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Dragon Naturally Speaking 11.5 - Looking for info


Posted: Dec 16, 2011

I have the Standard version 10 and had to deal with a lot of bug issues with it.  I love the program, but I didn't like the constant problems with trying to download updates, etc.  (I have Vista). 

 

I wondered if anyone else out there bought this updated version and was pleased with it.  I'm hoping to hear that they have the bugs worked out of this program, as the program itself is great and a valuable assest to an MT who types in Word. 

Any feedback appreciated!  Laughing

How could it be helpful? - ruby

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Is this an ad?

No, this isn't an ad.... - Looking for info

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Why would I be asking for the opinions of others who have used it if this was an ad? Did you read my comments? Why are you asking how could it be helpful? You must not know that Dragon Naturally Speaking is software that an MT can use.....

Please read a person's post thoroughly in the future and make sure you understand it fully before responding in the future.

How could an MT use it? - nm.

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Dragon Naturally Speaking - Was Looking For Info
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I've ordered and received this since posting the question, as I did more research and found what I was wanting to know.

If you do a lot of short reports such as Radiology, this isn't going to help you very much, as you'll be just as fast using your macros.

I find this, however, to be a blessing when doing long consultations, as my hands were really starting to bother me from all the wear and tear on them (yes, I have an ergonomic keyboard but they only help so much....)

The software comes with a headset and microphone combo, but I have my own which is much more comfortable with better sound in the ears (Microsoft Lifechat). You listen to the dictation, repeat what they are saying into the microphone, and Dragon types it out for you. Yesterday was my first day using it, and my hands were very happy.

I will add that this is helpful if you do your work in Word. It won't work with Emdat InScribe. I don't know about other platforms.

HTH!


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