APRIL FOOLS: Microsoft Voice Command 2.0 Released

[Raphael Salgado]

<i>"We are pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Microsoft Voice Command 2.0 is being released exclusively through our online channels," says Tom DeFranco of Handango Sales and Marketing. "Some of the most wanted features, such as Windows Mobile 5 support, one-touch activation via Bluetooth headset, multiple voice styles, and text-to-speech for notifications, email and SMS messages are included. But, the most exciting feature is true voice dictation that can be used to enter your appointments, tasks, and notes. Voice tagging and a full training utility will add additional recognition and accuracy for a truly handsfree experience."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/salgado_msvc2_spoof.jpg" /><br /><br />Currently available in US and UK versions, Handango <a href="http://www.handango.com/brainstore/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=311&productId=90635">[affiliate link]</a> has Voice Command 2.0 listed for $39.99, and offers a discounted upgrade for 1.5 users. I personally like the small touches, such as the greeting feature that says your name to make the conversation more informal. Pick it up today!

[RobrechtV]

You sir, are truly evil. Damn it, this would be so cool.

[WorksForTurkeys]

The clue is the statement that Microsoft offers a discount to existing owners of v1.5. Everyone knows that "Microsoft" and "discount" are mutually exclusive, like "military" and 'intelligence".

[DaleReeck]

Actually, the upgrade is free. But you don't get the full version of Voice Command (at least I didn't from Handango). When you run the exe, it asks if you want to upgrade your version of VC from 1.5 to 2.0. So it looks like you keep your 1.5 installed when you run the upgrade.

[DaleReeck]

Oops, I was wrong. The upgrade is free, but the download link is still to v1.5 (I bought it orignally from Handango). No indication on how to get the upgrade file yet.

[Menneisyys]

When I read "But, the most exciting feature is true voice dictation that can be used to enter your appointments, tasks, and notes. Voice tagging and a full training utility will add additional recognition and accuracy for a truly handsfree experience" I knew it's also a fools-day joke :)

(BTW, just compare the two images here and over at Handango - particularly the lack of '2.0' on the latter ;) )

[surur]

Its rather tragic that the features listed should be literally fantastic.

Surur

[Menneisyys]

Oops, I was wrong. The upgrade is free, but the download link is still to v1.5 (I bought it orignally from Handango).

:)

Voice recognition on the Pocket PC? Too good to be true.

[ramjet73]

Has anyone else tried the new "teenager mode" option in the settings menu?

I can't figure out exactly what it does, but it seems like the commands that execute are exactly the opposite of what you say, and the "training" option becomes greyed out.

ramjet73

[JwY]

you guys are just going all out today ;)

[Paragon]

Has anyone else tried the new "teenager mode" option in the settings menu?

I can't figure out exactly what it does, but it seems like the commands that execute are exactly the opposite of what you say, and the "training" option becomes greyed out.

ramjet73 :lol: :lol:

[dhpss]

I don't understand..Unless this has been retracted. Handango only shows the 1.5 version..What's wrong here? (http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&amp;jid=BE6135B1518F1F2E7CCA6F85949B2878&amp;platformId=2&amp;N=96806&amp;in_merch=1&amp;productId=90635&amp;R=90635&amp;merch=featured_product&amp;HDGO_ad=fp_90635&amp;HDGO_au=1&amp;HDGO_ae=c&amp;WT.svl=fp_90635)

OH...Getting OLD..takes time to get it...JUST ANOTHER "APRIL FOOL"...
:devilboy: :devilboy: :devilboy:

[bystander]

I understand that if this version is used on a device with fingerprint recognition it offers additional theft protection.

If an unauthorized user attempts to use the device with their unauthorized fingerprint, the device will connect to emergency services and will wirelessly report itself stolen AFTER giving the thief a authoritative verbal warning of a immenent arrest for theft of item of great value.

:)

[PhMajerus]

Ah, finally an update to Voice Command that might work correctly with about one year old VGA devices.
Hopefully they will get it ready in every languages soon so that we can use it again.
:lol:

[mnofal]

He He He, :D Best April 1 Joke I have heard this year.
Hello everyone from Cairo, Egypt