Hi Jim at all ,
I have been using Dragon since it came out. I had the first program that
was made for DOS. I have used every version of Dragon that they came out
with. I now am using Dragon naturally speaking professional 10.1 version.
How many of you, are using a new version? What operating system and type of
computer are you using? I'm looking into getting another computer. Have
you experienced a better word recognition with the Dragon naturally speaking
in the newest version of Dragon naturally speaking 11.
Please share with me what kind of computer you are using whether it be
laptop or desktop, the operating system and whether it is a 32 or 64 bit
processor. Do you use
I use a Plantronics headset that I hang on boom over my head in bed. I
have a Dell desktop, 32-bit computer with a monitor on each side of my bed
that can be moved at adjusted so I can use my computer, whether I am turned to
the right or the left.
I was using a desktop microphone that I had attached to a standing long
boom that could be adjusted next to my desk in my living room until my
Toshiba laptop stopped working. It is going on four years old. I also had a
desktop Hewlett-Packard in my living room that stopped working that I was using
was the same kind of standing long boom and a desktop microphone.
Do use a PC or an IBM? I recently got a iPhone 4S. I often struggle using,
but I was having trouble using my flip phone also. It was hard to push the
button. I keep hearing that IBM computers are really good, but much more
pricey. I would really appreciate getting your suggestions for what kind of
computer works best using with your Dragon program. What computer
specifications?
Thank you in advance. I always appreciate anyone's suggestions that can
make my life easier.
Dana (C 4-5 complete quadriplegic, 37 years post, 58 years old)
I have minimal use of arms using a splint with an upside upside down
pencil with rubber on the end, so I can somewhat use a remote control and
keyboard, but not with reliability when I'm in my chair. I rely on Dragon
completely, when I am in bed.
Hi Jim,
I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional ver. 10.1 with the microphone
that came with the software. I have been using voice recognition software
since it became practical to use around 1995, first with DragonDictate which
required discrete speech (pauses in between words), then Dragon
NaturallySpeaking which enabled continuous speech when it came out in the late
90s.
It takes time, patience, and practice to use them efficiently, but I cannot
imagine doing without some form of voice recognition software.
Steve - C4 (no movement below tops and shoulders), 23 years
From: Jim Lubin [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Lubin
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:09 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [QUAD-L] Computer Access
I am a C2 vent dependent quad. No arm movement and barely any head
movement. I have been using my current adaptive keyboard/mouse interface since
1994 and it works great for me, sip and puff morse code.
I'm looking for an alternative as a backup to use for mouse input and
keyboard input. I tried Jouse2 and a headmouse and neither worked for me.
What does everyone else use?
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