Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile
by Nuance Communications, Inc.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred  Mobile
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Software Summary

Manufacturer: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Brand: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2008-08-11
Platform: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: A109A-WC3-10.0
Product 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

Software Reviews of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile

Customer Review: Better Than Ever!
Summary: 5 Stars

I am using Dragon NaturallySpeaking to type this review. I am a quadriplegic and have relied on Dragon since version 2. I have been fairly pleased with version 6 for the last seven years and was hesitant to spend the money to upgrade. I am so glad I did. I used to have to dictate a sentence, pause, check for inaccuracies, then continue with the next sentence. Now, when I do my homework, I am able to dictate an entire paragraph from what I am reading before having to take a minute and correct the one or two errors. Its speed and accuracy is an absolute significant improvement.
A couple interesting observations:
I am running Dragon 10 on two computers: one at home with Vista (Quad Core with six gig of RAM), and my work computer with XP Pro (dual core, 1G ram). It seems I have more functionability with Vista, which is ironic. For example, in Vista I can shut down the computer by voice, where with XP it goes through the motions but does not actually shut down. I am having to learn in both operating systems which commands are available in which windows, and which are not (for example, I can say "click Office Button" when I'm in Word, but then cannot click any menu items that come up--unless I say "down 2, right 1, press enter." Also, Dragon works well in Vista's PowerPoint 2007, but not XP with 2007. It's a little inconvenient learning which commands I can use at home and which ones I can use at work, but it is tolerable.
Second: At first I could not get the Plantronics wireless headset to work. I was just about ready to send it all back out of frustration. My difficulties came for two reasons. (A) the Amazon vendor through whom I purchased the "Wireless" package from actually sent the regular Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred package, and then included the Callisto USB wireless headset on the side. Therefore, it had no manuals, no instructions, no help. It took some surfing on the Internet to figure out how to turn the earpiece on, with its varied beeping tones, and to get it to sync with the USB receiver. (B) Once I figured out how to recognize when the wireless headset was active with Dragon, it has worked very well. So, although the vendor saved me some money, it was quite a hassle.
Third: Having more global commands from the desktop and from Internet explorer are very nice. I still have to learn when I can navigate by voice and when I just must use my trackball, but there is far more capability now which saves my paralyzed arm strength.
For any new user of Dragon, it does take time to learn the commands, but with patience it is a very effective tool. For anyone like me who absolutely must have a voice activated program, it was well worth the money to increase my efficiency and reduce my wife's irritation at me screaming "Scratch That!" every minute.
I would absolutely purchase this product again.

Description of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 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.
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

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