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Dragon NaturallySpeaking for Dummiesx$22.90
  (11 reviews)
Best Price: $29.99 $22.90
Have you ever wanted to rig a microphone to your computer, throw away your keyboard, and dictate everything instead of having to type it out? Dragon NaturallySpeaking enables you to do just that, but turning it from a technological miracle into a working tool takes a little practice. Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies targets new users who are impressed by its capabilities but want to optimize its features. The book is organized thematically and addresses the following topics: - Installing and launching NaturallySpeaking
- Training yourself (and others!) on basic editing, formatting, and dictation features
- Proofreading and correcting text transcribed from your voice
- Using NaturallySpeaking to interface with other applications (like Web browsers or word processors)
- Dictating e-mails, memos, and calendar appointments remotely
- Customizing NaturallySpeaking to adapt to your way of speaking and to recognize more words in your vocabulary
UPC: 785555021662
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It's old!
By A3V18GK6BRCKUP on 2005-05-12
This book was written to help the average user with techniques, hints, etc, for learning to use the Dragon.
However, it was written, in 1999, for Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 4!
The current version is Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8.0, which is quite advanced.
There have been so many improvements in Dragon Naturally Speaking, since the book was written, that much of the information has become quite dated, and much-needed newer information is, of course, not included.
I bought this book unknowingly, when I was using version 7.0, and it did not address my needs.
Until they update this book, or write a new one, I would suggest buying a different book. Spend your $20 on something that will be useful!
Update to my previous review
By A2BOPZS9ACMQX on 2002-11-11
I still consider this book excellent. NaturallySpeaking no matter which version can be challenging. I believe there will be confusion though if this book is used for other then version 4. There are many changes since then.With all speech recognition failure will happen unless you do the following: 1. Computer specifications about double of what is recommended.
2. Computers have been prepared using original CD's to load the operating system.
3. Vocabularies are pre-populated with words and phrases from previous documents.
4. The starting pace of the person's voice is determined. If the above is done, the user can enjoy close to 100% accuracy.
Excellent - a must for all owners of Dragon NaturallySpeakin
By A1CX5DZ5536I5Y on 1999-11-05
I have trained Dragon products for six years. I have waited for a comprehensive book for my clients after the inital training is completed. This book is excellent and will do just that.It is also for the person who would like to train themselves. It gives an objective view of speech recognition, and does not lower the persons expectations, rather puts them in perspective. Excellent for everyone.
Perfectly Useless
By A2E9D04B8MTJAP on 2006-08-03
This book is seven years old. It was written for version 4.0. We are now up to 9.0.
Avoid it.
Useful book
By A7XQJ3C6KPM4T on 2000-03-29
I found some information that I was unable to find in other books on Dragon NaturallySpeaking. It covers a wide range of topics. It has an easy to read style along with a lot of good tips.
- Dragon Has No Fire
By A2HIE0IJN0W265 on 2000-01-12
This book is fine but Dragon is not a good product. DRAGON's PRODUCT is USELESS - it did not work after several tries and was a complete failure. I ended up buying IBM's product and had wonderful customer service and the product is very user friendly!
- Pointless keeping in print
By A3FXEJLMIR8D91 on 2007-06-24
This book refers to version 4 of the Dragon Naturally Speaking program. The current version is number 9, and is very significantly different from version 4. I don't know why this book is being offered for sale. Do not buy it.
- Its cool but you need to work with it.
By AZ2IQ6HZQ32TI on 2005-08-30
It is a great program but you have to be willing to spend some time with it. At first I found it somewhat frustrating. But after I wile I got the editing commands down. I still use a keyboard but sometimes I feel like dictating and it fits the bill. So overall I would say be aware that you need to put in a little work to make it work.
- This book is out of date
By ACF3L574WJ9PE on 2007-04-09
This book used to be useful but is now eight years out of date.
To learn how to use the latest version of Dragon, check out the Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 "Video Guide" and "QuickStart." They are CD-ROMs that play on your computer. I am the author of both of these titles. They are available on Amazon:
Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 Preferred QuickStart
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Video Guide: Complete Three-Volume Set
- Outdated
By AKBCHFWSF1Y96 on 2007-10-12
Great book if you have the very old version 4. Dragon naturally Speaking is up to version 9.5 and has changed drastically since this book was printed.
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