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System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows^XP platforms

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Computer

• CPU Types (aka processor)
  • 2.2+ GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core i5 - very good performance. Use an Intel Core i7 – Highest performance
  • Intel Core Solo , Celeron, or Intel Core i3 processors are not recommended
    
• RAM (aka system memory)
  • 2Gb minimum - 4 Gb recommended
    
• HDD (aka hard drive)
  • With room recording – 500 Gb minimum capacity
  • Without audio ecording – 2500 Gb minimum capacity

Computer, Optional

• Audio
  For only those interested in doing room recordings (AudioTrack™).
  • Quality of an audio recording is directly proportional to audio adapter in your PC and the microphone attached to it. Use an external analog-to-digital USB adapter and a high-quality microphone such as ProCAT high-sensitivity microphones for best results.

Accessories, Required

• Winner software key
• A writer with realtime cabling
• Serial Port Adapter Required for any writer using cabling, and a new computer. ProCAT recommends products that use FTDI the chipset. See our online store for additional information.

• Bluetooth
  Bluetooth may be substituted for RT cabling and it’s adapter.  Contact the appropriate vender for assistance with this.
  
  
• Compact Flash (CF) Serial card
  This is a brand new technology which has been released.  It appears to work as the PCMCIA Serial Cards do.  Many of the new computer systems are being installed with a CF Drive rather than the old PCMCIA (PC Card) drive.  Be aware which of the two you have in your system.
  
  
• PCMCIA (PC Card) Serial Card
  These are required for all older writers.  Newer writers are able to do more and thus don’t require them.  Examples of writers that require them:  Stentura 400, 500, 6000, 8000, and Smartwriters.
  
  
• USB to Serial Adapter
  Most newer writers are able to handle using these.  Examples of such writers are: Flash & Stylus.  It also works well for Real-Time workstation connections

Optional Accessories

• Thumb drive
  Also known as a flash drive, or a memory stick. These are especially useful if you switch jobs between two fairly new computers.
  
  
• USB Floppy Drive
  Only needed if you need to work sometimes with an old computer.  It might also be used to restore old jobs which may have originally been stored on floppies.
  
  
• USB Mouse
  Not everyone likes or can get used to the new touch pads. For those of you who gave up, or don’t even want to try these are handy and come in a variety of sizes.
  
  
• Workstation Cabling
  For those who wish to connect up to a judge or lawyer via Denoto or some like software, your going to need a set of cables. Keep in mind however that dependant on circumstances you may need adapters for both ends. USB to Serial adapters mentioned above will work appropriately.