I started using Dragon Dictate in 1994, had every version up until naturally speaking version 9. Now using the voice recognition that comes with Windows 7, and a MacMice MicFlex Desktop USB Microphone. It's been the quickest and most accurate voice-recognition I've used. Dell Zino, 64-bit AMD processor 2850e, 3 GB of memory.
On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 10:07 AM, <daa...@aol.com> wrote: > ** > > > > 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 > > > > **** >
