Dragon NaturallySpeaking for Dummies
by David C. Kay, Doug Muder
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Book Reviews of Dragon NaturallySpeaking for Dummies
Book Review: It's old!
Summary: 2 Stars
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!
Book Review: Update to my previous review
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Book Review: This book is out of date
Summary: 2 Stars
This book used to be useful but is now eight years out of date.
To learn how to use the latest version of Dragon, check out the Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 "Video Guide" and "QuickStart." They are CD-ROMs that play on your computer. I am the author of both of these titles. They are available on Amazon:
Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 Preferred QuickStart
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Video Guide: Complete Three-Volume Set
Book Review: Jeff Review Dragon for Dummies
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always liked the Dummies series books- they have a great format, easy to read and a great sense of humor. Even though I bought the 1999 edition of Dragon for Dummies that talks about version 4 (I have Version 11 from 2011), the book still had many useful tips that still apply to Version 11 of Dragon Naturally Speaking. The book is extremely useful & helpful.
I found out a new Dragon for Dummies book is coming out in June, 2011 that is specifically for Version 11 - I would highly recommend that book based on my earlier copy of Dragon for Dummies - I'll be buying the new Dragon book when it becomes available.
Book Review: Very Disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
I received this book as a gift for my birthday because I was also given Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 10, it was very disappointing to discover that the book was intended for version 4 and that its copyright is 1999, 10 years ago. So I had to return this book which both disappointed myself and my bride, who gave it to me, along with the software package. In my opinion or clearly show that this book is severely out of date for the current version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
For what it's worth, I wrote this review with Dragon naturally speaking.