Feature Comparison Matrix
This Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 Feature Comparison Matrix compares which features are available in each Dragon NaturallySpeaking product.
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| Microphone included |
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| Short set-up and user enrollment |
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| Dictate into most MicrosoftÆ WindowsÆ-based applications |
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| Control menus and dialog boxes in most MicrosoftÆ WindowsÆ XP & WindowsÆ 2000-based applications by voice |
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| Simultaneous dictation and command modes |
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| Format and edit by voice |
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| Mouse control by voice |
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| Nothing But Speech (NBS)™ |
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| USB audio support |
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| Performance Optimizer |
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| Natural Punctuation |
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| Say Web and browser links by voice |
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| Award-Winning RealSpeak™ 2 Text-to-Speech |
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| Dictation Playback |
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| Save audio with text dictation |
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| Use with handheld digital recorder |
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| Dictate into Pocket PC |
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| Third-Party Correction |
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| Macro Creation Tools | ||
| FEATURE | PROFESSIONAL | PREFERRED |
| Text and Graphics Dictation shortcuts |
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| Macro recorder |
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| Basic scripting commands |
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| Advanced Microsoft® VBA-compatible scripting |
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| Specialized Application Support | ||
| FEATURE | PROFESSIONAL | PREFERRED |
| Internet Explorer 5, 6 |
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| AOLÆ 6, 7, 8 |
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| Word 97, 2000, XP |
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| WordPerfect® 10 |
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| Excel 97, 2000, XP |
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| Outlook® Express 5, 6 |
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| Outlook® 97, 98, 2000, XP |
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| PowerPoint® 97, 2000, XP |
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| Create multiple vocabularies using text documents |
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| Enterprise Features | ||
| FEATURE | PROFESSIONAL | PREFERRED |
| Import/export user files |
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| Import/export macros |
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| Import/export vocabularies |
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| Specialized vocabularies available for purchase |
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| Network tools for push install |
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| Network tools for centralized vocabulary management |
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| Section 508 Certified |
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| General Improvements | ||||
| FEATURE | PROFESSIONAL | PREFERRED | STANDARD | ESSENTIALS |
| 15% Accuracy Improvement |
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| Improved Command browser |
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| AOL® 8 support |
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| Vocabulary Optimizer |
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| Add contact names from Outlook Express |
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| Improved Dictation Shortcuts |
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| Improved RealSpeak |
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