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Word Q
You can use WordQ along with any standard writing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, WordPad, Notepad, or Outlook). When you type a letter, WordQ predicts what you might want to write and displays a list of correctly spelled words from which you can choose. When you see the word you want, you can choose it with a single keystroke or with the mouse. If you need help deciding which word to use, each word can be read aloud before you make a selection. When you’ve finished typing your sentence, WordQ can read it back to you. Then you can hear if there are any mistakes such as missing words or punctuation. Often you can hear mistakes that you can’t see. (Get at [|http://www.wordq.com/]- $180 new, single license).

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Read and Write Gold
Word prediction is offered as a feature in Read and Write Gold. It can be accessed via the crystal ball icon on the Read and Write Gold toolbar. Students can type a letter and Read and Write Gold will predict words starting with that letter. The more a student uses the feature the better it will get at recognizing the word the student needs. Words can be chosen by clicking or by choosing a function key (see picture on right). Several customizable settings are available including font size and color, speech options, custom prediction dictionaries, and much more. ([|www.texthelp.com] - $695 new, single license. Site License available).

Co-Writer
For struggling writers, translating thoughts into writing can feel overwhelming. Their writing often suffers from phonetic or inventive spelling, lack of richness, limited detail, and incoherence. These students need the word prediction program that has empowered more written self-expression than any other tool. Co:Writer is the only word prediction program to use Linguistic Word Prediction™ intelligence. Writers at any writing level benefit from choosing the appropriate dictionary beginning to advanced. For students beginning to write independently, Co: Writer gives assistance with difficult or content-specific words only when needed. As a student's writing improves, supports can be adjusted or removed, moving the student into total independence. ([|http://www.donjohnston.com/products/cowriter/index.html - $325] for 1-4 computers).

Aurora
Suitable for beginning, intermediate or advanced writers, Aurora's word prediction is surprisingly effective as it helps with spelling, word choice and sentence construction. As you type, it applies advanced word prediction, grammatical, and phonetic algorithms to complete words and predict future words for you so you will be able to type correctly spelled words and phrases faster, or for a longer time with less effort. If you confuse homonyms, Aurora provides visual and aural cues as well as usage examples and definitions for over 2,100 homonyms. Aurora's talking spell checker helps even the most creative spellers and can correct common mistakes automatically. As you write, your words and sentences can be read back aloud so you can be sure that what you wrote is what you meant to. (http://www.aurora-systems.com/ - Pro and Standard Edition available).

Premier Predictor Pro
(http://www.readingmadeez.com/PredictorPro.php - $89.95 - new, single version)
 * [[image:predictorpro.gif width="200" height="127" align="left"]]Premier Predictor Pro “P3”** is a talking word prediction program that works with every program on your computer. If you type in it Predictor Pro will work with it. Predictor Pro will display a word list next to your cursor as you are typing displaying the most probable word at the top of the list. Use your arrow keys to go up and down the list and when you hear the word you want just select it and that word will automatically be entered into your document. The built in word search lets you search for a word and it too will automatically insert it into your document.



Neo by AlphaSmart
According to the manufacturer, the NEO is the affordable, portable, easy-to-use laptop that helps teachers improve students’ basic skills in keyboarding and writing.

It works well for students who struggle with handwriting or new access to a word processor in multiple classrooms. Although not a standard feature, word prediction (co-writer by Don Johnston) can be installed as an applet and used with the NEO.

Writer
According to the Manufacturer, The Writer brings to you and your students an instructionally focused portable student tool. The Writer combines simplicity and ease of use with a powerful array of skill building features not found on any other portable keyboard.

Fusion
According to the manufacturer, fusion combines the features and programs you’ve been asking for! No other portable keyboard offers the range of features available on Fusion and no portable comes close to the price. Combined, Fusion offers your students the best low cost portable tool available. Interactive, motivating and instructional; your students simply press the “Speak” key to hear their written work read back to them. Words are highlighted as they are spoken. Speech output combined with a large, clear, visual display improves expression, fluency, and grammar.
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About Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Dragon NaturallySpeaking software from Nuance is used by millions of people to create documents and emails up to three times faster than typing, and to use their PC simply by speaking. Dragon NaturallySpeaking delivers what matters most in speech recognition — the highest levels of accuracy, seamless integration with many popular PC applications, and unrivalled ease of use. Dragon NaturallySpeaking converts speech into text at up to 160 words per minute with up to 99 percent accuracy. Dragon is available in U.S. English, Australian English, Asian English, Indian English, UK English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish versions. For more information, please visit [|www.nuance.com/dragon].