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julesjonesParking here for reference, and for those of you who were interested in why I was looking at an insanely over-specced machine. I would note that Elderly Thinkpad does in fact meet the minimum specification for version 10, which is why I know that "minimum" means "can barely run the dictation module, can't run the natural language commands, and only if you don't want to run anything else much at the same time". (Elderly Thinkpad is running XP Pro on a Pentium M 1.73GH, with 1.49GB 795MHz RAM, according to its "about me".)
I need at least the recommended specification to be able to use all the stuff I often need to use, and more would be A Good Thing to get the full benefit from the package -- especially as I would find the recording/playback module useful, even if not necessary. Seriously, the more power you can throw at Dragon, the more usable it is, because it's noticeably faster at recognition with better CPU/RAM specs.
http://nuance.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6925
Minimum System Requirements:
CPU: 1 GHz Intel Pentium or equivalent AMD processor, or 1.66 GHz Intel Atom processor.
Note: SSE2 instruction set required.
Processor Cache: 512 KB
Memory (RAM): 1 GB for Windows XP and Windows Vista, 2 GB for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2008.
Free hard disk space: 3.2 GB (4 GB for localized non-English versions)
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit Editions)
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32-bit and 64-bit Editions)
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or higher (32-bit and 64-bit Editions)
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher (32-bit only Edition)
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 (32-bit and 64-bit Editions)
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 or higher (64-bit only Edition)
DVD-ROM drive (required for installation).
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher (free download available at www.microsoft.com).
Nuance-approved noise-canceling headset microphone (included, except for upgrades).
Sound card capable of supporting 22 kHz 16-bit recording.
For details on Bluetooth microphones, Tablet PCs and other hardware, please go to http://support.nuance.com/compatibility/.
An internet connection is required for activation.
Recommended Specifications:
CPU: Intel Pentium 2.2 GHz (dual 1.8 GHz core processor) or equivalent AMD processor.
Note: SSE2 instruction set required.
Processor Cache: 2 MB
Memory (RAM): 2 GB RAM or more for Windows XP Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit) or Windows Server 2008 (32-bit). 4 GB or more for Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 (64-bit).
Notes:
During the install process, the software checks that your system meets these requirements; if they are not met, it will not be installed.
Rich Internet Application support requires Internet Explorer 9 or 10, or the currently supported version of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. For additional information on Rich Internet Applications support including the latest supported browser versions, please see Technote 6861: "Information on Rich Internet Application support".
Only the Medical edition of Dragon supports dictation directly into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems.
I need at least the recommended specification to be able to use all the stuff I often need to use, and more would be A Good Thing to get the full benefit from the package -- especially as I would find the recording/playback module useful, even if not necessary. Seriously, the more power you can throw at Dragon, the more usable it is, because it's noticeably faster at recognition with better CPU/RAM specs.
http://nuance.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6925
Minimum System Requirements:
CPU: 1 GHz Intel Pentium or equivalent AMD processor, or 1.66 GHz Intel Atom processor.
Note: SSE2 instruction set required.
Processor Cache: 512 KB
Memory (RAM): 1 GB for Windows XP and Windows Vista, 2 GB for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2008.
Free hard disk space: 3.2 GB (4 GB for localized non-English versions)
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit Editions)
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32-bit and 64-bit Editions)
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or higher (32-bit and 64-bit Editions)
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher (32-bit only Edition)
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 (32-bit and 64-bit Editions)
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 or higher (64-bit only Edition)
DVD-ROM drive (required for installation).
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher (free download available at www.microsoft.com).
Nuance-approved noise-canceling headset microphone (included, except for upgrades).
Sound card capable of supporting 22 kHz 16-bit recording.
For details on Bluetooth microphones, Tablet PCs and other hardware, please go to http://support.nuance.com/compatibility/.
An internet connection is required for activation.
Recommended Specifications:
CPU: Intel Pentium 2.2 GHz (dual 1.8 GHz core processor) or equivalent AMD processor.
Note: SSE2 instruction set required.
Processor Cache: 2 MB
Memory (RAM): 2 GB RAM or more for Windows XP Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit) or Windows Server 2008 (32-bit). 4 GB or more for Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 (64-bit).
Notes:
During the install process, the software checks that your system meets these requirements; if they are not met, it will not be installed.
Rich Internet Application support requires Internet Explorer 9 or 10, or the currently supported version of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. For additional information on Rich Internet Applications support including the latest supported browser versions, please see Technote 6861: "Information on Rich Internet Application support".
Only the Medical edition of Dragon supports dictation directly into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems.