Just got
> the Philips SpeechMike - it doesn't seem to care where I put it except I
> have to put it at least 3 inches away from my mouth or it over drives.
> Like the controls and the recognition with it is excellent but it is far
Thanks: that's my impression too.
> too heavy for me to hold for any length of time plus just holding my
> arm/hand in about the same position for a long time is painful - going
> back to my VXI Gold headset. Think that people who are uncomfortable
> with a headset or who have a negative association (think they'll look
> like a secretary) with a headset will prefer the Philips' mic.
I find it heavy too. Luckily my left hand and wrist were never as badly
injured as my right, so I hold it cradled in my left hand and put it
down quite a lot. A light handset would be wonderful -- though so
would be being able to cope with a headset!
Thanks for the tip on 3 inches.
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Judy Evans jae2@@york.ac.uk
Typing by Dragon Systems' Software Opinions mine.
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