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Version
Manufacturer
Date
Recommended Requirements
Notes
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Engine 13
13 Dragon Legal Not yet announced as of 9/5/14 Operating Systems
Microsoft:
  • Win 8 & 8.1 (32 & 64 bit Editions)
  • Win 7 SP1 (32 & 64 bit Editions)
  • Win Server 2008 R2 SP1 or higher (64 bit only)
    R1 Not Supported
  • Win Server 2012

  • Win XP & Vista
    Not Supported
Recommended System Resources:
  • CPU:
    2.2 GHz Intel Dual Core or equivalent AMD Processor

    SSE2 instruction set required!
    Free Download:
    CPU-Z: CPU Diagnostic to check for SSE2

  • Processor Cache: 512 KB

  • RAM:
    - 32 bit OS:
    4 GB installed (Minimum 2 GB)
    - 64 bit OS
    6 GB (Minimum 4 GB)

  • Free Hard Disk Space: 4 GB
Also Requires
  • Sound card capable of supporting 22 kHz 16-bit recording.
  • IE 9, 10 or 11(32 bit), Current version of Firefox or Google Chrome.
  • DVD-ROM (for installation).
  • Nuance approved headset (included with software purchase, not included with upgrades).
  • An internet connection is required for activation.
Notes
  • During the install process, the software checks that your system meets these requirements; if they are not met, it will not be installed.
  • Dragon web extensions require Internet Explorer 9, 10 or 11, or the currently supported version of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
  • Only the Medical edition of Dragon supports dictation directly into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems.
  • Full Windows 8 support.
  • Windows XP and Vista no longer supported.
  • Enhanced operation for Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo Mail (requires Internet Explorer 9, Fire Fox 12+ or Google Chrome 13+)
  • Dragon Remote Mic for Android Smart Phones in addition to iOS for Apple phones.
13.00 Dragon Professional
Nuance
Announced Sept. 4
Ship Sept. 15
13 Dragon Home and Premium
Nuance
Approx. June 2014
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Engine 12
Dragon Medical Practice Edition 2 Announced 6/11/13
Ship 6/17/13
Operating Systems
Microsoft:
  • Win 8 (32 & 64 bit)
  • Win 7 SP1 (32 & 64 bit)
  • Win Vista SP2 (32 & 64 bit)
  • Win XP SP3 (32 bit only)
  • Win Server 2008 SP2, and R2 (32 & 64 bit) (32 & 64 bit)
Hardware:
  • CPU:
    2.2 GHz
    (Minimum 1 GHz*)

    SSE2 instruction set required!
    Free Download:
    CPU Diagnostic to check for SSE2

  • Processor L2 Cache:
    2 GB (minimum 512 KB)

  • RAM:
    - 32 bit OS:
    2 GB (Minimum 1 GB)
    - 64 bit OS & Server 2008:
    4 GB (Minimum 2 GB)
     - Pro or Legal:
    4 GB (Minimum per OS above)

  • Free Hard Disk Space: 3.2 GB
Also Requires
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • IE 9 &: 10 (32 bit), Firefox 18 or higher, or Google Chrome 24 or higher are required in order to experience the enhanced capabilities in Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook.com and Windows Live email (IE 7 minimum)
  • DVD-ROM (for installation)
  • Nuance approved headset (included with purchase)
* Intel Atom processor 1.66 GHz minimum:
meets minimums but not recommended.
  • Windows 8 Compatibility
  • 20% more accurate
  • Enhanced Dictation Box (Transparent)
  • Increased Performance
Version 12.5
Nuance
New Product March 18, 2013

Update available May 2013
  • Greater Compatibility for Microsoft Windows 8
  • Support for Recently Released Microsoft Office 2013 and Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Free update for current Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 users
  • Limited time promotional upgrade pricing for version 10 & 11 users
Professional ships
Nuance
September 15, 2012
12 Professional Scheduled to Ship
Premium Ships
Nuance
Approx. Aug. 15, 2012
12 Premium Ships
12.00
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Nuance
July 26, 2012
Version 12 Release Announcement
  • 20%Accuracy increase
  • Support for Gmail and Hotmail
  • Android phone mic added to Apple OSi mic
  • Smart formatting
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Engine 11
Dragon Medical Practice Edition
Sep. 1, 2011
Operating Systems
Microsoft:
  • Win 7 (32 & 64 bit)
  • Win Vista SP1 & SP2 (32 & 64 bit)
  • Win XP SP2 & SP3 (32 bit only)
  • Win Server 2003 & 2006, SP1, SP2, and R2 (32 & 64 bit)
Hardware:
  • CPU:
    1.8 GHz Dual Core
    (Minimum 1 GHz*)

    SSE2 instruction set required!
    Free Download:
    CPU Diagnostic to check for SSE2

  • Processor Cache:
    2 MB (minimum 512 KB)

  • RAM:
    - XP & Vista:
    2 GB (Minimum 1 GB)
     - Win 7 & Server:
    4 GB (Minimum 2 GB)

  • Free Hard Disk Space: 2.5 GB
Also Requires
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • Internet Explorer 6 (minimum)
  • DVD-ROM (for installation)
  • Nuance approved headset (included with purchase)
* Intel Atom processor 1.66 GHz minimum:
meets minimums but not recommended.
Based on Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.00 engine.
11.5
Nuance
June(?) 2011
  • Twitter and Facebook Commands
  • IPhone remote microphone (WiFi microphone)
  • New Text formatting commands
11.0 Legal Shipped
Nuance
Sept. 7, 2010
  • Handles multiple matches in text
  • Improved Digital Voice Recorder setup
  • Enhanced Dragon Sidebar includes User Defined commands
  • Improved User Profile setup
  • Enhanced Upgrade Wizard
  • Enhanced commands for Internet Explorer 9
  • Supports Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
  • Improved Enterprise Profile Management.


11.0 Professional Shipped
Nuance
Sept. 3, 2010
11.00 Premium Shipped
Nuance
Aug. 25, 2010
11.00 Legal, Professional, Premium (incl. mobile & Wireless editions)
Nuance
July 30, 2010
Version 11 announced.
  • 15% Fewer recognition errors
  • Faster Performance
  • Sidebar help screen

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Engine 10
All 10.1 Editions
Nuance
October 2009
Windows 7 supported
  • Nuance announces Windows 7 Compatibility with 10.1 update.
10.1 all Medical Editions
Nuance
June 2009
Operating Systems:
  • Adds 64 Bit Windows Vista
    (64 Bit XP not supported)
  • Fixes spaces between numbers in Spell Mode
  • Adds compatibility with 64 bit Vista
  • Supports Internet Explorer 8
  • Changes outlined in Nuance Tech note 6070 (SP 1 for Dragon 10 non-medical versions)
10.1 Standard, Preferred, and Professional
Nuance
April 2009
10.0
Nuance
October 2008
Operating Systems:
  • Windows Server 2000, 2003
  • Windows 2000 w/ SP4 or higher
  • Windows XP w/ SP2 or higher, 32 bit
    Home & Professional
  • Windows Vista , Vista SP1, 32 bit
    all 4 editions
Hardware & Programs
  • IE 6 or higher
  • Pentium, 2.4 GHz (1.6 GHz dual core)

    SSE2 instruction set required!
    Free Download:
    CPU Diagnostic to check for SSE2

  • 1 GB RAM (2 GB Vista)
  • 1 MB L2 Cache
  • 3 GB free HD space (5 GB Pro, Medical, Legal)
  • Internet access for registration
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • DVD Drive (for installation)
  • Substantially enhanced accuracy.
  • NaturallySpeaking Preferred, Professional, Legal retain same name.
  • New Medical Version names: Dragon Medical, Small Practice, and Enterprise (OLP) and moved to Dictaphone division of Nuance.
  • Dragon Medical has new exclusive features (Dictaphone PowerMic configuration, Medical formatting, etc.)
  • Non-Medical versions no longer supported for dictation into EMR/EHR programs and disabled for most major EMR/EHR programs.
  • New product logo is green and drops the Dragon.
  • Requires DVD drive for installation
  • Supports Server OS
  • Supports "no-microphone" users for support staff.
August 2008 Announced
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Engine 9
9.51 Medical
Nuance
Early 2008
  • Windows 2000 w/ SP4 or higher
  • Windows XP w/ SP1 or higher
  • IE 5 or higher
  • Pentium, 2 GHz
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 1 GB free HD space
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • Internet access for registration
  • CD ROM (for Installation)
Adds Configuration options for the Dictaphone PowerMic II
9.5
Nuance
April 2007
Vista Compatibility Update, Microsoft Windows Vista compatibility
9.1
Nuance
Jan 20, 2007
Medical Small Practice edition released
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Minimum 5 users
  • Not designed for Hospitals
Dec 27, 2006
Service Pack 1 - Various fixes
9.0
Nuance
July 17, 2006
  • Improved Accuracy
  • Runs under Citrix Thin Client
  • Administration Utilities
  • Training  Enrollment not required
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Engine 8
8.1
Scansoft
April 26, 2005
  • Windows 2000 w/ SP4 or higher
  • Windows XP w/ SP1 or higher
  • Windows ME for Preferred only
  • IE 5 or higher
  • PIII 500
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 500 MB free HD space
  • Internet access for registration.
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • CD ROM (for Installation)
Service Pack 1.
  • Various fixes and enhancement
  • Supports America Online 9
8.0
Scansoft
Nov.-Dec. 2004
  • Enterprise Roaming
  • Improved Accuracy
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Engine 7
7.3
Scansoft
Sep 2003
  • Windows XP (Excluding XP SP2)
  • Windows NT4 (w/ SP6 or higher
  • Windows 98SE, ME, 2000
  • IE 5 or higher
  • PIII 500
  • 256 MB RAM
  • 700 MB free HD space
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • CD ROM (for Installation)


Service Pack 2.
  • Various fixes and enhancements
  • "drafiles" folder limited to 80 MB
  • New commands for MS Office 11 (2003) and WordPerfect 11
  • Supports specific Windows XP/2000 User Groups
7.2
Scansoft
Sep 2003
Service Pack 1.
7.0
Scansoft
Mar. 2003
  • Professional is Section 508 compliant
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Engine 6
6.3
Dragon Systems
Nov 2002

Update patch
6.1
Dragon Systems


Update Patch
6.0
Dragon Systems
Nov 2001


5
Dragon Systems
Nov 2000
  • Windows 98, ME, 2000
  • IE 5.1
  • 128 MB RAM
  • P266
  • 195 MB free HD space
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • CD ROM (for Installation)

4
Dragon Systems
Oct. 1999
  • Windows 95/98 w/128 MB RAM
  • Windows NT 4.0, SP3 or higher w/128 MB RAM
  • P450
  • 200 MB free HD space
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • CD ROM (for Installation)
IE 5 Commands
Use USB  microphones
Children and Teen speech models
NaturalWord support for Outlook
Natural Formatting
3.52
Dragon Systems

  • Windows 95/98 w/64 MB RAM
  • Windows NT 4.0, SP3 or higher w/96 MB RAM
  • P200
  • 200 MB free HD space
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • CD ROM (for Installation)

3.51
Dragon Systems


3.5
Dragon Systems


3.01
Dragon Systems


3.0 NaturallySpeaking
Dragon Systems
early 1999

2.02 NaturallySpeaking
Dragon Systems

  • Windows 95/98 w/48 MB RAM
  • Windows NT 4.0, SP3 or higher w/64 MB RAM
  • P200
  • 200 MB free HD space
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • CD ROM (for Installation)

2.0 NaturallySpeaking
Dragon Systems
1998

1.0 NaturallySpeaking
Dragon Systems
April 1997
  • Windows 95/98 w/ 32 MB RAM
  • Windows NT  w/48 MB RAM
  • P133
  • 60 MB free HD space
  • Soundblaster 16 bit compatible Sound Card +
  • CD ROM (for Installation)





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