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Microsoft Vista 32-Bit, Windows^XP and 2000 platforms

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Computer

• CPU Types (aka processor)
  • 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo – High performance
  • Intel Core Duo - good performance
  • Intel Core Solo and Celeron processors are not recommended
    
• RAM (aka system memory)
  • 1Gb - Recommended
    
• HDD (aka hard drive)
  • With room recording – 60Gb minimum capacity
  • Without room recording – 200Gb minimum capacity

Computer, Optional

• Audio
  For only those interested in doing room recordings (AudioTrack™).
  • Sound Blaster X-Fi – Recommended
  • Any 24bit audio card or chipset - Minimum

Accessories, Required

• Winner software key
• A writer with RT cabling
• Serial Port Adapter
  Required for any writer using cabling, and a new computer.

• 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.