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Title: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: erinelise2 on December 17, 2011, 11:39:43 pm

I'm doing lots of writing and considering purchasing this software.  Have you ever used it? I'd be using it for writing fiction.

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: mc1962 on December 18, 2011, 08:37:15 am

I have never heard of it but it sounds interesting and I would like to hear more about it.  There are many cool programs that are available now-a-days and this sounds like one of them.

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: schoolvan on December 18, 2011, 09:34:28 am

what the heck is dragon natural speaking? I have enough trouble with english.

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: girlswin2 on December 18, 2011, 09:42:25 am

Yes its a great program and right now its on sale if you look for an online coupon codes it will save you even more.  Its a really good program.  Merry Christmas!!   :wave: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: hicaniplay on December 18, 2011, 01:25:52 pm

lol People asking questions like they've never heard of google. ::)
Can never tell if it's for real or meant as a joke.
(Not directed to original poster, btw)


Anyways, yeah I've never used it, but looks cool, if it can actually pick up your particular dialect.
Don't suppose they have a trial version?

I've used handwriting recognition software, but was disappointed in it. My handwritings too messy.
So I'd just worry that my accent or the way I pronounce words wouldn't pick up right and it'd turn into a waste of time and money.

I personally know I couldn't really use that though, even if it worked perfectly. I have waaaay too many "uhms" and I derail my own "train of thoughts" too much lol. I'd be erasing 95% of the stuff I have it type  :BangHead: :P

If you do wind up buying it, do post a review! The ones on Amazon look very promising!
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-NaturallySpeaking-Home-Version-11/dp/B003VNCRNQ (http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-NaturallySpeaking-Home-Version-11/dp/B003VNCRNQ)

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: jaymz462 on December 18, 2011, 02:56:31 pm

I've used it a little and it worked pretty well.  I'd suggest trying a demo version before you shell out actual money for it though.

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: UltimateX820 on December 18, 2011, 03:02:35 pm

I havent used it, but it does sound pretty cool from what I hear, be great for people that have to type a lot.

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: erinelise2 on December 27, 2011, 08:23:28 pm

Thanks for the input. I did go and checkout the reviews on amazon and it does seem like it works for a lot of people.  I haven't found any demos but maybe I'll check out the dragon website and see if they do one.

If you don't know what its = its a program that lets you dictate rather then type. I don't know if they have it fvor languages other than english!

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: davidh121 on December 27, 2011, 10:38:51 pm

I had used this at a friend's house maybe 10 years ago and had fun playing around with the tool, but this wasn't accurate to me to be of practical use (I'm sure they improved since then). I did have fun seeing how the program translated background noises - particularly the howling of our dog Kiwi back then.

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: tashamjoy on January 01, 2012, 04:32:24 pm

No i have not used, it looks really cool but I dont want anymore software on my computer its already full of stuff plus i do not really need i mean may be nice for papers but i dont know not want i need know maybe later when i hear from people an dhow it works an stuff

Title: Re: Have you used dragon Naturally speaking?
Post by: mrisha on January 02, 2012, 06:53:56 am

I attempted to use dragon speaking years ago, but I think because it was in its infancy, it never worked correctly.  Hopefully they have improved the software and it will work much better now.