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Comparison of Kurzweil 3000 vs. Read&Write

* Both offer text-to-speech, speech-to-text, OCR, and access to the cloud.

* Read&Write includes built-in math support, Kurzweil does not.

* Kurzweil works better for reading Textbooks and PDFs, while Read&Write is better at reading websites and EPUBs.

* Both offer Windows and Mac support; however, Read&Write offers better web and mobile applications.

Notable Differences

 

Feature

 Kurzweil 3000 Read & Write  Both

Writing
  • Better tools for organizing writing
  • Includes templates for writing papers
  • Ability to do mind mapping
  • Write documents in Word and Google Docs
  • Allows you to format documents and add footnotes
  • Word prediction
  • Speech to Text

Reading
  • Opens in Kurzweil 3000
  • Everything is in the Universal Library
  • Remembers where you left off
  • Better navigation of documents
  • Opens through Read&Write PDF reader
  • Files are stored locally or on the cloud
  • Read the web
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Standard read aloud
  • Highlighting options
  • Extracting highlights for notes

Platform
  • Web version includes limited features
  • No mobile app
  • Need to use their web version on mobile
  • Mobile apps available
  • Browser plug-ins are available (need to install multiple plug-ins however for full functionality)
  • Desktop supported app on Windows and Mac

Get Read&Write

1. Request a Read&Write License

 

  • If you are not logged into Single Sign-On (SSO), you will be prompted to log in with your Dartmouth credentials.  Scroll down and answer the questions. The request confirmation page will include a link to sign-up and register.

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a screenshot of a webpage with a white background and the Dartmouth logo at the top, with green text and a link to the Read&Write self-registration

2. Self-Register and Download Read&Write

  • Select the "Try Read & Write" button
  • Choose your preferred platform
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to download the software

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screenshot showing a pink button reading "Try Read&Write" centered on a purple background, with a drop-down menu to select the platform you would like to use Read&Write on

3. Sign In and Get Started

  • Once Read&Write is downloaded to your preferred platform, open Read&Write
  • The first time you open it you will be prompted to sign in via Google or Microsoft. Sign in with your Dartmouth email in order to have full access to all of the program features. This should be the only time you will be required to sign in.

4. Access Additional Tech Support (if needed)

SAS students who requested one-on-one training will receive an email from Assistive.Technology@Dartmouth.edu to schedule.

Get Kurzweil 3000

1. Request a Kurzweil 3000 License

  • If you are not logged into Single Sign-On (SSO), you will be prompted to log in with your Dartmouth credentials.  Scroll down and answer the questions and submit the form. Shortly after, you will receive an email from Kurzweil.

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Screenshot confirming license request: "...you will be receiving an email shortly from Kurzweil. The email will include your username and password as well as the links to download different versions of Kurzweil 3000"

2. You will receive a "Kurzweil 3000 Account Activated!" email

  • This email will contain your login credentials, links to download Kurzweil 3000, tutorials, and more.

 

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Image of the email from Kurzweil with login credentials, download links, and more

SAS students who requested one-on-one training will receive an email from Assistive.Technology@dartmouth.edu to schedule.