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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: $149.99
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    Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars 21 reviews
    Sales Rank: 32

    Format: Cd-rom
    Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95
    Media: DVD-ROM
    Operating System: Windows Vista
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
    Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.1 x 2.9

    MPN: A109A-G01-10.0
    Model: A109A-G01-10.0
    UPC: 780420118669
    EAN: 0780420118669
    ASIN: B001B5J7LQ

    Release Date: August 11, 2008  (New: Last 30 Days)
    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:

    Product Description
    This award-winning voice-recognition software is easy and fun! 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 - with up to 99% accuracy. Includes a free headset microphone with noise canceling technology.

    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



    Customer Reviews:   Read 16 more reviews...

    5 out of 5 stars Easy Install Fix   September 6, 2008
    Charles R. Boyd (Rochester, NY)
    I had the same problems most people seem to when trying to install this product on a Windows Vista machine. However, a single visit to the Nuance site and their knowledge database article #6016 solved my problem. After the program was installed it has worked beautifully. Many people seem to forget just how miraculous this sort of voice-recognition technology really is. In fact, I am using NaturallySpeaking Preferred to write this review. (There have been no errors.)


    1 out of 5 stars Vicious company   September 6, 2008
    arneas (New York, NY USA)
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    This is one of those companies that treat you like a thief after you purchase their product. Installation is a nightmare -- solely to cut down on piracy -- and communication with this company is next to impossible. Responses are rude and a long time in coming -- and cost $15 each. A final point: don't even think about trying to install on a firewalled machine, since the program seeks frequent unfettered access to the internet so as to (again at cost to you for benefit to them) make sure you're not using the program you paid them for illegally. Appalling.


    1 out of 5 stars Vista 64 not even supported - unbelieveable   September 6, 2008
    Cvillereader (VA United States)
    Well, I'll change my rating when(if?) it works in a 64 bit windows environment. How can a major software product not work in Vista 64 which has been around for quite a while now? And why did they release this when a significant minority of Windows users couldn't use it, especially since the upgrade will allegedly be available by the end of the year?

    I'm truly dumbfounded, and I feel like I just got ripped off.



    2 out of 5 stars Good product when it works, but too many barriers:   September 4, 2008
    Dr. Bob (Florida, USA)
    2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    I go all the way back when Dragon Dictate was a research project, saw the engineers demo it at Rehab Institute of Michigan before it was ever on the market (was then a tool for people with paralysis.) I've been through version 4 on, now on 9, won't be getting 10. My version of 9 needed an update patch, it worked fine on first 2 installations, but never after that. I was told that after 2 installations, it won't allow another installation and registration, won't allow another service pack update, to prevent piracy of a copy. I complained to a sales rep who contacted me (trying to sell me V9, which I already had) that it should not require my credit card number just to contact tech support, the system should allow any number of installs as computers in such settings as mine (Univ of Florida Health Sci Center) change very often, etc. He said he'd call me back with answers but never did. I've presented to faculty groups here at UF on DNS and helped sell many copies of Preferred over the years, but no more. I suspect the purchase of the original company by Nuance has killed customer service. When DNS works, it works pretty well. If you have problems, you're on your own. And you better never move it after the first 2 computers you install it on, you could hit a wall after number 2. Thought you owned it? You pay to rent it.


    4 out of 5 stars Preferred 10 works fine for me.   August 31, 2008
    S. Nord (Pleasanton, CA)
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    I use DragonDictate for medical notes. I have used it for several years, versions eight, nine and now 10. I use systoc and 10 continues to enter data into that particular medical record without difficulty. I had no problems whatsoever loading it and it ran and runs first time every time. There was a moderate decrement in functionality for the first week or so running 10. It didn't recognize some of my previously loaded ways of speaking, probably due to some moderate tweaking of the wave files. It is now back to being highly functional. Probably 10 is slightly better than nine, hard to say. Obviously I did dictate this particular note using the system and without significant corrections being needed. I cannot think of any reason why anyone would pay the extra thousand dollars for the medical version.

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