Astute readers of DigitalReviews Network will know that we have reviewed a number of products from Nuance over the years, including earlier versions of Dragon NaturallySpeaking.  Check out for instance our earlier review of DNS 9.

I have been very impressed with the later versions of DNS despite it having to cope with my problematic accent and it seems that a minor upgrade to 9.5 is not a big deal. It would certainly not warrant another in-depth review.
However, I have noticed a substantial increase in accuracy which might be due in large part to the wireless Plantronics headset supplied with this particular edition. 

So this review will be mainly concentrating on this Plantronics CS60-USB headset system.

Interestingly enough, the weakest link in the previous editions of DNS was the headset supplied in the box.  Why? 

Because it broke on all occasions!  When it happened the last time I had to resort to holding the microphone by hand as the clamp had snapped again even with very careful use.  That's why I was very keen to try out a wireless system.  Sure, this headset also comes with a headband, even two, plus four different ear loops to accommodate different ear sizes. A headband is not really necessary to use with this system but I find it easier to use and more comfortable.  The whole unit has a quality feel to it so I expect snapped headbands to be a thing of the past.
The Plantronics unit itself is lightweight and smart looking.  It snaps easily into the headband or any of the earloops.  The built-in battery is good for some nine hours talk time.  I have not jabbered on for that long yet but I find it very easy to position it on to charger base every time after use.  This way I am assured it always is at the ready.  The first time you need to charge it with the supplied AC charger but after that the unit is very happy to get its electrons from any USB port.  The wireless aspect does not come through bluetooth, rather from DECT technology, much like you would find on a cordless phone.  The 1.8 GHz frequency is secure and gives a high-quality audio.  The maximum range is touted to be up to the hundred metres which is bovine excrement in my books.  Even the claimed 50 m in a typical office will be hard to attain.  I managed to get 10 m in my house with its wood and plastered walls.  Sure, an open office will be infinitely better.  I truly love the wireless option as I can also dictate now pacing back and forth in my office.
The Plantronics unit comes with a volume mute button as well as with a call control button.  Not surprisingly, Plantronics also supplied some software to use the headset in calling situations such as with Skype.  The charger base for some strange reason has the USB cable coming out through the front of the unit rather than threaded to the back which would be a lot neater.  Just as I wrote this I had another look at the schematic in the manual and what do you know... I had clipped the unit together backwards!  Sometimes it pays to read the manual.
I am totally impressed with the comfort of wearing the unit for a long time and with the obvious result in sound quality when used with DNS.