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    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile

    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred  Mobile

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    From: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Category: Software

    List Price: $249.99
    Buy New: $189.99
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    Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
    Sales Rank: 890

    Format: Cd-rom
    Platforms: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows Vista
    Media: DVD-ROM
    Edition: Preferred - Wireless
    Operating System: Windows 95
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
    Dimensions (in): 94.4 x 33 x 114

    MPN: A109A-WC3-10.0
    Model: A109A-WC3-10.0
    UPC: 780420118751
    EAN: 0780420118751
    ASIN: B001B5FM7E

    Release Date: August 11, 2008
    Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

    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 dictate into the included Philips digital recorder when away from the PC

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    Editorial Reviews:

    Product Description
    Up to 99% accurate, and often more accurate than typing / Fully compatible with VMware Fusion

    Amazon.com
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile 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 dictate into the included digital recorder when they're away from the office for automatic transcription when it is synched with a PC.

    Create Email, Documents and Spreadsheets--Even When You're on the Go

    Accurate speech recognition for PC applications
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile 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 the included Philips 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.

    More Productivity on the Go
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile includes everything users need to get started in minutes, including a compact and lightweight Philips digital recorder that holds up to 33 hours of recorded speech.

    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:

    5 out of 5 stars Works great with bluetooth and Atom netbook   October 27, 2008
    Barry Tice
    2 out of 3 found this review helpful

    I finally received by new Dragon 10 and the Bluetooth bundled ear piece. It took a long time as nuance did not send me any kind of tracking number so I missed the shipment. However, it was well worth the wait. I have to admit I've only had this for a few days so I have not experienced the failure of the USB inset the previous viewer has, perhaps I will over time. However, I was thrilled to see how well Bluetooth worked since I was never able to get it to work very well with version 9. Even more impressive, instead of running this on a quad core processor like I did on version 9 I am running this on an Acer netbook with the Atom processor and it works flawlessly, I am very satisfied so far. I wish that I could buy plantronics Bluetooth earpiece separately so that I would have a spare, I never thought Bluetooth would work so well after all the problems I had with various Bluetooth devices in version 9.


    5 out of 5 stars Amazing   September 23, 2008
    Computers since 64 (Connecticut)
    3 out of 4 found this review helpful

    I have to say that, of all the computer applications I've used over the years, this is the most amazing. It installed without problems in a Vista environment and after "training" the software by speaking, I was off and running. It's hard to believe that, even when I speak fast, it keeps up. Of course, it not 100% accurate in recognizing words but does a much better job than I ever expected.


    1 out of 5 stars Beware the Bluetooth, and the treacherous Tenth Dragon.   August 29, 2008
    Paul Tynegate (New Smyrna, FL)
    21 out of 21 found this review helpful

    I have just upgraded from Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 to 10. I am happy to report that so far, after a couple of days trial, this upgrade seems to have been well worth it in terms of increased accuracy. (BUT SEE LATER!) At the same time I was tempted into purchasing the alleged integrated Calisto Bluetooth microphone, attracted by the special price, the convenience of a wireless headset, and the promise of increased accuracy.

    However, I have run into two problems, either of which makes the Calisto currently useless. In the first place, the Bluetooth insert device for the USB port cuts out after an hour or two of usage. Its function is only restored after completely rebooting the computer.

    The second problem is far more serious. Once the Plantronics Calisto is activated, Dragon Naturally Speaking demands that you " prepare this user for dictation". You would probably be encouraged to note that the accuracy level of the new Calisto is rated very high. You are then required to read a passage from a selected text. When Dragon is satisfied with your reading, it will present you with a dialogue box telling you to wait while your user files are being adjusted for your reading. In my case my computer then simply hung up, and could not be started up again without a complete reboot. Two different Dragon phone techs attempted to solve the problem unavailingly, the second one promising I would get a call back from a top expert capable of solving the problem. No reply over the last two days, and similarly no reply yet to an email I sent them yesterday informing them of the Bluetooth insert failure.

    I started dictating this review with DNS 10, but, sadly it first began reverting to a habit Id seen before with DNS 9, that is, starting up a new sentence or phase one letter too early. Finally, it gave up altogether and refused to accept any dictation from my old and otherwise commendable Plantronic DSP 400 mic.

    So I can hardly recommend purchase of any of this Nuance equipment right now unless you're willing to pay good money for what amounts to a rather unpromising Beta version. But if they had waited to get the bugs out first, they might well have something really to get excited about. Maybe wait six months, a year?

    Lesson: I should have paid attention to earlier negative Amazon reviews. (I trusted Nuance on the basis of good experience with earlier versions.)


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