Description:
Say goodbye to carpal tunnel syndrome and hello to L&H Voice Express Professional 5.0. This newly upgraded speech recognition software lets you dictate e-mail, create reports, and even surf the Web just by the sound of your voice.Initially, the installation for Voice Express Professional 5.0 seemed a bit daunting--the package comes complete with a "read me first" pamphlet, headphones, and a detailed user's guide. However, it seems that an easier start-up process was on the developers' minds when they upgraded this product, so the installation itself was not so scary. After setting up our mike and creating our speaker profile, we were able to start dictating. Voice Express does offer the L&H Voice Express Café, an interactive learning center for new users. Take note, however, that you must have Shockwave installed on your computer to use this feature (the application will prompt you to install it if you haven't already). It is important to keep in mind that Voice Express only works with Windows-based applications. Still, if you are a fan of Word, Excel, and the rest of the gang, you will be pleased to know that Voice Express is now fully integrated with Office 2000. The application even lets you send instant messages, all without typing a word. Because the software is trained to recognize your voice, you have to pay special attention to the positioning of the mike, which may take some time for new users to feel comfortable with. It did get a little frustrating having to adjust the mike whenever our heads moved or we took the headset off. However, although it may take some adjustment time, this application is fairly straightforward and quite useful for busy professionals. --Gisele Toueg
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