WordStreamer aka MiniMuncher(0.5.1)

9 Apr,2008 by Saijo George.
Category: Software

WordStreamer (aka MiniMuncher) is a speed reading tool for the PPC or PDA running on Windows mobile that works on the principle that our brains only process text when our eyes are not moving. WordStreamer simply streams a text file one word at a time, at a rate specified by you. Since your eyes are not traveling from word to word, this allows you to read at a faster rate in no time by simply pressing up to increase the rate at which the words are displayed.

WordStreamer

You can jump right in when you start up WordStreamer by choosing ‘Make Demo File’ from the menu or choosing a file via the ‘Choose File Option’, then hitting ‘Go’ or Enter to start the process.

Keyboard Controls

Up,U,NumPad2 – Increase the speed the text is streamed
Down,D,NumPad8 – Decrease the speed the text is streamed
Left,L,NumPad4 – Lower the Font Size
Right,R,NumPad6 – Raise the font size
Enter/Return,NumPad5 – Start/Stop streaming text

Known Issues

Settings screen does not pull in current font size yet
The settings screen is not dynamically drawn(meaning a scroll bar has to be used if in landscape mode)
Only .txt files are currently supported
Colors and Font Styles are not yet supported
If your having issues with characters such as umlauts try using utf-8 encoding

Future Thoughts

Line and Word History to allow you to easily jump back a line or word
Mini Files is an option that will be enabled to split larger files into smaller ones for a playlist of sorts
More Rich Fullscreen UI (if the want is there ill put in the effort but this was really a proof of concept build)
.rtf/.doc support – if time or available libraries permit

Note: Its easier to read at higher rates if i increase the font size a bit and hold the phone back from my face a couple feet(like in my lap or out in front like a book )

Source : xda-developers.com