Dragon Naturally Speaking

[endure]

Anyone here use Dragon Naturally Speaking? I tried it many versions ago but wasn't particularly impressed but I see there's a new version (11) out soon and wondered whether it's any good nowadays?

[Rabbi]

I have been using Dragon naturally speaking for over seven years and I am extremely happy with it.

I am still using version 9.10 so I can't comment on any later versions. In fact this message was produced by DNS and I use it for most of my correspondence and a lot of my data imput for Excel and MYOB

One important aspect that makes for a successful application is the training so that it can recognize your voice. It may seem a bit tedious especially once it seems to be working but occasionally misinterpret it just a matter of treating it like you would a Thai employee be patient and continue retraining and even spelling particular words and I am certain you will be extremely happy the same as I am.

It is also helpful if you speak clearly and slowly.

If I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me

All the best

[richsilver]

I have been using Dragon naturally speaking for over seven years and I am extremely happy with it.

I am still using version 9.10 so I can't comment on any later versions. In fact this message was produced by DNS and I use it for most of my correspondence and a lot of my data imput for Excel and MYOB

One important aspect that makes for a successful application is the training so that it can recognize your voice. It may seem a bit tedious especially once it seems to be working but occasionally misinterpret it just a matter of treating it like you would a Thai employee be patient and continue retraining and even spelling particular words and I am certain you will be extremely happy the same as I am.

It is also helpful if you speak clearly and slowly.

If I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me

All the best

[richsilver]

I have been using version 10 for a few weeks now (bought it at TukCom in Pattaya) and I'm quite pleased.

It's really very accurate right out of the box.

Did you read David Pogue's review of 11 in the New York Times? He liked it a lot.

[JSixpack]

I've used it since version 8 (on 10.1 now) and really like it. See advice above. Suggest you use a good headset as I do.

[endure]

Thanks for all the replies so far. Can you use it with any software or is it confined to certain programs?

[Rabbi]

Thanks for all the replies so far. Can you use it with any software or is it confined to certain programs?

I use the older versions for dictating straight into Outlook, MSWord & Excel as well as MYOB. I notice that I loose the use of the number pad but's all. Probably fixed in current versions.

[richsilver]

Thanks for all the replies so far. Can you use it with any software or is it confined to certain programs?

You can dictate into any program, but it is better integrated in some programs (Word, WordPerfect, Outlook).