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| Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred [OLD VERSION] | ![Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PrcsbemaL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | From: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Category: Software
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $82.99
You Save: $117.00 (59%)
New (23) Used (3) from $67.70
Avg. Customer Rating:  251 reviews
Sales Rank: 305
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:
 Worst possible customer service May 28, 2008
This product came bundled with a digital voice recorder. Sounded like a great idea...except that the philips voicetracker 7655 NEVER worked correctly from the moment it came out of the box. Nuance never stood behind the product and shuffled me off to deal with philips (no luck there either). I thought that maybe at least the software would work (what was I thinking!?). The program requires an extensive amount of computer resources and "training". The software was never able to remotely deliver on the promise of true voice recognition. I would stay away from this product and this company.
 Dragon is just fine May 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Works well, take time to go through the tutorial if first time user. Wish it had better instructions on translating digitized voice from tape recorders. Has most of the features needed without going to the very pricey Professional version
Surprisingly good. Upgrade your microphone May 26, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
when I purchased Dragon NaturallySpeaking, I did so with very low expectations. 10 years ago, I had tried speech recognition software and it was abysmal. The world has moved on.
Training of Dragon NaturallySpeaking took no more than 10 to 15 minutes. The voice recognition accuracy started off good and has gotten increasingly better, as I've corrected and trained to the software when it made mistakes.
You can see from this review, which was dictated using the Dragon NaturallySpeaking, that the accuracy still isn't 100%. However, I find that I can dictate and correct much faster than I can type -- even though I'm a 70 words per minute typist. And using the software definitely saves wear and tear on my arms and wrists.
The software seems to work in most applications, including browsers, AOL Instant Messenger, Word. You also can use it for navigating around your computer, among your desktop icons, and even among the browser tabs in Firefox.
Two suggestions: First, be sure to fully train the software. Don't skip this step where Dragon NaturallySpeaking examines some of your Word files. This will allow the software to correctly interpret obscure names and acronyms that you might use.
Second, invest in it better microphone. Dragon NaturallySpeaking includes a flimsy, uncomfortable headset. Luckily for me, it broke after a week or so. I replaced it with a $20, five year old Logitech headset, which greatly improved both my comfort and the software is accuracy.
You never stop paying for this product May 8, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
When it works well, it's great, but when it doesn't, you're in for it. You can call Nuance for help, but they charge you $10 for the call, even if there's a bug in the program. If there is, you'll call many times at $10 a pop. Invariable the program freezes my computer & I have to restart. They blame it on Service Pack 2 & give you directions on how to disable it - if you can figure out the instructions. This is my 4th attempt at Dragon & I give up. Good luck.
 Vista users beware! May 7, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is the best voice recognition software available -- I don't think there's any real argument with that statement.
HOWEVER...
If you're already running DNS and are planning on upgrading your computer's operating system to Vista (or just planning on buying a new machine,) you need to be aware that DNS will not run on a 64-bit operating system. The manufacturer of the software, Nuance, has not announced any plans to release a 64-bit version, and are not committing to doing so with their next version. So you'll want to make sure you're staying with a 32-bit version of Windows Vista, otherwise you're SOL.
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