What's new in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9?
- AutoTranscribe Folder -
The option to create a desktop folder to place digital dictations from a handheld device and have them transcribed automatically to streamline the dictation workflow.
- Unprecedented Speech Recognition
Accuracy - up to 99%!
The new Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 speech engine is up to 20% more accurate than version 8.
- No Training Required -
Get started instantly with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 without having to read any scripts or training text.
- Expanded Support for New Applications -
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 now supports Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird. Use built-in command-and-control commands to navigate more easily in Microsoft® Outlook® Express. Dictate, edit, and navigate more easily in Microsoft® Word and Corel® WordPerfect®.
- Tutorials -
New tutorials simplify the training process, so you can be an expert Dragon NaturallySpeaking user right away.
- Support for Non-standard Edit Controls
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Support for Non-standard Edit Controls means you get full Dragon functionally, such as "Select-And-Say" in more applications than ever before. New supported edit controls include Borland's TMemo, TEdit & TRichEdit controls as well as TE Edit from SubSystems and TX Text from TX Text Control.
- Select-And-Say Indicator -
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 includes a new indicator that lets you know when you have "Select-And-Say" functionality available.
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking Command
Browser -
The Dragon NaturallySpeaking Command Browser is faster and easier to use than ever before.
- Bluetooth Wireless Microphone Support -
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 now supports certain Bluetooth wireless microphones as an input device, empowering you to dictate without being tethered to your PC.
- Dictate Into More Handheld Devices -
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 also supports handheld digital recorders and other PDAs that record in .wma and .mp3 format for deferred transcription.

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- Smart Formatting -
Smart Formatting lets you specify how to format dates, measurements, acronyms or any word to meet your requirements.
- Add Terms and Contact Names -
Scan your documents, contact names, and sent e-mails to update your vocabulary so you never have to spell a name again.
- Navigate Desktop by Voice -
Launch or switch applications, save or print documents, and more, using menu commands for all standard Windows®-based applications.
- Eliminate "Ums" and "Ahs" from Dictation -
The built-in Nothing But Speech (NBS)™ technology increases accuracy by filtering out inadvertent fillers and sounds between words.
- Use Spelling, Numbers, Commands Only, and Dictation Only Modes -
Increase your accuracy when completing specific tasks by using optional spelling, numbers, commands only, and dictation only modes.
- Control Mouse by Voice -
Use multiple methods - including commands like "move mouse upper left" - to work hands-free.
- Work on Web by Voice -
Search the Web, access information, and navigate web pages by speaking URLs and links.
- Multiple Correction Methods -
Select and correct a misrecognized word - using voice, mouse, or keyboard - without going into a correction window, and the software will learn from your correction.
- Edit by Voice -
Use Select-and-Say® to make text changes by voice in many dialogs and applications.
- Natural Punctuation -
When dictating casual writing styles, you no longer have to say "period" and "comma".
- Proofread with Dictation Playback -
Play back what you said so that you can edit and correct your work.
- Listen to Text in the Most Human-sounding Voice Available -
Hear any text, such as incoming e-mail, read aloud using Text-to-Speech (RealSpeak™ 2 text-to-speech software).
- Enter Commonly-used Text and Graphics -
Create text blocks - including graphics - and insert them into documents or e-mails using a single voice command (macro).
- Give Commands Naturally -
Use additional built-in Natural Language Commands for Microsoft® Excel.
When you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9, it will change the way you think about PCs. You'll be faster, and have more fun, as you create letters, reports, and e-mails all by speaking. Just talk, and you can surf the web, open and close applications, even control your mouse and the entire desktop.
- Amazingly Accurate -
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is up to 99% accurate, and often more accurate than typing. Dragon NaturallySpeaking never makes a spelling mistake, and it actually gets smarter the more you use it!
- Faster Than Typing -
Most people speak over 120 words per minute, but type less than 40 words a minute. Dragon NaturallySpeaking lets you create letters and e-mails about three times faster than typing by hand!
- Easy To Use -
You’ll be dictating letters, e-mails and surfing the web by voice right away! No script reading required to get started. We even include a full set of on-screen tutorials, and a Nuance approved free noise-canceling microphone.
- Use with Any Windows Program -
Use your voice to dictate, edit and control applications like Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Corel® WordPerfect®.
- A Best Seller Around the World -
Dragon products have won over 175 major awards for accuracy and ease of use, and are used by more people around the world than any other speech recognition software.
- Bluetooth Support -
Use Dragon NaturallySpeaking with Nuance-approved Bluetooth headsets.
- Mobile -
Dictate into any Nuance-certified handheld device for automatic transcription when you synch with your PC.
System Requirements -
- Intel® Pentium® / 1 GHz processor (for example, Pentium® M, Pentium® 4), or equivalent AMD® processor - Faster processors will yield faster performance
- 512 MB RAM or 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista™
- 1 GB free hard disk space
- Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP1 or higher) Home and Professional, 2000 (SP4 or higher), Vista (32-bit)
- Creative® Labs Sound Blaster® 16 or equivalent sound card supporting 16-bit recording
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5 or higher (free download available at www.microsoft.com)
- CD-ROM drive (required for installation)
- Nuance-approved noise-canceling headset microphone (included)
- Speakers (required for playback of recorded speech and text to speech features)
- A web connection is required for activation
- For Bluetooth wireless microphone support
During the install process the software checks to make sure your system
meets these minimum requirements. If you do not meet the requirements, the
software will not be installed.
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“I'm a heavy PC software user and nothing pleases me more than Dragon NaturallySpeaking. It truly is the most exciting software out there, and version 9 is just outstanding!”
- Alexandria Carstens, Consultant & Trainer - Speakeasy Solutions Inc.
“Dragon NaturallySpeaking saves me hours of time in terms of the type of work that I do, and as for money - it's priceless. I couldn't live without it. It has not only saved me time and money it has made me money over the years. It is so much a part of my life and my business, that if I had to give it up, I doubt seriously that I could survive as a business consultant.”
- Chuck Runquist, Owner - GEMCCON Software Consulting
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