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IBM ViaVoice Simply Dictation for MAC OS X comparison

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Release date August 07, 2008
The Bottom Line ViaVoice is an affordable, if buggy, program for basic speech-to-text dictation. To avoid using your hands, however, we recommend the Windows-only Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8. ViaVoice is an affordable, if buggy, program for basic speech-to-text dictation. To avoid using your hands, however, we recommend the Windows-only Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8. Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.
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PlatformMacOS
MacOS
Windows
Info unavailableWindows
Language(s)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableEnglish
Version10
3
10
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License TypeComplete package
Complete package
Complete package
Info unavailableComplete package
SubcategoryOffice applications - voice recognition
Office applications - voice recognition
Office applications - voice recognition
Info unavailableOffice applications - office suite
Product DescriptionIBM ViaVoice Simply Dictation for Mac OS X Edition - ( v. 10 ) - Complete package
IBM ViaVoice Mac OS X Edition - ( v. 3 ) - Complete package
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred - ( v. 10 ) - Complete package
Info unavailableWordPerfect Office X4 Standard Edition - Complete package
CategoryOffice applications
Office applications
Office applications
Info unavailableOffice applications
License PricingStandard
Standard
Standard
Info unavailableAcademic
License Qty1 user
1 user
1 user
Info unavailable1 user
Bundled withInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNoise-canceling headset microphone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Distribution MediaCD-ROM
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
Info unavailableCD-ROM ( Mini-box )
Licensing ProgramInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCorel Contractual Licensing (CCL)
Corel Transactional Licensing (CTL)
OS RequiredApple MacOS X 10.1
Apple MacOS X 10.1
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later
Info unavailableMicrosoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Package TypeRetail
Retail
Retail
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