Dragon 10 is a more enhanced version of Dragon 9.  One significant improvement that has been made to Dragon 10 is the speech recognition software’s ability to recognizing varying speech accents as well as its new and improved functionality of allowing a user to operate the software via more refined and simplified speech commands.  But the biggest and most important improvement is the programs ability to convert speech to text in a speed that is twice as fast as in Dragon 9.

Functionality

Whenever one is looking for speech recognition software, what the software will be used for should be the main consideration that should drive you purchasing selection and decision. If you need a dictation program that can perform basic data entry tasks then it will be advisable that you buy the a cheaper, entry-level program. Cheap dictation programs can perform simple speech recognition and data entry work on Microsoft windows application programs.  However, one should note that the command function in the entry-level priced programs is limited or non-existent. 

If your word processing and data entry needs are more complex, then you may opt for the Standard edition of Dragon 10. This software comes with more advanced voice command options that allow the user to edit the work he or she was doing.  Furthermore, the program comes with external hardware components that give the user more options. The average price for the average voice recognition edition comes in at under $200. If you have a more technical or professional needs for your voice recognition and command software then you probably should buy the Professional 10 version. This version comes with all the advance option, which includes a more extensive vocabulary data base, more accent variation options, and ability to interface with more programs, and software application and more external components ranging from recorders to Bluetooth.

Once you install the program to your computer, Dragon 10 will install an application feature to your desktop. Throw this bar you will be able to access the various uses of your speech command software.

The program is easy to use but training is recommended. Read the manual thoroughly and learn how to use the program properly.

Upgrades 

As mentioned earlier there are a number of updates that have been made on the Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional 10 version. Changes made on the voice recognition part of the program are the software is able to recognize a variety of accents across the globe. The program has also reduced the steps one has to take to execute a command; as well, command phrases have become simpler and in some case you can actually say what you want to do and the command will do it without you uttering some special command code. Another advantage of the update Dragon 10 software is that one does not need to alter his voice to effectively use the product. While enunciation helps with every voice supported product, the latest version enables one to maintain a natural tone and still use the program effectively.

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