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_Note:_ the product mentioned in this article is simply that a product.

I received no compensation for mentioning it here. It is simply what I use.

Greetings: In answer to your question right now I'm using Dragon

NaturallySpeaking 7 this is the standard version. The reason I use

dictation software is that I have a disability called Exotropia with

convergence insufficiency. Basically, this means my eyes do not

coordinate together and I have a tendency to make lots of mistakes. I

first discovered this disability when I was in my early twenties.

Because of this I couldn't work in any field that required speed and

dexterity at the same time, cause I couldn't produce the amount of work

and employer needed for profitability. I ended up working throughout my

career in various jobs where a person received less money.

I have trained the software to my voice and it works fairly well. When

it comes to pricing I have yet to purchase this software from the

company. Every time I've upgraded I've usually bought my next version

on eBay.

For example right now there are auctions going where Dragon

NaturallySpeaking 8 is being sold for prices that very from seven to 14

pounds in the United Kingdom to $7 dollars and on up in US currency.

You mentioned something about a drawl and adjusting by use of a

technician. I have found that at least with Dragon 7 that I do all the

adjusting. The software responds to my voice and yes it is not perfect

but it is better than typing all the time. If I had to type long

messages by hand my whole upper neck and shoulders seize up creating

severe pain. My left arm eventually goes numb and it can also fall

asleep. I hope this answers your questions, if you have any more please

write. As one of several moderator's I except your thanks for all of the

work we all do. It has been approximately four years since the founder

of this list Ken Turbin has passed away. It is his initial work and the

hard work of all the moderators that keeps this list chugging along and

helping people.

Be Blessed

Darwent, Moderator

Chronic Pain

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These are my three treasures,

Compassion, Frugality, & Humility.

Being Compassionate one has Courage,

Being Frugal one has Abundance.

Being Humble one becomes the chief of all vessels.

~~Lao Tzu~~

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