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Kurzweil 3000

Current Version = v13
  • Patented Dual Highlighting
  • Quick Access to Reference Lookup Tools
  • Use Bubble Notes for Powerful Instructional Support
  • Powerful Study Skills
  • Flexible Writing Tools
  • Read the Web Using Mozilla Firefox

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Description

Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology, text to speech, learning tool that supports the concept of Universal Design for Learning with a suite of powerful reading, writing, test-taking, and study skill tools that makes curriculum accessible to all students. It is particularly appropriate for students with learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, those who require reading intervention, students struggling with reading comprehension and English Language Learners (ELL).

Technical

Operating System
  • Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or later, or Windows 7

Processor
  • 1.3 GHz Pentium 4 or better

System Memory
  • 512 MB (1GB for 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7)

Hard Disk Space
  • 2GB of free space

Video Memory
  • 4MB or better

Screen Resolutions
  • 1024x768 24-bit colour or better

Additional Requirements
  • DVD drive, keyboard, mouse, SoundBlaster 16-bit compatible sound card, speakers, microphone, internet connection (for activation)
  • TWAIN-compatible scanner (Color Professional and Black-and-White Professional only)
  • Mozilla Firefox v3.5 or later or Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 or later for Read the Web functionality
  • Internet connection required for some features (Google Translate, Online Book Search, Read the Web, etc.)