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    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

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    From: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Category: Software

    List Price: $199.99
    Buy New: $102.50
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    New (21) Used (1) from $91.99

    Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 39 reviews
    Sales Rank: 13

    Format: Cd-rom
    Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95
    Media: DVD-ROM
    Edition: Preferred
    Operating System: Windows Vista
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
    Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.1 x 2.9

    MPN: A109A-G00-10.0
    Model: A109A-G01-10.0
    UPC: 780420118652
    EAN: 0780420118652
    ASIN: B001B5J7LQ

    Release Date: August 11, 2008
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

    Features:
      • Offers unprecedented speech recognition with unrivaled accuracy levels
      • Dictate and edit in virtually any Windows application, including Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and AOL
      • Easily create and edit documents and spreadsheets, compose emails and instant messages, or surf the Web just by speaking
      • Quick Voice Formatting commands allow users to issue a single voice command to make deleting and formatting text faster than ever
      • Use the included high-quality headset, work with a Bluetooth microphone, or even dictate into a digital recorder when away from the PC

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    Editorial Reviews:

    Amazon.com
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred gives small business and advanced PC users the power to create documents, reports and emails three times faster than most people type. All with up to 99% accuracy. Surf the Web by voice or dictate and edit in Microsoft Word and Excel, Corel WordPerfect, and most other Windows-based applications.

    Talk to the computer and watch the spoken words instantly appear in documents, email and instant messages. Click to enlarge.

    Quick Voice Formatting makes deleting and formatting text faster than ever. Click to enlarge.

    New on-screen help and tutorials help users become experts in no time. Click to enlarge.

    Users can easily create spreadsheets, or edit existing ones, simply by speaking. Click to enlarge.

    New Dragon Voice Shortcuts collapse common multi-click tasks into simple voice commands. Or create custom commands to insert blocks of texts and images--such as name, title, and signature--with a single voice command. Format and delete text faster than ever with Quick Voice Formatting. Users can choose to work with a Bluetooth microphone, and they can even dictate into a digital recorder when they're away from the PC.

    Create Email, Documents and Spreadsheets--All by Voice

    Accurate speech recognition for PC applications
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred offers unprecedented speech recognition with unrivaled accuracy levels: up to 20% fewer speech recognition errors out of the box than Version 9, and about half the amount of errors that the product delivered just five years ago. Users gain the added benefit of avoiding spelling errors and typing mistakes. In fact, the product actually learns from corrections over time.

    Works with the applications users already have
    Dictate directly into Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook Express and most other Microsoft Office applications running on Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Vista. Dragon also supports popular programs such as Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and AOL. Navigate the desktop by voice: launch or switch applications, save or print documents, and more--even control menus and dialog boxes.

    Create and edit documents and spreadsheets by voice
    Users can easily create documents and spreadsheets, or edit existing ones, simply by speaking. Add custom words, such as proper names, to the system's vocabulary or create commands, such as "insert signature," so that pre-set text and images will automatically appear in email and documents. Plus, Dragon enables easy correction and proofing: with the "play back" feature, users can listen to their dictation while Dragon highlights the corresponding text on the screen for easy proofreading.

    Quick Voice Formatting commands allow users to issue a single voice command, such as "Bold Quick Voice Formatting," to make formatting and deleting text faster than ever. In addition, the extensive set of Natural Language Commands mean users don't have to memorize complex instructions. In Microsoft Word, for example, a user can say, "make that bigger," and the font size increases instantly.

    Dragon 10 introduces new graphical icons to enhance the DragonBar user interface, making the product even easier to use!

    Send email, Instant Messages and Surf the Web--All by Voice
    Users can browse the Internet with ease: search the Web, access information and navigate Web pages, simply by speaking URLs and links.

    Dragon Voice Shortcuts to Perform Tasks Faster Than Ever
    Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Web Search make searching the Web faster and easier. A user says a command containing his desired search words, such as "Search the Web for financial management resources," or "Search maps for Italian restaurants in Burlington, Massachusetts," and Dragon 10 will use the default search engine and Web browser to enter his dictated term(s) in the search field and return the results. A user may also search specific sites or search the Web for a specific type of information using commands such as "Search Wikipedia for George Washington Carver," or "Search eBay for Bluetooth headsets." Sites supported by Dragon Voice Shortcuts include Google, Yahoo, eBay, Wikipedia, YouTube and more.

    Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Desktop Search introduce commands to search the computer as directly as the Web, by dictating the word(s) to find documents, emails and Web browsing history. For example, a user can say, "Search computer for launch plans," and Dragon will complete the search using Google Desktop or Windows Vista desktop search. In addition, commands such as, "Find an email about the Robinson report" directly open the top email containing the dictated keywords. Searching the computer has never been faster--or easier.

    Dictate into a handheld recorder for later transcription
    Be productive on the go. Users can dictate into any Nuance-certified digital recorder when they're away from the office for automatic transcription when it is synched with a PC.

    User Benefits

    Faster than Typing
    Most people speak more than 120 words per minute but type less than 40 words a minute. That means users can create documents and email messages more than three times faster using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred. The software never makes a spelling mistake, and it actually gets smarter the more it's used.

    Easy to Use--Get Started Right Away
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking installs quickly and requires no special script reading. New on-screen help and tutorials help users become experts in no time. Users can dictate letters and emails instantly! A comfortable, high-quality headset is included.

    Bluetooth Support
    Use Dragon NaturallySpeaking with a Nuance-approved Bluetooth wireless headset for great dictation results--without the wires.

    Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries
    By using voice to control the PC and create documents, users reduce their risk of developing repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

    Key Feature Differences Between Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Professional and Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

    Dragon 10
    Professional
    Dragon 10
    Preferred
    Create documents, emails, reports and spreadsheets simply by speaking; surf the Web by voice

    Up to 99% accuracy--right out of the box
    Words appear on the screen faster than ever
    No enrollment required--get started instantly
    New on-screen help and tutorials--be an expert user right away
    Dictate directly into virtually any Microsoft Windows application and control menus and dialog boxes by voice
    Dragon Voice Shortcuts to speed Web and desktop search
    Automatically transcribe recordings from Nuance-approved handheld recorders or Pocket PCs
    Wireless microphone support, including Bluetooth
    Play back your dictation for easier correction and proofing
    Natural commands for Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
    Dragon Voice Shortcuts to speed email and calendar entries
    Create custom voice commands to automate complex or repetitive document creation tasks
    Fully network compatible for multiple users
    Central network administration tools for installation and user profile management
    Security features for enterprise deployments
    Support for Citrix environments
    Section 508 certified to give people with disabilities complete hands-free use of the PC


    Product Description
    Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 Preferred gives small business and advanced PC users the power to create documents, reports, and emails, three times faster than most people type, and with up to 99% accuracy. Surf the Web by voice, or dictate and edit in Microsoft Word and Excel, Corel WordPerfect, and most other Windows-based applications. New Dragon Voice Shortcuts collapse common tasks into simple voice commands. Create custom commands to insert blocks of texts or images such as your name, title, and signature with a single voice command. Format and delete text faster than ever with Quick Voice Formatting. You can even dictate into a handheld device when you're away from your PC, or use a Bluetooth microphone. Most people speak over 120 words per minute, but type less than 40 words a minute. That means you can create documents and emails about three times faster with Dragon Naturally Speaking. Dragon Naturally Speaking never makes a spelling mistake, and it actually gets smarter the more you use it. Dragon Naturally Speaking installs quickly and requires no special script reading to train the system. On-screen help and tutorials will make you an expert user in no time. Use your voice to dictate, edit and control applications like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and AOL. Quickly search for information on the Web or on your own computer. Just say "Search the Web for global warming articles," "Search Wikipedia for George Washington Carver," or "Search eBay for Batman comic books." Searching the Web or your computer has never been faster - or easier. Dictate into any Nuance-certified handheld device for automatic transcription when you synch with your PC.


    Customer Reviews:   Read 34 more reviews...

    1 out of 5 stars Can't install   October 3, 2008
    M. Holmes (Silicon Valley, CA)
    What a piece of junk!
    I have spent 6 hours trying to install ... reinstall ....
    Nuance gives NO support. No explanations. The internet is full of stories of failed attempts to install. I run XP home, not Vista. Nothing new.
    What a shabby treatment of customers.
    What a waste of time and money.



    5 out of 5 stars freedom of expression!   October 2, 2008
    France Kassing (DAVIS, CA USA)
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    The speed with which this software translates my speech into typed words is simply amazing! It is allowing me to write a review of its software on this website. It lets you recognize unique words such as your dog's name, current politicians, and more complicated esoteric words. It is giving me back the written fluency which MS had slowly stolen from me. While some of its interpretations are amusing, they are quickly corrected and the software becomes quite easy to use. By the way I installed it an hour and a half ago.


    3 out of 5 stars A little disapointed   September 28, 2008
    Rodney W. Dakan (Ruidoso, NM)
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    I am not sure what I expected with Dragon but I purchased the program to assist me in transcribing a list of names into a database for use in my e-mail marketing.

    The learning curve is very sharp and the documentation leaves a lot to be desired. The only assistance that Nuance provides is PAID Support. Now having been in the support business for 30 years I know that it is expensive. But when we sold a piece of software we tried to be as helpful getting the program installed and running.

    Seems to me that there might be someway that they could provide that for the cost of the software.

    All that said the program doesn't assist me with the transcribing of my list in that it doesn't respond to commands quickly enough and you have to keep looking at the screen to make sure that it heard me and did what I wanted.

    I haven't used it to dictate documents as yet so can't comment on that.

    Had I known that speaking data into a database would be so difficult I would not have purchased the software.




    1 out of 5 stars NOT Vista-compatible   September 26, 2008
    TheCafeWriter (Chicago, IL USA)
    3 out of 3 found this review helpful

    I was hoping to upgrade from version 9 to 10. However, this version requires a Visual C++ Runtime file to be installed first, and it is NOT compatible with 64-bit Vista. The application prompts you if you want to continue anyway, for some unknown reason. Why? What's the point? It doesn't complete the install even you click Yes. NONE of their documentation should claim that this runs on Vista when it only runs on SOME versions of Vista.

    The tech support is a long-distance phone number that's only available until 7 PM Eastern, and Customer Service is only available until 6. (And every tech support call after the first one is not only long distance, but $20 as well.)

    Nuance has clearly lost interest in both the "customer" and providing any "service." And for what this product costs, and what it used to be, that's a shame.



    1 out of 5 stars do NOT upgrade   September 25, 2008
    marketing prof (NJ)
    7 out of 7 found this review helpful

    What a mistake! I have recently purchased what I thought was an upgrade for Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9.0 by responding directly to an upgrade announcement. What I received was a mess in the form of Dragon Preferred 10.

    The company shipped software with a fatal flaw. The software would not load directly from the CD. Nuance knew this, but shipped anyway.

    They compounded the problem by making it very difficult to find out how to make the program work. Could have included instructions, but NO! Instead offered interesting alternatives: I could pay to talk to a tech service rep or I could pay to send an e-mail. Oh, but I can only send you an e-mail if I go through multiple steps of creating "a user ID."

    They must be kidding! This bears no resemblance to customer service.

    By spending significant time on their website, I finally found the buried instructions on how to bootleg the software. In fact they had to post two alternative in case their first "fix" didn't work! If I would copy the disc to my hard drive, I could work around the error of the software writers. Unfortunately this led to a new problem: either by design or on purpose the software could not recognize that it was an up-grade. As a result it deleted all my Dragon 9.0 files as a part of the installation process... including my user files. I'm sure you can imagine how delighted I was to spend time retraining the software.

    Don't buy


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