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Product Name Company Name Current Version Price (US$) Standard Vocabulary User Defined Vocabulary Additional Vocabularies available Spelling Dictionary Included / # of Words Discrete / Continuous Speech Compatible Applications Training before reaching high accuracy Trained Accuracy Words Per Minute when Trained Target Market Misc. Features Hardward Required SoundCard Compatibility Incompatibilities Operating System Platform Required Minimal RAM Preferred RAM Required Hard Disk Space Media Options Languages Available Options Available Microphones / Headsets Support from Manufacturer Exchange Policy from 21st Century Eloquence Upgrade Policy of 21st Century Eloquence Extended Support Plans Available On-Line Support available Site Licenses Available Demos Available Upgrades Available Advantages Disadvantages Best Location to Buy (Okay - it's a shameless plug for our company.)
Dragon Dictate Personal Dragon Systems V2.52 / February 1997 $395 10,000 words May replace any / all words with user defined words None 120000 words Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. 3 weeks 92% 60 - 90 Casual computer user who have small vocabularies. Includes over 4500 Macros, including some for surfing the Internet. Extensive Macro editing features. Mouse Grid for voice activated mouse movements IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Soundblaster 16 & Compatible / Not Mwave Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x 16 MB 16 MB 40 MB 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM U.S. English Text to Speech ($100) Comes with either a VXI or Shure 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes On - Line Screen Cam Only Can upgrade from Personal to Classic or Power. Can purchase add on vocabularies. Easy to learn. Easy to use. Compatible with large number of different Windows programs. Relatively inexpensive. Small vocabulary limits capabilities. 21st Century Eloquence
Dragon Dictate Classic Dragon Systems V2.52 / February 1997 $695 30,000 words May replace any / all words with user defined words Medical, Legal, Business, Journalism, Technical 120000 words Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. 3 weeks 92% 60 - 90 General Computer users. Most popular Dragon product. Includes over 4500 Macros, including some for surfing the Internet. Mouse Grid for voice activated mouse movements IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Soundblaster 16 & Compatible Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x 16 MB 16 MB 40MB 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM German, Spanish, French, Italian. Swedish, and British English Text to Speech ($100) Comes with either a VXI or Shure 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes On - Line Screen Cam Only Can Upgrade from Classic to Power. Can purchase add on vocabularies. Easy to learn. Easy to use. Compatible with large number of different Windows programs. Discrete rather than continuous speech. 21st Century Eloquence
Dragon Dictate Power Dragon Systems V2.52 / February 1997 $1,695 60,000 words May replace any / all words with user defined words Medical, Legal, Business, Journalism, Technical 120000 words Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. 3 weeks 92% 60 - 90 Power user. Professionals, teachers. Anyone who uses computers many hours per day. Includes over 4500 Macros, including some for surfing the Internet. Mouse Grid for voice activated mouse movements IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Soundblaster 16 & Compatible / Not Mwave Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x 16 MB 16 MB 40MB 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish and British English Text to Speech is Included Comes with either a VXI or Shure 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes On - Line Screen Cam Only Can purchase add on vocabularies. Also, see upgrade policy of 21st Century Eloquence Easy to learn. Easy to use. Compatible with large number of different Windows programs. Extensive vocabulary is excellent for more sophisticated work such as legal, medical or journalistic (with add on vocabularies). Text to speech included. Relatively expensive for discrete speech program 21st Century Eloquence
Dragon Dictate Singles Dragon Systems V 1.0 / December 96 $99 10,000 words May replace any / all words with user defined words None 120000 words Discrete Available for any ONE of the following programs: Word, WordPerfect, WordPro, 1-2-3, Lotus Notes, Excel 3 weeks 92% 60 - 90 Low end product aimed at users who are unsure if they wish to use voice recognition Restricted to only One underlying software program. IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Soundblaster 16 & Compatible / Not Mwave Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x 16 MB 16 MB 40MB 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM U.S. English Available for any ONE of the following programs: Word, WordPerfect, WordPro, 1-2-3, Lotus Notes, Excel Included 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. No On - Line Screen Cam Only None Inexpensive Not very powerful. Useful ONLY for the single application for which it is purchased. 21st Century Eloquence
DragonPro Series: Dragon Dictate Law Dragon Systems V 1.1 $495 Additional 60,000 words See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) See sample words in Vocabulary See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) 92% 60 - 90 Attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries Includes many abbreviations and proper nouns. Includes Interface with WestLaw and LEXIS-NEXIS IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) No additional hardware required Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x Total 16 MB Total 16 MB 15 MB 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None No additional hardware required 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes On - Line Screen Cam Only None Excellent when combined with Power, or even Classic for the legal field. $495 cost. Not continuous speech. 21st Century Eloquence
DragonPro Series: Dragon Dictate Med Dragon Systems V 1.0 $495 Additional 60,000 words See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) See sample words in Vocabulary See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) 92% 60 - 90 Physicians, physician's assistants, medical assistants, medical writers, Chiropractors Includes many abbreviations and proper nouns. Includes anatomy, pharmacology / drug names, emergency medicine, radiology, family practice, IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) No additional hardware required Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x Total 16 MB Total 16 MB 15 MB 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None No additional hardware required 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes On - Line Screen Cam Only None Excellent when combined with Power, or even Classic for the medical field. $495 cost. Not continuous speech. 21st Century Eloquence
DragonPro Series: Dragon Dictate Business Dragon Systems V 1.0 $495 Additional 60,000 words See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) See sample words in Vocabulary See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) 92% 60 - 90 Business, commerce, real estate, Includes many abbreviations and proper nouns. Includes many company names from the NYSE, AMEX, OTC markets. IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) No additional hardware required Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x Total 16 MB Total 16 MB 15 MB 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None No additional hardware required 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes On - Line Screen Cam Only None Excellent when combined with Power or even Classic for use in business. $495 cost. Not continuous speech. 21st Century Eloquence
DragonPro Series: Dragon Dictate Journalism Dragon Systems V 1.0 $495 Additional 60,000 words See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) See sample words in Vocabulary See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) 92% 60 - 90 Writers, journalists Includes many abbreviations and proper nouns. Includes government agencies, place names, slang and company names. IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) No additional hardware required Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x Total 16 MB Total 16 MB 15 MB 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None No additional hardware required 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes On - Line Screen Cam Only None Excellent when combined with Power or even Classic for use in Journalism. $495 cost. Not continuous speech. 21st Century Eloquence
DragonPro Series: Dragon Dictate Tech Dragon Systems V 1.0 $495 Additional 60,000 words See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) See sample words in Vocabulary See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. See underlying program specs (Power / Classic) 92% 60 - 90 Scientific writers Includes many abbreviations and proper nouns. Includes extensive computer industry terminology. IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) No additional hardware required Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM Thinkpad, and any 8-bit Soundblaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x Total 16 MB Total 16 MB 15 MB 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None No additional hardware required 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes On - Line Screen Cam Only None Excellent when combined with Power or even Classic for use in Technical writing. $495 cost. Not continuous speech. 21st Century Eloquence
Dragon Dictate Xtools Dragon Systems V 1.0 $295 N / A N / A N / A N / A Discrete Visual Basic or any application that can use VBX controls Programming Experience 95%-99% N / A Programmers and System Integrators Visual Basic Controls allowing you to program into Win 3.1, 95 and NT 486 / 66 or above SoundBlaster 16 & Compatible Most Mwaves, IBM Aptiva, IBM ThinkPad, and any 8-bit SoundBlaster Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.x Total 16 MB Total 16 MB 4 MB 3.5" Diskette Any version 2.0 or above None No additional 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) None None Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. Yes No None Works in Win 3.1, 95 and NT 3.51 21st Century Eloquence
Dragon Dictate VoiceTools Dragon Systems $495 1000 word vocabularies N / A N / A N / A Discrete N / A N / A 95%-99% N / A Programmers and System Integrators Best feature is that it works on very low end systems. 386 / 20 or above Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 | Microsoft Windows Sound System | Dragon Systems certified DSP audio board. | For DOS, Dragon Systems certified DSP audio board. Dos / Windows 3.x 5 MB 16 MB 28 MB 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None Shure Microphone 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) None None Yes Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None No None Integrates completely into your apps Only works on Dos and Win 3.1 | Is Discrete Speech 21st Century Eloquence
PowerSecretary Personal Edition Dragon Systems V 2.0.7 $395 30,000 May replace any / all words with user defined words None 120000 words Discrete Ms Word, Claris Works, WordPerfect and File Maker Pro 3 weeks 92% 50 Macintosh users Hands free computer operation See Hardware Compatibility List See Hardware Compatibility List See Hardware Compatibility List System 7.5 or greater 24 MB 48 MB 25 - 40 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM U.S. English None Shure Microphone 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) None 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program None Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None Currently the only systems for MaCintosh users 21st Century Eloquence
PowerSecretary Power Edition Dragon Systems V 2.0.7 $695 60,000 May replace any / all words with user defined words Medical 120000 words Discrete Any Macintosh application 3 weeks 92% 50 MaCintosh users Hands free computer operation See Hardware Compatibility List See Hardware Compatibility List See Hardware Compatibility List System 7.5 or greater 24 MB 48 MB 25 - 40 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM U.S. English None Shure Microphone 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program None Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None Screen Cam Yes Allows you to dictate into any MAC program 21st Century Eloquence
PowerSecretary Med Edition Dragon Systems V 2.0.7 $995 60,000 May replace any / all words with user defined words None 120000 words Discrete Any Macintosh application 3 weeks 92% 50 Macintosh users. Physicians, physician's assistants, medical assistants, medical writers, Chiropractors Includes many abbreviations and proper nouns. Includes anatomy, pharmacology / drug names, emergency medicine, radiology, family practice, See Hardware Compatibility List See Hardware Compatibility List See Hardware Compatibility List System 7.5 or greater 24 MB 48 MB 25 - 40 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM U.S. English None Shure Microphone 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program None Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None Screen Cam N / A Currently the only systems for MaCintosh users 21st Century Eloquence
SpeechTool Dragon Systems V 1.0 $295 N / A This tool builds your vocabularies, 60,000 words max. N / A N / A Discrete Dragon Dictate N / A N / A N / A Individuals that need to build a specialized vocabulary Allows you to build vocabularies for Dragon Dictate. 486 / 66 MHz No additional hardware required Win3.1/ '95 and NT 3.51 2 MB 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None No additional 90 days free telephone support. (617 area code) None None Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None No N / A Allows you to build your own vocabulary 21st Century Eloquence
VoiceType Dictation IBM V3.0.2 $695 22,000 42,000 Medical, Legal, Journalism 120000 words Discrete Ms Word 1 Week 95% 70 - 100 General Business Dictation macros, command capabilities, add on vocabularies available, audio playback, templates Pentium 90 MHz or better SoundBlaster 16 and Mwave Windows 95, Windows 3.1, OS/2 16 MB 32 MB 30 MB CD-ROM U.S. English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, U.K. English. Chinese & Japanese expected soon. Add-on vocabularies for Medicine, Law and Journalism Andrea 1 Year Toll Free Support 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes. $35 per 'incident' via 800# Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None Yes No Quickest discrete speech product available. Not exceptionally versatile. Difficult to maneuver within various windows 21st Century Eloquence
Medical add-on Dictionary IBM V 1.1 $495 30,000 N / A N/A 120000 words Discrete Ms Word N / A 95% 70 - 100 Physicians, physician's assistants, medical assistants, medical writers, Chiropractors Excellent additional vocabulary Pentium 90 MHz or better No additional hardware required Windows 95, Windows 3.1, OS/2 Total 16 MB Total 32 MB 25 MB additional 3.5" Diskette English None No additional 1 Year Toll Free Support 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes. $35 per 'incident' via 800# Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None No No Excellent medical vocabulary 21st Century Eloquence
Legal add-on Dictionary IBM V 1.1 $495 30,000 N / A N/A N / A Discrete Ms Word N / A 95% 70 - 100 Attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries Excellent additional vocabulary Pentium 90 MHz or better No additional hardware required Windows 95, Windows 3.1, OS/2 Total 16 MB Total 32 MB 25 MB additional 3.5" Diskette English None No additional 1 Year Toll Free Support 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes. $35 per 'incident' via 800# Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None No No Excellent legal vocabulary 21st Century Eloquence
Journalism add-on Dictionary IBM V 1.1 $495 30,000 N / A N/A N / A Discrete Ms Word N / A 95% 70 - 100 Writers, journalists Excellent additional vocabulary Pentium 90 MHz or better No additional hardware required Windows 95, Windows 3.1, OS/2 Total 16 MB Total 32 MB 25 MB additional 3.5" Diskette English None No additional 1 Year Toll Free Support 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes. $35 per 'incident' via 800# Yes, including extensive on-line support from Manufacturer. None No No Excellent Journalistic vocabulary 21st Century Eloquence
Simply Speaking IBM V 1.0 $99 22,000 42,000 None 120000 words Discrete It's own application only 1 Week 95% 70 - 100 Low end product aimed at users who are unsure if they wish to use voice recognition Must dictate into VoicePad, no macros, no options, no add on vocabularies, Pentium 100 MHz SoundBlaster 16 & Compatible Windows 95 Total 16 MB Total 32 MB 30 MB cd-rom U.S. English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, U.K. English. None Andrea 30 days free telephone support. (561 area code) None 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program No None None No yes Low Cost Not many features 21st Century Eloquence
VoiceType Application Factory IBM $395 N / A N / A N / A N / A Discrete Only works in Dos & Win 3.1 N / A 90% N / A Programmers and System Integrators Continuous Speech small vocabulary recognition with Dos and Win 3.1 486 SX/25 SoundBlaster 16 & Compatible Dos and Win 3.1x 8 MB 16 MB 8 MB 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None IBM VoiceType microphone or comparable quality 90 days None None No None Runtimes are available No No Continuous Speech Recognition Only works on Dos and Win 3.1 21st Century Eloquence
VoiceType Developers Toolkit IBM Beta $99 N / A N / A N / A N / A Discrete N / A N / A 90% N / A Programmers and System Integrators Pentium 100 MHz SoundBlaster 16 & Compatible Win '95 3.5" Diskette U.S. English None Paid Support None None No None Runtimes are available No No 21st Century Eloquence
MedSpeak / Radiology IBM V 1.1 $19,495 - 23,495 Complete Turn-key system 25,000 25,000 N / A N / A Continuous Only works in it's own application, can be integrated None 98% Over 200 Radiologists Finest continuous speech recognition program. Unfortunately it is only available, at this time, for Radiologists. NOT usable for other uses. Actually can completely obviate the need for transcriptionist. Real time processing. Integration with RIS availabl e. Pentium Pro 200. SoundBlaster 16, 32 and Ensoniq Windows NT 4.0 32 MB 64 MB 2 Gigs for system cd-rom English Headset / Handset Microphone Headset or Handset included Per incident fee support available. Installation, Training, On Site support available with complete packages. We offer free upgrades for 1 year. Yes Not yet, but coming soon. No 21st Century Eloquence offers a 'loaner' system for rent. No Finest continuous speech Radiology system available. Easy to learn, easy to use. Expensive. 21st Century Eloquence
Philips Speech Magic Philips Speech Systems 64,000 N / A 300000 words Continuous Only works in it's own application, can be integrated 3 hrs 90% Over 200 Programmers and System Integrators Batch mode processing, continuous speech recognition. Pentium 100 MHz. Pentium 166 MHz preferred SoundBlaster 16 or Proprietary Windows 95 N / A N / A 2 Gigs for system Cd-rom English, German Philips Microphone Continuous Speech Expensive 21st Century Eloquence
Vocalex Orthopedics Philips Speech Systems Anticipate full system price approx. $20,000 N / A 300000 words Continuous Only works in it's own application, can be integrated 3 hrs 90% Over 200 Orthopedic Surgeons Batch mode processing, continuous speech recognition. Will integrate with digitized arthroscopic images. Pentium 100 MHz. Pentium 166 MHz preferred SoundBlaster 16 or Proprietary Windows 95 N / A N / A 2 Gigs for system Cd-rom English Philips Microphone 21st Century Eloquence offers a 'loaner' system for rent. Continuous Speech Expensive 21st Century Eloquence
Philips Radiology Philips Speech Systems Anticipate full system price approx. $20,000 N / A 300000 words Continuous Only works in it's own application, can be integrated 3 hrs 90% Over 200 Radiologists Batch mode processing, continuous speech recognition. Pentium 100 MHz. Pentium 166 MHz preferred SoundBlaster 16 or Proprietary Windows 95 N / A N / A 2 Gigs for system Cd-rom English Philips Microphone 21st Century Eloquence offers a 'loaner' system for rent. Continuous Speech Expensive 21st Century Eloquence
CMHC Mental Health Philips Speech Systems Anticipate full system price approx. $20,000 N / A 300000 words Continuous Only works in it's own application, can be integrated 3 hrs 90% Over 200 Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental health nurses Batch mode processing, continuous speech recognition. Pentium 100 MHz. Pentium 166 MHz preferred SoundBlaster 16 or Proprietary Windows 95 N / A N / A 2 Gigs for system Cd-rom English Philips Microphone No Continuous Speech Expensive 21st Century Eloquence
US MicroShare Litigation Philips Speech Systems Anticipated that this will be released in April 97. Anticipate full system price approx. $20,000 N / A 300000 words Continuous Only works in it's own application, can be integrated 3 hrs 90% Over 200 Attorneys specializing in Litigation Batch mode processing, continuous speech recognition. Pentium 100 MHz. Pentium 166 MHz preferred SoundBlaster 16 or Proprietary Windows 95 N / A N / A 2 Gigs for system Cd-rom English Philips Microphone Not Yet Continuous Speech Expensive 21st Century Eloquence
KV Win Personal Kurzweil V 2.5 $295 20,000 10,000 Legal (Lawtalk) 200000 words Discrete with Continuous digit recognizer Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. 3 Weeks 92% 60 Business users, Office personnel Voice profile for children IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Creative Labs SB 16, Creative Labs AWE 32, Spectrum Office FX IBM 3D PCMCIA 16-bit DSP Wavetable soundcard Windows 95, Windows 3.x 16 MB 16 MB 35 MB 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM U.S. English Officetalk/Lawtalk Andrea FAQ's, email and telephone support available. 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes FAQ's, 21st Century Email Screen Cam yes Continuous digit recognizer Absence of any add on vocabularies, such as medical, legal 21st Century Eloquence
KV Win Professional Kurzweil V 2.5 $595 40,000 20,000 Legal (Lawtalk) 200000 words Discrete with Continuous digit recognizer Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. 3 Weeks 92% 60 Business users, Professionals Voice profile for children IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Creative Labs SB 16, Creative Labs AWE 32, Spectrum Office FX IBM 3D PCMCIA 16-bit DSP Wavetable soundcard Windows 95, Windows 3.x 24 MB 24 MB 35 MB 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM U.S. English Officetalk/Lawtalk Andrea FAQ's, email and telephone support available. 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes FAQ's, 21st Century Email Yes No Yes Continuous digit recognizer Absence of any add on vocabularies, such as medical, legal 21st Century Eloquence
Voice Pad Pro Kurzweil V 1.0 $79.95 17,000 3,000 None 200000 words Discrete It's own application only 3 Weeks 85% 60 Low end product aimed at users who are unsure if they wish to use voice recognition Minimal capabilities. Downloadable demo available. IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Creative Labs SB 16, Creative Labs AWE 32, Spectrum Office FX IBM 3D PCMCIA 16-bit DSP Wavetable soundcard Windows 95, Windows 3.x 16 MB 24 MB 20 MB 3.5" Diskette / CD-ROM U.S. English None Andrea Internet Only None 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program No FAQ's No No Yes Inexpensive Lower accuracy, limited capabilities 21st Century Eloquence
VoiceMED Kurzweil $6000 - $8000 / User 50,000 Emergency Medecine,Pathology, Radiology, Orthopedics 200000 words Discrete It's own application only 3 Weeks 94% N/A Older version of voice recognition, not currently being actively promoted Structured reporting system for specific medical specialty. Dos based. IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Acoustics Phonetic Analyzer Dos 32 MB 32 MB 3.5 Diskette U.S. English None Kurzweil Headset or Handset No exchanges / No returns 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes No None Structured reporting system Expensive, difficult to learn 21st Century Eloquence
Clinical Reporter Kurzweil V 1.0 $6000 - $8000 / User 50,000 Emergency Medecine,Pathology, Radiology, Orthopedics 200000 words Discrete It's own application only 3 weeks 94% N/A Available for the following specialties: Structured reporting system for specific medical specialty. Windows based. Pentium 133, SVGA Monitor Acoustics Phonetic Analyzer IBM 3D PCMCIA 16-bit DSP Wavetable soundcard Windows 3.1 32 MB 48 MB 3.5 Diskette U.S. English None Andrea No exchanges / No returns 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes No None Structured reporting system Expensive, difficult to learn 21st Century Eloquence
VoiceREPORT Kurzweil $3,000 50,000 Emergency Medecine,Pathology, Radiology, Orthopedics 200000 words Discrete Dos only 3 weeks 94% N/A Developers who wish to use a structured reporting system Structured reporting system for developers. Dos based. IBM Compatible Pentium (486 capable, but absolutely NOT recommended) Acoustics Phonetic Analyzer Dos 32 MB 32 MB 3.5 Diskette U.S. English None Kurzweil Headset or Handset No exchanges / No returns 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes No None Structured reporting system Expensive, difficult to learn 21st Century Eloquence
Officetalk WildCard V2.1, V2.5, V3.0 $495 Engine Dependant Engine Dependant None Engine Dependant Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. Engine Dependant Engine Dependant Engine Dependant Business users, Office personnel Has extensive macro capabilities which enhance the ease of use of the underlying voice recognition engine. No additional Hardware Depends upon underlying engine. Please be certain that you purchase the correct version of Officetalk for your voice engine Windows 3.1, Windows 95 16 24 35 MB 3.5" Diskettes English None Depends upon underlying engine 90 days telephone support 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes On-line Screen Cam N/A Excellent macro structures. Excellent ease of use. Additional cost beyond underlying engine 21st Century Eloquence
Lawtalk WildCard V2.1, V2.5, V3.1 $795 Engine Dependant Engine Dependant N / A Engine Dependant Discrete Almost all Windows / Window 95 programs. Engine Dependant Engine Dependant Engine Dependant Attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries Has extensive macro capabilities which enhance the ease of use of the underlying voice recognition engine. Interacts with Lexis / Nexis and Westlaw. No additional Hardware Depends upon underlying engine. Please be certain that you purchase the correct version of Lawtalk for your voice engine Windows 3.1, Windows 96 16 24 35 MB 3.5" Diskettes English None Depends upon underlying engine 90 days telephone support 30 Day Exchange 50% of cost applied to upgrade to any Continuous Speech program Yes Yes On-line Screen Cam N/A Excellent macro structures. Excellent ease of use. Additional cost beyond underlying engine 21st Century Eloquence
Product Name Company Name Current Version Price (US$) Standard Vocabulary User Defined Vocabulary Additional Vocabularies available Spelling Dictionary Included / # of Words Discrete / Continuous Speech Compatible Applications Training before reaching high accuracy Trained Accuracy Words Per Minute when Trained Target Market Misc. Features Hardward Required SoundCard Compatibility Incompatibilities Operating System Platform Required Minimal RAM Preferred RAM Required Hard Disk Space Media Options Languages Available Options Available Microphones / Headsets Support from Manufacturer Exchange Policy from 21st Century Eloquence Upgrade Policy of 21st Century Eloquence Extended Support Plans Available On-Line Support available Site Licenses Available Demos Available Upgrades Available Advantages Disadvantages Best Location to Buy (Okay - it's a shameless plug for our company.)

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