Testseek.com have collected 5 expert reviews of the MacSpeech iListen 1.7 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for MacSpeech iListen 1.7.
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Near-perfect accuracy when used properly. Quick learner. Includes mic. Universal binary.
Lacks accuracy with builtin Mac mics. Corrections window can be annoying.
iListen works well, but only if you use a MacSpeech-certified mic and properly train the software - which seems like a lot of work for a labor-saving device. But for certain users, smooth, accurate transcription is worth the investment in training tim...
Runs natively on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs; can transcribe from audio files as well as from direct dictation; impressive accuracy rate; supports multiple voice profiles; works with almost any program that supports text input
Automatic correction process can be slow
iListen 1.7 is one of the few voice recognition software programs available for the Mac, but it would be an impressive program even if it had dozens of competitors.The full iListen package includes a noise-canceling microphone; you can also purchase j...
Abstract: By Daniel East and Dennis Sellers iListen 1.6.8 from MacSpeech is functional and fun if you really need this type of product. It gives you the ability to change conversational speech into text on your Mac using Apple’s speech recognition technologie...
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Published: 2006-12-02, Author: Rob , review by: macworld.co.uk
Straightforward installation process, performance boosted thanks to Universal binary support, invaluable for users with disabilities and ailments like RSI
Memory hungry, takes time to master, has a rather spartan program interface, needs quite a lot of user input to work best
For anyone with a physical or sight disability, surfing the web can be transformed into a wholly voice-driven exercise using iListen, but the scope of this product is endless. iListen can revolutionise the way you use your Mac and its applications. Ol...
Abstract: Tradition dictates that every review of speech recognition software should be dictated using the software itself. That way you, the reader, can see how well the software works. We have therefore dictated this review using iListen (the results are shown...
