Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred | 
 enlarge | From: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Category: Software
List Price: $199.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 29
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Preferred
Operating System: Windows 98
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.1 x 2.9
MPN: A109A-G00-10.0
Model: A109A-G01-10.0
UPC: 780420118652
EAN: 0780420118652
ASIN: B001B5J7LQ
Release Date: August 11, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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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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 | • | | | | | |
Product Description
Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 Preferred gives small business and advanced PC users the power to create documents, reports, and emails, three times faster than most people type, and 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. New Dragon Voice Shortcuts collapse common tasks into simple voice commands. Create custom commands to insert blocks of texts or images such as your name, title, and signature with a single voice command. Format and delete text faster than ever with Quick Voice Formatting. You can even dictate into a handheld device when you're away from your PC, or use a Bluetooth microphone. Most people speak over 120 words per minute, but type less than 40 words a minute. That means you can create documents and emails about three times faster with Dragon Naturally Speaking. Dragon Naturally Speaking never makes a spelling mistake, and it actually gets smarter the more you use it. Dragon Naturally Speaking installs quickly and requires no special script reading to train the system. On-screen help and tutorials will make you an expert user in no time. Use your voice to dictate, edit and control applications like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and AOL. Quickly search for information on the Web or on your own computer. Just say "Search the Web for global warming articles," "Search Wikipedia for George Washington Carver," or "Search eBay for Batman comic books." Searching the Web or your computer has never been faster - or easier. Dictate into any Nuance-certified handheld device for automatic transcription when you synch with your PC.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 59 more reviews...
 Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 November 30, 2008
I was excited to recieve the product however, even though it stated that it works with Windows Vista it does not if your computer is a 64 bit computer. If the program works it works very well but you may sometimes have to reset the speaking mode. It is though a program worth having once you work out all the bugs.
 Do not buy this!!!! It will not install on Vista and you must pay for technical support. November 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had used Dragon 6.0 and liked it. My computer died and I had to get a new one. Unfortunatly, they only come with Microsoft Vista now. So I had to buy a new version of Dragon for my new computer. I could not install it because if gave me Error 1330. I looked up the solution to error 1330, which is Tech Note 6042 and followed both solutions, but they did not work. It seemed to work until I tried to use the program and it had me install a vocabulary file when I created a user profile, but the vocabulary file never installed and again I got error 1330. I tried to contact technical support, but I would have to pay $20 per incident. They do give you one free technical support call, but I didn't feel like using that up just to install the program. I looked at many technical support discussion websites about error 1330 and there are lots of angry people out there who have gotten this very same error and have Vista. It seems like Nuance, the makers of Dragon, do not stand behind their product and have made one heck of a lemon with version 10. I recommend looking else where for voice to text program, unless you still have Windows XP or lower. I tried out the speach recognition program that comes with Microsoft Vista and it works fine, I am sticking with that, it is already installed and its free. Just go to "start" "settings" "control panel" "speech recognition" open it, take the tutorial and train it once or twice and your off. Don't bother with Dragon NS.
Thanks for the Warnings November 27, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Thanks to everyone here who has given us feedback about Nuance and its products. I was very interested in buying the program but after hearing the horror-stories, I'll be avoiding it.
It seems like the company has a death-wish by releasing a crippled application, not providing adequate on-line support and making themselves nearly untouchable by the customer. I, for one, will never pay for tech support again from ANY company. That's a shame because it gives the impression (at least to me) that they do not value the customer OR the product they are trying to sell. It's not just bad customer service, it's bad business and they will fail eventually. I'd rather not be a part of that dysfunction. Again, thanks for the reviews.
 Love it November 25, 2008
Product is excellent, works right out of the box with minimim training. Much improved from previous products. Magic!
I don't own one, but... November 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
P.S. I accidentally hit three stars and the review form would not let me change it to two stars.
Last year I bought Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 Preferred for my son. He had no trouble installing it, did mention that the program was "scary smart," and now says it makes his job easier and he uses it constantly. For many months I have been toying with the idea of getting one for myself as it is getting difficult for me to type because of pain in my hands; however, I have been using computers for about 20 years now so am very familiar with the ups and downs of software support - who provides it and how good it is. I always check a product's support pages before purchasing their product(s) - sometimes I DO learn from experience.
And that is the one thing that scares me about Nuance. I have been on their site several times trying to find answers to simple questions like, will it work with Open Office. No answer on their site, no easy way to contact them. I have written several emails to what I thought might be the sales office over the last eight months, no replies. They send me coupons and half-price deals and call me to offer great deals, but no answers to my questions.
So, apparently the software works maybe a majority of the time and that is good. But when something doesn't work AND you can't get any help from the people who made it, what good is it really? Only good until that first call to support.
I'll wait - maybe after the economy sinks for awhile and they find out they actually need customers, they'll decide to do something about their very bad web site and virtually nonexistent customer support.
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