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Pocket RCT Hardware Requirements & Model Recommendations

(Last updated April 12, 2010)

Pocket RCT hardware requirements
Microsoft Pocket PC v3.0, Windows Mobile 4.x, 5.x or 6.x*
*Windows Mobile 5.0 or later is recommended.
200MHz or faster cpu, 320 x 240, 640 x 480** or 240 x 240*** color touch screen, microphone and a memory card slot (SD or mini-SD).

Pocket RCT is Geotrust certified to run on Windows Mobile 5 or 6 including Windows Mobile phones. Pocket RCT also complies with all Microsoft Windows Mobile logo certification requirements.

We most often recommend Hewlett-Packard Pocket PCs. See below for specifics.

Makes and models which Pocket RCT users report work fine with Pocket RCT:

  • Hewlett-Packard iPAQ models hx2000 series, hx4700, 110/111/112/114 series.
  • Dell Axim X51 or X51v.
  • Most Windows Mobile 5 or 6 phones with touch screen and a memory card slot.

    Current model best recommendations are HP iPAQ 110/111/114, hx2495, hx2795, hx4700 with Windows Mobile 5. (we do not recommend the HP iPAQ 200 series, 210/210/214, see below).

    The safest hardware for Pocket RCT compatiblity are Hewlett-Packard iPAQs with Windows Mobile 5 or later and a 320x240 or 640x480 size screen. These models are rated highest by RCT users.

    Examples of Pocket PC phones supported: Hewlett-Packard h6300, Audiovox PPC-6600 / PPC-6601, Siemens SX66 / Palm Treo 700w series (see below)***

    Hewlett-Packard model number note: HP typically has several models which vary only by the last numerical digit (eg 110/111/114 or hx2490/hx2495). Invariably these models are exactly the same, the only difference is where they are marketed, or the difference in packaging. The machines are exactly the same.

    For current users with Windows Mobile 4.2x or older who are updating to Windows Mobile 5 or 6 see RCT upgrade page.

    Please note that the Pocket PC computer is not included with our software; Pocket RCT is software only. Pocket RCT comes on an SD card and installs simply and automatically after inserting the card. Installation takes about 20 seconds. We also provide several all-in-one software/hardware packages, see Packages page.

    **Recommendations:
    200mhz or faster Pocket PCs will be fast enough for our software, but a faster machine will give you a more responsive CyberEar spinner and generally more responsive machine.

    ***New support for Pocket PC phones with 240 x 240 screens.
    Examples of the machines we support: Windows Mobile 5 or 6 Palm Treo 700w, 700wx, 750w series, HP iPAQ 6500 or 6900 series.

    Special cases:

  • Hewlett-Packard iPAQ hx4700 series. These machines will run pRCT but some older models have trouble keeping sound recording from dying which requires soft reset often. This is a fault in HP's implemntation of Windows Mobile 2003, an updated driver or ROM update from HP solves this problem.
  • We do not recommend the HP iPAQ 1700 series because they don't have a user replaceable battery and have poor battery life.
  • Asus model 626 carried by Dell. This model has had at least two units with microphone/sound input problems, not recommended.

    Not Supported:

  • HP iPAQ 210, 211 or 214 since they have a sound input interference issue.
  • Some HTC phones will not work, these HTC models have audio isues and do not support standard Windows Mobile recording api specs.
  • Dell Axim X3 is disqualified because of unreliable sound input.
  • Palm OS (Palm, PalmPilot, Sony Clie, Visor etc...) are not supported.
  • Motorola Q and similar PDA phones - does not have a touchscreen.

    Pocket PC prices range from approximately the $250 range. Good deals and good selection we found were at:

    Amazon.com

    Hewlett Packard online store (click "handhelds")

    Best Buy stores (best return policy)

    Mobile Planet 1-800-675-2638
    (best selection anywhere!)

    For more info about Pocket PC:

    Microsoft's Pocket PC page

    Hewlett Packard iPaq

    Pocket PC software and accessories:

    Pocket Gear

    Mobile Planet

    Please note:
    Pocket RCT specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Pocket RCT software has a 30 day money back guarantee for those in the Piano Tuning trade.

    More Pocket RCT info:

    Pocket RCT Pocket RCT Software specs

    Pocket RCT Pocket RCT Frequently Asked Questions

    Intro Prices Release Schedule and Pricing

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