• Improved Accuracy: Dragon 12 delivers up to a 20 percent improvement in out of box accuracy compared to Dragon 11.
• If you use Dragon on a computer with multi core processors and more than 4 GB of RAM, Dragon 12 automatically selects the BestMatch V speech model for you when you create your user profile in order to deliver faster performance.
• Better performance: Dragon 12 boosts performance by delivering easier correction and editing options, and giving you more control over your command preferences, letting you get things done faster than ever before.
• Smart Format Rules: Dragon now reaches out to you to adapt upon detecting your format corrections abbreviations, numbers, and more so your dictated text looks the way you want it to every time.
• More Natural Text to Speech Voice: Dragon 12’s natural sounding Text To Speech reads editable text with fast forward, rewind and speed and volume control for easy proofing and multi tasking.

Product Description ------------------- Get Started with Speech Re Software Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 Basics ignites new levels of fun and freedom by introducing you to speech re software for the PC. Dragon recognizes what you say and how you say it so you can interact with your computer by talking! Say words and watch them appear on your computer screen three times faster than typing with no spelling mistakes. Use your favorite applications to create documents, search the Web, or network with friends and family. Getting started is easier than ever! Dragon 12 lets you sit back, relax, and start talking to get more done on your computer than you ever imagined possible. From the Manufacturer --------------------- Dragon Sidebar puts important voice commands and tips in one convenient desktop location (view larger). Dragon now reaches out to you to adapt upon detecting your format corrections Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 Basics ignites new levels of fun and freedom by introducing you to speech re software for the PC. Dragon recognizes what you say and how you say it so you can interact with your computer by talking. Say words and watch them appear on your computer screen — three times faster than typing — with no spelling mistakes. Use your favorite applications to create documents, search the web, or network with friends and family. Dragon 12 lets you sit back, relax, and start talking to get more done on your computer than you ever imagined possible. Key New Features ---------------- * Improved Accuracy: Dragon 12 delivers up to a 20% improvement in out-of-box accuracy compared to Dragon 11. This means that Dragon gets you, and you get things done, faster than ever. And when you do need to make a correction, Dragon learns, making it more accurate the more that you use it. * Faster Processors Yield Faster Performance: If you use Dragon on a computer with multi-core processors and more than 4 GB of RAM, Dragon 12 automatically selects the BestMatch V speech model for you when you create your user profile in order to deliver faster performance. * Better performance: Dragon 12 boosts performance by delivering easier correction and editing options, and giving you more control over your command preferences, letting you get things done faster than ever before. * Enhanced Experience with Gmail and Hotmail: Dragon 12 enhances the experience of using your voice with two of the most popular web-based email applications — Gmail and Hotmail — offering Full Text Control and commands for the most frequent actions in Internet Explorer 9, Mozilla Firefox 12 or higher, and Google Chrome 16 or higher. * Interactive Tutorial: Proposed at the end of profile creation and available any time from the Help menu, the Interactive Tutorial in Dragon 12 offers short progressive simulations to help you practice good dictation, correction and editing habits so that you can create text efficiently within just a few minutes. * Smart Format Rules: Dragon now reaches out to you to adapt upon detecting your format corrections – abbreviations, numbers, and more — so your dictated text looks the way you want it to every time. * Faster Correction: When it comes to correcting a word or phrase, Dragon now includes more choices to make it quicker and easier to make a change. Ignite More Fun at Your PC -------------------------- Dragon 12 Basics lets you say words and watch them appear on your computer screen. The software is easy to install and fun to use, making even mundane PC tasks a lot more enjoyable. Dragon changes the way you interact with your PC for the better so you can get through your "to-do" list faster than ever before. Once you start using Dragon, you’ll wonder how you managed without it. Ignite Comfort and Freedom -------------------------- With Dragon 12 Basics, you can use your PC in a comfortable, ergonomic way without being tied to your keyboard and mouse. Launch applications, select menu items, "press" keys and switch from one window to another using simple voice commands. Sit back, relax, and start talking to get things done at your PC. Ignite Productivity by Turning Talk into Text --------------------------------------------- Say words and watch them appear on your computer screen — three times faster than typing — with greater re and formatting accuracy than ever before. Dictate documents, Facebook and Twitter posts, e-mails, and more. You can easily designate documents and e-mails for Dragon to study so that it "gets" you more quickly. Dragon 12 Basics even updates your voice profile automatically based on your dictation sessions and corrections to deliver better re results over time. Ignite Creativity by Keeping Up with Your Brain ----------------------------------------------- Just speak to capture your ideas at the speed of thought; don’t let typing, spelling or fear of the blank page slow you down. Dragon 12 Basics delivers greater re and formatting accuracy than ever before, letting you transform ideas into text and keep up with your brain. Capture your thoughts quickly and completely, without having to keep your eyes fixed on the screen or keyboard. When it’s time to edit and revise your documents, use Dragon’s commands to breeze through the process. Dragon can even adapt its format rules by detecting your format corrections – abbreviations, numbers, and more — so your dictated text looks the way you want it to every time. Ignite Convenience by Using Your Favorite Applications ------------------------------------------------------ In addition to DragonPad, the built-in text editor, you can use Dragon 12 Basics with many of your favorite Windows applications. Dictate or edit documents in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice Writer, or Corel WordPerfect, search the web using Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, post to Facebook or Twitter, and more — all by voice. Dragon 12 Basics even enhances the experience of using your voice with two of the most popular web-based e-mail applications — Gmail and Hotmail — offering Full Text Control and commands for the most frequent action in Internet Explorer 9, Mozilla Firefox 10 or higher, and Google Chrome 16 or higher. Ignite Ease of Use, Right Out of the Box ---------------------------------------- Thanks to the new interactive tutorial’s simulations, you can learn and practice good dictation, correction and editing habits so that you can create text efficiently within just a few minutes. The Dragon Help system contains a Tip of the Day window and other easy ways for you to quickly learn what interests you. The Dragon Sidebar puts important voice commands and tips in one convenient desktop location. And on-screen help means information is always available when you need it. System Requirements ------------------- CPU --- * Recommended: 2.2 GHz Intel dual core or equivalent AMD processor * Minimum: 1 GHz Intel Pentium or equivalent AMD processor or 1.66 GHz Intel Atom processor NOTE: Faster processors yield faster performance. SSE2 instruction set is required. Processor Cache --------------- * Recommended: 2 MB L2 cache * Minimum: 512 KB L2 cache Free Hard Disk Space -------------------- * 3.2 GB * 4 GB for localized non-English versions Supported Operating Systems --------------------------- * Microsoft Windows 7 and higher, 32-bit and 64-bit * Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, 32-bit and 64-bit * Microsoft Windows XP SP3, 32-bit only * Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2, 32-bit and 64-bit RAM --- * Recommended: 2 GB for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 32-bit; 4 GB for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 64-bit * Minimum:1 GB for Windows XP and Windows Vista; 2 GB for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Other ----- * Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher for online help * Sound card supporting 16-bit * DVD-ROM drive for installation * Nuance-approved noise-canceling headset microphone (included in purchase) NOTE: An Internet connection is required for automatic product activation (a quick, anonymous process). This edition of Dragon does not support dictation directly into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. For EMR support, please use Dragon Medical Edition. Use Dragon with Gmail and Hotmail with Full Text Control and commands for the most frequent actions (view larger).