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DESCRIPTION
AceReader Pro... Speed Reading, Assessment and Online Reader Software. AceReader Pro is 3 tools in one: (1) It is a training tool that will help you become a more proficient reader both online and offline. Learn to Speed Read. (2) It can be used to assess and track your reading level. (3) It can also be used as an online reading tool to help you read more efficiently while online. Utilizes Tachistoscope Technology to pace your reading. Designed for all ages. Assess and Improve your reading skills with Comprehension Tests, Drills, Games and Courses for grades 1-12 plus adults. Drills will automatically adjust training speed relative to personal reading ability. Test results are logged and graphed for accountability. With the Online Reader (Expert Mode) you can rapidly read and skim text from web pages and other sources in RSVP mode. In RSVP mode the words come to your eyes instead of your eyes going to the words. Many features and options: font, background color, mode (Center Text or Eye Trainer Scroll), number of words or lines per flash, column width, delays (if certain punctuation or long words are found), set burst reading lengths, speeds (word or character based), read timer/alarm, search-n-read, bookmarks. Very customizable: Customize your own hotkeys, create your own preset option settings, and create custom Drills with the Drill Editor. Includes Startup Wizard Screen and online Help. VERSION INFORMATION: 4 versions of this product are available: (1) AceReader Pro (single user home edition), (2) AceReader Pro Deluxe (multi-user/family edition) and (3) AceReader Pro Deluxe Plus (stand-alone school edition) and AceReader Pro Deluxe Network (network school edition).
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 5.1.5: Minor maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.1 or later.


SCREENSHOT

Developer:StepWare, Inc.
Downloads:5,254
  - Version d/l:240
Education:Language
License:Shareware
Date:20 Nov 2008
Platform:PPC
Price:$49.95
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AceReader Pro User Reviews (2 posts)Write A Review
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Nov 21 2008

MRGLSMRC  i have used this software for 6 years both on the pc and the mac. i am currently a user of the pro ver.5.1.4 for mac and writing this review as i dl 5.1.5.

this software has an intelligent interface. the learning curve to understand the software is not steep. and the software does what it promises to do in terms of increasing my reading speed. i don't think i read as fast in real life as i do on the computer though because the words are pumped at me very fast in this app. it compresses time and you have to get into your zone to really appreciate what it does.

my minor beef with the software is that it is not universal-- it is powerpc software running through apple's rossetta. i have brought this up with the publisher and he assures me that an intel version will be ready when snow leopard comes out so there won't be a continuity issue.

i encourage you to test this software as trialware and decide for yourself if it can help you manage your time by reading faster.

you should disregard the review by the n00b who couldn't install the software and griped about it here because it's actually an easy install and the publisher is responsive to emails in a direct and personal way about any sort of problem i have encounter over the years, which mostly consisted of changing my license codes for newer editions.  
(Version 5.1.5)

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Jul 19 2008

MTCOBRA  When I launch this program, I get a "box" with the following message (punctuation is quoted exactly):

Insufficient access privileges.

Login as the user that installed "AceReadeer Pro".

Get Info on the AceReader Pro folder.

Change the "Others:" permissions to "Read & Write".

Press "Apply to enclosed items...".[sic]

When I click on "OK" the box closes, and the program quits.

I do not understand the message, nor what to do about it.   
(Version 5.1.1)

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Jul 19 2008

MACUPDATE ADMIN  http://www.acereader.com/about/contact.html  
(Version 5.1.1)

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Jul 19 2008

MTCOBRA  Took MacUpdate's advice and contacted the developer for assistance. After an exchange of email, the problem was traced to a permission level in Library/Applications Support. I can now begin my 30-day trial evaluation of this software.

Here is the step-by-step solution provided by AceReader Pro's pro, Jim:

1. Double click on your harddrive icon.

2. Double click on the "Library" folder.

3. Do a "Get Info" on "Applications Support" and open the "Sharing & Permissions:" triangle.

4. You need to have "Read & Write" permissions for "admin". If not, click on the lock, enter your password and change the permissions to "Read & Write".

Worked for me!!!  
(Version 5.1.1)

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Sep 13 2008

ROY VAN DER WONING  One has to wonder though what business an application of this sort has writing in the system wide library folder (/Library) as opposed to the user library folder (~/Library). Just a thought.  
(Version 5.1.2)

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