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Dell Inspiron with Naturally Speaking

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Ted Cody

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Jan 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM1/24/98
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I just got delivery on a Dell Inspiron 3000, 200Hz, 80 Megs, with the idea
of using it with Dragon Naturally Speaking.

Unfortunately I can't get anything but "below average" sound quality.
Before I return the unit (which I love, otherwize), has anyone else been
successful in getting DNS to work on the Inspiron? Any suggestions for
settings, etc?

Ted Cody

Mark A Mandel

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Jan 25, 1998, 3:00:00 AM1/25/98
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Ted Cody (tsc...@vermontel.com) wrote:
: I just got delivery on a Dell Inspiron 3000, 200Hz, 80 Megs, with the idea

The description "below average" was an unfortunate choice. I usually get
that rating when I enroll on a new version and my dictation works well.
Before deciding to return the unit, finish the enrollment and start
actually using NS.

-- Mark A. Mandel, Sr. Linguist, Dragon Systems, Inc.
http://www.dragonsys.com/

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David Ching

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Jan 29, 1998, 3:00:00 AM1/29/98
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Ted Cody wrote:
>
> I just got delivery on a Dell Inspiron 3000, 200Hz, 80 Megs, with the idea
> of using it with Dragon Naturally Speaking.
>
> Unfortunately I can't get anything but "below average" sound quality.
> Before I return the unit (which I love, otherwize), has anyone else been
> successful in getting DNS to work on the Inspiron? Any suggestions for
> settings, etc?
>

Have you tried using an external microphone?

--
David Ching, Windows Consultant
DC Software Design, Inc.
http://www.dcsoft.com

Ted Cody

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Jan 30, 1998, 3:00:00 AM1/30/98
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I am happy to say that I was able to get "average" and, occasionally even,
"above overage" voice quality when loading DNS Personal edition, training
on that version, and then upgrading to the Deluxe Edition. I am now getting
entirely satisfactory performance, equal to that of my desktop, with a
SoundBlaster AWE-64 installed.

Thanks to all who urged patience.

Ted Cody

Tom Westheimer

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Jan 31, 1998, 3:00:00 AM1/31/98
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I wouldn't worry about the below average if you are getting good
recognition. Run sound recorder and see if it sounds decent . One of
our consultants on the same machine got below average and then their
customer was average. I use below average all the time and I have
never seen above average!

You can send me the machine if you don't want it :-)

Tom Westheimer
t...@twest.mv.com
http://www.abilities.com
Voice Recognition Headquarters in New England!

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