Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking

forgop · 12-10-2010, 10:37 PM

With a LONG weekend ahead of me helping write new notes, I thought I'd give this software a try. I can type pretty quickly as it is (70 words/min), but this would help even better. I just set up the software and so far I really like it. In fact, the software is typing of this message for me.

Emjaysmash · 12-10-2010, 10:41 PM

My father used this a bit but ultimately got frustrated by some of its typos.

Chingas · 12-10-2010, 10:49 PM

I had too many errors but I'm from Jersey and people say we talk funny...

MarkinAZ · 12-10-2010, 10:50 PM

Just finished watching a July 2010 video on "Dragon Naturally Speaking 11":

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/07/29/technology/personaltech/1247468534187/dragon-naturallyspeaking-11.html

I've never used it, but it does look helpful for dictating notes, ideas, or, "even playing around on CA"

Appears they've worked out of few of the bugs since the last version...

forgop · 12-10-2010, 10:54 PM

Like I said, I just installed it and haven't read the first thing about it and skipped all the tips at the beginning cuz after all, I am a man.

Pretty good thus far and I need to figure out some kinks and I will be all set.

mash · 12-10-2010, 11:00 PM

I've used it for years. My advice would be:

1) Get trained to use it. There are tricks that increase the accuracy a lot. Otherwise, it makes too many mistakes.
2) If you can, use it on a computer that you don't use for a lot of other things. If your computer slows down, Dragon slows down.

MarkinAZ · 12-10-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mash

I've used it for years. My advice would be:

1) Get trained to use it. There are tricks that increase the accuracy a lot. Otherwise, it makes too many mistakes.
2) If you can, use it on a computer that you don't use for a lot of other things. If your computer slows down, Dragon slows down.

So, having a dedicated computer sounds key to a level of accuracy and speed...

joeobx · 12-10-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

I had too many errors but I'm from Jersey and people say we talk funny...

Naw uhh....yall sound fine to me

SvilleKid · 12-10-2010, 11:26 PM

Used it. Thumbs down.

Problem is it doesn't do well if you use a lot of proper names, and have much of an accent if all. Needless to say, my southern drawl was a killer!

And spell checker is ineffective, because the wrong words are not misspelled. Means you basically have to re-read every word. Takes me much shorter time to just type it!

Volt · 12-11-2010, 05:42 AM

I do IT work for a lawyer who used it as he was fairly blind. I highly recommend you back up your dictionary (your training of the software) manually and often. The "auto" backup function would not work correctly and it got corrupted at least once every 2 months. I manually copied it off to the side every month so I would have the latest training.

Starscream · 12-11-2010, 07:50 AM

How do dragon's naturally speak? I thought they just breathed fire and roared.

forgop · 12-11-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Takes me much shorter time to just type it!

That's because you southern people talk too slow.

shilala · 12-11-2010, 08:04 AM

I tried it years ago and it sucked. The learning curve was huge and it was pretty useless.
Now I even have it on my iPhone. It works great. There's even a Dragon Search that you can talk to to search the web. It works really good, too.
I think you'll like it, but you'll have to have patience with it and use it a lot for it to be a really useful tool. A really good headset is a good idea, too.
Make sure you let us know how it works out for you.

SvilleKid · 12-11-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

That's because you southern people talk too slow.

Boy. Now I say Boy. You trying to start some chit??? Don't make me open this!

BlackDog · 12-12-2010, 08:27 AM

I can talk to my android phone to do queries or enter text, but have to speak slowly and clearly. I'm still getting used to it.
Posted via Mobile Device

mash · 12-12-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

So, having a dedicated computer sounds key to a level of accuracy and speed...

For sure.

Gargoyle · 12-12-2010, 09:01 AM

I have used it for about 6 months and love it. The biggest mistake I made early on was to manually correct any typos or words that weren't interpreted correctly. It was quicker to just fix things... but then I would end ip having to correct the same things over and over again. Take the time to train the things it gets wrong and the accuracy will improve over time.

12-10-2010, 10:37 PM	#1
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking With a LONG weekend ahead of me helping write new notes, I thought I'd give this software a try. I can type pretty quickly as it is (70 words/min), but this would help even better. I just set up the software and so far I really like it. In fact, the software is typing of this message for me.

12-10-2010, 10:41 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking My father used this a bit but ultimately got frustrated by some of its typos. __________________

12-10-2010, 10:49 PM	#3
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking I had too many errors but I'm from Jersey and people say we talk funny... __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

12-10-2010, 10:50 PM	#4
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking Just finished watching a July 2010 video on "Dragon Naturally Speaking 11": http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/07/29/technology/personaltech/1247468534187/dragon-naturallyspeaking-11.html I've never used it, but it does look helpful for dictating notes, ideas, or, "even playing around on CA" Appears they've worked out of few of the bugs since the last version... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

12-10-2010, 10:54 PM	#5
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking Like I said, I just installed it and haven't read the first thing about it and skipped all the tips at the beginning cuz after all, I am a man. Pretty good thus far and I need to figure out some kinks and I will be all set.

12-10-2010, 11:00 PM	#6
mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking I've used it for years. My advice would be: 1) Get trained to use it. There are tricks that increase the accuracy a lot. Otherwise, it makes too many mistakes. 2) If you can, use it on a computer that you don't use for a lot of other things. If your computer slows down, Dragon slows down.

12-10-2010, 11:26 PM	#9
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking Used it. Thumbs down. Problem is it doesn't do well if you use a lot of proper names, and have much of an accent if all. Needless to say, my southern drawl was a killer! And spell checker is ineffective, because the wrong words are not misspelled. Means you basically have to re-read every word. Takes me much shorter time to just type it! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

12-11-2010, 05:42 AM	#10
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking I do IT work for a lawyer who used it as he was fairly blind. I highly recommend you back up your dictionary (your training of the software) manually and often. The "auto" backup function would not work correctly and it got corrupted at least once every 2 months. I manually copied it off to the side every month so I would have the latest training. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

12-11-2010, 07:50 AM	#11
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking How do dragon's naturally speak? I thought they just breathed fire and roared. __________________ Insert quote here.

12-11-2010, 08:04 AM	#13
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking I tried it years ago and it sucked. The learning curve was huge and it was pretty useless. Now I even have it on my iPhone. It works great. There's even a Dragon Search that you can talk to to search the web. It works really good, too. I think you'll like it, but you'll have to have patience with it and use it a lot for it to be a really useful tool. A really good headset is a good idea, too. Make sure you let us know how it works out for you. __________________

12-12-2010, 08:27 AM	#15
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking I can talk to my android phone to do queries or enter text, but have to speak slowly and clearly. I'm still getting used to it. Posted via Mobile Device

12-12-2010, 09:01 AM	#17
Gargoyle Got Coffee? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Central MA Posts: 389 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone ever use Dragon Naturally Speaking I have used it for about 6 months and love it. The biggest mistake I made early on was to manually correct any typos or words that weren't interpreted correctly. It was quicker to just fix things... but then I would end ip having to correct the same things over and over again. Take the time to train the things it gets wrong and the accuracy will improve over time. __________________ Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary