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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Preferred got it right every time. After the initial training period we read a selection of text from Chapter 10 of Charles Dickens' Little Dorrit, which includes the relatively uncommon word 'circumlocution' several times. In fact, we found NaturallySpeaking 11 to be startlingly accurate. Speech recognition in action with NaturallySpeaking 11 - the word-by-word recognition box of previous versions is now gone
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We certainly agree with that, finding the software more accurate in the early stages of use than was the case with version 10. More importantly, Nuance says that NaturallySpeaking 11 is more accurate out of the box, making setup and configuration quicker. Nuance says Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Preferred offers improved speed and accuracy, an enhanced user interface, improved correcting and editing, and time-saving voice commands.Īccording to Nuance, version 11 delivers a 15 percent accuracy improvement over its predecessor - which isn't actually saying much, as version 10 launched with a claim of 99 percent accuracy. We also wanted to see how it fared with minimal information to go on. We skipped this part of the proceedings - the My Documents folder contains a huge number of files, not all of which are self-produced, and we didn't want to confuse the software by giving it a cacophony of 'voices' to analyse.
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The duration of this process depends on how much data you have stored, of course, but the software estimates between 5 and 30 minutes. The whole process, including a pause while the software processes the data from the sample dictation, takes less than fifteen minutes.Ī further step is allowing NaturallySpeaking 11 to look at emails and the contents of the My Documents folder to learn more about your writing style, vocabulary and contact names you may use - for example, to help it when creating new emails. Finally there's a small dictation exercise - you can choose from several different texts.
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Next you're instructed on how to wear the provided headset that comes with the software and complete a couple of audio checks for microphone volume and audio quality. First you give NaturallySpeaking 11 a few bits of general information, such as your geographic region, any accent you may have, and your age bracket -all of which help with personalisation, as these features can affect voice characteristics. The software will import a profile from an earlier version, but you can also simply start from scratch.Ĭreating a profile in Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 - the program supports multiple user profiles The first task with Dragon Naturally Speaking 11 is to create a user profile.
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There's also a version for Mac OS called MacSpeech Dictate.
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There are other versions of NaturallySpeaking too: Home (£79.99) has fewer features, while Professional is an enterprise ready version that's only available through partners.
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VAT) you can download or get a physical shipment complete with a wired headset £199.99 gets you the software plus a Philips voice recorder or a Plantronics Calisto Bluetooth headset upgrading from an earlier version costs £99.99. The software is available in several versions: for £149.99 (inc. Developer Nuance clearly thinks there's room for improvement, so now we have NaturallySpeaking 11 Premium to take for a spin. We concluded that speech-to-text software is an acquired taste, but when proficient with it you can beat your normal typing speed. Two years ago we reviewed Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNet's editorial team writes on behalf of YOU, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNet nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing.
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