*** Dragon Naturally Speaking Premium ***
Overview:
Be more productive on your PC for work, school, or home by using your voice. Dragon Naturally Speaking 13 Premium is perfect if you want a robust speech recognition solution that enables you to accomplish more on your computer in less time by talking instead of typing so you can realize your potential at work, school or home. It lets you dictate documents naturally with up to 99% accuracy and control your computer and applications using simple voice commands for significant productivity gains and reduced stress and strain on your arms, neck or back. Whether you’re a student, teacher, professor, self-employed worker, writer/blogger, consultant or anyone who spends a lot of time on a computer, you can use Dragon speech recognition to complete everyday tasks or large work projects faster than you ever thought possible. Dragon makes it easy to do the following:
What’s new in Dragon Naturally Speaking 13?
- Dragon speech recognition software lets you get more done on your computer quickly and accurately by using your voice. Dragon turnsyour spoken words into text much faster than you can type. Dictate and edit documents, send email, search the web and use social media with unparalleled speed, ease, and comfort. Stop typing, start speaking and doing.
- Even more accurate:
- 15% more out-of-the-box accuracy than Dragon 12 means that Dragon gets you, and you get things done, faster than ever
- Learn from Sent Email tool now works with Web-based email such as Gmail™ and Yahoo! Mail®—you have more potential sources to let Dragon familiarize itself with the words and phrases you might write
- The new Vocabulary Editor interface makes it easy to search Dragon’s vocabulary, add new words and customize each word’s unique properties
- The Vocabulary Editor lets you search on not only the written forms but also the spoken forms
- Smart Format Rules enhancements offer even more hints for alternative word written forms—now Dragon 13 adapts even better upon detecting your format corrections—abbreviations, numbers and more—so your dictated text looks the way you want it every time
- Faster than ever:
- Faster processors yield faster performance: Dragon 13 continues to enhance its ability to choose models and parameters depending on your computer’s resources to deliver the fastest performance
- Easier than ever to setup:
- The entire profile creation process is now shorter than Dragon 12 due to the improved out-of-the box accuracy in Dragon 13:
- For the first profile, it simply assigns the profile name rather than asking you to enter a name you can always rename the profile later
- Reading four minutes of text is no longer necessary Dragon 13 is already accurate right out of the box. You can also go back later to read text to further train Dragon if necessary.
- Dragon 13 no longer asks you to adapt its vocabulary based on documents and emails during profile creation. If you wish to launch the analysis later, you have that option.
- Simplified audio setup:
Dragon 13 automatically detects the best audio devices available you simply select one of the recommended devices that you wish to use - The microphone check takes a few seconds with just one screen of easy-to-read text.
- Better performance driven by the latest speech recognition technology – Dragon 13 is not only fast, but it is 15% more accurate than Dragon 12. By leveraging the latest advances in speech recognition technology, Dragon 13 delivers more accurate results, enabling users to be even more productive when working on their computers.
- Increased freedom and flexibility - with built-in microphone support – Dragon 13 supports microphones built into many of the latest laptops for optimal flexibility and convenience. You’re now freeto dictate documents and speak commands directly into your laptop without using a headset. Even more powerful and versatile when working with browsers and web applications – Dragon 13 supports popular web applications in all major browsers. It delivers improved voice command and control, including Full Text Control when dictating in Gmail, Outlook® and Yahoo! Mail. Even more accurate and flexible.
- Easier than ever to use - A completely redesigned and enhanced user interface makes Dragon 13 more intuitive and easier than ever to use:
- DragonBar: The new DragonBar provides clearly indicated controls and automatically collapses when you’re not using it, taking up less real estate on your screen. You can use the Dragon Bar menu to customize its behavior. If you’re an existing Dragon user and you’re more comfortable using the classic DragonBar, you can easily switch back to it.
- Learning Center (formerly called the Dragon Sidebar): The Learning Center has been redesigned and enhanced. The top panel, open by default, contains essential commands and advice which automatically change as yous witch context to different applications.
- Interactive Tutorial enhancements: The Interactive Tutorial has been redesigned and augmented. Its short, progressive simulations now also introduce the DragonBar, the Learning Center, the Vocabulary Editor, and important options, as well as basic Web navigation and use of Web-based email. It is automatically presented at the end of the profile creation process. Even experienced Dragon users can benefit from the Interactive Tutorial.
- Use the internal mic:
- Dragon 13 now supports microphones built into many of the latest laptops for optimal flexibility and convenience. You’re now free to dictate documents and speak commands directly into your laptop without using a headset. For the most accurate results, we recommend the following when using your internal mic: Keep your consistent distance from the computer’s mic Minimize the ambient noise so does not pick up stray sounds
- Web experience:
- Dragon 13 supports dictation with Full Text Control, as well as enhanced Command and Control, with Internet Explorer®, Chrome™ and Firefox®. In order to use Dragon these supported browsers, you must enable the Dragon 13 browser add-on. Dragon 13 has Full Text Control in supported text fields on the Web including Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and Outlook.com, in the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer 9 or higher, providing an enhanced experience when dictating, editing and formatting. Dragon 13 also has Command and Control for standard Web controls, links, and buttons, including Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, iCloud®, etc. in Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
- Updated application support:
- Dragon 13 now supports the following application versions with Full Text Control:
WordPerfect® X7, Open Office™ Writer 4.1 - And more
- Operating System Support: The new DragonBar can be used in both of Windows 8.x interfaces— desktop and modern
- Acoustic Optimization: The Acoustic Optimization process has been enhanced to make it more convenient and easy to schedule
- Canadian English: Dragon 13 now offers support for Canadian English vocabulary
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Features:
- Recognition accuracy - Turns your voice into text with up to 99% accuracy New - Up to a 15% improvement to out-of-the-box accuracy compared to Dragon version 12
- Recognition speed - Words appear on the screen three times faster than typing
- System configuration - Installation automatically detects available PC resources (CPU, Processor Cache, RAM) and configures system for optimal use Enhanced - On powerful PCs with multi-core processors, Dragon
13 automatically selects its latest and greatest speech model for best performance - Accuracy tuning - “Acoustic and Language Model Optimizer;” ability to analyze sent email and selected text documents; “Nothing But Speech” filter to automatically eliminate um/ah utterances New - “Learn from Sent Email” now also works with web-based email such as Gmail™ and Yahoo! Mail®, so you have more potential sources from which to let Dragon familiarize itself with the words and phrases you might write You can launch the analysis of documents and emails at any time and not necessarily at profile creation -- making profile creation even simpler and quicker
- Help system and tutorials - Comprehensive Help System includes searchable Help Topics, resizable Learning Center and Interactive Tutorial New - Redesigned and augmented Interactive Tutorial has short progressive simulations that introduce the DragonBar, the Learning Center, the Vocabulary Editor, as well as basic web navigation and use of web-based email
- Editing and formatting text - Format text; “Direct Editing” commands (commands to delete/ bold/underline/italicize/capitalize/copy/cut the specified words). Smart Format Rules allow Dragon to adapt upon detecting formatting changes to abbreviations, numbers and more. Enhanced - Dragon now generates more hints for alternate word written forms, to make it even quicker and easier to make a change
- Dictation box - Ability to create, modify, and correct text within text fields where Dragon does not have Full Text Control including option to automatically open the Dictation Box where there is no Full Text Control
- Command and control - Click/move/drag/position the mouse by voice; press keys or key combinations by voice
- Application support - web browsers New - The Dragon Web extension now gives Full Text Control in Chrome™ and Firefox® as well as Internet Explorer, in compatible websites. In order to use Dragon in the supported browsers, you must enable this add-on. Internet Explorer® 9 and up, Chrome and Firefox: Dictation and Full Text Control* in compatible web edit fields. Command and control for all standard web controls, links and buttons, including Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, iCloud and more.
- Application support - web mail New - Dragon 13 supports Full Text Control and Command and Control, including Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and Outlook®.com within Internet Explorer®, Firefox and Chrome. In order to use Dragon in these browsers, you must enable the add-on.
- Application support - local email Outlook 2010 and 2013 (32- and 64-bit): Full Text Control, Menu Tracking, and Natural Language Commands
- Application support - word processing Word 2010 and 2013 (32- and 64-bit); NotePad; WordPad, Windows 7 and 8; and DragonPad (word processor included in Dragon): Full Text Control, Menu Tracking, and Natural Language Commands
– OpenOffice™ Writer 4.1 (Apache™): Full Text Control
– WordPerfect® X6 and X7 (English and French only): Full
Text Control, Menu Tracking, and English Natural Language Commands - Application support - spreadsheets Excel® 2010 and 2013 (32-bit and 64-bit): Full Text Control, Menu Tracking, and Natural Language Commands
- Application support - presentations PowerPoint® 2010 and 2013: Menu Tracking, and English Natural Language Commands.* By default, the Dictation Box opens automatically in Powerpoint because there is no Full Text Control.
- Dragon Voice Shortcuts™ for web search, desktop search and Dragon Help search - Dragon Voice Shortcuts collapse common multi-step tasks into direct voice commands. Search the web for information, products, and more, e.g. “Search news for ” or “Search Google® for 57 divided by 3.” “Open top site for ” command directly opens the top ranked page for keywords.
- Dragon Voice Shortcuts for email - Send emails, schedule appointments or create tasks, e.g. “Create an email about...”
- Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Facebook and Twitter - Quickly update social status with commands, e.g. “post to Facebook...” (does not open the site)
- Text to Speech A synthesized voice reads out loud editable text you designate
- Advanced correction/editing - Ability to playback your speech in documents
- Multiple sources per profile - Ability to create multiple audio sources (more than one type of audio input device) sharing a vocabulary within the same profile
- Mobile dictation - Allows transcription of recordings spoken by one person
- Built-in microphone support - New - Dragon 13 now supports microphones built into many of the latest laptops for optimal flexibility and convenience. You’re now free to dictate documents and speak commands directly into your laptop without using a headset. Dragon 13 also automatically detects which microphones are available to you. You simply pick the recommended device you want to use.
- Wireless dictation - Bluetooth® Work untethered from your computer using supported Bluetooth microphones New - Accuracy in Dragon 13 is enhanced when using a Nuance certified wideband (16 kHz) Bluetooth headset
- Wireless dictation - Dragon remote mic app Dictate wirelessly with a mobile device: the free Dragon Remote Mic app works with iPhone®, iPod® touch (4th gen), iPad® or compatible Android™ device
- Personal administration - Ability to import/export custom word lists and user profiles Text-and-Graphics custom commands Easily create commands to insert frequently used text and/or graphics by voice
System Requirements:
- CPU - We recommend minimum 2.2 GHz Intel® dual core or equivalent AMD processor. Faster processors yield faster performance.
- Disk Space - 4GB. If installing from a download: three times as much space is initially needed (after the download is unpacked and installation completes, temporary files can be removed from the system).
- OS - Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 8 and 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012.
- RAM - We recommend minimum of 2 GB for 32-bit versions of: Windows® XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Server® 2008.
- We recommend minimum of 4 GB for 64-bit versions of: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012. (Minimum: 1 GB for Windows XP and Windows Vista, 2 GB for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012).
Also needed:
Sound card supporting 16-bit recording.
A DVD-ROM drive for installation.
A Nuance-approved noise-canceling headset microphone (included in purchase with Physical Box version) See details at support.nuance.com/compatibility/ (includes USB adapters and digital voice recorders).
Note: An Internet connection is required for automatic product activation (a quick anonymous process).
*** Bluetooth Headsets with USB Adapter ***
Overview:
Choose your site and source for in-office phone calls with the Plantronics calisto wireless Headsets. Designed for in-office mobile professionals, this single Headsets lets you seamlessly switch between calls on your mobile phone and those received through your PC via Microsoft Office Communicator 2007. Wideband technology sharpens PC audio and delivers rich, natural-sounding voice transmissions, while the extended boom and noise-canceling microphone optimize Communications in bustling office environments. Available in over-the-head or easy-fit earloop styles and offering one-touch control over call answer/end, volume, and mute, the Savi Go optimizes your office mobility with Class 1 Bluetooth technology.
Highlights:
- Connect to PC and mobile devices; seamlessly switch between the two
- Seamlessly switch between PC and mobile phone Communications
- Optimized plug-and-play solution for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007
- Bluetooth range optimized for in-office mobility
- Wideband PC audio delivers heightened speech clarity and life-like fidelity
- Single-button controls call answer/end, volume, and mute
- Extended boom and noise-canceling microphone clarify voice transmission in bustling environments
Features:
- Operating Frequency: Bluetooth 2.1
- Wearing Styles: Convertible Over-the-Head or Over-the-Ear
- Digital Encryption:
- 128-Bit
- DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
- PC Wideband Audio
- Range: Up to 210 feet with Class 1 range
- Headsets Controls: Volume, mute, call answer/end
- Dual Connection: PC and mobile phone
- Switch Calls: Answer whichever device is ringing
- Adaptive Battery Power: Optimizes energy consumption
- Battery-Enabled Talk Time: Up to 6 hours, 60 Hours standby
- Microphone Style: Noise-Canceling
- Remote Ring Notification
- Single-Button Call Control
System Requiresments:
- Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS and Linux.
- Free USB Port
Package Contents:
- Dragon Software
- Bluetooth Headsets
- Bluetooth USB Adapter
- USB Headsets Charger
