Product Features Comparison
  PRO VG SFN iPod
Number of structures identified ~500 ~500 ~400 ~400
Structure descriptions
Enhanced descriptions include structure location and function information.
• (basic) • (enhanced) • (basic) • (enhanced)
Audio pronunciation
Image magnification
Quiz mode
Searchable index
Enhanced search provides options to narrow the search results (term name, description, location, function, and your notes).
• (basic) • (enhanced)
Image view history
This history is a list of the last 20 images viewed.
Image bookmarks
Annotation features
Take and share notes on terms (SFN and VG) and atlases (PRO).
Structure cross-referencing
Integrated with Neuroscience text
Print images, descriptions, and notes
Downloadable updates
Image mark-up tools
Surface anatomy atlases • (enhanced)
Sectional anatomy atlases • (enhanced)
Magnetic resonance imaging atlases • (enhanced)
Animated pathways • (enhanced) • (basic) • (basic)
View multiple images at once
Examine 3D extent of structures • (enhanced)
Delivery format
Registered users of SylviusVG have access to the fully-functional web version.
CD-ROM Web or CD-ROM CD-ROM Download
Runs in a web browser
Release date 2004 2005 2004 2005
Supported platforms Windows/Mac Windows/Mac Windows/Mac iPod w/ color display
Licensing options Out of print Out of print Out of print Single user