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Dragon Dictate - 👍 👍 A "Must Have" for Christmas

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

    Last week on Techie Tuesday, Larry and Sheila wrote about Dragon Dictate. Through the years, I have played and toyed with the notion of using this as an integral part of my blogging and report writing. Needless to say, the earlier versions were challenging to work with mainly due to my southern drawl. I used to joke and say things like, “I reckon the software doesn’t speak Southern.” (On a side note, Sire has problems understanding Southern as well.”) But then, that is a blog of a different color.
     I must say that the latest versions are much better than their predecessors. I use Dragon Dictate on both my Mac and PC. Of the two, I have less problems on the PC version that I do the earlier Mac version. The problem with the Mac version is that when the operating system was updated to the newer version of OS X, there are glitches and sometimes the program stops responding and I have to force quit the application.
    Overall, I’m quite pleased with performance of Dragon Dictate as it can type much faster and more error-free than I can. All I need to do is formulate my thoughts and it does the rest. I still need to proofread as it does throw in errant words or propositions. But then, nothing is perfect. Generally speaking, I will have to give the software 👍 👍!

The Complete Home Inspections Team - Brentwood, TN 37027

 

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Michael I bought one of the earlier versions and threw it away just because of the problem you mentioned.  

Dec 01, 2014 07:58 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Conrad, I do dictate all my blogs and comments. It saves a ton of time. I spend more time waiting on the AR servers than dictating a comment.

Dec 01, 2014 07:58 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

So glad it's working out for you.  Thankfully I can type pretty quickly.  I'm sure at least 60wpm, but prob. more likely 80wpm, so that would slow me down.  I do, however, use a voice to text thing on my droid if I'm driving.

Dec 01, 2014 08:17 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Michael, good to know...I always wondered how it worke...do you use it for comments too?

Dec 01, 2014 08:56 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
REMAX Preferred - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Two thumbs up is not bad at all...I hope you have a pleasant rest of the week!

Dec 01, 2014 10:36 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I used one of the first versions and was very impressed. But since that time I tend to do it the old fashioned way. I think as I type and go back and change and reword.

Dec 01, 2014 11:08 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Michael ...I thought I was the only one who had problems with SIRI!

I'll check this one out ...Thanks!

Dec 02, 2014 05:24 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for your suggestion to try Dragon Dictate. I should explore this since I am still writing blogs the old fashioned way by typing them.

Dec 02, 2014 07:41 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Michael have you been using Dragon Dictate to do your AR blogs.

Dec 02, 2014 08:39 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Michael,

I have the software but have yet to load it...on my "to-do" list!

Dec 02, 2014 10:09 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Michael

I have been thinking about using Dragon . . . . What version do you have?

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Dec 02, 2014 12:22 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning all! Yes, I have been using Dragon Dictate on all of my blogs as well as comments.

Lou, I have the latest version for the PC. The Mac has an older version (last year) that worked well under the older operating system but really chokes on the newest release of OS X. It works, however, it will go into Lala land periodically.

Dec 02, 2014 05:59 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I like using this sort of software while driving long distance, I can get some things prepped for when I'm able to get it out Michael Thornton . Dragon does have a great reputation for this.

Dec 02, 2014 11:18 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Michael ... I also purchased a Dragon Dictate many years for helping me write my novels. VB had nothing but problems, threw the package in the garbage with frustration. Maybe the newer version of the Dragon Dictate is much better

Dec 03, 2014 05:08 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Michael- glad you reviewed this because like you, I have a southern (Texas) accent and maybe these machines have trouble with it. Roger D. Mucci , is it my sourthern accent you have trouble with? LOL

Dec 03, 2014 09:14 AM