Hardware Recommendations
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Eclipse Steno | AccuCap Steno For stenographic writing, we recommend a business-class system with:
The system should be paired with a solid-state drive (SSD)—now standard in most modern laptops—for faster performance and greater reliability. Multiple USB ports are recommended. If you’re using an older stenographic writer, you may also need a serial port or a compatible serial adapter (PC card or USB-to-serial). If you plan to use Boost or Boost Flow locally, please refer instead to the Eclipse RSR hardware recommendations below, as the requirements are different. EclipseVox | AccuCapVox For voice writing, we recommend a high-performance system with:
The system should be paired with a solid-state drive (SSD)—now standard in most modern laptops—for faster performance and greater reliability. Dragon 16 and a professionally configured expert system are essential. For best results, background processes should be kept to a minimum to ensure the system’s full resources are dedicated to realtime processing. If you plan to use Boost or Boost Flow locally, please refer instead to the Eclipse RSR hardware recommendations below, as the requirements are different. Eclipse RSR Required OS: Windows 10 or higher Recommended Hardware: Processor Intel 11th, 12th and 13th generation
AMD Zen 4
AMD Zen 5
RAM
Eclipse RSR uses Docker to locally run its speech engine in a contained environment. When both Eclipse and Docker are active, RAM usage can exceed 10 GB. With other programs open, 32 GB ensures smooth performance. Storage
Advice to Macbook Users We do not recommend using a Mac for Eclipse RSR. Eclipse Steno and EclipseVox require an Intel-based Mac (i5 or i7) with at least 16 GB RAM and Windows 10 installed via Boot Camp. Boot Camp allows your Mac to boot directly into Windows, providing a more stable experience. We do not support Parallels, as it has caused system freezes, writer disconnects, and device compatibility issues in our testing. Note: M1 and M2 Macs are not compatible, as they cannot run x86-based Windows. For best results, use a dedicated Windows laptop. Advantage Software Laptops When you purchase a laptop from Advantage Software, you’re getting a high-performance, business-class system backed by a three-year manufacturer’s warranty. Every laptop is rigorously tested—including a 48-hour stress test—and professionally optimized for seamless integration with our software. Your system arrives pre-configured for court reporting with your licensed software and personal files, ready to use out of the box. In the event of hardware issues, our team will advocate on your behalf with the manufacturer whenever possible to help resolve them quickly. Click here to explore our custom-configured laptop specials. Third-Party Laptops While many third-party laptops are available, most are consumer-grade and may not meet the performance and reliability standards required for Eclipse. If you choose to supply your own laptop, be sure to select a business-class model. Please note: Hardware configuration is not included with your software purchase. If you provide your own laptop, it is your responsibility—along with your hardware vendor’s—to ensure proper configuration of the system and operating system. Want us to handle it for you? Click here to learn more about our configuration services. |