ScanSoft Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Standard review:4 stars (Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Standard, it actually works!) - Installed easily, with good instructions. I was up and dictating in a few minutes after completing the short training segments. Accuracy is OK at first, but is getting better over time as the program "learns" your speech patterns. The one drawback is that this program uses some horsepower. My overall system (Intel 2.4ghz, 1 gig RAM) runs noticabley slower when Dragon is loaded up. Although not perfect, this version of Dragon Naturally Speaking is voice recognition that works, and I would recommend to anyone interested in this technology.
1 stars (Ripp-Off) - 1)It's accuracy rate is so low , one finger typing is more efficient.
2)No tech support , no response to e-mails.
3)Try to register this software and see how far you get.
4)Their return policy is worthless , they just ignore you.
Someone should contact the B.B.B. in the relevant area and make life difficult for them. It's a hundred buck ripoff.5 stars (Wow!) - DNS version 8 is leaps and bounds better than earlier versions. I'm now achieving 98% accuracy - even the small words are properly recognized. Just be aware that you need a horse of a PC (1 GB RAM, a powerful processor, and a very good sound card) plus a good microphone (Sennheiser is best).
ScanSoft Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Standard Features:
Computer software (programs)
Utilities
Voice Command (Recognition)
CD
Speech recognition software for dictating, editing, and controlling applications
Surf the Web and access information by speaking URLs and links
Teach software to recognize your voice in as few as 5 minutes
Nothing But Speech technology eliminates "ums" and "ahs" from dictation
Free high-quality headset microphone with noise canceling technology included

ScanSoft Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Standard is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around  84.99USD.