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"QuickReader puts every advance in the science of speed reading into the palm of your hand. Mobile speed reading software makes it possible to Read at a consistent WPM (Words Per Minute) speed Adjust your WPM incrementally Focus your attention on larger groups of words or lines Learn optimal eye tracking Measure your speed reading ability and improvement Practice anywhere, anytime and pick up where you left off No matter what your current reading level, QuickReader can be tuned to your ability. Customizable features include: Speed test Seven different guide styles Reading speeds from 100 to 2,000 WPM Fully adjustable guides, multi-word or multi-line Thousands of colors to choose from Multiple pre-packaged color schemes Options for font, size, and line spacing."

This review is part of a series on eBook readers.  Because the readers are intended for different purposes the criteria for ‘Import Options’ was evaluated based on the applications intent.  The reviewed apps were divided into three main categories; commercial, non-commercial (free books), and speed readers. 

Some of the speed readers I tested used Rapid Serial Visual Presentation that involves displaying a single line of text that progresses at the selected speed. This app displays a whole page with blocks of text highlighted. The highlight moves down the page at the reading rate you've selected. I actually think I like this whole page mode better than the RSVP method.

 

Although advertised as a speed reading trainer this app actually offers many of the features of a full ebook reader, minus the ability to download new books. The developer told me he is considering adding this feature in a future release.

 

It has a nice set of display control options, but lacks a search and dictionary feature. I guess if it's main intent is speed reading training those wouldn't be considered prime features.

 

Nicely done and a good choice if you want to work on increasing your reading speed. 

Clean Installation Did the app install easily and cleanly? (assigned weight-5)

10

Easy Configuration Was initial configuration simple and easy to understand? (assigned weight-5)

10

Learning Curve Is app easy to lean and use? (assigned weight-5)

10

Support Website Does the developer offer a comprehensive support site? (assigned weight-4)

8

Help - Does app have built in help that is really helpful? (Direct access in app, access via web, or none. (assigned weight-5)

9

Bugs - Does the app work as expected, without bugs (assigned weight-5)

10

Load Time - Does the app load quickly? ( ready to use in less than 10 seconds on 3GS) (assigned weight-3)

10

Controls Does app offer adequate controls for purpose? (assigned weight-5)

10

Regular Updates Does vendor appear to keep app up-to-date (updated or released in last 6 months=10,-1 per month after 6 unless reason update is not required)? (assigned weight-3)

10

Alternative Languages Does the app support alternate languages? (assigned weight-2)

1

Intuitive Interface Is the interface intuitive (icons, menus, and directional symbols) for average users and does it adhere to good iPhone design principles? (assigned weight-5)

10

Screen Layouts Are screen layouts logical and well-designed? (assigned weight-5)

10

Navigation Is the app navigation logical and easy to use? (assigned weight-4)

10

Readability Legible text and print size that is appropriate for the intended audience. Are fonts and interface elements easy to see and read? (assigned weight-5)

10

Recovery from Incoming Call Does the app recover after being interrupted by an incoming call or message? (to test interrupt app during operation ) (assigned weight-5)

10

Restart/Pause/Shutdown If applicable, does the app allow user to pause or shutdown and restart at a meaningful and logical point after previous use? If game, does it restart to place in level, or can you pause before closing app. (to test close and reopen app to see if it restarts to a meaningful point) (assigned weight-5)

10

Graphics Quality Are the graphics of good quality and resolution; do images load within reasonable timeframe? (assigned weight-5)

10

Graphics Usefulness Are the graphics meaningful and useful? (assigned weight-5)

10

eBook Reader - Import options Does the app offer options to import documents and text. This is based on it's intended use (commercial or free/general) (Text from PC, copy/paste, e-book download free, download commercial, web sites, …) (assigned weight-2)

1

eBook Reader - Library Organization Does it allow user to organize in library or categories? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

1

eBook Reader - Sort order Does it allow sort by title, author, recent… (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

1

eBook Reader - TOC Does it allow access to the TOC? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Search text Does it include search feature? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

1

eBook Reader - Definitions Does it allow lookup in dictionary (built-in or online)? (yes=10, no=1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Font Size Adjust Does it allow font size adjustment? (Multiple = 10, no choice 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Font Type Does it allow selection of different fonts?(Multiple = 10, limited=5 no choice 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Font Color Does it allow selection of different font colors? (Multiple = 10, light/dark only 5, no choice 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Background Color Does it allow selection of different background colors? (Multiple = 10, light/dark only= 5, no choice=1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Bookmarks Does the app allow bookmarks of pages. (Yes = 10, No=1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Line justification Does it allow full justification? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Line spacing Does it allow user to adjust line spacing? (Yes = 10, No= 1, or NA=delete if single line screen) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Margin Adjust Does it allow margin (screen edge) adjustment? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Rotation and lock Does it allow rotation and/or rotation and/or rotation lock? (both=10, rotation w/ no lock = 7, none=1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eBook Reader - Restart as last place Does it restart at last point? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eSpeed Reader - Speed control Does it allow speed Control (WPM)? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eSpeed Reader - Speed control Does it allow speed Control (WPM)? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eSpeed Reader - # words Are the number of words displayed adjustable? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eSpeed Reader - Manual advance Does it allow manual advance/ retreat? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eSpeed Reader - Pause Does it allow pause/restart? (Yes = 10, No= 1) (assigned weight-2)

10

eSpeed Reader - Whole page option Does it allow a whole page and single line display option? (Both = 10, Only one = 1) (assigned weight-2)

1