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 enlarge | From: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Category: Software
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $95.85
You Save: $104.14 (52%)
New (14) Used (2) from $89.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  252 reviews
Sales Rank: 236
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp Home Edition, Windows Xp Professional
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Preferred
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: A109A-G00-9.0
Model: A109A-G01-9.0
UPC: 780420115095
EAN: 0780420115026
ASIN: B000H2049I
Release Date: July 25, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 First time user observations October 21, 2006
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Once you get used to speaking at snail speed, it does work for you. I'm hoping the more I use it the better it gets.
My big complaint, and it's almost enough to send it back, is the headset that comes with it is SO UNCOMFORTABLE it's totally unusable! I don't have any problems with any other headsets I've ever used, and this one pops off my head, gives me headaches, it's a real pain in the ***.
 Bring on the patches October 19, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This product does not work with internet applications as advertised. There are multiple inconsistencies in the way it handles commands, or in its ability to carry out the commands at all. My computer exceeds the minimum requirements of this program. Additionally, I am unable to check for updates to the program as I get 'error 13003: not registered' even though I have registered twice now. I'm actually typing this review with the keyboard because of problems in IE and Firefox. They also charge money for support. Dictation for other purposes works very well, I just wish it did everything it was advertised to do.
 Awesome October 17, 2006
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm dictating my review right now. I just started using the program today, yet I'm already comfortable with dictation. I'm surprised at how readily the program recognizes even obscure words. My only advice is to check your system requirements and make sure you have adequate RAM prior to purchasing(I had to purchase more for my computer). I'm sure once I'm accustomed to using the program, I will love it even more.
 Has turned out to be a time-saver September 25, 2006
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
Years ago, I had version 4 of this program and faithfully did all the training exercises---however, I discovered they were mostly exercises in frustration and eventually gave up. I too had heard that advancements in speech recognition had been made for this version, and warily bought it from Amazon. With just a little training, it was up to about 75% accuracy---much better than the 30% of version 4, but still room for improvement. The microphone that comes with the program produces a horrible clamping sensation on the side of your head, so I bought the Plantronics DSP 400 recommended in the hardward compatibility listings on Nuance's website. After using this new (much more comfortable) headset, the accuracy increased to about 90% by my estimation. I am in the process of dictating a novel from a longhand manuscript, and the time saved by using this program is well worth it.
Good product but poor customer support September 14, 2006
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
this is a very good product, and I am dictating using the product right now using the microphones that came with the product. Keep in mind two important points: first, if you are in a hideaways environment than it is not going to work as well as if you dictate in the quiet office. The second, you will need a fast processor on your computer.
New ones really needs to work one providing better customer support.
As you can see, that Dick Tatian will not be 100% accurate. I have been training the software now for about two weeks.
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