What is the “best” Voice Recognition software?
The leading manufacturers are Dragon, IBM and Philips. They all have their merits and enthusiastic users. Dragon’s NaturallySpeaking wins the opinion polls and happens to be what I used to dictate this article. Having used the products from all three manufacturers over the last 8 years, I have always found that Dragon is ahead where it matters – speed, accuracy and capability. Most computer stores stock Voice Recognition software and digital recorders and they are all very competitive on price. The big disadvantage of going to a store is that they very rarely can offer any help. They just don’t have the skilled expertise. You would do better to go to one of the specialist organisations. Whilst making recommendations, I’ll mention one of the leading specialists who are certified by Dragon Systems. Pyxis Computer Services have specialised in voice recognition since its inception and have a super guide written by a user who had “no relevant computer experience and no wish to learn the mys
