ZAP Reader is a new browser-based tool that will let you speed up the way you read texts. Theoretically speaking, the system lets you increase your reading speed to up to 300 % without any loss in comprehension.
There are two ways you can use it: by pasting text to be displayed back, or by providing a URL to be run through. In both cases, you can specify the reading speed manually. By default, you can read at 300 words per minute.
A nice touch is that a wealth of add-ons for the most popular browsers on the WWW today are included, along with plug-ins for some blogging platforms of note. This way, you can integrate ZAP Reader with Wordpress, TypePad Blogs and Blogger.
When I tried it out, I noticed that it worked better with stand alone texts. That is, it had some difficulty going through some sites that I threw at it. Still, the project is in beta so there is plenty of time for ironing these (small) spots.
ZAPReader.com In Their Own Words
“ZAP Reader is a web based speed reading program that will change the way you read on your computer. Current beta testers report reading twice as much in half the time—that’s a 300% increase in reading speed, without any loss in comprehension! There is nothing to install, it works with most popular browsers, and it’s totally free!”
Why ZAPReader.com It Might Be A Killer
The Internet is full of interesting content. ZAP Reader makes for having access to a bigger share of it. And it might save the day if you have to brush up for that crucial exam looming up ahead.








