Speed Reader X is a speed reading software program that is designed to teach people to speed read in the quickest and most effective way possible.  If you are looking for a speed reading program that also helps to improve reading comprehension then this is not the program for you.  If you like the idea of the Speed Reader X program there is a comprehension software program put out by Elite Minds, Inc. that compliments the speed reading program.

This software program is available on CD or online.  The PC version is available for Windows only, while the online version is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.  Elite Minds, Inc. says that the program is suitable for anyone age 8 to adult.

For those users looking for multiple licenses of the product, Elite Minds, Inc. offers corporate and educational discounts.  Their website lists several educational institutions currently using Speed Reader X successfully.

Overview

The company’s website states that the goal of Speed Reader X is to train the user to be proficient in speed reading without any pointless eye exercises or time fillers.  Users of the program will unlearn bad habits that prevent them from reading quickly and re-learn good habits that will let their eyes move smoothly over text without stumbling on the words.

The interface for this program is modern and has an easy feel.  The program is very easy to use.  Children might need some help in getting started with the program, but that is an issue with just about any software program you might buy.

Speed Reader X is a system of ten lessons.  There is a manual that explains the objective of each lesson, and then the user can put the lesson into practice by using the software.  A short instructional video is shown before each lesson.

Users do not have an option to select the difficulty of reading material.  All of the material in Speed Reader X is considered easy or basic, because the thinking is that the more basic material makes it easier for the brain to learn the new skills quicker.

Features

Users do not have to complete the lessons in order.  You can decide what lesson to complete, and if it needs to be repeated that is no problem.  The instructional video at the beginning of each lesson in Speed Reader X provides the appropriate instruction for that lesson.

The PC version of the product comes with a getting started training video.  An eBook collection of more than 17,000 books is also provided with this version.  If the user decides to return the product (the company offers a 90 day satisfaction guarantee) the CD with the eBooks collection can be kept as a free gift.

Family members can create their own accounts in Speed Reader X.  Users have the option of selecting the Adult setting or the Child setting for the account.  The program is designed for use on one PC only, but it does allow for multiple accounts within the software program.

Help and Support

Users will find the instructional videos interspersed among the lessons helpful.  You can replay the video before completing the lesson if you need to do so.

Telephone support is not offered by Elite Minds, Inc.  An email address for support is provided on their website.  There is also a link to a form where the user can fill out a request for support or help with issues with the Speed Reader X software program.

Conclusion

If you are looking to improve reading speed then the Speed Reader X program is a decent choice.  It does not put any focus on reading comprehension. An additional software purchase is required if you want to work on that area of speed reading.

Elite Minds, Inc. does not offer a free trial of the Speed Reader X software.  There is a 90 day guarantee though, and for users not completely sure that this program is the best choice for them the guarantee does provide some piece of mind.

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