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Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 12 (Old Version)

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 12 (Old Version)

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 12 (Old Version)
$ 279.00

Score By Feature

Based on 42 ratings
Satisfaction
7.37
Value for money
7.11
Giftable
7.53
Delivery
7.33

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Product Description

In comparison to Dragon 11, Dragon 12 delivers a 20% improvement in out-of-box accuracy.
When you create your user profile on a computer with multi-core processors and more than 4 GB of RAM, Dragon 12 automatically selects the BestMatch V speech model for you to ensure faster performance.
Dragon 12 improves performance by allowing for easier correction and editing, as well as more control over command preferences, allowing you to complete tasks faster than ever before.
When Dragon detects your format corrections - abbreviations, numbers, and more - it now contacts you to adapt so that your dictated text always looks the way you want it to.
The natural-sounding Text-To-Speech in Dragon 12 reads editable text with fast-forward, rewind, and speed and volume control, making proofing and multi-tasking a breeze.

Questions & Answers

What's the difference between the different Dragon versions?

The main difference, in my opinion, is that the Professional version allows you to keep a Profile, i.e. instead of having to create a new profile for each computer, you can use your dictionary on multiple computers. So, if you need the same profile (dictionary) on your laptop and desktop, get the Professional. Purchase the regular version if you only need it on one computer.

Is there a Mac version of Professional 12?

Although there are Mac OS versions, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 12 can be used on a Mac. All you need to do is run it in a virtual Windows environment. br>KnowBrainer Inc. is a company that specializes in providing information to the public.

Isn't this software already packaged with a headset, or do I need to buy it separately?

Unless you want one that is wireless, that is.

Can you confirm that this item is available in English?

Yes, the English version was used. Cary

Selected User Reviews For Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 12 (Old Version)

Beware: This is a Spanish version that will need to be translated into English
3/5

If you want the Spanish version of the program, but are willing to "convert" it to English, don't buy it. The description makes no mention of this, and the product displayed is the English version. Imagine my surprise when I opened the box a few minutes ago and pulled out a sheaf of paper (printed by the seller) containing the following (reproduced here with all the spelling errors): br>br>"The Dragon Software you received was packaged as the Spanish Version, but with a quick Service Pack upgrade, you can use it as BOTH English and Spanish. " Spanish. Once this update is completed, all futures and tools in the program will be easily converted to English. This is a very straightforward procedure, and we've put together a step-by-step guide to help you get started. The following are step-by-step instructions to assist you with the installation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. "br>br>I bought this because I'm having shoulder surgery soon and won't be able to type for about a month. Now I'll have to scramble to find it somewhere else, and I'll most likely be late for my surgery. Thank you so much, Amazon!.

Alina Lawson
Alina Lawson
| Jan 14, 2021
SOFTWARE WITH THE HIGHEST RATES OF PRODUCTIVITY Over the last six years, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Pro has been the most useful piece of software I've used
5/5

Its voice recognition accuracy is amazing after a long period of use. Its typing speed is only limited by the speed at which one speaks. It has a hard time recognizing non-human beings at first. It can't recognize US/UK names until it's been trained, but it can recognize the pronunciation and spelling to an excellent level once it's been trained. This software is a lot of fun to use. br>br>On my Macbook Pro, I have a separate copy of Dragon Dictate 3 - However, in order for Dragon NaturallySpeaking Pro 12 to be fully functional, this software must evolve significantly. Currently, it is number five. After years of using Dragon NaturallySpeaking Pro on Windows, I find its capabilities, features, and voice recognition to be limited.

Vada Downs
Vada Downs
| Apr 09, 2021
Excellent application! For the past 15 years, I've been using DNS
5/5

Around ten years ago, I made the switch to the professional series. 9 PRO was the most recent version I used. This DNS 12 is a significant improvement over DNS 9. I usually spend between 8 and 10 hours a day on my computer. Editing time is 10 minutes per page. I edited a three-page report in less than three minutes with DNS 12, which is significantly faster. It was in Spanish that I received the version. The instructions for converting to English that came with it were simple and straightforward. Thank- With this Spanish version, you've saved me a couple of hundred dollars. It works perfectly!.

Louisa Collins
Louisa Collins
| Sep 06, 2021
There is no better voice recognition software available
5/5

With less than 10 minutes of training, you can get amazing uncanny voice recognition right out of the box. If you pay for dictation, you owe it to yourself to give this a shot. Also, the medical version does not require thousands of dollars more. You can impart your specific vocabulary to this version.

Ila Stevenson
Ila Stevenson
| Feb 01, 2021
You'll need a great microphone and a great internal or external sound card, as well as time to train it with the good microphone, for this product to truly shine
4/5

My accuracy went from 65-80% after I got a good microphone and trained for a few hours. 70% to 2098 percentage of the total of the.

Dulce Hubbard
Dulce Hubbard
| Sep 13, 2021
I mastered the language of Spain
3/5

The product I received is in Spanish, which is a big no-no. Packaging in Spanish, as well as a quick reference card and a CD, are included. It also includes a note stating that it is "simple" to convert this version to both English and Spanish. While this may be correct, it contradicts the listing and is completely unethical.

Cheyenne Parsons
Cheyenne Parsons
| Jan 02, 2021
It saves a lot of time
5/5

For court reporting, this is fantastic software. It takes some getting used to, but it will save you time when it comes to transcription. I used Premium 11, but this is far superior.

Amalia MELLOR
Amalia MELLOR
| Jul 21, 2021
Five out of five stars
5/5

Fantastic in every way-- The seller's service was excellent, and the performance exceeded expectations! Thanks! Dr. Cary.

Maximiliano Mann
Maximiliano Mann
| Apr 26, 2021

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