[blindlaw] Dragon Naturally Speaking: Thoughts? Impressions?

[John Sheehan]

Dragon has just come out with a new version 12 - so the earlier versions are probably on sale. 
 
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 From: Paul <paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com>
To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> 
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 7:38 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Dragon Naturally Speaking: Thoughts? Impressions?
 
I saw on a blog I follow that 2 excellent rebates are being offered. Tiger direct is offering a full rebate on the home version. NewEgg is giving a rebate that makes the price of the pro version only $20. I am not sure if these deals are still going. Good luck.

Paul

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On Aug 29, 2012, at 10:50 PM, "Andrew Webb" <awebb2168 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> Chairman
> Xavier Society for the Blind
> Web Site: www.xaviersocietyfortheblind.org
> 154 E. 23rd St
> NYC 10010
> 212 473-7800, ext 119
> 
> Help us raise money for the Xavier Society for the Blind just by searching
> the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com -
> powered by Yahoo! Free for you - and money for us! Thank you.
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> 53 E 83rd St
> New York, NY 10028
> 
> Room Phone: 212 606-3423 (Note the new phone #)
> Cell: 646 853-1820
> Blog: www.frjohnsj.blogspot.com
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> 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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