Dragon Naturally Speaking 9

Central idea behind this software and similar products is that most

individuals can speak more no. of words in a given time than they can type.

Naturally Speaking 9 is a speech recognition software from Nuance. Using it one

can create docs, send e-mails, and create reports by simply dictating content.

This software is compatible with most of Windows programs used for regular

official work such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, IE, and Corel

WordPerfect. Agreat feature of this product is that besides creating docs one

can also edit created docs. This product can be of great aid for physically

challenged individuals.

We tested Naturally Speaking 9 Preferred version. Installation was simple and

easy and package includes a noise cancelling headset microphone recommended by

company. To start using it one has to configure it, create a user, and select

type of accent (there is Indian English option also available). Sound checks and

writing style recognition are carried out by software to get info about user.

Scanning existing docs to know about writing style of user without user being

asked to type anything is a good approach of this software. Once first-time

configuration is over using this software was very easy for me even with my

Indian accent. We tested this software by creating a Word doc and it was able to

type accurately most of the doc. Feature that was really standing out was the

use of IE with this software, dictating search keywords in Google and then

getting results without touching anything was amazing.

Bottomline: Efficient device for SMBs, owing to its print speed and

network integration.