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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 Mobile review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

6.5

Members' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 199

Verdict

If you need efficient speech-to-text software, Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Preferred is definitely worth considering. But if you already have a portable device that can record voice, such as a handheld, you may not need this Mobile bundle... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Initial training is fast and easy
  • Very good speech recognition after initial training
  • Fast conversion of speech to text
  • Good voice-driven system command and control

Cons

  • Poor integration between the bundled digital voice recorder and Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 Preferred
  • No batch conversion facility between the voice recorder format and WAV

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Member Opinion

6.5

Average Member Rating

Good

5 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

do not buy whatever you do

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2.0

Terrible


Jayne Williams

Jayne Williams

Great to work with

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8.0

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

great

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8.5

Excellent


Steve Mills

Steve Mills

Good product spoilt by inadequate integration of hardware and software

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8.0

Excellent


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