Software+Comparison--R,N,M


 * Software Feature Comparison Chart ||
 * Names: || Robin, Nancy, Mary ||  ||   ||
 * (Save frequently - Ctl + S) ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Product || Co-Writer || Word Q ||  ||
 * Platform - Win, Mac, Both || Both || Win/PC only ||  ||
 * Price || 1-4 computers $325. each Unlimited Site License $1913. || $225 for individual $350 for Bundle (Includes SpeakQ) ||  ||
 * Significant Hardware requirements || Win: XP 2000 VISTA, 512MB, Pentium III, CD Mac: 10.2-10.4 OS, 256MB, G3-CPU, 100 MB disc space, CD || Win: XP/VISTA, Speaker & Sound Card/ Headset required, 512MB RAM or more. ||  ||
 * Estimated length of training time required (rank in order of ease) || 20-30 mins. More than we wanted to spend--perhaps due to computer???? 2 || 5-10 mins. 1 ||  ||
 * Ease of Use ( rank in order of ease) || 2 || 1 ||  ||
 * Website Support || yes || email/telephone/FAQ only ||  ||
 * Includes Electronic Manual - yes/no || yes || yes ||  ||
 * Includes training videos - yes/no || yes || no ||  ||
 * Opens in any application or opens in new window || once installed, open document and then Co-Writer || works within any writing application – Word, email, other online applications. ||  ||
 * Preferences/Options ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Features || word prediction with speech support, for words, sentences & paragraphs || word prediction with speech support, for words, sentences & paragraphs ||  ||
 * Unique Features || can customize for each user--color, speech, word prediction (word,sentence, paragraph) || When used in combination with SpeakQ, this program allows word prediction and speech recognition. ||  ||
 * Advantages || *can use in conjunction with Write Outloud *Customize dictionaries, *make individualized topic dictionaries || *Allows you to independantly write your own ideas, and check your spelling, grammar and punctuation so that you can become a more competent and confident writier. It improves productivity. Extremely clean, simple and easy-to-use. Great for teachers in Special Education. *Can choose vocabulary by grade level *customize per user ||  ||
 * Disadvantages || *can be time consuming and confusing to figure out *does not correct spelling || Does not correct your grammar, spelling or sort out punctuation or provide you with creative ideas. ||  ||
 * Describe for whom the product works best || Students who need word prediction, spelling, vocabulary support. Also for students with slow processing/organizational difficulties || users of all ages who have problems with writing and editing, also students with learning disabilities ||  ||
 * Additional Information ||  || *Online idea section with helpful tips *Natural sounding text-to-speech, In-context prediction for corrections, usage examples for confusing words, predictions based on creative spelling. ||   ||
 * Describe for whom the product works best || Students who need word prediction, spelling, vocabulary support. Also for students with slow processing/organizational difficulties || users of all ages who have problems with writing and editing, also students with learning disabilities ||  ||
 * Additional Information ||  || *Online idea section with helpful tips *Natural sounding text-to-speech, In-context prediction for corrections, usage examples for confusing words, predictions based on creative spelling. ||   ||