Question 1

what comes with box is a mike headset come included?

Accepted Answer

A headset with attached mic is included. Although it's against the instructions, I am able to use the built on mic on my computer with good success.

Question 2

is this product best for conducting interviews and transcribing to text?

Accepted Answer

NO. Dragon Naturally Speaking 12 Basics must be trained to recognize your voice, (and only your voice), so using it for an interview would be almost impossible to do.

Question 3

does this product work on windows 8 and will it control windows actions [ie 'open control panel' ?

Accepted Answer

Works great on Windows 8.1 but it is really meant to type speech to text.

Question 4

Is it Mac compatable?

Accepted Answer

No...look for the product called "Dragon Dictate", that is the one for Macs.

Question 5

Can this convert spoken word files (.wav or .mp3) into text?

Accepted Answer

you need the preferred version to convert a prerecorded message to text. When I installed this, I was given an option of a $50 upgrade to get preferred,

Question 6

I don't have a cd-rom drive for installation. Can I get this deal via a download instead and get the nuance headset?

Accepted Answer

A digital download is available from the Nuance web site, but it is MUCH more expensive.  This deal is a steal.  Nab it.  Here is what you do:  1. Buy the disc.  2. Use ImgBurn (free) to burn a disc image on any PC with a CD.  3. Transfer the image to your PC using a thumb drive.  4. Mount the image in your PC and it will play just as if it were on virtual CD play.  5. Windows 8 mounts automatically  by a right click and "mount".  6. Earlier versions require separate software to mount the image, use free DAEMON Tools Lite.  Good luck.  Can't beat the price.

Question 7

what languages are on this version?

Accepted Answer

English French German Italian Spanish Dutch

Question 8

what is in the box?

Accepted Answer

The description says it comes with a headset as well

Question 9

How does this rank in the product line compared to Dragon Home, Preferred, Dictate, etc.?

Accepted Answer

Basic edition has the same great voice to text engine and the most expensive edition.  Here is a brief run-down:
1. Basic = fantastic voice recognition.  That's all I need.
2. Home = adds some voice control over internet browsers and some web mail programs.
3. Premium expands voice control over multiple programs and email clients as well as adds boiler-plate text and some custom commands.
4. Professional adds advanced scripting controls which you will probably never use.

Question 10

Apple compatible?

Accepted Answer

Mac

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