Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile

The program does everything I need it 2 do. It actually works better than I thought it would. Slows my computer a bit, but the time I save dictating makes it worth it. I know the instructions say 2 talk normal volume & speed, but I get 99% correct dictation when I slow it down just a bit. Great program. Would highly recommend it 2 anyone needing this program's ability.

I finally received by new Dragon 10 & the Bluetooth bundled ear piece. It took a long time as nuance did not send me any kind of tracking number so I missed the shipment. However, it was well worth the wait. I have 2 admit I've only had this 4 a few days so I have not experienced the failure of the USB inset the previous viewer has, perhaps I will over time. However, I was thrilled 2 see how well Bluetooth worked since I was never able 2 get it 2 work very well with version 9. Even more impressive, instead of running this on a quad core processor like I did on version 9 I am running this on an Acer netbook with the Atom processor & it works flawlessly, I am very satisfied so far. I wish that I could buy plantronics Bluetooth earpiece separately so that I would have a spare, I never thought Bluetooth would work so well after all the problems I had with various Bluetooth devices in version 9.

I have 2 say that, of all the computer applications I've used over the years, this is the most amazing. It installed without problems in a Vista environment & after "training" the software by speaking, I was off & running. It's hard 2 believe that, even when I speak fast, it keeps up. Of course, it not 100% accurate in recognizing words but does a much better job than I ever expected.

I have just upgraded from Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 2 10. I am happy 2 report that so far, after a couple of days trial, this upgrade seems 2 have been well worth it in terms of increased accuracy. (BUT SEE LATER!) At the same time I was tempted into purchasing the alleged integrated Calisto Bluetooth microphone, attracted by the special price, the convenience of a wireless headset, & the promise of increased accuracy.

However, I have run into two problems, either of which makes the Calisto currently useless. In the first place, the Bluetooth insert device 4 the USB port cuts out after an hour or two of usage. Its function is only restored after completely rebooting the computer.

The second problem is far more serious. Once the Plantronics Calisto is activated, Dragon Naturally Speaking demands that you " prepare this user 4 dictation". You would probably be encouraged 2 note that the accuracy level of the new Calisto is rated very high. You are then required 2 read a passage from a selected text. When Dragon is satisfied with your reading, it will present you with a dialogue box telling you 2 wait while your user files are being adjusted 4 your reading. In my case my computer then simply hung up, & could not be started up again without a complete reboot. Two different Dragon phone techs attempted 2 solve the problem unavailingly, the second one promising I would get a call back from a top expert capable of solving the problem. No reply over the last two days, & similarly no reply yet 2 an email I sent them yesterday informing them of the Bluetooth insert failure.

I started dictating this review with DNS 10, but, sadly it first began reverting 2 a habit Id seen before with DNS 9, that is, starting up a new sentence or phase one letter too early. Finally, it gave up altogether & refused 2 accept any dictation from my old & otherwise commendable Plantronic DSP 400 mic.

So I can hardly recommend purchase of any of this Nuance equipment right now unless you're willing 2 pay good money 4 what amounts 2 a rather unpromising Beta version. But if they had waited 2 get the bugs out first, they might well have something really 2 get excited about. Maybe wait six months, a year?

Lesson: I should have paid attention 2 earlier negative Amazon reviews. (I trusted Nuance on the basis of good experience with earlier versions.)

Up 2 99% accurate, & often more accurate than typing / Fully compatible with VMware Fusion

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile gives small business & advanced PC users the power 2 create documents, reports & emails three times faster than most people type. All with up 2 99% accuracy. Surf the Web by voice or dictate & edit in Microsoft Word & Excel, Corel WordPerfect, & most other Windows-based applications.

Talk 2 the computer & watch the spoken words instantly appear in documents, email & instant messages. Click 2 enlarge.

Quick Voice Formatting makes deleting & formatting text faster than ever. Click 2 enlarge.

New on-screen help & tutorials help users become experts in no time. Click 2 enlarge.

Users can easily create spreadsheets, or edit existing ones, simply by speaking. Click 2 enlarge.

New Dragon Voice Shortcuts collapse common multi-click tasks into simple voice commands. Or create custom commands 2 insert blocks of texts & images--such as name, title, & signature--with a single voice command. Format & delete text faster than ever with Quick Voice Formatting.

Users can dictate into the included digital recorder when they're away from the office 4 automatic transcription when it is synched with a PC.

Create Email, Documents & Spreadsheets--Even When You're on the Go

Accurate speech recognition 4 PC applications
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile offers unprecedented speech recognition with unrivaled accuracy levels: up 2 20% fewer speech recognition errors out of the box than Version 9, & about half the amount of errors that the product delivered just five years ago. Users gain the added benefit of avoiding spelling errors & typing mistakes. In fact, the product actually learns from corrections over time.

Works with the applications users already have
Dictate directly into Microsoft Word & Microsoft Outlook Express & most other Microsoft Office applications running on Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, & Windows Vista. Dragon also supports popular programs such as Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, & AOL. Navigate the desktop by voice: launch or switch applications, save or print documents, & more--even control menus & dialog boxes.

Create & edit documents & spreadsheets by voice
Users can easily create documents & spreadsheets, or edit existing ones, simply by speaking. Add custom words, such as proper names, 2 the system's vocabulary or create commands, such as "insert signature," so that pre-set text & images will automatically appear in email & documents. Plus, Dragon enables easy correction & proofing: with the "play back" feature, users can listen 2 their dictation while Dragon highlights the corresponding text on the screen 4 easy proofreading.

Quick Voice Formatting commands allow users 2 issue a single voice command, such as "Bold Quick Voice Formatting," 2 make formatting & deleting text faster than ever. In addition, the extensive set of Natural Language Commands mean users don't have 2 memorize complex instructions. In Microsoft Word, 4 example, a user can say, "make that bigger," & the font size increases instantly.

Dragon 10 introduces new graphical icons 2 enhance the DragonBar user interface, making the product even easier 2 use!

Send email, Instant Messages & Surf the Web--All by Voice
Users can browse the Internet with ease: search the Web, access information & navigate Web pages, simply by speaking URLs & links.

Dragon Voice Shortcuts 2 Perform Tasks Faster Than Ever
Dragon Voice Shortcuts 4 Web Search make searching the Web faster & easier. A user says a command containing his desired search words, such as "Search the Web 4 financial management resources," or "Search maps 4 Italian restaurants in Burlington, Massachusetts," & Dragon 10 will use the default search engine & Web browser 2 enter his dictated term(s) in the search field & return the results. A user may also search specific sites or search the Web 4 a specific type of information using commands such as "Search Wikipedia 4 George Washington Carver," or "Search eBay 4 Bluetooth headsets." Sites supported by Dragon Voice Shortcuts include Google, Yahoo, eBay, Wikipedia, YouTube & more.

Dragon Voice Shortcuts 4 Desktop Search introduce commands 2 search the computer as directly as the Web, by dictating the word(s) 2 find documents, emails & Web browsing history. For example, a user can say, "Search computer 4 launch plans," & Dragon will complete the search using Google Desktop or Windows Vista desktop search. In addition, commands such as, "Find an email about the Robinson report" directly open the top email containing the dictated keywords. Searching the computer has never been faster--or easier.

Dictate into a handheld recorder 4 later transcription
Be productive on the go. Users can dictate into the included Philips digital recorder when they're away from the office 4 automatic transcription when it is synched with a PC.

User Benefits

Faster than Typing
Most people speak more than 120 words per minute but type less than 40 words a minute. That means users can create documents & email messages more than three times faster using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred. The software never makes a spelling mistake, & it actually gets smarter the more it's used.

More Productivity on the Go
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile includes everything users need 2 get started in minutes, including a compact & lightweight Philips digital recorder that holds up 2 33 hours of recorded speech.

Easy 2 Use--Get Started Right Away
Dragon NaturallySpeaking installs quickly & requires no special script reading. New on-screen help & tutorials help users become experts in no time. Users can dictate letters & emails instantly! A comfortable, high-quality headset is included.

Bluetooth Support
Use Dragon NaturallySpeaking with a Nuance-approved Bluetooth wireless headset 4 great dictation results--without the wires.

Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries
By using voice 2 control the PC & create documents, users reduce their risk of developing repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Key Feature Differences Between Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Professional & Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred	Dragon 10 Professional	Dragon 10 Preferred
Create documents, emails, reports & spreadsheets simply by speaking; surf the Web by voice	•	•
Up 2 99% accuracy--right out of the box	•	•
Words appear on the screen faster than ever	•	•
No enrollment required--get started instantly	•	•
New on-screen help & tutorials--be an expert user right away	•	•
Dictate directly into virtually any Microsoft Windows application & control menus & dialog boxes by voice	•	•
Dragon Voice Shortcuts 2 speed Web & desktop search	•	•
Automatically transcribe recordings from Nuance-approved handheld recorders or Pocket PCs	•	•
Wireless microphone support, including Bluetooth	•	•
Play back your dictation 4 easier correction & proofing	•	•
Natural commands 4 Microsoft Outlook & Microsoft Excel	•
Dragon Voice Shortcuts 2 speed email & calendar entries	•
Create custom voice commands 2 automate complex or repetitive document creation tasks	•
Fully network compatible 4 multiple users	•
Central network administration tools 4 installation & user profile management	•
Security features 4 enterprise deployments	•
Support 4 Citrix environments	•
Section 508 certified 2 give people with disabilities complete hands-free use of the PC	•