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| Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Standard [OLD VERSION] | ![Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Standard [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5169PHNG7HL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | From: Nuance Communications, Inc.
Category: Software
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $37.90
You Save: $62.09 (62%)
New (28) Used (7) from $34.75
Avg. Customer Rating:  162 reviews
Sales Rank: 226
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Windows Vista
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0.1 x 0.1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: A309A-GG4-9.0
Model: A309A-G01-9.0
UPC: 780420115187
EAN: 0780420115187
ASIN: B000GUDDXA
Release Date: July 25, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: SEALED. In original retail packaging. UPC intact.
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| Customer Reviews:
 more than useful February 20, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a hands-free option to typing, this is a good choice. The level of accuracy is far higher than I could have expected, and using it has saves me hours of typing a day. Look at it as a productivity tool rather than a cool gadget.
The headset that came with it was too small though, and the program was fussy about which microphone would rate as acceptable during the initial training, so consider buying your own. But this is my biggest complaint with Naturally Speaking 9.
Overall, a great product I would recommend, especially to people who aren't great typists or prefer to talk than write.
It really does work! February 13, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 has been a godsend for my dysgraphic son. While it does make mistakes (some are funny, some frustrating), it can be trained to recognize the difference between what was said and its original interpretation, so it gets better over time. We marvel when it gets difficult words and sentences right. My son likes that all of it can be done with minimal use of the mouse and keyboard. It has really freed him to write what he wanted so badly to write but couldn't.
 Don't Lift a Finger Again: Create a Handsfree Keyboard February 11, 2007
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I'm sitting back in my chair talking to my computer. There's no need for me to touch a key on the keyboard. I'm using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9.
In less than 30 minutes, I trained the Dragon to recognize my speech patterns quickly and accurately. And, every time I talk to my computer(as the computer types) it also remembers and learns from any potential mistakes that I might make. A quick verbal command and the Dragon knows exactly what to do.
I loaded the program on my laptop with Windows XP. The installation went smoothly and everything worked as promised. I chose the standard edition of this program based on my specific needs. I do a lot of writing professionally and find this program absolutely indispensable. This program has been one of the best investments I've made in computer software. I no longer have to worry about potentially harming myself by doing too much typing; I can talk all I want and the computer follows.
I've used the program to create and send e-mail communications, created blogs, developed documentation, and written copy for clients. My recommendation? Add this product to your shopping cart and buy it right now. Be sure your system meets the minimum system requirements.
 Dragon probelms February 11, 2007
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
The program is fine and works fine with one exception: I constantly get a screen filled with a display to register my version of the program.
I registered the program the same day I received it. If this error had not been present it would have received a 4 out of 5 rating. As it stands currently, and until MY personal copy is fixed, the rating is correct, the program falls short of my expectations and needs to be repaired and improved to accept what it is told to do, and never to remind you to register ever again.
Respectfully,
Dr. Craig A. Benham
Graphics & Imaging Computer Services
 The Emperor's New Clothes February 2, 2007
40 out of 48 found this review helpful
I am very interested in speech recognition software. As a gadget freak I am always excited to see new technology. I've been vaguely following speech recognition software for a few years now, and after a very convincing demo of this product I was certainly intrigued.
I purchased the software and after installing it followed all of the training, and even read six or seven stories to my computer in an effort to teach it how I speak. Now I have crystal clear diction and a very clear voice. In fact, I work as a hearing specialist, and am able to speak so clearly even people with a severe hearing loss can understand me.
Unfortunately when it came to NaturallySpeaking, it was as if I were speaking English as a second language. Over and over again I would try dictating and each time it would insert the most nonsensical junk into my text. By the time I had corrected the numerous errors and trained the program to recognize another word, I could have typed the whole thing a dozen times over.
I am not even close to being impressed with this product. Despite the awesome advertisement video and glowing reviews, I think this is just junk.
As clearly as I speak, if this program cannot learn to follow what I am saying in six hours of use, then there is something wrong. I feel like I wasted $100 and six hours of my life. I will certainly be returning it to the store tomorrow, and will not try this again until at least version 12.
I had hoped that speech recognition was a new reality that we could all enjoy. I see it is still the stuff of science fiction. It's going to be a while before I get to throw my keyboard away. Which is a pity, I'd love to be able to do all the things this software claims to be able to do. But it is not even close.
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