Generally, most computers with 4GB or more of RAM will beat the apply times listed below.
RC Dictionary and RC SAPI 5 Dictionary, provides one of the best ways to test your computer's processing speed (power).
Does your computer beat the apply times below?
TextAloud Speed Optimization: TextAloud Version 3.0.73.2 (and higher)You can toggle the Speed Optimization on and off in the Advanced Settings (under TextAloud Tools menu)
Apply Times With RC Dictionary/SAPI 5/Acapela Dictionary Turned On:
1. Breaking News Alerts from the L A Times (76 words - 6 seconds)
2. Golda Meir (4858 words - 37 seconds)
3. Politico Playbook (2948 words - 23 seconds)
4. Reuters com U S Top News (519 words - 7 seconds)
5. The Economist Politics This Week (1025 words - 11 seconds)
6. Ulysses S Grant (40489 words - 4 minutes)
See This Post for earlier test and link to articles used for testing.
Apply Times With RC Dictionary or RC SAPI 5 Dictionary Turned On:
1. Breaking News Alerts from the L A Times (76 words - 10 seconds)
2. Golda Meir (4858 words - 3 minutes, 30 seconds)
3. Politico Playbook (2948 words - 2 minutes)
4. Reuters com U S Top News (519 words - 30 seconds)
5. The Economist Politics This Week (1025 words - 52 seconds)
6. Ulysses S Grant (40489 words - 28 minutes)
Apply Times With RC Dictionary and RC SAPI 5 Dictionary Turned Off (But Still Resident)
1. Breaking News Alerts from the L A Times (76 words - 0 seconds)
2. Golda Meir (4858 words - 0 seconds)
3. Politico Playbook (2948 words - 0 seconds)
4. Reuters com U S Top News (519 words - 0 seconds)
5. The Economist Politics This Week (1025 words - 0 seconds)
6. Ulysses S Grant (40489 words - 0 seconds)