Amateur Megalomania

audio blogging

Right now I’m sitting in my van driving north on Sprinkle Road about to get on Interstate 94 to visit my parents.  I’m taking the girls to visit the grandparents and to give Diane a break for awhile.  The really interesting thing about this entry is I’m not actually typing it. 

I picked up a new piece of software, a voice-recognition system by Nuance, called NaturallySpeaking.  I’m wearing a microphone and dictating into my laptop even as I drive along here in the van.  What you’re seeing on the screen is a capture of my voice with very minimal, if any, corrections.

The fascinating thing about the software so far is the accuracy.  Out of the box, I had to spend a little time training it, and the accuracy rate increases the more I use it.  I’ve always thought that voice recognition software wasn’t ready for prime time.  I picked this up a bit on a whim after seeing the demo online at their website.  And considering there was a $40 rebate on the package, which brought it down to nearly half price, I figured I would give it a try.  I have to say as a voice-recognition critic, this has sold me completely.  I’m amazed.  I’m driving at nearly 75 miles per hour and blogging.

Now if I could get something to generate compelling content.