5 stars (Great program perfect for the disabled - enjoy handsfree) - If you're reading this. You are interested in buying Dragon NaturallySpeaking version eight if you are. I highly recommend it! I had versions of Dragon software, dating back to 1995. Let me tell you the software was clunky back then, being a quadriplegic, I used it to type and move the mouse. But as soon as I got a touchpad mouse. I dropped Dragon altogether. Step forward almost 10 years, I decided that I needed to send longer e-mails than two sentences (because that's all I could type, it gets tiring using only one hand and one knuckle on that hand). So I took the plunge drop the cash on Dragon, and after three days am totally satisfied. I added up and running and dictating in less than 20 minutes. The accuracy is amazing I'm actually typing this by voice. Since I can use a touchpad, I do not use the Dragon NaturallySpeaking for mouse commands. But for dictating it is perfect and quick!!! I'm using it with a 2 GHz processor, and it is fine. Getting it set up was a little quirky with my Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS. I'm actually using it with a tabletop condenser microphone, not the heads that they came with it (which I found to be quite uncomfortable). Since I'm unable to get the headset on my head, but a tabletop mike is working perfect. So I recommend this product anyone who has a disability that makes typing difficult. Anybody who doesn't want to learn to type (though I think he would be lazy, just suck it up and learn). The software is leaps and bounds above previous versions go for it! Enjoy! ... Scansoft :: Voice Command (Recognition) :: Utilities :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 Professional Upgrade from Preferred Versions 6-8
5 stars (Breathes the fire that Dragon lacks...) - For ease of use and set-up, IBM wins hands down. Dragon is a bit more cumbersome for a non-techie type of person. For doctoral student applications, IBM wins hands down. IBM's word training tool is really great to customize your main dictionary area. Dragon doesn't seem to have the same flexibility. I only wish it would have better connection capabilities with handheld digital recorders. Dollar for dollar, IBM can't be beat. ... IBM :: Voice Command (Recognition) :: Utilities :: Computer software (programs) :: :: ViaVoice Advanced Edition 10 0
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