can be any plain text file
Typing instruction tips
Dvorak keyboarding support and drills
International keyboard support
Class Editor to change settings for groups
Optional restrictions on pupil activities
Optional audio feedback which can include high quality samples of actual typewriters.

Limitations:
Registration Screen
May drills locked.

What's New:
Instant mastery of drill now when speed goal is exceeded by 10 WPM or more
Further improvements to network file speed and reliability
Fix to history rotation
Re-fixed hi-bit character recognition in ParaTyper
Mac: Network alias is now hidden on any client at launch if network folder is discovered to be hidden
Mac: Removed CarbonEvents code detection of modifier keys in favor of another method since some users still experienced the plugin registration problem and the problem could not be reproduced on any Macs available to MacinMind Software nor the developers of the plugin in order to be fixed completely.

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