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System Requirements
- Platform: Windows Vista / 7 / XP / 2000
- Media: DVD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
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Product Features
- Strictly for academic purposes only, by valid students, faculty and staff of recognised educational institutions
- Create documents, reports and emails three times faster than most people type
- Most accurate version ever, delivering up to 99% accuracy with no spelling errors
- Control menus and dialog boxes by voice, play back your dictation for easier correction/proofing
- New Dragon Voice Shortcuts collapse common tasks into simple voice commands
- Create custom commands to insert blocks of texts or bitmaps-with a single voice command
- Dictate into handheld devices when you're away from your PC, automatically transcribe documents later
- It learns to recognize your voice instantly, and continually improves the more you use it
- Easier than ever to use: Dragon NaturallySpeaking installs quickly and requires no special script reading
- Use your voice to dictate and edit in virtually any Windows application
- Browse the Internet: search the Internet, access information, navigate Web pages - all by voice
- Surf the Web just by speaking within Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and AOL and more
- New on-screen help and tutorials will make you an expert user in no timeworks the way you work: add names, addresses and other words to your custom vocabulary
- New Quick Voice Formatting allows formatting and editing your dictated text in record time
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Strictly for academic purposes only, by valid students, faculty and staff of recognised educational institutions Create documents, reports, emails and IM's three times faster than most people typeContinued accuracy: Every time an individual uses Dragon and corrects their recognition errors, the software updates their user profile to enable better recognition accuracy over time
Works With the Applications Users Already Have. Users can 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. Users can even control menus and dialog boxes in these applications. Navigate the desktop by voice: launch or switch applications, save or print documents, and more - all by voice.
Add Custom Words and Voice Commands. Quickly add custom words, such as names, to the system's vocabulary. Create your own commands, such as "insert signature," and pre-set text and images will automatically appear in email and documents.
Easy Correction and Proofing. With "play back" feature, users can listen to their dictation while Dragon highlights the corresponding text on the screen for easy proofreading.
NEW Quick Voice Formatting commands allow users to issue a single voice command, such as "Bold Quick Voice Formatting" to make editing and formatting text faster than ever. Unique Natural Language Commands mean users don't have to memorize complex instructions. In Word, for example, a user can say, "make that bigger," and the font size increases instantly.
Punctuation. Select the "Nothing but Speech" natural punctuation feature so that punctuation is automatically entered into documents and messages.
NEW Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Web Search make searching for information on the Web faster and easier. Just say "Search the Web for financial management resources," or "Search maps for Italian restaurants in Guildford, Surrey," and Dragon will use the default search engine and default Web browser to enter the term in the search field and return the results. A user may also search specific sites using commands such as "Search Wikipedia for George Washington Carver," "Search eBay for Bluetooth headsets." Sites supported by Dragon Voice Shortcuts include Google, Yahoo, eBay, Wikipedia and more.
NEW Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Desktop Search allow users to quickly locate information on the PC - including documents, email and Web history - all by voice. For example, say "Search email for launch plans" and Dragon will complete the desktop search using Google desktop search or Windows Vista desktop search. Or command, "Find an email about the Robinson report," to open the top email.
Be Productive on the Go. Dictate into any Nuance-certified digital recorder for automatic transcription when it is synched with a PC.
Easy to Use. Quick installation and no special script reading required. New on-screen help and tutorials help users become experts in no time. A comfortable, high-quality headset is included or use with your own Nuance-approved Bluetooth headset for dictation results - without the wires.
Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries by using voice to control the PC and create documents.
Product Description
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. Surf the Web by voice or dictate and edit in Microsoft Word and Excel, Corel WordPerfect, and most other Windows-based applications. Create voice commands to quickly insert blocks of texts or images - such as your name, title, and signature. Dictate into a handheld device when you're away from your PC, or use a Bluetooth microphone for the same great dictation results without the wires.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Arrived within 48 hours from Amazon (no delivery on a Sunday or it would have been here quicker).
I write a lot of policy documents as part of my job and I must admit that this software when I am producing large documents is really useful. It worked straight out of the box and once I had perfected my pronunciation, I reckon that I get around 98% accuracy, which for this type of software is about the average I believe.
The software itself is simple to set up and configure, although it is time consuming if you wish to customise the formatting settings: but worth it in the long run if you are working to templates in any way. I would advise anyone considering installing this software the THEY MUST HAVE ADMINISTRATOR RIGHTS on the computer you are installing it on or it will not work.
I found the training programme good and it does improve the recognition accuracy quite considerably, particularly as the intuative software can be trained to adapt to you speaking style.
So how good is it and why have I not given it tars (well I am dictating this now and as you car see the S was missing out of stars). It works well with Outlook, Word and I believe Excel, but I like to use my hands and type in Excel. I haven't used it in the other supported softward, but it does work fine in the two main products that I work with.
I must admit that when I first trialled similar software 10 years ago if was nowhere near as good as this, but the same challenges remain as then, that of recognition.
Is it worth the cash? I would suggest yes, particularly if you want to copy large amounts of text from a text book or similar and it would have been really useful for me when I was producing the various reports, studies and dissertainon for my degree.
Problem words synergise, synergy, necessary, necessitate etc all dictate accurately (a few chosen at random). It does have some problems mainly due to my dition.
If you want something like this, it does work but check what you dictate before you press send.
I write a lot of policy documents as part of my job and I must admit that this software when I am producing large documents is really useful. It worked straight out of the box and once I had perfected my pronunciation, I reckon that I get around 98% accuracy, which for this type of software is about the average I believe.
The software itself is simple to set up and configure, although it is time consuming if you wish to customise the formatting settings: but worth it in the long run if you are working to templates in any way. I would advise anyone considering installing this software the THEY MUST HAVE ADMINISTRATOR RIGHTS on the computer you are installing it on or it will not work.
I found the training programme good and it does improve the recognition accuracy quite considerably, particularly as the intuative software can be trained to adapt to you speaking style.
So how good is it and why have I not given it tars (well I am dictating this now and as you car see the S was missing out of stars). It works well with Outlook, Word and I believe Excel, but I like to use my hands and type in Excel. I haven't used it in the other supported softward, but it does work fine in the two main products that I work with.
I must admit that when I first trialled similar software 10 years ago if was nowhere near as good as this, but the same challenges remain as then, that of recognition.
Is it worth the cash? I would suggest yes, particularly if you want to copy large amounts of text from a text book or similar and it would have been really useful for me when I was producing the various reports, studies and dissertainon for my degree.
Problem words synergise, synergy, necessary, necessitate etc all dictate accurately (a few chosen at random). It does have some problems mainly due to my dition.
If you want something like this, it does work but check what you dictate before you press send.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I've never used voice recognition software before, but it has always been something I've wanted to try. I approached this software as a tool to help boost my creativity when it comes to writing articles and short fiction. You can use this software to surf the net too, but that's not what I'm interested in. I want something that can record my writing in a different way from typing or writing long-hand. Anything that can get my mind working in new and interesting ways has to boost my creativity. This software helped me achieve that goal.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 is most successful when used for dictation. It's a strange experience speaking aloud and having the words appear on the screen, but it's something I can see myself using a lot in the future. I had no problems setting up and configuring the software, although I imagine it will take more time and effort if you want to get the most out of the package. Recommended.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 is most successful when used for dictation. It's a strange experience speaking aloud and having the words appear on the screen, but it's something I can see myself using a lot in the future. I had no problems setting up and configuring the software, although I imagine it will take more time and effort if you want to get the most out of the package. Recommended.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I have been using Dragon NaturallySpeaking since the early editions and to be frank they were awful. However I bought version 9 and was impressed enough it use it at work when my secretary was away. I have had version 10 for 4 weeks and its the best version yet.
I have been using the programme with Microsoft Office and after a bit of training it about 95% there. Ok it does take a while to get used to instructions but once you have master the controls, then this programme flys. You do need to work at the programme and to begin with there were a few problems with pronounciation and spelling, especially "e" but once resolved, I would say that I now have to think twice before dictating letters into my digital recorder rather then this software.
If I had to advise on one aspect of the software I don't like and that its for PC's only. I use both Pcs and Macs and since I use my MacBook for work occassionally it means I need to limit use of that computer if I do need to write emails or letters.
All in all however, this is the best version on the market and the price is realistic.
I have been using the programme with Microsoft Office and after a bit of training it about 95% there. Ok it does take a while to get used to instructions but once you have master the controls, then this programme flys. You do need to work at the programme and to begin with there were a few problems with pronounciation and spelling, especially "e" but once resolved, I would say that I now have to think twice before dictating letters into my digital recorder rather then this software.
If I had to advise on one aspect of the software I don't like and that its for PC's only. I use both Pcs and Macs and since I use my MacBook for work occassionally it means I need to limit use of that computer if I do need to write emails or letters.
All in all however, this is the best version on the market and the price is realistic.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
waste of time and money
I have spent hours trying to get this to work properly. It is not fit for purpose. Too often the type is unrecognisable in comparison to my dictation. Read more
Published 16 months ago by tim
Where is the serial?
I opened the product hopping to use it straight from the box. It is still in the box as it doesn't come with a licence to use it I have to submit annoying student info that I have... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jerusalem
Great customer service
Spot on service from the sellers - well done, and THANKS. Really easy to use and it beats typing with two fingers. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mac
Impressed
It's not perfect but then I do have quite poor diction. However, I am extremely impressed. I hardly expected it to work at all. If you cant touch type this is the solution...
Published 18 months ago by Bignose
Good software, terrible hardware.
Where to begin really, speech recognition has come a very long way recently and the software is a testament to that, it surprised me with its healthy chemical library which I... Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by D. Watson
Dragon Education version
This was simpler than I thought it would be to set up. I have never used voice recognition software before and was surprised as I expected it to be more complicated. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by Mis J. L. Wilson
Best version yet
I have been using DragonDictate since version 7 and undoubtedly this is the best version yet.
I've noticed in some people's reviews that they have been less than impressed... Read more
I've noticed in some people's reviews that they have been less than impressed... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by Mr. S. P. Watson
dragon virtually speaking
I have found this impossibly hard to set up and as yet have not succeded in getting it doing anything. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Lynn C. Woo
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 10.0 Education Version
The Education version is identical to the normal version. However you have to supplyemail evidence of student status, passport scan,student card before they send you a code to use... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Mr. Anthony P. Nolan
slow but sure
I am writing this review with Dragon naturally speaking 10, speech recognition software! How could I do otherwise? Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Mrs. E. C. Meikle
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