[blindlaw] Dragon Naturally Speaking: Thoughts? Impressions?

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 7:38 AM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
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.
>  
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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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