Product Details
The world’s most accurate and best-selling speech recognition application
UP TO 99% ACCURATE AND THREE TIMES FASTER THAN TYPING
Most people speak over 120 words per minute, but type less than 40 words a minute. That means you can create documents and emails about three times faster with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Dragon NaturallySpeaking never makes a spelling mistake and it actually gets smarter the more you use it!
Version 11.5 now available
Those users who have already purchased either Dragon 11 Premium or Professional can also download version 11.5 free of charge, contact VoicePower to find out how. To download some product literature click here.
Key Features
Faster Recognition Response for Commands and Dictation
Faster Response Times: Dragon 11.5 improved recognition response time significantly. It is also faster than previous editions when selecting application menu items by voice or executing voice commands that perform actions within applications (e.g., "insert page break," "make that red," etc.)
New User Interface
Dictate faster and more efficiently: Dragon quickly processes the recognition of speech in the background, and instead of the Results box of previous versions, displays only a discreet indicator that recognition is in progress; this encourages continuous speech, an important factor for accuracy. Novice users are no longer distracted by watching the preliminary recognition results pooling and changing within the Results box before text is inserted into the document. (The traditional Results box is still available as an option.)
New Dragon Sidebar:
A major enhancement over Version 10’s Sample Commands window, this new desktop assistant allows users to discover and remember many commands and tips; at any time, it lets you glance at or explore global commands (including mouse commands), application-specific commands and custom-created commands, as well as tips. The Dragon Sidebar is a thin, re-sizable and dockable window that can be placed anywhere on the Windows desktop. Its contents change depending on what window is currently active. In addition, the Sidebar lets users print its content.
Richer Help system:
The redesigned Accuracy Center (accessible from the Help menu) now gathers all important tools and options, with brief descriptions of key items to help discovery. The Help system also incorporates new tips and illustrations, a redesigned Tutorial, short videos and easy access to related details such as a glossary of key terms. Finding relevant information is faster and easier thanks also to icon links on the Dragon Sidebar and contextual links on dialog boxes – as well as new voice shortcuts you can speak at any time (“Search Dragon Help for…”).
More usable toolbar (the DragonBar):
The naming and organisation of items on the DragonBar now allow users to discover and quickly access important but often-overlooked Dragon features, such as the Vocabulary Editor, the analysis of specific documents, scheduled tasks, and recognition modes (Dictation Mode, Numbers Mode, etc.). Now docked to the top of the screen by default, the DragonBar gathers in one area all its indicators: icons and written messages.
Text Control Indicator on the DragonBar:
This check mark icon on the DragonBar indicates whether Dragon currently has "Full Text Control" for the active text field. Formerly called “Select-and-Say”, “Full Text Control” enables capabilities such as the use of commands that quote words from the text (“Select…”, “Correct…”, “Delete…”, “Insert Before…”). When the insertion point is in a field for which Dragon does not have “Full Text Control”, Dragon dims this checkmark icon and writes a message in the DragonBar; this informs the user that he or she may wish to dictate via Dragon’s Dictation Box which gives access to Dragon’s full capabilities to edit and correct text (as in previous versions).
Improved Correcting and Editing
Handling multiple matches in text: Now when users issue voice commands to select, correct, edit or format a word or phrase and there are multiple matches for what they said in their document, Dragon displays a number next to each match. Users can then choose whether to apply the command to one or all of the numbered items, so they save time by directly addressing a specific spot or addressing multiple spots all at once. This also applies to the commands “delete…”, “copy…”, “insert before…”, and more.
Dragon Learns from all Corrections:
In the past, corrections entered using the keyboard were not incorporated into the user profile. Now when a user dictates something and retypes it to correct a misrecognition, Dragon identifies this as a correction and uses it to adapt the user’s profile, improving its accuracy over time.
Enhanced Correction Menu:
The Correction Menu now suggests more alternate recognitions by default and enables users to quickly add phrases to the vocabulary, or to prevent an undesired word from being recognised. (Words that have been deleted from the Vocabulary can be restored if desired, and can now be seen from the Vocabulary Editor’s Display list.)
More usable Spelling Window:
Formerly named “Spell Dialog”, this window (allowing users to type or spell out something Dragon was not able to transcribe) is now more intuitive. If one of the alternatives in its list is almost correct, the user can now say “modify n” -- the number of the desired alternative. (As before, users can also double-click a desired alternative, or say “choose n”.)
Time-Saving Voice Commands
More Dragon Voice Shortcuts: Dragon 11.5 includes more commands than ever to consolidate multiple mouse clicks and keystrokes into a direct voice command that can be spoken anytime -- no matter what is active on the screen. Users can now use the "search [website] for [XYZ]" commands to make precise searches in Facebook.com, Twitter and Bing. Dragon 11.5 also lets users voice keyword searches in its Help topics (“Search Dragon Help for [XYZ]”), and includes new voice shortcuts that make it faster and easier to manage email, tasks and meetings.
Navigating the Computer Desktop:
Dragon now supports more voice commands to show common Windows elements including the desktop and Control Panel, or folders such as My Documents and My Pictures. New commands enable users to effortlessly switch to a specific window (Dragon displays a numbered list so the user can just say the number of the desired window.) In addition, Dragon 11.5 allows shorter names for starting popular applications (e.g., "start Microsoft Word" instead of “start Microsoft Office Word 2007”).
Navigating Documents:
Dragon 11.5 allows users to scroll up or down pages within programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and more, with the same command wordings such as “Start scrolling down,” “Speed up” and “Stop scrolling.”
More Precise Keyword Searching:
For its search shortcut commands, Dragon 11.5 now applies its auto formatting rules to the dictated search keywords (the XYZ in “Search … for XYZ”). In addition, it gives the user the option to edit or augment the search string before launching the search (without this option, the user must say the entire search command in one utterance: Dragon will launch the search as soon as it hears a pause). These enhancements can save a lot of time, since the more precise your search string, the faster you find exactly what you need.
Faster and Easier to Create a User Profile:
User profile creation has been redesigned to be simple and conversational. The process now offers information about why each step is needed and helps users make optimal choices. Setting up a microphone or new audio source is more clear and straightforward.
Local Settings:
During user profile creation, users can now select their region of the world so that Dragon can automatically use regional formatting for dates, currency, etc. New Text Options to “Train” Dragon: Dragon 11.5 provides simplified training texts designed to make the reading experience easier and more informative.
Easier than Ever to Use Dragon with a Digital Voice Recorder (not available for Dragon Home)
Initial Training Time Reduced for Recorders:
Creating a new user profile for a digital recorder, or adding a digital recorder as a new audio source for an existing user profile, is now much faster: the minimum reading time required to train Dragon with a recorder has been reduced from 15 to 4 minutes.
Ability to Use .DSS and .DS2 Files:
Dragon 11.5 can now accept .dss and .ds2 formats directly. Files recorded using these digital speech recording formats (found on recorders from Olympus, Grundig and Philips) previously required conversion prior to transcription.
Improved Playback (available in Premium, Professional and Medical versions only)
Smoother fast-forward and rewind behaviours are now available and users now have options to control speed and volume.
Enhanced Hardware and Software Support
Netbook Computers:
Users can now comfortably view the Dragon user interface and tutorials on netbook (mini notebook) computers (where system specification matches those for running the dragon programme)
Office 2010: Dragon 11.5 is compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 applications.
Full Text Control, Menu Tracking and Natural Language Commands are supported for Word 2010, Outlook 2010 and Excel 2010 allowing users to take full advantage of Dragon dictation and commands in these new applications.
OpenOffice Writer: Support includes dictation, correction, selection and playback.
Additional Usability Enhancements
Require “Click” to Select Hyperlinks: This option is now enabled by default so that, while in a Web page, users don’t experience unexpected actions upon saying a short phrase which is also the name of a hyperlink on the page.
Enhanced Open User Dialog for Large Sites (Professional and Medical versions): Displays profiles in a tree structure for faster access to multiple profiles.
Why Choose Professional?
- Option to add custom vocabularies e.g. legal. Create multiple custom vocabularies.
- Control applications and navigate the PC by voice where Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred has limitations
- Create custom voice commands to automate and streamline repetitive tasks.
- Send emails or schedule meetings using Dragon's shortcuts for email and calendar
- Short cut commands allow you to quickly browse the internet and search for information on your desktop.
- Save audio with dictate file - for review or reference
- Enables third party correction
- Permits Roaming user set up
- Access to smart formatting and smart commands
- Complex macro support, macro recorder and advanced scripting commands
- Capacity to import and export customised macros and vocabulary
- Wider application support – Dragon Professional supports Outlook 2000, XP and 2003, PowerPoint 2000, XP and 2003, Lotus Notes and InfoPath
Dictation on the Move:
Used in conjunction with a digital voice recorder, Dragon allows for the automatic transcription of files dictated on the move. Recordings made out on location or away from the office can be downloaded on return to the PC, imported into Dragon and instantly transcribed onto your computer screen. With this system – flexibility is the key advantage.
Dragon Version 11.5 supports WMA, DSS, MP3 and WAV file formats. Dragon 11.5 also supports the iPhone!
To view our range of recorders for use with Speech Recognition...Click Here to View Digital Recorders
Third Party Correction:
Perhaps you do the dictation but would like someone else to do the checking and amending? Dragon Professional Version 11.5 allows for 3rd party correction; where the sound file and completed document are sent to a secretary or colleague to play back and correct as required. Any alterations made will update your voice profile, contributing to the increased accuracy of the system with use. Voice notations may also be left by the dictator (appearing as highlighted instructions to the 3rd party editor) and can then be accepted or rejected as required.
Input Devices:
VoicePower stock a range of handheld, headset and wireless input devices for use with speech recognition software. Whether it’s USB connection, microphone jacks or a particular wearing style you are searching for, all models on our site have been tested and checked for suitability and compatibility. Please note that some headsets and microphones are not suitable for use with speech recognition and will give poor accuracy.
To view our range of headset microphones and handheld microphones for use with Speech Recognition...Click here for Input Devices 
Training & Support:
VoicePower specialises in the provision of training and support to speech recognition users. Training is typically conducted on a one to one basis and ensures the optimum set up and installation is achieved. Trainees are equipped with the skills necessary to master the technology; to maximise productivity, efficiency and ease of use.
For information regarding our training courses view our Training Section or contact us directly
Customisation & Integration
Training and familiarity with speech recognition software may equip you with the necessary skills to set up macros and commands to ease navigation and control of application or templates by voice. However, you could ask us to do it for you! VoicePower offers consultancy and integration services to individuals and businesses alike.
For further details regarding the customisation and adaptation we may offer you please Contact Us
Recommended System Specification
Intel® Pentium® / 2.4 GHz processor (1.6 GHz dual core processor) or equivalent AMD processor. Faster processors will yield faster performance. 1 GB RAM (Windows Vista™ will benefit from as much memory as possible). Free hard disk space: 2 GB, DVD-ROM drive (required for installation). Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6 or higher (free download available at www.microsoft.com). Nuance-approved noise-cancelling headset microphone (included) - other models and hand-held input devices available. A web connection is required for activation (unless purchasing a volume licence from VoicePower). 
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Win XP SP2 or higher - 32 bit - Home & Prof, Win 2000 SP4 or higher, Windows Vista™ or Windows Vista™ SP1, 32-bit (all 4 editions), Windows 7. 64 bit is now supported.
Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 4.0 or 4.5 During the install process, the software checks to make sure your system meets these minimum requirements. If your PC does not meet the requirements, the software will not be installed. The absolute minimum the software will load onto is: Intel® Pentium® / 1 GHz processor or equivalent AMD processor, 512 MB RAM or 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista™ although this specification will not lead to an adequate speech recognition experience.