=== === Conclusion
After complete reinstallation (fresh downloaded version) DNS 13 Premium the Dragon program is actually more ready to take dictation as earlier DNS versions. The redesign of the Dragon bar, which displays mainly only the microphone switch in the standard mode, like. When recoating with the mouse ("mouseover") is the complete Dragon menu visible. On the well-known classic DragonBar can be changed. The built-in microphone of the notebook is not very fresh test notebooks work right away with DNS 13 - so that was hardly to be expected. So if new einsteigt in DNS, this should equal do with this version. Anyone who wants to upgrade from earlier versions, gets a new and appealing user interface in any case. Whether the Dictation DNS 13 compared to 12.5 DNS differs really felt on the ground, is probably much more from the special vocabulary of the user as of the actual DNS version from. Therefore: buy recommendation!
=== === Dictation
Text can now large parts of the raw text of this product will be meeting directly dictated DNS 13 with a little luck and the correct notebook even without a headset, for example (the text editing and formatting done, however as usual with the mouse and keyboard).
If you want to optimize Diktierqualität, lends itself to dictate a text in line with the program. Dragon then adjusts the user profile on the recorded voice data, which can take more than an hour. This can on occasion and repeated (but not necessarily immediately after the initial installation) make. Specifically, this adjustment took about 30 minutes (the computer operates in the background on the user profile to re DNS is available).
Can be dictated directly into a variety of programs (including Office 2010 and 2013, whose commands can be controlled in part by language) but may then need to be learned and practiced the program-specific control commands. We dictate prefer long texts and maneuver in programs as usual with the mouse and keyboard. If a program does not allow direct text input via dictation (eg for OneNote 2010), the text is dictated in DragonPad, a simple text field, posted and can be inserted into the program.
=== Product documentation and help ===
For entry into Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 an interactive learning center will be installed. This represents around, depending on which program, such as Word or Excel, you have just loaded. Nuance.de/for-individuals/by-product/dragon-for-pc/premium-version On the DNS Be there practically an extensive German-language manual with 236 pages in length (PDF even before buying accessible) and a scarce "Command Cheat Sheet" with the most important German-DNS statements.
=== Installation ===
The new installation of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 Premium from a heavy software package to the 4 GB (download or DVD version) actually helps faster to dictate the minute-long "oppo" the program is in initial setup now no longer required (but can help improve rescheduled later will). When installing the system checks whether the PC system meets the minimum requirements of DNS 13. The serial number is equal to enter (with upgrade versions also a previous version 11). Unfortunately, there is apparently still no temporary DNS trial at which the performance and suitability of version could be tested before making a purchase (which allows even Adobe for its large special programs). When creating the first profile Dragon asks no longer for a name to, but automatically assigns itself a subsequent change is possible at any time later. Microphone types can now be selected with the notebook it is natural to try it with the built-in microphone. And after a brief speech test (one minute) with a specified text, examined in the Dragon the quality and volume of the microphone and regulates, it starts. To operate DNS must 5:13 "free" program starts to be activated via the Internet - this anonymous process a mouse click does not require registration and only takes a few seconds. At the beginning of the installation, the EULA (the German-language "User Agreement", (c) 2014 Nuance Communications Inc.) must be accepted, which is then, however, difficult to find on the system again. We have you copied during installation and stored separately. The EULA text of Nuance in-house counsel has multiple pages and is, as usual, no fun reading! However, questions about the possible number of permitted installations (two), about the number of product activations (no statement) or to resell the software (no) are here in the legal potential (un) clarity answered.
To date, a longer practice dictation was required for all DNS versions for installation before the speech recognition Dragon NaturallySpeaking functioned reliably. At the same time the headset was in front of a dictation to connect to the computer and whether to insert the Bluetooth USB dongle of wireless headsets. In many situations we therefore refrained from dictating the notebook completely - for the duration of assignment of a USB port through a Bluetooth adapter was Ultrabook no place - and the connection of a high-quality Plantronics headsets to the notebook internal Bluetooth interface was with DNS to Version 12.5 has unfortunately not compatible.
With DNS it comes already with the dictates going on when either a notebook microphone compatible or a headset for dictation is ready: either in the usual Office programs dictated (Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013, is largely compatible - OneNote accepts only dictated text controlled from the DNS Dictation) or instructions of the program partly by speech recognition (eg "Open Microsoft Word"). With an active Dragon text or command input is possible via dictation - but at any time and at any point can be made by keyboard or mouse intervention, be corrected and supplemented - there is no time constraint or inhibition threshold to have to now take care of everything by voice command.
== Product activations - exceeded possible speed? ==
DNS 13 must be activated online for five program starts without activation. Certain (bigger) changes by software, hardware or operating system require - as with other manufacturers also - where appropriate, a new product activation for DNA 13, as the "fingerprint" of the computer has changed thereby. There are "some" product activation possible with Nuance for details on the EULA refers (without there indicate a clear maximum number). Apparently, a DNS version be activated some time - a proper uninstall should remove the checkmark of this installation program again - to an activation will take place during the uninstall in seconds online at Nuance. Is there in this license constellation a problem, helps possibly continue the Nuance customer service and on further activation free. Details on how to proceed (online / offline) are included in the official release of Nuance customer service to "What should I do if the activations are exceeded?" (Answer ID 6699 on NuanceDE.CustHelp.com, possibly google) to find.
== Two installations (under license) ==
DNS 13, according to the EULA on two different computers of the same end-user (the "Licensee") at the same location (EULA: "the same physical address") be installed and enabled: a "main copy" and a "copy" (another installation) on a "additional home computers", where both copies not allowed to run concurrently. This license legal restriction to two devices applied since at least 2012. user complaints about the restriction to only two machines were in the DNS Forum Nuance still in December 2013. officially confirmed as follows: "For most customers, installation of the software on two machines is adequate . One primary and one "backup". (...) Limiting the install to two machines and Requiring a special request for more activations Reduces software piracy. "
We have since taken place in accordance with the Lizenzbestimmmungen (DNS-13 EULA, (c) 2014 Nuance) completed a second parallel installation ("backup copy") successfully on an additional computer. The second computer, also a notebook with Intel Core i5, also includes a built-in microphone, referred to herein as "Internal Microphone: Conexant SmartAudio HD" is recognized and has also successfully completed the 13 voice quality testing and first test dictations with DNS.
=== === Wireless intercom sets
If you want to move independently while dictating text or notes from the computer location in space is to recommend the use of an own Bluetooth Headset also with a functioning laptop microphone. A wireless headset allows the free movement of the user in the room, because then the microphone always in the same distance from the speakers (namely on its head) is located. When Dikieren a KabelSprechset we would still have been bound "at arms length" to the computer. Therefore, with the entry into Dragon (in version 10) has a compatible and Nuance-approved Bluetooth headset (Plantronics Calisto) was procured. It remains to be tested in long-term practical application, whether at the DNS 13 susceptibility to defects in dictations with the built-in laptop microphone (eg ambient noise) is larger than when using a professional Bluetooth headsets (such as Plantronics).
= Built notebook microphones =
Whether the built-in microphone of a newer notebook ranges for dictation, Nuance can even apparently not yet be answered conclusively as yet tested everything. But, on the compatibility page support.nuance.com/compatibility found for DNS family under the heading "Other Devices", "audio system (sound card, built-in, Including Tablet PC)" among currently few entries also "RealTek High Definition Audio ". Exactly this sound card is installed in one of our laptops and work with DNS. 13
= Bluetooth headsets =
Included with previous versions, a Plantronics Calisto Bluetooth headset was replaced with (the older and larger) BluetoothUSB adapter PLT BUA-100, this is since about 2011 at the Calisto II set by the more suitable for notebooks compact mini- USB connector Plantronics BT300. This set is also in DNS 13 Wireless expected (with Nuance does not want to specify the actually-containing unit ("model may vary from illustration"). Even more comfortable is a Plantronics Voyager Legend or Plantronics Voyager Pro UC ("Unified Communications") with the small USBBluetoothAdapter BT300, which is recognized as a separate sound card (Plantronics Voyager Legend UC Bluetooth headset or Plantronics Voyager PRO UC (V2) B230 BT, EMEA). Both headsets are certified by Nuance as compatible and can simultaneously also with a BT enabled smart phone can be used. Alternatives are wireless headset from the list of about two dozen have been tested and certified by Nuance headsets on support.nuance.com/compatibility ("Microphones", "Wireless Microphones (Bluetooth or Radio Frequency)", "headset" ).
The FAZ has the editorial voice recognition technology and specialist motor (Michael Spehr) in April 2013 in his article "microphones for speech recognition - cable, Bluetooth or Dect" (online at faz.net) tested and described recommended Input Devices. We have at the time connected us his tip for a Plantronics UC headset combined BT300 Bluetooth dongle.
=== Professional tests (for information) ===
Editor Dr. Michael Spehr, as the speech recognition specialist Dragon and comparative products used for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung for many years and even regularly tested thoroughly and independently, DNA 13 has also tried immediately after publication. "Listened well acquainted understood" his review in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung of 2 September 2014 (FAZ, technology and motor, page T4) concludes: "Dragon (...) is state of the art in speech recognition, the new version. 13 baffled even the experts. " The online version of the article in the meantime (on 11 September) charged on faz.net under the title "At last the computer understands us perfectly" available.
=== === Tip
DNS 13 Premium is upgradefähg from previous DNS versions premium version 11. There may be after the release of version 13 nor older versions of DNS Premium Wireless (version 11) for sale price, which included in the package a Plantronics Calisto II Bluetooth Headset - it will remain compatible with the latest version of DNS 13.
=== === A Final Word
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