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 enlarge | Authors: David C. Kay, Doug Muder
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 66356
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 386
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764506382
Dewey Decimal Number: 006.454
UPC: 785555021662
EAN: 9780764506383
ASIN: 0764506382
Publication Date: October 21, 1999
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 Its cool but you need to work with it. August 30, 2005
8 out of 14 found this review helpful
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.
 It's old! May 12, 2005
73 out of 73 found this review helpful
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 November 11, 2002
58 out of 63 found this review helpful
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.
Useful book March 29, 2000
12 out of 19 found this review helpful
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 January 13, 2000
11 out of 46 found this review helpful
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!
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