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| From: Rosetta Stone
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 559
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Mac Os X
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Level 1 & 2
Operating System: Mac OS X
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8.2 x 2.4
UPC: 794678291661
EAN: 0794678291661
ASIN: B000TFHZDG
Release Date: August 28, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 21
 Vista/Rosetta Stone March 23, 2008
Susan L. Fringeli
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I agree completely with Andrew Mullen. If you're using Windows Vista DO NOT buy Rosetta Stone.
Larry Flowers explained in a previous post a very lengthy way to correct the errors.
1. If you're paying over $300.00 for a program it should install seamlessly since Rosetta Stone claims it's Vista compatible.
2. I installed all the updates as Larry explained and contacted Rosetta Stone Tech support over six times. They even sent me TWO new CD'S.The program would still not install. I wonder when Rosetta Stone will wise up and update their program. I'm certain all new computers will come pre-installed with Vista.
 V3 Spanish Latin America running Vista February 17, 2008
Ronald R. Riesbeck (Lake Villa, Il. United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Rosetta Stone V3 Spanish (Latin America) Level 1&2 Personal Edition (Win/Mac)
I have completed CD 1 and have waited until now to comment. I have version 3 Spanish 1 Latin American on a Toshiba laptop with Vista home basic. It runs perfect. I had problems with the mic being way too loud. If you run into a problem, go to their (rosetta) web site support. Its well done. I found an answer and its a microphone setting in Vista that allowed adjustments for mic input.
The program is well thought out. If you can't pronounce a word, it allows you to go into a speech analyzer. You see and hear your recorded word and the native speakers voice. If you still can't get it then PASS it up. You will have more opportunities to work on it during the course. Don't kill yourself. It took me 2 months to finish the first CD. I plan to go over it again before I go onto the 2 CD.
I don't think you'll get by without a translator. I find that I am not 100% sure what they are trying to show me, so I look up the word to be sure.
It would be real nice if you could right click on a work and see a translation and conjunctions, if selected.
Bottom line is that I enjoyed the first CD and can make my point when getting around in a Spanish speaking environment. You need to start somewhere and this is it. It's a start in the right direction.
 beware of 1GHZ speed requirement March 27, 2008
marykb (texas)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Although this requirement is not listed on the box, your computer needs to have at least 1 GHZ speed in order for the oral components to work properly. Otherwise, you will have major glitzes in these lessons and will finally, in frustration, skip them altogether. And, since I did not check this out until after the 30-day period with Amazon, I contacted Rosetta Stone directly to ask for a refund as they are the ones who left this critical requirement off the front of the box. Rosetta Stone refused to give me a refund, but simply suggested that I purchase a newer computer.
 Slow and Steady June 5, 2008
Dana Lemieux (Manchester NH United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have tried almost every single product on the market to help me learn a second language and nothing really worked. Rosetta Stone V3 is so far the best product I have tried. I am not speaking fluent Spanish yet and if you're in a huge rush this might not be for you. However, I am making slow and steady progress in the right direction and enjoying the process.
I love the way the program is repetitive and has you learning in several different ways. It will say the word and you have to match up the picture. You hear the word and then must find the correct picture. You are also required to say words and it evaluates and can really assist you in working towards saying the word correctly. At times, you are also required to choose from a list of two or three words to finish a picture.
A major complaint that many people have had is that the program does not tell you what a word means, but just shows you a picture. This is true, and makes learning tough at times; but I do believe it may be a wise and effective method. Most languages do not translate word for word. This does requires you to think a little harder, but I believe that only enhances your learning. Despite the fact that I have 3 or 4 Spanish translation books lying around, I have never felt it necessary to look up any words. That alone speaks volumes.
I find the sessions enjoyable, especially compared to all the CD's and books I own. You get a score, can repeat lessons and there is loads of review and feedback that makes me stick with the program longer then other methods I try. No matter any perceived faults, my desire to continue working on my language skills is the most deciding factor in my approval of Rosetta Stone V3.
rosetta stone spanish 1&2 January 13, 2008
John Weatherwax
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a very good product. It has helped my wife and as we try tolearn spanish.
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