Upgrading Equipment & Software USED - CSRNation2024-03-29T07:32:08Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/upgrading-equipment-software-used?commentId=1736041%3AComment%3A1256748&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am curious. How exactly do…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2013-01-13:1736041:Comment:12564992013-01-13T00:26:52.424ZD Sanders, RDR, CRRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DSanders
<p>I am curious. How exactly does open right work with Word? What I am envisioning is you write straight into Word and then you have to replace everything as you go along - there's no globaling? or am I wrong?</p>
<p>I am curious. How exactly does open right work with Word? What I am envisioning is you write straight into Word and then you have to replace everything as you go along - there's no globaling? or am I wrong?</p> Adriana,
CC has built-in tuto…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2013-01-13:1736041:Comment:12564952013-01-13T00:23:42.565ZD Sanders, RDR, CRRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DSanders
<p>Adriana,</p>
<p>CC has built-in tutorials you can do to help yourself that don't cost money. I am a BIG proponent on saving time and working efficiently -- something I unfortunately cannot seem to get across to other reporters and scopists..sigh...</p>
<p>Stenograph was offering very good deals around the holidays. Considering what I paid for my first set of software and my second and third, I could have bought 2 Porsches easily. PLUS with updated software, you can be more efficient.…</p>
<p>Adriana,</p>
<p>CC has built-in tutorials you can do to help yourself that don't cost money. I am a BIG proponent on saving time and working efficiently -- something I unfortunately cannot seem to get across to other reporters and scopists..sigh...</p>
<p>Stenograph was offering very good deals around the holidays. Considering what I paid for my first set of software and my second and third, I could have bought 2 Porsches easily. PLUS with updated software, you can be more efficient. (-:</p>
<p> </p> I have switched softwares mor…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2013-01-12:1736041:Comment:12567482013-01-12T18:18:52.234ZDeborah M.http://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DeborahMeyers
<p>I have switched softwares more times than I can count. Yeah, it's a huge PITA for about a month, but then your fingers figure it out. If you are really interested in Eclipse, check it out. I have been on Cimmarron (one of the original Stenograph products) ProCAT, Case Catalyst, AristoCAT, and Eclipse. I will never change again. To me customer service is what's important, and I find Stenograph sadly lacking in that department. Others may disagree. You need to figure out what YOU like…</p>
<p>I have switched softwares more times than I can count. Yeah, it's a huge PITA for about a month, but then your fingers figure it out. If you are really interested in Eclipse, check it out. I have been on Cimmarron (one of the original Stenograph products) ProCAT, Case Catalyst, AristoCAT, and Eclipse. I will never change again. To me customer service is what's important, and I find Stenograph sadly lacking in that department. Others may disagree. You need to figure out what YOU like and what's important to YOU. If you think about it, how long will your reporting career last? Pick what you want to stick with in the long run. If it's CC, fine. If it's Eclipse, investigate it. I don't think there's anything wrong with buying used software. Yes, you pay the transfer fee, but if it adds up to less, than why not? And I'm sure all the companies have some sort of monthly deals they will work out. You can buy a used writer too. I am about to sell my Mira, in fact. I recently bought a Diamante on a 0% lease. I am paying $190/month until it's paid off. Good luck to you.</p> I know Eclipse will set up a…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2013-01-11:1736041:Comment:12563672013-01-11T00:00:17.194ZKelli Combs (admin)http://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Kellicombsadmin
<p>I know Eclipse will set up a payment plan for you so you can make monthly payments and not have to come up with the money all at once. That's a great option for just starting out.</p>
<p>I know Eclipse will set up a payment plan for you so you can make monthly payments and not have to come up with the money all at once. That's a great option for just starting out.</p> Adriana, I just saw a posting…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2013-01-10:1736041:Comment:12561262013-01-10T12:05:30.954ZRhonda Hall Breuwet, RDR CRR CLRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/RhondaHallBreuwetRMRCRR
<p>Adriana, I just saw a posting from Stenograph where reporters can upgrade to the latest software AND get a Diamante for as low as $147 a month. I believe that was the figure. I'm sure with your student software trade-in, a similar arrangement could be made for you. Highly suggest checking into it!</p>
<p>Adriana, I just saw a posting from Stenograph where reporters can upgrade to the latest software AND get a Diamante for as low as $147 a month. I believe that was the figure. I'm sure with your student software trade-in, a similar arrangement could be made for you. Highly suggest checking into it!</p> Adriana, if you are now looki…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2013-01-02:1736041:Comment:12554902013-01-02T17:40:44.506ZMary Jo Cochranhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryJoCochran
<p>Adriana, if you are now looking for a position, you should have professional software like yesterday. You need to visit the website for Stenograph CaseCat and talk to their sales reps. If you're waiting for a "great deal", it might not happen. (Although that Eclipse for $3,100 was a real great deal).</p>
<p>You can negotiate a great deal when buying a car, as there are many out there and many dealerships. Making CAT software look years of experience of great people, with a lot of trial…</p>
<p>Adriana, if you are now looking for a position, you should have professional software like yesterday. You need to visit the website for Stenograph CaseCat and talk to their sales reps. If you're waiting for a "great deal", it might not happen. (Although that Eclipse for $3,100 was a real great deal).</p>
<p>You can negotiate a great deal when buying a car, as there are many out there and many dealerships. Making CAT software look years of experience of great people, with a lot of trial and error. There are only a few choices out there. And if you want the best, it has a price. </p>
<p>Again, go to CaseCat's website. Good luck.</p> Thank you so much to every on…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-12-31:1736041:Comment:12554632012-12-31T22:20:02.860ZAdrianahttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/adriana453
<p>Thank you so much to every one w/ the advice. It is great to go somewhere for help w/ questions as such. But yes, I agree. After having been on CC for 3 years I'm FINALLY improving on maneuvering around it, and I don't want to lose out on that trade in $$. I just hear such great things from the professionals on here about Eclipse. That aphorism "time is money" rings true in my case.</p>
<p> I believe if there's a problem and I call in for assistant, I'm gonna get hit with some exuberant…</p>
<p>Thank you so much to every one w/ the advice. It is great to go somewhere for help w/ questions as such. But yes, I agree. After having been on CC for 3 years I'm FINALLY improving on maneuvering around it, and I don't want to lose out on that trade in $$. I just hear such great things from the professionals on here about Eclipse. That aphorism "time is money" rings true in my case.</p>
<p> I believe if there's a problem and I call in for assistant, I'm gonna get hit with some exuberant fees? What's the usual cost for a service agreement for tech support? Can anybody say they got a great deal on that?</p>
<p>Did anybody also get any training included when they updated? I could always use a little one-on-one training to really make me hot salsa :)</p>
<p>As you can see, I'm trying to get the most bang for my buck; I also want to be able to negotiate a great deal. <br/>Whatever the outcome, Ill be sure to update this discussion when I finally do purchase. I would hope this helps any students or new professionals coming into the field. Thanks again everyone!!</p> She's got a money issue. Hop…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-12-31:1736041:Comment:12554482012-12-31T18:29:12.284ZMary Jo Cochranhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryJoCochran
<p>She's got a money issue. Hopefully, you can get a lease, or a loan, or dad. They frown upon buying used software in the sense it is so costly. But Rhonda is right, if you can stay on the CaseCat, you avoid a lot of problems (dictionary conversion, learning new software, slow-down time). You are a lot more valuable to an agency if you have CaseCat or Eclipse and are "up and running." None of us said it here, you are better off buying new because you don't save much money buying used…</p>
<p>She's got a money issue. Hopefully, you can get a lease, or a loan, or dad. They frown upon buying used software in the sense it is so costly. But Rhonda is right, if you can stay on the CaseCat, you avoid a lot of problems (dictionary conversion, learning new software, slow-down time). You are a lot more valuable to an agency if you have CaseCat or Eclipse and are "up and running." None of us said it here, you are better off buying new because you don't save much money buying used (maybe $500 - but that is not worth it).</p> I agree with Rhonda. If you…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-12-31:1736041:Comment:12552852012-12-31T18:17:40.354ZJaniece Younghttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JanieceYYoung
<p>I agree with Rhonda. If you know how to work CC, you should stick with it. There is a learning curve when you switch and it takes time. We all know time is money in this business.</p>
<p>Good luck to you,</p>
<p>Janiece</p>
<p>I agree with Rhonda. If you know how to work CC, you should stick with it. There is a learning curve when you switch and it takes time. We all know time is money in this business.</p>
<p>Good luck to you,</p>
<p>Janiece</p> Since you are already familia…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2012-12-31:1736041:Comment:12554442012-12-31T15:43:17.177ZRhonda Hall Breuwet, RDR CRR CLRhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/RhondaHallBreuwetRMRCRR
<p>Since you are already familiar with CaseCATalyst and have a dictionary, why would you consider changing? If you stick with what you know, you will be able to get your work out much more quickly than if you were to change.<br></br><br></br>As far as Stenograph and Advantage frowning on selling software, I've never seen that mentioned ANYWHERE. Yes, there is a transfer fee for both. However, I believe that if you upgrade to the professional software, you get a good trade-in for your student…</p>
<p>Since you are already familiar with CaseCATalyst and have a dictionary, why would you consider changing? If you stick with what you know, you will be able to get your work out much more quickly than if you were to change.<br/><br/>As far as Stenograph and Advantage frowning on selling software, I've never seen that mentioned ANYWHERE. Yes, there is a transfer fee for both. However, I believe that if you upgrade to the professional software, you get a good trade-in for your student software. If you go to Eclipse, you're not going to be able to trade in your CC student software; you will be out all the money you put into it.</p>
<p>I have been on CaseCAT since it first came out. It's awesome software. I would never switch. It does everything I need it to do and more.</p>
<p>As far as a rep, Stenograph has reps assigned to different areas of the U.S. They may be listed on their Web site. I'm not positive. As a reporter for 27 years now, I'd highly suggest with sticking with CC. You've been on it three years; you're familiar with it. Your workload will be easier to handle on something you're familiar with.</p>