Hardware Recommendations

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The recommendations below are intended to help you choose a system that will provide the performance, stability, and reliability needed for Eclipse software. Requirements vary depending on whether you are writing steno, voice, or using Eclipse RSR.

Eclipse Steno | AccuCap Steno

For stenographic writing, we recommend a business-class system with:

Processor: Intel i5 or better, 3.0 GHz or faster
RAM: 16 GB minimum

The system should be paired with a solid-state drive (SSD) for faster performance and reliability.

Multiple USB ports are recommended. Older writers may require a serial adapter.

If using Boost or Boost Flow locally, refer to Eclipse RSR requirements below.

EclipseVox | AccuCapVox

For voice writing, we recommend a high-performance system with:

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 or Intel i7 (or better), 3.5 GHz or faster
RAM: 16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended

The system should be paired with a solid-state drive (SSD) for fast, reliable performance.

Dragon 16 and a properly configured system are essential for realtime performance.

If using Boost or Boost Flow locally, refer to Eclipse RSR requirements below.

Eclipse RSR

Required OS: Windows 10 or higher

Recommended Hardware:

Processor

Intel (11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen)

Core i7 (non U-series), Core Ultra 7, Core i9, Core Ultra 9

Important: Intel U-series processors (such as i7-1355U) are not compatible with Eclipse RSR. These are different from newer Core Ultra processors (such as Core Ultra 7 155U), which are supported.

AMD Zen 4

Ryzen 7: 7840HS, 7745HX
Ryzen 9: 7940HS, 7845HX, 7945HX

AMD Zen 5

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

RAM

32 GB minimum

Eclipse RSR uses Docker and can exceed 10 GB RAM usage. 32 GB ensures smooth performance.

Storage

500 GB SSD minimum
1 TB SSD recommended

Advice to MacBook Users

Macs are not recommended for Eclipse RSR.

Intel-based Macs can run Steno/Vox via Boot Camp. Parallels is not supported.

M1/M2 Macs are not compatible.

Advantage Software Laptops

Our laptops are business-class systems that are tested and optimized specifically for Eclipse.

Your system arrives ready to use with your software and files pre-installed.

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Third-Party Laptops

Most third-party laptops are consumer-grade and may not meet performance requirements. Choose a business-class model.

Note: Hardware configuration is not included with your software purchase.

Click here to learn more about our configuration services.