I am running Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 11.5, 7 Windows 64-bit Intel Quad core processor, 4 GB memory. As for my desktop and my laptop has very similar setup. I'm in the process of building a new system AMD six core processor and 8 GB memory. Now the biggest thing I would like to see Dragon on a solid-state drive and will let you know my result once it is finished, which should hopefully be done in a month or two.
________________________________ From: "daa...@aol.com" <daa...@aol.com> To: steve.olda...@comcast.net; jlu...@eskimo.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Computer Access Hi Jim at all , I have been using Dragon since it came out. I had the first program that was made for DOS. I have used every version of Dragon that they came out with. I now am using Dragon naturally speaking professional 10.1 version. How many of you, are using a new version? What operating system and type of computer are you using? I'm looking into getting another computer. Have you experienced a better word recognition with the Dragon naturally speaking in the newest version of Dragon naturally speaking 11. Please share with me what kind of computer you are using whether it be laptop or desktop, the operating system and whether it is a 32 or 64 bit processor. Do you use I use a Plantronics headset that I hang on boom over my head in bed. I have a Dell desktop, 32-bit computer with a monitor on each side of my bed that can be moved at adjusted so I can use my computer, whether I am turned to the right or the left. I was using a desktop microphone that I had attached to a standing long boom that could be adjusted next to my desk in my living room until my Toshiba laptop stopped working. It is going on four years old. I also had a desktop Hewlett-Packard in my living room that stopped working that I was using was the same kind of standing long boom and a desktop microphone. Do use a PC or an IBM? I recently got a iPhone 4S. I often struggle using, but I was having trouble using my flip phone also. It was hard to push the button. I keep hearing that IBM computers are really good, but much more pricey. I would really appreciate getting your suggestions for what kind of computer works best using with your Dragon program. What computer specifications? Thank you in advance. I always appreciate anyone's suggestions that can make my life easier. Dana (C 4-5 complete quadriplegic, 37 years post, 58 years old) I have minimal use of arms using a splint with an upside upside down pencil with rubber on the end, so I can somewhat use a remote control and keyboard, but not with reliability when I'm in my chair. I rely on Dragon completely, when I am in bed. Hi Jim, I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional ver. 10.1 with the microphone that came with the software. I have been using voice recognition software since it became practical to use around 1995, first with DragonDictate which required discrete speech (pauses in between words), then Dragon NaturallySpeaking which enabled continuous speech when it came out in the late 90s. It takes time, patience, and practice to use them efficiently, but I cannot imagine doing without some form of voice recognition software. Steve - C4 (no movement below tops and shoulders), 23 years From:Jim Lubin [mailto:jlu...@makoa.org] On Behalf Of Jim Lubin Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:09 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Computer Access I am a C2 vent dependent quad. No arm movement and barely any head movement. I have been using my current adaptive keyboard/mouse interface since 1994 and it works great for me, sip and puff morse code. I'm looking for an alternative as a backup to use for mouse input and keyboard input. I tried Jouse2 and a headmouse and neither worked for me. What does everyone else use? ---- Jim Lubin http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.org
