How to Buy Voice Recognition Software
Voice recognition software is becoming more popular as medical and legal professionals rely on it for transcription. If you are in the market for one of these products, remember that some are much better than others. Here are some guidelines to follow when buying voice recognition software.
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Determine if your type of writing is conducive to voice recognition. You may want to rethink your decision if your work involves writing codes, proper and/or foreign names or statistics or if you have a loud work environment.
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Check the minimum system requirements to see if the voice recognition software is compatible with your operating system. Also, verify that it will work with other programs you use, such as Microsoft Word.
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Look for software with a high accuracy rate. Some of the top-rated programs have rates ranging between 80 and 91 percent.
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Buy voice recognition software that is simple and quick to install. Most programs feature "Wizards," which make installation and hardware configuration a snap.
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Ask if a microphone and headset are included.
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Read user reviews, computer magazines, consumer reports and vendor websites to learn about products that you're interested in. Users offer hands-on evaluations and generally do not have product loyalty.
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Purchase your voice recognition software from a retail or computer store or online. Be a comparative shopper to find the best deal.
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Tips & Warnings
Voice recognition software is available for MACs and PCs.
Technical support staff should be easy to reach, respond quickly and be well versed in the product.
Some software companies offer voice recognition programs specifically for the legal and medical fields.
Software manufacturers' websites feature product information and specifics.
