Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred [OLD VERSION]
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Manufacturer: Nuance Communications, Inc.
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Nuance Communications, Inc.
EAN: 0780420115026
Feature: The new Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 speech engine is up to 20% more accurate than version 8
Format: CD-ROM
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Label: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Model: A109A-G01-9.0
Platform: Windows Vista
Publisher: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Release Date: 2006-07-25
Studio: Nuance Communications, Inc.
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Features
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The new Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 speech engine is up to 20% more accurate than version 8
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is up to 99% accurate, and often more accurate than typing. Dragon NaturallySpeaking never makes a spelling mistake, and it actually gets smarter the more you use it
Most people speak over 120 words per minute, but type less than 40 words a minute. Dragon NaturallySpeaking lets you create letters and e-mails about three times faster than typing by hand.
You'll be dictating letters, e-mails and surfing the web by voice right away! No script reading required to get started. Includes a full set of on-screen tutorials, and a Nuance approved free noise-canceling microphone.
Use your voice to dictate, edit and control applications like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Corel WordPerfect. Mac users take note: Dragon Naturally Speaking is now fully compatible with VMware Fusion.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Dragon Naturally Speaking Version 9 Preferred
Comment: The seller supplied the product as defined, with as promised delivery.
When using the included headset & microphone , I found the one-ear speaker and head clamp was uncomfortable. The sound was poor. I switched to a dual ear speaker/boom microphone I had, and the playback speech was clearer and the headset more comfortable. Their microphone may be better than a simple desk computer microphone, but is nothing to write home about. I think they do sell a better one with their professional packages, at a much higher price.
The learning curve is steep, but the program works well when used with Microsoft programs, after you memorize the many "commands" and realize you have to issue a command, before you begin your dictation working inside text documents goes smoothly.
Their advertising implies that Internet browsing and webpage manipulation is easy. I have not found that to be true. In most instances I get a warning "This is not a Standard Program and your commands may not function" By Standard, they mean written by Microsoft as I decode it. Controlling web pages is still a problem for me. There may be some magic commands I haven't found yet that will solve my problems, and I'm hoping.
The listing of available commands included in their online manual and the one included in the software package does not include all that are available. Their in-program Help file has a lot more. The problem is that
flipping back and forth between the help screen, and your document screen while hunting for the proper command is annoying. Trying to print the program Command list doesn't work on my computer.
Dictation inside of Microsoft Word, works accurately as fast as you can clearly speak using their command set. The playback is with your own voice, which is easy to understand.
When playing back transcriptions of previously recorded material, their internal program voice is used. There is a range of voices available, and all are between acceptable and good. I think Version 10 has even better quality voices.
The program's ability to train individual words or phrases is very simple and works extremely well. The program worked remarkably well after the brief training exercises, and even better after reading a few of their long exercises. Except for my slurring words in haste, during dictation, recognition was more than satisfactory.
Customer Rating:
Summary: BOO HISS - PREFER OLDER VERSION
Comment: Bought this and actually ended up exchanging for Version 10 neither of which works any better than the earlier versions. These guys keep saying they are making it better, but keep selling the same old product just to make money as far as I can tell. Get a new life or product, dragon people!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding value
Comment: The Dragon Naturally Speaking version 9 is saving me a lot of time in generating reports. I summarize data as I review it, saving 40 to 60 percent of the time I was spending on this task. I no longer have to worry about carpal tunnel problems coming back, and I am catching up on a backlog of work. Needless to say, I really like this software.
I read a number of reviews that suggested that version 10 wasn't an improvement; I wanted the preferred version. The professional edition seems too expensive. This program isn't too large for my older laptop, is easy to train, and even checks my writing style by reviewing other files in my computer. I don't need to surf the web through my headset. I was looking for a good voice activated typing program, and I got it. Four stars because it still types some nonsense language at times, even for phrases I've already trained. I have to spend more time cleaning up my reports than I like. The net result is that I'm saving considerable time and my hands don't go numb after a day of typing anymore. This is a great program for a great price.
Customer Rating:
Summary: With patience comes performance
Comment: Just like anything else, you're only going to get out of this software what you are willing to invest in it. After just a few hours of working with Dragon Naturally Speaking (version 9.5), I found it to be extremely easy to work with. Yes, it garbles some words, but it learns quickly from its mistakes once you take the time to teach it how it misinterpreted your words.
I have a pretty pronounced "twang" accent, so maybe I'm a little more patient with this software than other reviewers have been. All I know is that whenever I sit down and demonstrate for others just how effective this program is (I use a Plantronic 3-in-1 headset when dictating), people tend to be pretty blown away by it.
I have no idea how effective DNS version 10 is because I decided to buy version 9 after spending a lot of time researching the two products and reading the reviews. This purchase has worked very well for me and I anticipate using DNS for the rest of my career. By the way, I type 70 words per minute and still find this software has dramatically increased my productivity.
Good luck.
Customer Rating:
Summary: POOR support
Comment: The product has some glitches and is difficult to get up and running. Support is all but nonexistant even if you are willing to pay them what is demanded to correct problem in their software. I have however nothing but praise for the support I recieved from Amazon with my issues.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Dragon products have won over 175 major awards for accuracy and ease of use, and are used by more people around the world than any other speech recognition software. Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9 gives small business users and PC enthusiasts the power to create documents, reports, e-mails and more - all by speaking! Fast, easy and amazingly accurate, it's over three times faster than typing. Just use your voice to dictate and edit in Microsoft Word and Excel, Corel WordPerfect, and virtually all Windows-based applications. You can even dictate into a handheld device when you're away from your PC, or use a Bluetooth microphone! It's never been easier to use with no script reading required, so you can get started right away! Dragon products have won over 175 major awards for accuracy and ease of use, and are used by more people around the world than any other speech recognition software. Use Dragon NaturallySpeaking with Nuance-approved Bluetooth headsets Dictate into any Nuance-certified handheld device for automatic transcription when you synch with your PC Supports Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird New indicator that lets you know when you have Select-And-Say functionality available New supported edit controls include Borland's TMemo, TEdit & TRichEdit controls as well as TE Edit from SubSystems and TX Text from TX Text Control Also supports handheld digital recorders and other PDAs that record in. wma and .mp3 format for deferred transcription.
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