Naturally Speaking

Chris McGinn posted a blog on Digital Landing. Read about the way to make keyboards a thing of the past, and vocals all you need.

I’m intrigued. It’s like something out of a sci-fi movie–software that really lets you tell your computer what to do with no typing required.

Dragon’s Naturally Speaking software promises just that–surf the web, dictate and edit in Word (and more) , IM, and more.

The software says it can let you create documents and emails up to three times faster than most people type and with 99 percent accuracy. If you are a slow typer or just have your hands full (hello, moms!)–this could be a life saver. You can even use a Bluetooth microphone so you don’t have to be “wired” to the computer. You can also use an approved digital recorder to make notes when you are away from the computer and automatically synch to it.

They have several software versions with additional options such as standard, preferred, and professional, which includes additional security measures and enterprise capabilities.

I’ve heard of simlar software in the past, but it seemed like the technology was a little spotty. Now maybe they have been able to make the necessary gains to make this really usable. As with any software, be sure to read reviews to see if it is a good fit for you. Between this and touchscreens, typing may soon be a skill of the past.