Comments on: Nuance Launch Free Speech Dictation App Dragon for Email

By: howardde

howardde — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:03:52 +0000

Greetings. Anyone trying this should BACKUP first. I downloaded this over the air on my Verizon 9630 Tour, then ran the app, but the device stated there was a memory error. I did a reboot and my system was RUINED. I got a white death screen which stated "reload Software:552".

I did a battery pull and got the same error. I called Verizon and not only did they state that I could not wipe the system and start over due to this error, I had to order a new replacement phone. I know this software for BB DT Manager well, and have built 3 of my own computers, so I am at least in the top25% of "geeks or tech savvy" users. This has never happened to me before ( to have a new phone software actually ruin my operating system), and I use a LOT of software.

So, luckily I have a 2 week old backup which I can restore once my new phone arrives.

Being a doctor and on call this weekend (this occurred on Saturday morning), this puts me in a very difficult place. So, do not use this software unless you are willing to potentially pay a serious price. It was "free" but ended up costing me dearly, about $1000 of my own time before this is all over with. I have purchased several dragon and other nuance software packages before, but it will be a long time, if ever, before I buy or try another.

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[...] SYNC AppLink for BlackBerry MobileQs Trivia Game Release New Question Packs with 50 Free Copies Nuance Launch Free Speech Dictation App Dragon for Email Foursquare for BlackBerry Updates to Version 1.8.2 with New Features Google Maps Gets Minor Update [...]

By: Donny

Donny — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:18:09 +0000

This hands down seems like a VERY productive application > and another that seems "made for BlackBerry" from inception. Coming from the cellphone & computing space market leader in dictation, text prediction software (add-on or embedded) in both markets (not regions); I expect this to be very successful.

I motion to GET THIS IN CANADA SOON, MAAN!

By: Donny

Donny — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:18:09 +0000

By: piper975

piper975 — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:43:03 +0000

Totally agree, went to get it and not available for BalckBerry in Canada. What a load of crap.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:14:00 +0000

Downloaded and NOT working at all on Storm 2. I follow direction and all I get is voice dialing and seemingly nothing to do with choosing a contact to email…much less composing an email. Right now MyCaption.com is the best system out there but pricey for heavy users like me $17/month.

Would love a good alternative. But so far th is dragonspeak for email is completely kaput

By: alender42

alender42 — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:49:11 +0000

Not available for devices on Rogers Wireless network. Sucks.

By: Pink2

Pink2 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:18:48 +0000

I tried to download and it just says “Loading…” on the initial page in App World. #fail

By: Matt Cameron

Matt Cameron — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:05:08 +0000

I hope that this sort of technology can eventually be applied to OS navigation and general functionality. These sorts of accessibility options would be great for people with disabilities.