Dillon...
I have a table I
use for my computer monitor and keyword that has a motorized base that can raise
the table all the way up for use when I am in my chair, and lowered when I am in
my bed. I have a fairly standard hospital bed that rolls easily and allows
me to be positioned so I can see the monitor. I wear a head microphone and
use NaturallySpeaking when in bed to operate the computer.
NaturallySpeaking
is an excellent product, but it is not as simple to use as people assume in my
opinion. Dictation is fairly easy and straightforward, but it takes time,
practice and patience to learn commands, edit and format text, and operate your
computer completely hands free.
NaturallySpeaking is a resource hog, requiring lots of RAM to work
effectively. I recommend at least 1GB of RAM, especially if you like to
run multiple applications at once. I use
NaturallySpeaking on my home and work computers and find after long periods of
use I have to either shut down and restart NaturallySpeaking or reboot my
computer when NaturallySpeaking fails to continue operating properly or
applications freeze up. This may be an issue for you if you spend extended
periods of time alone and cannot reboot your computer
yourself.
Because of
periodic skin problems, I do work at home in bed at times, sometimes as much as
several weeks. I am fortunate that my supervisors are very supportive of
this arrangement when needed. I work full time for the government and have a very
demanding job.
Voice recognition
software did not become practical for use until around 1995. Prior to
then, if I could not be in my wheelchair, I had to use vacation time and/or sick
leave. Since 1995, voice recognition software has allowed me to maintain
my work schedule and duties and maintain my sanity during those occasional long
stretches of skin healing time.
Give it a
shot. There are not many if any easier or less expensive
alternatives.
Steve - C4, 18
years
From: Dillon Ewa [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 5:05 PM
To: B. Kimberlin (Quadius)
Cc: quad-list
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dragon NaturallySpeakingI understand you guys have a computer set up for you to use while you're in bed. Would you please describe the accommodations you have made that allow you to use your computer while laying down in bed, wireless microphone, wall mounts, bed stand, software and other accessories.How easy is it for you to use the computer, any drawbacks, are you able to do paid work from your bed using the computer?I am thinking of getting the computer for myself to use from bed for both recreational work and private employment. I would appreciate any information or assistance you guys can provide.Thanks Dillon
"B. Kimberlin (Quadius)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:In that case, I will be looking at Circuit City to see if they have any. My experience with Plantronics has been very positive, so if I could get a backup to use when my battery is depleted on my wireless, that would be great.
Billy (Quadius)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Billy,I don't wear my head, it is on boom that is over my bed for my bed computer and a stand that is used for microphone when I am in my wheelchair as my monitor moves from the bed to where I can reach it in my chair, and on my desk I have been other gooseneck with a clamp . They both have clamps to hold the microphone. I don't want to be tethered to my computer either. Sorry I did not make that clear.DanaDana,
Thanks for your response. I am unable to use a wired headset, because it tethers me down to the computer. I have been fortunate enough to voice have wireless, but I am looking for a desk mounted microphone which has the ability to filter out extraneous noises. I have seen some, but unfortunately they cost about as much as the wireless microphones.
Good luck and hopefully you will be able to continue to use your system. I would say if it's not broke don't fix it, especially when it comes to microphones.
Billy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I got my Plantronics USB headset for a micro Center in the store and I also have additional one-year warranty for micro sooner . I don't see them on the web site. I hope they are still carrying about the store. I know there's the other stores used to carry such as Circuit City. they seem to work pretty well and are cheaper than the wireless although I would like to try it sometime.Dana
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