Sunday, March 18, 2012
Best Buy:Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 11
Product Description
Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking 11 Premium is a speech recognition software that allows you to control your PC just by talking with the included headset. Dragon understands what you say and how you say it. Simply speak words and they appear on the screen up to three times faster than by typing with no typos. Tell your PC what to do and it does it. Use Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking 11 Premium on your favorite applications to dictate reports, send email, surf the Web, download music, update Facebook, create custom shortcuts and more. Just say what you want to do, and Dragon 11 Premium does it.
Amazon.com Product Description
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Premium provides a whole new way to interact with a PC--using speech instead of a keyboard and mouse--to help you work faster and more efficiently. Dragon turns ideas into text at the speed of thought so you can communicate more freely and persuasively. Just say words and watch them appear on the computer screen--three times faster than typing--with no typos! Tell your PC what to do, and it obeys your commands. 
Officer Jeff Potter, Cottonwood, Utah Police Department: “Dragon not only increases my productivity by letting me finish reports faster, it increases the number of calls I can respond to, which means I can be in service longer and have more availability when dispatch contacts me.” Read more [PDF]
Architect Christine Broda: "A lot of what I do uses technical terms, but Dragon does a good job of picking up just about everything. If I say ‘half-inch,’ for example, it better come out right.” Read more [PDF]
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Get more done faster:
- Dictate, edit and format documents
- Create spreadsheets and presentations
- Search the Web or desktop
- Send email and instant messages
- Create appointments and schedules
- Use a digital voice recorder to capture notes for later transcription at your PC
Dragon 11 Premium includes everything users need to get started, including a high-quality headset. Dragon Premium Wireless includes a wireless headset, and Dragon Premium Mobile includes a digital voice recorder. Dragon Premium users can also download the free Dragon Remote Microphone app to turn their iPhone or iPod touch into a wireless microphone for use with Dragon.
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A Personal Assistant for the PC
With Dragon, users say words and they appear on the computer screen--three times faster than typing--with up to 99-percent accuracy right out of the box. You can even personalize Dragon with custom word lists and formatting preferences. Dragon gets more accurate over time as it learns your word choices and writing style.
More Accurate than ever Before
New! Dragon 11 Premium delivers significantly improved accuracy, reducing recognition errors by up to 15-percent over Dragon 10. Plus, it detects hardware resources and automatically sets up the recommended configuration for optimal performance.
Control Your Computer by Voice
New! More Dragon Voice Shortcuts: Just say what you want to do, and Dragon does it. In addition to simple commands that create email, schedule appointments, and search the Web or desktop, now you can use "Search [website] for [xyz]" commands to conduct specific searches on Facebook.com, MySpace.com, Twitter, IRS.gov, and the Nuance technical KnowledgeBase.
Custom Commands: Dragon works the way you work. Users can create custom voice commands--quickly and easily--to insert frequently used text and/or graphics for dramatic time savings.
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Be More Creative and Productive--Anywhere
Dragon keeps up with users' brains, instantly transforming ideas into text--with no typos. So you can focus on content instead of typing and spelling for higher quality, more detailed results. For optimal convenience, you can:
Stand up, pace, or cross the room--there's no need to be tethered to your PC when you use Dragon with a wireless headset. Or use the free Dragon Remote Microphone application to turn your iPhone into a wireless microphone. Now it's easier - and more comfortable - for users to capture their thoughts and ideas without letting the keyboard get in their way.
Dictate notes using a digital voice recorder to capture thoughts while they're still fresh in your mind. And training recorders has never been easier!
New! Creating a user profile for a digital voice recorder has never been faster or easier. Plus, Dragon 11 Premium now directly accepts more audio file formats.
Easy to Use
New! The Dragon Sidebar allows users to discover and access key commands and tips by putting them in one convenient desktop location. Its content automatically changes depending on which window is currently active.
Dragon Premium works with just about any Windows application--Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, OpenOffice Writer, and more--making the applications you rely on every day faster and easier to use.
Create documents, spreadsheets, and email; schedule appointments; or search the Web--just by talking!
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Key Benefits
Turn Talk into Text
Say words and watch them appear on your computer screen in Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Outlook, and more--three times faster than typing--with up to 99-percent recognition accuracy right out of the box.
Unlock Your Creativity
Transform ideas into text at the speed of thought; don't let typing slow you down. Play back what you've written for easy proofing.
Work Comfortably
Control your PC in a relaxed, hands-free mode without being tied to your keyboard. Say goodbye to repetitive stress injuries.
Use Virtually Any Windows Application
Create reports, spreadsheets or presentations; send email or schedule meetings; surf the Web; update your Facebook status or download your favorite music--using just your voice.
Multi-Task Like Never Before
Tell your PC what to do, like "Send email to Jon Smith and Raphael Sanchez" or "Search the Web for Internet marketing companies in Boston, Massachusetts" to work faster and smarter. Complete multiple steps with a single voice command.
Work Your Way
Personalize Dragon with custom word lists and voice commands that reflect the kind of work you do; set formatting preferences, too.
Be Productive On the Go
Use a Nuance-approved digital voice recorder from anywhere, at anytime and Dragon will automatically transcribe the audio files when you return to your PC. Wireless microphone support delivers even more convenience.
Success Stories
Ed Madaus, Executive Director of Guild of St. Agnes: “I wasn’t doing a good job hunting and pecking on the keyboard while composing and replying to e-mails. My e-mail replies used to be as brief as possible, but now I can just speak my responses and be more in-depth with them.” Read more [PDF]Officer Jeff Potter, Cottonwood, Utah Police Department: “Dragon not only increases my productivity by letting me finish reports faster, it increases the number of calls I can respond to, which means I can be in service longer and have more availability when dispatch contacts me.” Read more [PDF]
Architect Christine Broda: "A lot of what I do uses technical terms, but Dragon does a good job of picking up just about everything. If I say ‘half-inch,’ for example, it better come out right.” Read more [PDF]
- Software for interacting with a PC using speech instead of a keyboard and mouse
- Spoken words appear on the computer screen--3 times faster than typing
- Works with nearly any Windows-based application; up to 99-percent accuracy right out of the box
- Dragon Sidebar puts key commands and tips in one desktop location for at-a-glance convenience
- Simple installation takes just a few minutes; on-screen help and tutorials; headset included
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 11 Reviews
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 11 Reviews
| 788 of 804 people found the following review helpful  Excellent Speech Recognition: Carefully Select the Dragon Product You Need, By This review is from: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 11 (Software) The progress in speech recognition over the years has been mind boggling. 1995 was when I first started using IBM Via Voice and you had to speak each word distinctly. Original Dragon product was called Dragon Dictate and then they changed it to Dragon Naturally Speaking in 1997 and I have been using it ever since, faithfully upgrading to each new version. At that time when you called technical support you could even talk to Dr. Janet Baker, the inventor of the speech recognition and founder of Dragon.With version 4 they started Dragon Naturally Speaking Medical and that helped in that medical terminology was already included albeit several folds the cost of the regular professional Dragon Naturally Speaking. Each version has improved the accuracy and they have not made the product unduly complicated or cluttered, as is the usual tendency with software upgrades. Version 11 of Dragon is slower and needs more resources, I could not run it in Windows 7 under Fusion... Read more 646 of 674 people found the following review helpful  Transcription Fail - Sent Back to Amazon, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 11 (Software) Dragon Naturally Speaking Premium 11 by Nuance / B003VNCROUI bought this software with one goal in mind - my intent was to couple the software with a solid voice recorder in order to transcribe spoken notes, reviews, and journal entries. My intent was to "talk on the road" my reviews and journal entries, load the sound files onto my computer at the end of the day, feed them into Dragon, and with a minimum of editing turn out the text so that I could then paste the result into an Amazon window and bang off for the evening. As you will see, this didn't work so well. Firstly, I did my research. The Nuance website has plenty of graphs on the best voice recorders for their software. I eventually went with the Philips Black Digital Voice Tracer 0660 - an inexpensive model (due to its lack of bells and whistles that I... Read more 184 of 188 people found the following review helpful  Differences Between DNS 11 Premium & Home Versions, By Hal Lancer (Deerfield, IL USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 11 (Software) If you are trying to decide between the Home and Premium versions of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11, here is what Premium DNS 11 does that Home DNS 11 will not let you do:* import or export custom word lists * use voice commands (in English only, though) for Excel and PowerPoint 2003, 2007, or 2010 (Both versions can use voice commands for certain other programs such as Word) * playback speech in documents * save settings for more than one type of audio input device in a user profile * allow transcription from certain supported digital recorders * support a certain Bluetooth device for dictation If you're new to DNS, you may find that one or more Premium features are very useful to your optimal use of the program. Most importantly for me, Premium can import or export custom word lists. If in your documents you often use a specialized vocabulary, say for a profession or hobby, and you can find online or in a file a list of common vocabulary words... Read more |
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Best Buy:GN Netcom T5330M Wireless Headset
Product Description
Bluetooth® Wireless Office Headset System with DSP Technology
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP) enchances the incoming voice and removes impurities from the audio signal
- Acoustic shock protection with PeakStop technology
- Ergonomic design with adjustable earhook for all day comfort
- Up to 4 hours talk time
- Compliant with most Bluetooth® devices up to 33'
- Answer/end calls remotely with optional GN-1000 remote handset lifter (not included)
- Includes charging base
GN Netcom T5330M Wireless Headset Reviews
GN Netcom T5330M Wireless Headset Reviews
| 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful Works perfect with your old office phone., By This review is from: GN Netcom T5330M Wireless Headset (Electronics) Jabra T5330 is a perfect fit for those who talk on the phone regularly at work but have an old-style wired phone.After a month since the purchase, it is now keeping me from pains I used to have on my neck and shoulders. 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful DOA. Rude tech support. Lousy vendor, By lapsrus "lapsrus" (Irvine, CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: GN Netcom T5330M Wireless Headset (Electronics) Product arrived DOA. I called tech support and, after they insulted my intelligence, they confirmed that product was indeed DOA. ANTOnline refused to provide RMA. Now I have to dispute charge through CC company. 2 of 5 people found the following review helpful  Won't work with my Phone, By This review is from: GN Netcom T5330M Wireless Headset (Electronics) I have tried to get this headset to work with my phone but it won't work. I am using the Panasonic Link to Cell. It is not a bluetooth headset. The merchant I used wouldn't let me return the headset. Very dissatisfied with this product and the merchant. |
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Best Buy:VXI CORPORATION Blue Parrott Digital Wireless Blutooth Office Headset (B200)
Product Description
75' receiving range from BlueParrott baseProfessional noise canceling microphoneErgonomically designed for long wearing comfort128-bit digital encryption provides air-tight security during wireless communicationHeadset controls include: volume on/off pairing and muteTalk up to 6 hours without rechargingIncludes AC adapter for base
- Controls - volume, on/off, pairing and mute.
VXI CORPORATION Blue Parrott Digital Wireless Blutooth Office Headset (B200) Reviews
VXI CORPORATION Blue Parrott Digital Wireless Blutooth Office Headset (B200) Reviews
| 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful Not bad, but seems too much like a "first attempt", By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: VXI CORPORATION Blue Parrott Digital Wireless Blutooth Office Headset (B200) (Office Product) I've been using VXI headsets (wired) for a long time. And liked them more than other brands. I had been looking for an over the head bluetooth headset for my cell phone since the beginning of bluetooth. Practical had to wait because, 'over the head' wasn't cool. OK, so VXI finally came out with a headset that I could use in my office or on my cell. Let me have it.Setup was pretty easy. Had to call tech support for one small issue and they were very helpful. In use... well, I'm not ecstatic. Mainly used in the office. There is a pretty good lag from turning the thing on to answer the phone. Sound is good. Range is under 30 feet (they say 60 feet I think...under "ideal" conditions). I'm in a home office with a wireless hub and wireless keyboard/mouse combo close to the base unit. Maybe those things knock down range. I'd blame the hub, but not willing to relocate it. All in all, I'm going to relegate this to the car for the cell phone and get a new Plantronics... Read more 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful Not recommended, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: VXI CORPORATION Blue Parrott Digital Wireless Blutooth Office Headset (B200) (Office Product) This headset is comfortable, but it had great trouble connecting to my bluetooth-enabled phone. It works well when connecting to its own base stand, but if you want to use this to connect to a different bluetooth device, I would not recommend it. It would refuse to connect often, and sometimes it would drop the connection to my Uniden ELX-500 handset. I replaced it with a Plantronics Voyager 510, and I've very happy. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful A Good Product to Avoid, By Bright Thinker (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews This review is from: VXI CORPORATION Blue Parrott Digital Wireless Blutooth Office Headset (B200) (Office Product) As a telecom engineer, I was excited for my first shot at a wireless headset. I purchased and tested it on an extension of a Nortel Networks PBX system. Although, the headset seemed a bit large it was quite comfortable. However, while using the product a week or so I had the following issues-Calls just dropping. On a conference call my coworker stayed on line while my extension dropped off because of the headset. -The sound quality was quite muffled sounding. Many callers asked why my phone sounded so bad. -More dropped calls The is definitely a product to pass on. It is unstable, poor sound quality, and just a good way to lose friends. Currently testing GN Netcom's product. |
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