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Talk to Your Computer: Speech Recognition Made Easy
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Manufacturer: Waveside Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 006.454
EAN: 9780967038933
ISBN: 0967038936
Label: Waveside Publishing
Manufacturer: Waveside Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 191
Publication Date: 1999-09-01
Publisher: Waveside Publishing
Studio: Waveside Publishing
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Editorial Reviews:
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Talk to Your Computer shows how to make speech software work quickly and accurately. If you use IBM, L&H, Dragon, or Philips speech software, that book will save you hours of frustration and help you work in the most efficient way possible. The book describes how to tune up your computer for best accuracy, how to troubleshoot problems with your software, and how to matain an efficient work flow when dictating. A chapter on healthy computing guides you through setting up your workstation properly for speech and reveals the secrets of maintaining good vocal health. The book includes a comprehensive buyers guide with in-depth product reviews and expert recommendations, profiles of speech recognition users, and detailed instructions on how to talk to your computer so that it understands you best. "Newman's expert advice is clear and to-the-point. Speech software can dramatically boost your writing speed." --Robert Cowart, author of Mastering Windows 98 and Windows NT Unleashed "I had used NaturallySpeaking for more than a year before finding this book. I wish I'd found it sooner! Any one of the tips on improving accuracy easily justifies the cover price." --Harris Lilienfeld, M.D., Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates
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Summary: Still timely, complete, and helpful
Comment: I completely agree with the other review - this book covers an amazing scope of material related to voice dictation software and hardware. The author draws on a vast amount of real-world experience implementing voice recognition software. And the book provides accurate and insightful guidance on what path to take if you try to set up voice recognition software yourself. The range of advice runs from informed, candid and critical evaluation of the major software programs, to what kind of wear-and-tear to expect on your vocal chords as you begin to replace typing with voice dictation! Nobody should evaluate a move to voice recognition technology, or purchase software or hardware without this book. While the book has been in print a couple years, I found it quite timely - with still valid characterizations of the various software options available. A "must" for the bookshelf of every office and organization. And certainly a critical resource for those responsible for implementing voice recognition software.
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Summary: Essential reading for any potential user
Comment: I'm technologically experienced yet I have hesitated to try to set up voice recognition, even though a complimentary copy of VR software sits in my drawer. That's over. So far, this book has answered every question I have and has given me confidence that this technology can do what I want. I have three favorite "aspects" of the book --- 1) it is a stunningly clear presentation of the material. The language is jargon-free and brief, and best of all the book is laid out in in question-and-answer format, which works perfectly for this kind of material. 2) The book is populated with quotes from and descriptions of the experiences of real users, which make the advice come to life. 3) The breadth of the book is surprisingly broad, ranging from "should you / how to" topics (of course) to things I didn't expect, such as how to change the order of various tasks to take advantage of the technology, and how to continually improve the performance of the package (your system plus your own speech) over time. There's not much fluff.So, I'm very impressed. This kind of book, executed this well, should be available for far more products than just VR.
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