IBM VIAVOICE Simply Dictation Mac OS X review:5 stars (This App rocks) - i think this is the best via voice. i had the old one it did not work i had to pronounce hard words that i dont know. over all the new one rocks5 stars ( An outstanding product!) - I'm not typing this review. It is being dictated directly into the space using the ibm ViaVoice simply dictation for Mac OS X. (the failure to capitalize is due to my lack of familiarity with the software, not the software itself)
As you can see, this is pretty easy to use! In fact I just started using it at about 30 minutes ago. It took about an hour to train the system to my voice and set it up. I've had many years of experience in dictating to tape recorders and to live people, so my technique may be more consistent with what the dictation software expects than yours. All in all this seems to be a very useful tool particularly for people who dictate versions of the same letter on a daily basis. The software allows you to train it to words that are specific to your work and also to capture "Macro phrases" that might include entire paragraphs of text.
I would highly recommend this software to anyone who has had experience in dictating for transcription. This is not for everyone as some attention to articulation and phrasing is necessary in any dictation, computer or human. If your willing to speak clearly and distinctly to your friendly computer this software will enable you to do exactly what I've done: to transcribe a paragraph without having to touch a key.
IBM VIAVOICE Simply Dictation Mac OS X Features:
Computer software (programs)
Utilities
Voice Command (Recognition)
CD
Great for creating letters, stories, reports, memos, and email
Use your voice to dictate, edit, and correct text
160,000 word vocabulary; G4 processors optimization
Audio edit documents with Text-to-Speech feature
Easily transfer documents into other text-based programs

IBM VIAVOICE Simply Dictation Mac OS X is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 44.99USD.