SpeedReader 2.5 released!

At long last, a usable product has been borne of my efforts.

Download version 2.5 now »
(14.2MB; Windows XP/Vista only)

For the uninitiated, let me explain what SpeedReader is (from the demo text included with the program):

With SpeedReader, you can achieve high reading speed and maintain focus without taking the time to train your eyes. SpeedReader works by rapidly flashing words on the screen, giving you just enough time to read each one before moving on to the next. But rather than simply flashing at a pre-determined rythym, it slightly alters the duration of a word based on its punctuation, length and placement. All these timing settings can be changed manually for precise control over your speed reading experience.

The beauty of SpeedReader is that you can read any text you want! No special formatting, no manual timing instructions. Just open a text file and play. Or, even easier, just use Quick Text and paste in text from a document, the internet or anywhere.

So have at it! Tell me what you think of it at MisterPD+SRFeedback@gmail.com and ask to be put on the update mailing list for when new versions are released.

Donate for SpeedReader

When I was making SpeedReader, I put a lot of thought into how to distribute it. At first, I wanted to charge money for this program, but then I considered my audience: students and teachers.

Students are poor, and so can't afford to pay for software. I give it to them for free, they'll spread the word, and SpeedReader will become more widely used.

But teachers get funding from their schools for software. They regularly pay for software that helps them in the classroom and at home.

So my business model became one with free distribution and a polite request for donations. If you can't afford it, that's fine. It's freeware, after all. But if you can afford even a few spare dollars and you feel like supporting a programmer who has made something that you find useful, any donation is appreciated.