Voice recognition software (1 Viewer)

[Enlightened_One]

I was wondering if anyone could be of assistance. Does anyone know anything about dictation software, i.e, you give the computer voice commands, or in the case I want, you can dictate to word processors.
What is the best brand?
What is the cheapest?
What is something that is compatible with a Toshiba laptop running windows 98?
Is it possible to 'learn' voice recognition software to recognise a voice being played back that has been recorded elsewhere?
And where could I get it from (in Sydney and elsewhere in NSW)?

 

[RCMasterAA]

Dragon Naturally Speaking might work well for you. Google them up. I can't give any solid answers to your questions though.

 

[get_born]

Imagine your out in public and you need word to open.... "open word document" you would say... *people stare*

 

[insert-username]

Dragon Naturally Speaking is generally regarded as the best in voice recognition software, but it will cost you. The package usually comes with a microphone and everything you need to get going, though.


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[Enlightened_One]

Imagine your out in public and you need word to open.... "open word document" you would say... *people stare*

I was thinking more along the lines of when I'm driving for three hours and my radio keeps dropping out. I might has well do something constructive, like start an essay that is probably due tomorrow or something.