Dragon Professional Individual Product Launch

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   Dragon Professional Individual http://www.knowbrainer.com/NewStore/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=95 allows all-new levels of professional productivity driven by the latest advances.
   
   

   Special Upgrade pricing is in place through September 30th.

   Should I upgrade to Dragon Professional Individual (commonly referred to as Dragon Professional Individual 14)?

   Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 13 Upgrade thoughts

   If you have already invested in a license of Pro 13 you will need to evaluate new features implemented in Dragon Professional Individual vs. features that have been canceled in your current product.

   Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 12 Upgrade thoughts

   If you are currently using Pro 12 and do not utilize the features listed below we recommend upgrading and gaining better control the new Windows 10 operating system, as well is support for Internet Explorer 11. The upcoming Dragon Anywhere, higher accuracy, less lag time and ease of use will be some of the gains you will benefit from though the upgrade process.

   Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 12/13 Upgrade thoughts

   If you have a current license for Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium 12 or 13, we advise upgrading to Dragon Professional Individual 14.

   The main features that have been removed from Dragon Professional Individual that were included in Dragon Professional 13 are remote desktop connection and the roaming user feature.

   What’s New in Dragon 14

   This topic describes enhancements and new features in Dragon version 14.

   Command enhancements

   Auto-text commands

   Auto-text is a block of content that you specify - including text, graphics, or both - for which you create a custom voice command. In your dictation, when you say the command, Dragon enters your content. You create new auto-text commands using the New Auto-Text Command dialog box. From the DragonBar, select Tools > Add New Auto-Text.

   Manage your custom commands in one place

   The Manage Custom Commands dialog lists all commands you have created, along with links to edit or delete them, or to create new ones. To access the dialog box, select Tools > Manage Custom Commands from the DragonBar.

   Windows 10 commands

   There are new commands for the Action Center, Settings screen, and Start button for Windows 10.

   Dictation enhancements

   Enhanced Dictation Box

   The following enhancements have been made to the Dictation Box:
   •The user interface design is now simpler and easier to use.
   •There is a new Use automatic Dictation Box for this application check box. This check box allows you to turn the Dictation Box on or off for specific applications.
   •Dragon no longer prompts you to save text when you click the Cancel button.
   •The Dictation Box is now resizable.
   •There is now a minimum size. You cannot make the Dictation Box smaller than the minimum size.
   •The Show character count setting is now deselected by default.

   General enhancements
   •When you close the Administrative Settings dialog box, Dragon now re-opens your user profile automatically.
   •Dragon no longer prompts you to save your user profile when you make changes to it.
   •DragonBar usability is now optimized for touchscreen use.

   •You can now link your desktop version of Dragon to your Dragon Anywhere account and share words and commands with your desktop version.

   
   Installation and upgrade enhancements

   Region selection

   During the Dragon DVD installation, you can now choose to install only the files for your region, or all regions. This allows you to use less disk space when installing Dragon, and reduces the installation time required.

   User profile upgrade

   Dragon now opens user profiles in the version 13 directory without upgrading them.

   Software versions

   Dragon can now support Microsoft Windows 10.

   Transcription enhancements

   Improvements to the transcription source

   Improvements to the transcription process produce more accurate transcription results for recorded dictation. You can now create a transcription source separate from your live dictation source.

   Streamlined transcription of recorded dictation

   The steps required to transcribe a recording have been streamlined to make the process faster and easier. Note that you must have a transcription source before you can transcribe your recordings.

   Usability enhancements

   Help redesign and optimization

   The following enhancements have been made to the Dragon Help:
   •Help content was rewritten and made simpler to more clearly explain Dragon’s functionality, and to make information easier to find.
   •The Search capability is now optimized to return more accurate search results relevant to search key words.
   •Interactive video tutorials are now available. These address commonly asked questions and several key Dragon features.
   •The Help user interface was redesigned and is now modern and easy-to-use.
   •The Help system is now on the Web.

   What Can I Say?

   You can now say “What Can I Say?” at any time to get a list of Dragon commands appropriate for your current activity. Dragon reminds you to use this command; you’ll see the reminder when you first log in.

   You can use “What Can I Say?” when you’re in:
   •Applications, like Microsoft Word
   •Web browsers (Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox)
   •Windows Desktop

   The commands are grouped by function, like navigation and formatting.

   
   

   The What Can I Say command replaces the Learning Center. 

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Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 13 Released

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 13 http://www.knowbrainer.com/NewStore/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=28 was released this morning and Nuance has decided to temporarily sell upgrades from Pro 11/12 at the lowest introductory price ever (normally 299.99 now 149.99). They have also extended this low pricing (normally 399.99 now 199.99) to Premium 11/12/13 to Professional 13 upgrades. This pricing is good through September 2014. If you missed our 16 page review you can read it here http://www.knowbrainer.com/index.cfm/wiki/dragon-naturallyspeaking-13-review


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Nuance Unveils Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 – Enabling More Accurate, Natural and Intuitive Interaction with the PC

Dragon 13 Boosts Productivity with Built-in Microphone Support, New Modern Interface and Expanded Voice Capabilities for Popular Web Applications

Burlington, Mass. – July 22, 2014 –Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 – the fastest and most accurate speech recognition software available for the PC. Dragon transforms the PC experience by turning your voice into text and actionable commands much faster than most people can type. By making navigation and text-entry tasks dramatically faster and easier, Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 allows you to reach your full potential by helping you get more done on your computer.

Dragon 13 http://www.knowbrainer.com/NewStore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=498&idcategory=29 offers a complete voice solution by touching on virtually every aspect of the PC experience – making it easy to navigate, command and control your PC by voice, and supporting fast, accurate dictation for both local applications, such as Microsoft Word, and web applications, including email and social media. And, by leveraging the latest advancements in Nuance speech recognition science and technology, Dragon 13 is faster and more accurate than ever before.

Dragon 13 has significantly enhanced out-of-the-box accuracy, and continues to get smarter as it automatically adapts to your personal writing style and preferences by learning the words and phrases that you use the most. Composing and editing documents, sending emails, searching the Web, updating popular social media sites like Facebook or Twitter – Dragon enables you to use your computer in a comfortable, ergonomic way so that you can use your voice to get more done faster than you would using a keyboard and mouse alone. With the help of Dragon, users are able to continue pushing the boundaries of productivity gains and ease of use with the PC. Dragon 13 offers support for many microphone options, including, for the first time, microphones built-in to many of the latest laptops, offering greater freedom and flexibility – no headset required. Dragon 13 automatically detects which microphones are available to use, so you simply select your preference and start talking.

Dragon 13 now also supports voice commands and Full Text Control (using your voice to perform direct dictation, text selection or correction and cursor movement within text) in popular web applications such as Gmail, Outlook.com and Yahoo! Mail in Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. For example, simply tell your computer to “Open Internet Explorer,” and from there, use your voice to navigate to Facebook, scroll through your news feed and select photos and links. Or, use your voice to open Gmail, address and compose a message, insert a personal signature and send your note – no typing or clicking required.

Dragon 13 also features a contemporary, intuitive interface and helpful tutorials that make using Dragon easier than ever before. In just four simple steps, you can set up your Dragon profile to get started and experience the speed and accuracy of Dragon 13 right away. Boost your productivity even further by exploring advanced features with the easy-to-use Learning Center, which displays relevant help at your fingertips. “Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 offers increased accuracy, improved design and flexibility, and a robust web experience – and that adds up to a more intuitive and productive experience for customers,” said Peter Mahoney, Nuance’s chief marketing officer and general manager for Dragon. “Dragon continues to serve as a complete voice solution for the PC, capable of impressive performance across programs, browsers and applications. Both new and longtime users of Dragon will find their interactions with the PC completely transformed, as they use their voice to get more things done in a faster and more natural way.”

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