Speedtype is retail version of Shorthand at a much higher price.
Posted By: nm on 2005-07-08
In Reply to: instant text or speedtype, expanders - kgirl
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That's because SpeedType is just a retail version of Shorthand. :)
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Yes, Speedtype is overpriced retail version of Shorthand.
They are the exact same program except that Speedtype charges you for every list you want to import. Shorthand gives you the same conversion file with the program. The Productivity Talk forum has super tips for using Shorthand and other expanders. http://www.productivitytalk.com/forums/index.php
No, there are absolutely no differences between Shorthand and Speedtype except the price.
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Speedtype is also the exact same program as Shorthand, but Speedtype is a lot more expensive.
SpeedType AND ShortHand both come with a converter file that will import your AutoCorrect entries to either program. You do not have to pay Betsy to do that unless you flat can't figure out how to do it. It's not at all hard to do. Productivity Talk has posts that even tell you how to do it -- for FREE.
If it's a retail version you can. If it's an OEM version, you can't.
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SpeedType and Shorthand are the exact same program. Shorthand is lots cheaper and also has a trial.
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Shorthand and SpeedType are exact same program. Shorthand will cost you lots less.
you can import your autocorrect into Shorthand.
IMHO Speedtype is a costly version of...
MS Word's AutoCorrect. I bought is and asked for help in transfering my AutoCorrect entries to it. The owner kindly answered she would do it FOR me . . . for an additional fee of $25!!!! Being as I had just paid $189 for it, I thought that was terrible! Her instructions for doing the transfer do not work. I honestly think it is just a ploy to make more money.
I finally did the transfer myself, after numerous tries. Now I don't even use it. Since it isn't anything "special," it isn't worth the trouble. I much prefer IT to SpeedType. In fact, ANYTHING other than SpeedType is better, in my opinion.
Is Speedtype the same as Shorthand?
Thank you so much for this info. Is Speedtype the same as ShortHand or is it the same as another expander? I know there are two that are the same and one is cheaper. I am looking for the Expander that lists the expansion suggestions next to the cursor so I do not have to look at the bottom of the monitor all of the time. I am not lazy really lol I just need to bring up my production. Thanks again
It is SpeedType, which is the same as ShortHand, which is
spf compatible I believe.
It looks exactly like Shorthand and SpeedType.
It expands with the spacebar and punctuation. You do have to make up your own shortcuts and you can have more than one dictionary file, but you can't have duplicate shortcuts like you can with Instant Text. All of these programs are better than AutoCorrect because there is no limit to the number of shortcuts (there is with AutoCorrect), and it works in most programs instead of just Word.
You'd have to download the trial to figure out whether or not you like it.
What is the difference between Shorthand and SpeedType?
Hi I've been using ShortHand for a couple months now but I just downloaded the trial of SpeedType to check it out. It seems that the two are EXACTLY the same! How is it possible for two different manufacturers to have the exact same program? It looks the same, all the functions appear to be the same. This is really bizarre.
I must be missing something. Are there ANY differences between Shorthand and SpeedType? If so, what are they? Why would someone pay twice the price for SpeedType if it is exactly the same?? Thanks.
Can someone tell me how Speedtype compares to Shorthand?
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Yep, in Shorthand & SpeedType since they are the same program.
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SpeedType and Shorthand are the exact same program.
SpeedType is just a different brand name and costs a whole lot more.
You cannot import into AutoText. You can copy your spf dictionary into Word and then you'll have to create the AutoText entries one by one.
Save yourself some $$ - Speedtype and Shorthand are the exact same program.
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See inside for a great website for using ShortHand/Speedtype.
http://www.productivitytalk.com
Go to forums and scroll down to commands/glossaries/dictionaries then ShortHand Commands. Hope this helps.
SpeedType and Shorthand are the exact same program. Smartype only
works in MS Word.
Shorthand and Speedtype are the exact same program, just sold
under different brand names. ShortHand does have a trial version.
Since yours is so old, you'll need the regular full-price version and then yearly you order the
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Shorthand works great with DQS and is half the price
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Try FlashType, it works just like Shorthand but is half the price.
see link below
MTStars FlashType is also just like Shorthand only cheaper in price.
all Windows operating systems and works with most any Windows based application. You can download a free trial at the link below.
ShortHand is up to version 9, at least, now, as it's what I have. Maybe v.10 is in the works?? nm
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Where do I get the trial version of Shorthand? Sorry! No clue!!! Thanks for
the help!
Thank you so much! The Shorthand instructions included with my version
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How do I transfer my Shorthand Version 9 entries from one computer to another? -sm
I would really appreciate some help in this.
Thank you so much!
FDA warns that it delivers higher doses than expected, and has a higher rate of stroke. (sm)
http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/115/111590.htm
The price of gasoline is reflected in the price of goods. Having said that, one item
higher, MOMENTARILY, than Walmart, does not really make a case against Walmart. You want to make Walmart a bad guy because they don't have a shopper out there matching the grocery stores' price so be it. But MOST people I know shop at Walmart for lower groceries prices AS A WHOLE, and that is what makes Walmart successful. So buy your cheaper Bounty towels at your grocery store if that makes you happy. Your grocery store HAS TO MAKE MONEY and they will get you on something else. It is the retail law. Walmart will not be successful with higher prices than the grocery store. They aim to succeed. They have been sucessful in undercutting other stores. Your Bounty towels will not bring down the Walmart empire but it may cause you to shop at your grocery store where they will charge you more on other items to stay in business. Quit the knee-jerk responses. If you don't like Walmart and don't want to shop there that's all well and good. If you don't shop there because of Bounty towels, well that's just crazy.
STAPLES is now carrying Dell PCs, laptops, exclusive retail agreement. nm
Paradox
They're still at version 7 and version 8 is supposed to come out this Fall, which may be compatib
This is why I uploaded the 4.15 version. It's a previous version
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Works is a dumbed down version of Word and Excel. You get the full version of Word in the Suite.
The Works Suite is a cheaper way of getting a full version of Word if you don't want or need the other applications in Office.
SpeedType
I agree with you 100%. I purchased SpeedType a couple of years back and hated the program! It not only doesn't help with productivity, it also has the annoying window that stays open at the bottom while you're typing--which I found highly distracting. After trying the program out for a couple of weeks (hoping I would get used to it), I uninstalled and stored the CD in a filing drawer, where it still sits today!
I use speedtype with DQS
They told me it wouldn't work, but I tried anyway - it works just fine. It is not part of DQS of course, but sits open in my systray and works just as if I were using it in Word or any other program.
For Speedtype... Please help
Can anyone tell me how to find the AutoCorrect entries in MS Word (name of file) to send to Speedtype for conversion into Speedtype?? TIA!
speedtype with DQS
How do you use Speedtype with DQS? I've been cutting and pasting from Word for two years and haven't received any complaints, but if there is an easier way, please let me know!
Can you do this with SpeedType too?
I have the same problem with SpeedType. I type: 3yo and SpeedType types 3 -year-old with that space between the 3 and the hyphen. Anyway to close that space?
{@KEY BkSp}-pack-per-year is for Shorthand. Using the semicolon works with both Shorthand and
;yo = -year-old
;py= -pack-year
etc...
I took shorthand too. But it sure comes in helpful for my expanders. I view words in shorthand for
i did use shorthand once in a job but i was so nervous the "boss" took pity and dictated the report on dictaphone.
does anyone work with speedtype on
What are your opinions? thanks
Speedtype Questions
I have just begun utilizing this program and I love it, but I am still trying to learn how to use it. My question is with headings. Is there a way to save certain templates with the bolded headings to be retained? It would save me an immense amount of time if I could just type the short cut and have my template come up with it already bolded. Any suggestions would be so greatly appreciated!
I don't know a thing about SpeedType, but you
can download a free 30-day trial of ShortHand to get an idea of how it works. I know several companies whose own systems utilize ShortHand or recommend ShortHand.
SpeedType and PCShortHand at the same. nm
Don't even THINK about purchasing Speedtype. There are absolutely no
medical words whatsoever and you have to add everything. Why in the world would the AAMT support this product and not any of the others? I spent over 160.00 on this product and my productivity has increased by ZERO.
I emailed for a refund and have heard nothing. I just hope that when I go to "resell" it they allow me with their licensing regulations!
Now I have to spend an extra 200.00 for InstantText which I should have purchased in the beginning - Can you imagine? 500.00 in the hole just to find which expander is best for you??/ I am highly livid right now.
I have speedtype and it works just fine.
Just have to remember to open it when I begin working -
I've used Speedtype for almost 2 years
and I love it! I have verson 8. It's very easy to use, particularly when changing dates every day, etc. Once I'm at the beginning of a new month, just delete the whole prior month and begin again. It's easy to format anything. If I have one word or a small grouping, it's easy. If I have a large chunk of dictation, that's easy too. The woman who sells it is extremely helpful. I've never had one bit of problem since it was installed. And does it help with productivity - absolutely!
I have both Instant Text and SpeedType...
but also have AutoCorrect and AutoText entries. AutoCorrect/Text work fine for many MTs. I hate the hand movements necessary for IT, although love what it can do as far as multiple glossaries and automatically creating entries from reports. I think SpeedType is a high-priced version of AutoCorrect.
With AutoCorrect alone I type anywhere from 200-400+ lph depending on the account I'm working on and whether it is a new one to me. I've tried and used multiple expansion software and stand by my statement that AutoCorrect is a good expander.
It's just fine if you don't agree. Whatever floats your boat.
Smartype or Speedtype free?
Does Smartype work just like ShortHand or any of the other expanders? Is Speedtype the same as Smartype or any of the other ones too? I would like to try before I buy. Thanks
My apologies. I believe it is SpeedType not SmartType
that is supposed to be like Shorthand. But, in any case, check with tech support at ShortHand about compatibility with your program.
If it is Shorthand, save the SPF file to a disk, then if you buy Shorthand yourself....
you can just drop the SPF file into it. That is not dishonest since you are the one who put the macros in. I am sure is it is another Expander there is a way to save the macro file and then drop it in the expander you buy on your own.
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