But this program, I have to laugh, it actually recognizes my crude voice and prints it out correctly most of the time

After initial use, from startup to accurate voice to text, in less than 30 seconds

Enunciation, pronunciation, and pacing are all crucial to error-free VR, so even if you have an excellent speaking voice, this program is not going to read you accurately 100% of the time without those qualities

good voice to text, but doesnt

The pair that are included did pick up my voice well and caused me hours of frustration.

It does take some time to set it up and program your voice for recognition but worth it..

I have a very clear speaking voice, and if it won't work for me it won't work for most.

Please save your money and just use the free voice dictation on Google

Dragon recognizes my voice very well and in general is good

I have a very clear speaking voice, and if it won't work for me it won't work for most.

It cannot take the most simple dictation from a clear voiced native speaker.

Dragon mentions that a microphone is optional, and that you can use the mic on a laptop, but those results were spotty because of the combination of my relatively soft voice and even minimal background noise

You must use a clear and controlled voice

I don't know why this program, which is a complete program and not just part of an app is not as good as my iPhone voice recognition

After initial use, from startup to accurate voice to text, in less than 30 seconds

It is a piece of crap and if it keeps causing my system to crash I'm sending it back!

but even with a better headset that I can't afford I simply cannot see that it would get to the point of being fast or fun

Perfect for those lengthy e-mails.