To everyone who is considering purchasing Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 13.0, I say you should pick it up. Now, this is not coming from somebody who is an expert at the product, as I've only been using it for a couple of hours now. Nevertheless, this is more or less the same experience you may have showed you pick up a copy for yourself.
The version that I picked up is the physical shipment. For a total shipping cost of $10, I received my package in two days. I ordered on a Friday night and received it just after 12 PM on Sunday. THAT'S RIDICULOUS!!! I know some of you may be considering the downloaded version but I highly recommend just picking up the physical shipment. It will also come with a headset which you may find useful.
The software installed smoothly and works exactly as advertised. My particular system is a Windows 10 64-bit system. I also have 16 Gigs of RAM. The software has a reputation for consuming a lot of resources and I've generally confirm this. However, my laptop which was built in 2013 is more than enough to handle the software. If you're using a system it's only a couple of years old, you probably won't have any trouble running the software either. I am also using a MikTek Pro Cast SST microphone for Dragon to pick up. (I couldn't get the included headset to work with my particular computer however I believe this is something that is isolated to my computer and may not be an issue for you.)
There is a tutorial that will help you understand how to use the software once you install it and started. It's a fairly good tutorial, nevertheless I do recommend following some YouTube videos if you need additional information. I'm just learning to use the system myself but overall I find that it's fairly intuitive.
It does get a bit annoying to have to verbalize your punctuation such as the word "Period". This is something that I'll have to get used to, which is a matter of time. I also find that it is very tempting to have Dragon NaturallySpeaking do all of the work for you. I find that I tried to utilize Dragon to do all of the editing and to change all of the words. Knowing when I should do the editing and when I should tell Dragon to edit is something that you will have to figure out on your own. I knew this going into the product and I had decided that the best course of action was to be cooperative with the product and take an interactive approach. So far this does seem to be the best approach.
I certainly hope that this review makes sense to you. It was entirely conducted with Dragon naturally speaking, except were a couple of corrections were necessary and I found that it was easiest to make them manually. Overall I'm very pleased with the accuracy – – I happen to have a Midwestern accent which is a little bit drier and may be more accurate for the software itself.
I highly recommend Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13.0 Premium. I'm looking forward to using this for all of my blogging and product creation needs. I think you'll find that it's an incredible product as well.
Thank you for your time.
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System Requirements
- RAM: Minimum 2 GB for 32-bit Windows 7, 8 & 8.1, 10; 4 GB for 64-bit Windows 7, 8 & 8.1, 10 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
- CPU: Minimum 2.2 GHz Intel dual core or equivalent AMD processor. Faster processors yield faster performance.
- Free hard disk space: 4GB
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 8 & 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012
- Internet Explorer 9 or higher or the current version of Chrome or Firefox for Online Help
- A sound card supporting 16-bit recording
- A DVD-ROM drive for installation
- A Nuance-approved microphone. See support.nuance.com/compatibility for more information
- An Internet connection for automatic product activation (a quick anonymous process)
- Note: Supports Microsoft Office 2010 & 2013. Does not support dictation into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. For EMR support, please use Dragon Medical Practice Edition.
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A Nuance-approved microphone is INCLUDED with this purchase.
Be more productive on your PC for work, school, or home by using your voice
Dragon Naturally Speaking 13 Premium is perfect if you want a robust speech recognition solution that enables you to accomplish more on your computer in less time by talking instead of typing so you can realize your potential at work, school or home. It lets you dictate documents naturally with up to 99% accuracy and control your computer and applications using simple voice commands for significant productivity gains and reduced stress and strain on your arms, neck or back.
Whether you’re a student, teacher, professor, self-employed worker, writer/blogger, consultant or anyone who spends a lot of time on a computer, you can use Dragon speech recognition to complete everyday tasks or large work projects faster than you ever thought possible.
Dragon makes it easy to:
* Dictate, edit and format letters, articles, papers, essays, spreadsheets, presentations, reports and more — all by voice
* Search the Web to find facts, figures and images for inclusion in assignments and documents
* Take voice notes on the go by dictating into a digital voice recorder or smartphone for later transcription
* Enter frequently used text or graphics into a document with a simple voice command
* Email professors, colleagues, friends and family by dictating, editing and sending messages using your voice
* Speak into a chat client instead of typing to collaborate with peers on projects or to communicate with friends and family
* Talk to fill out online applications, registration forms, shopping check-out fields and more
* Enter and check class schedules, client meetings, kids’ activities and other calendar appointments by voice
* Update your status and check what’s new on social media like Facebook and Twitter
* Multitask by interacting with your computer hands-free to fit more in your busy day
Key Features
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Enjoy amazing speed and accuracyDictate up to three times faster than typing; your words appear on the screen almost instantly. Speak naturally and Dragon recognizes what you say right out of the box. Talk naturally at normal speeds and your words appear on screen almost instantly. Eliminate spelling concerns and minimize corrections. Get results the way you want them; Dragon adapts to your preferences for how words, phrases or numbers are formatted. Achieve even better accuracy the more you use it; Dragon continues to learn the way you speak and write. Optional advanced training or analysis of existing documents and emails further enhance accuracy. |
Be more productive on your computerCreate, edit and format documents—with no spelling mistakes! You can select text and apply formatting such as bold, underline, capitals and more, or just speak to make needed changes. Smart Format Rules automatically adapt to how you want abbreviations, numbers and more to appear, so you don’t have to correct them every time. Easily switch between typing and voice so you can use the mode of input you prefer for any given task. Launch applications, control programs, surf the web and switch from one window to another—all by voice. Create your own custom voice commands to insert frequently used text and graphics. You can also import/export custom word lists. |
Work the way you want toInteract with your computer in a more comfortable and ergonomic manner. Go wireless with built-in laptop microphones—no headset required! Or, use your smartphone as a wireless microphone. With automatic microphone detection, Dragon will conveniently show you which microphones are available for you to use. With Dragon you can also use multiple audio device types within the same profile, meaning that you can easily switch to another microphone while keeping all your personalized preferences for accuracy and formatting. This is useful if, for example, you use a USB mic at home, a Bluetooth wireless mic at school, and your laptop’s built-in mic when you’re on the go. Capture notes using a digital voice recorder or compatible iOS and Android devices and Dragon will transcribe the audio for you. Dragon is optimized to transcribe a single speaker’s voice. |
Use favorite applicationsControl your computer and your applications—whether on the desktop or in the cloud—using your voice. Speak voice commands and use Full Text Control in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Notepad, WordPad, and DragonPad. Enjoy Full Text Control in many popular web applications including Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and Outlook.com, when using Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome. Full Text Control allows you to perform direct dictation, selection, correction and cursor movement within the text using your voice. |
Easy to get started, easy to master
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Helpful tutorials make it easy to become productive right away |
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