The installation of the software is absolutely free of problems on my Windows 8. One [8.1] system. In addition to the software on the DVD still a headset is included; this I use for voice input. The headset is [acting] relatively simple, but it works so far excellent. After installation, you have the program in the Learning Center yet at your own voice and used a [own] way of speaking. At this point still occur some errors in the speech recognition. The program can, however, also be that you correct the wrong concepts, and speech recognition is the time getting better. If you have used the program for several hours and has also been dictated some longer texts, one can work almost flawlessly. What I somewhat negatively noticeable in the Home Edition, is the lack of support for English words; these are recognized almost always wrong or strange German terms.
In addition to pure text recognition, the program also offers the possibility, both programs as Word and as the Internet browser to control via voice recognition. Also mouse movements and mouse clicks can be controlled by voice.
Overall I like the program relatively well; just for writing longer texts, the program has a lot of work. Only a better recognition of English words I would have liked; who then still Providing a greater emphasis and would possibly dictate entire texts in English, should access to the Premium Edition therefore prefer. Finally, I give the Home Edition of Dragon speech recognition program good four star.
In my review I have turned to the use of the headset, which I rate as well. You can also use it with the built-in microphone from normal notebook. Here, however, the text recognition works considerably more slowly and faltering; Also, the hit accuracy to a good deal lower than in the use of the headset. To illustrate this, I have the paragraph that is over here, again eingesprochen about the notebook Microphone and the result follows:
Overall, I really like; just for writing longer texts, the program facilitates a tremendous job. A better recognition of English words I would have liked; who then still Providing a greater emphasis and would possibly dictate all text in English, should access to Premium Edition here prefer. Finally, certain Home Edition of Dragon speech recognition program good four star.