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System Requirements

 
     

The general rule of thumb in the software and PC industry is, the more of anything you put in your system, the faster it should run. That is, if you have 1 GB of RAM, rather than 512 MB, Windows should run faster and so should TOTAL for Tablet PC.  Similarly, the faster the processor you have, the faster TOTAL for Tablet PC should run.

The bare minimum system requirements listed below are simply to run TOTAL for Tablet PC’s basic sketching and inspection functions, without digital photos or maps.  The recommended configuration contains items that you may want in addition to those in the minimum setup to get the most out of TOTAL for Tablet PC. 


Minimum Requirements

     
 

Note:  Pocket PCs and other PDA devices are not capable of running TOTAL for Tablet PC since they run a completely different operating system varying between Windows Mobile, the Palm OS, and a variety of other custom operating systems. You must purchase a mobile device that runs the full version of Windows XP or Windows Vista for TOTAL for Tablet PC to work.

However, you can download TOTAL for Mobile, which can be used on iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. Of course, if you've already created a set of QuickLists in WinTOTAL, you can import those into TOTAL for Tablet PC to help save time and maintain consistency with your current shorthand.

 
     

 

Recommended

     
  Hint:  If you haven't already purchased a mobile PC for use with TOTAL for Tablet PC, be sure to consider your camera's connection options before making the final decision. For example, if your camera supports direct Bluetooth connections or has an removeable SD card you can insert into your PC, your mobile PC would need to offer Bluetooth support and/or an SD card slot. Check with your local retailer for assistance with these details.