[blindlaw] Dragon Naturally Speaking: Thoughts? Impressions?

[Andrew Webb]

Is there any way to test out Dragon with JAWS or to get a free demo without
taking the plunge and buying the software? While I haven't checked it, I
assume the cost must be considerable, especially for the racier version that
has been recommended in this discussion, and I think I'd be making a much
more informed choice if I could actually check out the product for myself
first.

Also, is Dragon compatible with Apple Voice Over?

Thanks,
Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tim Elder
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 10:23 PM
To: 'John Sheehan'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Dragon Naturally Speaking: Thoughts? Impressions?

Dragon works well so long as your computer can handle it.  You should also
consider the J Tools scripts to compliment Dragon's functionality with JAWS.

Regards,

Tim

-----Original Message-----
From: John Sheehan [mailto:johnrsheehan at yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 1:35 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Dragon Naturally Speaking: Thoughts? Impressions?

I am using the premium edition, but I do not use it with Jaws, so I cannot
speak to interface. It reads text well, and I am surprised at how good it is
in determining speech. I had thought that the program would take longer to
"learn" my voice and my usage, and it was really relatively painless. Of
course, three weeks after I bought my edition, they came out with a new
version (12) but I think I will struggle along with the one I have. Most of
the mistakes in the early days were mine, because I had not read enough of
the instructions.

I am a great fan, and for my own use, I recommend it.
 
Fr. John R. Sheehan, SJ
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 From: Paul Sullivan <paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com>
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org 
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 1:06 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] Dragon Naturally Speaking: Thoughts? Impressions?
 
Hello all,

I was made aware that this week a couple web sites are offering
excellent rebates on Dragon Naturally Speaking, both home and premium
editions.  I've never used the program, so I was hoping anyone who has
might chime in and let me know if it's something I should consider
using.  I'm wondering if folks utilize it in their everyday practice
of law, and how well, if at all, it will coexist with jaws.

Any opinions and thoughts are greatly appreciated.

All the best,
Paul Sullivan

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