Readfasterwithspeedreaderplus!

[Brad Adrian]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=333' target='_blank'>http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?...=reviews&id=333</a><br /><br /></div>"The more material you read, the more you need Speed Reader Plus. Do you get a lot of emails? Get Speed Reader Plus. Do you read a lot of ebooks? Get Speed Reader Plus. Why? Simple: Speed Reader Plus will make you money..."<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/adrian/speedreader2.gif" /><br /><br />That is how PocketNow's Scott Logsdon introduces <a href="http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=333">his review</a> of some very unique software: <a href="http://www.handango.com/brainstore/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=311&productId=23751">Mobile Dynamo's Speed Reader Plus</a>. Basically, this software uses a patented technology called "Rapid Serial Visualization Presentation" to help you read faster. It's not a self-help tutorial, but a special document viewer that presents text in a way that enables you to read faster. Amazing, huh?<br /><br />To get the whole story and really understand how Speed Reader Plus works, take a look at Scott's full article. As usual, I happen to like the review because it has plenty of screen shots for "visual learners" like me and a thorough description of how the software works.<br /><br />So, read the review, try out the software, and let me know what you think of Speed Reader Plus!

[jizmo]

Interesting tool - I'll definitely give this one a go.

My only grief - who ever decided that all PPC programs should look butt ugly? :?

Software aesthetics has luckily been an upraising trend on desktop side, but PPC soft still looks like your basic Win 3.1 applications. Up to the barricades! Demand good looking software!

/jizmo

[arebelspy]

I used to use it a ton but then uBook got so good now I always use that, but this reminded me of it, I think it's time for a clean install of the latest version. :)

The downside: you have to use their library utility. :( They promised support over 6 MONTHS ago for other file types (.txt, html, etc) but still nothing.

In this thread (http://www.pocketpcaddict.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=977) I asked for it and they replied August 16, 2003 saying "Yes this will be done and soon." (And two months later I called him on it.. no reply).

..nothing so far.

An alternative to SpeedReader is FastReader:

http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=10942&associateid=401

Does the same thing but supports html files, etc. No "library" utility. It doesn't have the colorbar though, which is very helpful.. I own both and much prefer SpeedReader except for the fact that it won't read other files, you have to cut and paste them in, etc. :(

-arebelspy

[allenalb]

anyone interested in this should also pick up a book called Double Your Brain Power by Jean Marie Stine.

it's divided into 5 parts (doubling your learning/memory/reading/listening/thinking power). it's pretty good. one of the reading power doublers is to simply read faster. it turns out a lot of people read slow just because they do, and all you have to do to read faster is make a conscious effort beforehand to do it.

i've tried it and it works.

[jizmo]

anyone interested in this should also pick up a book called Double Your Brain Power by Jean Marie Stine.

The problem with those books is that they take ages to read ;)

/jizmo

[jayman]

Unless this software is an upgrade I tried it a while back.
After you have played about with the slide - seeing which max speed you can handle - It does make you read faster - but you can't blink otherwise you miss words.

It is a bit of a catch 22, in that it is great for long boring documents - that you have to read but will probably just skim over. However it does strain your eyes, whereas reading books for pleasure it just distracts from the prose too much. Also for small items such as emails it takes as long to read them as it would to put them through the software.

Try it though - I did have fun with friends using it at full speed.

Jayman

[Brad Adrian]

The problem with those books is that they take ages to read ;)

/jizmo
LOL!

[Brad Adrian]

I'd also be very interested in any data that correlates this to actual reading comprehension. I can usually read fairly quickly, but when I try to read fast, my comprehension goes down.

[cyclist]

I'd also be very interested in any data that correlates this to actual reading comprehension. I can usually read fairly quickly, but when I try to read fast, my comprehension goes down.

This is only anecdotal, but for me using Speed Reader Plus tends to increase both comprehension. It feels as if the words are taking a more direct route into my brain than in normal reading. I've found myself copying chunks of things I want to understand better, such as programming texts, to the Speed Reader.

Usually if I read I novel then 3 months later I can have the pleasure of rereading it, as I'll have forgotten the characters and what happened. With Speed Reader Plus I retain more. I could give you an outline now of the first novel I read on it over a year ago, and the other 3 novels in the series. I've spent a lot more at Fictionwise and Baen because I can read so quickly.

I even like Speed Reader Plus for reading in another language, but with the speed turned down to about 300 wpm, instead of my usual 600-800.

[Kati Compton]

Basically, this software uses a patented technology called "Rapid Serial Visualization Presentation" to help you read faster. It's not a self-help tutorial, but a special document viewer that presents text in a way that enables you to read faster. Amazing, huh?
Serial! I want to learn to read in parallel! ;)

[Jimmy Dodd]

Basically, this software uses a patented technology called "Rapid Serial Visualization Presentation" to help you read faster. It's not a self-help tutorial, but a special document viewer that presents text in a way that enables you to read faster. Amazing, huh?
Serial! I want to learn to read in parallel! ;)

That's not that hard. You just have to train your eyes to read two different lines at the same time. Your brain can handle reassembling the "packets" back in the right order. :wink:

[PocketPC Addict]

I love SRP! Been using it since the first week it was released. If you want to read a nostalgic review of the first version, you can see mine here (http://www.pocketpcaddict.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=4).

cyclist, you seem to have me beat though, I can't imagine using it to read in another language :way to go:

[szamot]

I'd also be very interested in any data that correlates this to actual reading comprehension. I can usually read fairly quickly, but when I try to read fast, my comprehension goes down.

It was good enough for CIA to barinwash their staff with, should be good for general consumption, NO?

[szamot]

Basically, this software uses a patented technology called "Rapid Serial Visualization Presentation" to help you read faster. It's not a self-help tutorial, but a special document viewer that presents text in a way that enables you to read faster. Amazing, huh?
Serial! I want to learn to read in parallel! ;)

That's not that hard. You just have to train your eyes to read two different lines at the same time. Your brain can handle reassembling the "packets" back in the right order. :wink:

People you are thinking small. I think the basic design of the book as it is now, actually majority of the printed media you shold be able to read one page each with each eye! Now that would be something, except perahps if there was a picture on one page and text on the other, then one eye would just get bored waiting for the other. I think I am on to something here, time to call my agent...

[T-Will]

anyone interested in this should also pick up a book called Double Your Brain Power by Jean Marie Stine.

Too bad I can't find it available in Palm Reader format... :(

[dhettel]

Support Advisory

Many customers have experienced problems using the Library Utility. This is due to a to the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1. To correct this problem and problems that you may experience with other programs we recommend that you uninstall ActiveSync 3.7.1, reboot your computer and install the previous version of ActiveSync 3.7.0 from Microsoft at the link below.

Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 has been out for a while now, it's not going away. IMHO it's been out long enough to have Speed reader plus work with Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1. The fact that it still does not support it says a lot to me. I like new things, I like the ability to upgrade.

If you dock your device, and use USB ActiveSync 3.7.1 may some real improvements in how stable your connection is. I have a limited number of dollars to spend on software, I will spend that money on developers that I feel care about me. Telling me to roll back my software to a previous software version, as a final solution just doesn't cut it with me.

[Lotto]

Heh, wonder if you can just increase the type in ubook so large that only one word fits on a page? 8O

[element]

In the speed reading courses I've taken, the object was NOT to read each word individually. Rather, read an entire line or paragraph at a glance. As a matter of fact, reading like you speak (word for word) is a hinderance and can cause you to loose your train of thought.

*jumps off soapbox*

[ctmagnus]

As a matter of fact, reading like you speak (word for word) is a hinderance and can cause you to loose your train of thought.

That's what I was thinking.

[baker]

Can this convert .lit files?

[theone3]

[quote=Brad Adrian]I'd also be very interested in any data that correlates this to actual reading comprehension. I can usually read fairly quickly, but when I try to read fast, my comprehension goes down.

This is only anecdotal, but for me using Speed Reader Plus tends to increase both comprehension. It feels as if the words are taking a more direct route into my brain than in normal reading. I've found myself copying chunks of things I want to understand better, such as programming texts, to the Speed Reader.
quote]I have had the same experience with fastreader. It's done wonders for me :). It makes a fantastic revision tool.