Windows Hardware Requirements

[lesterchua]

Hi,

 

As much as I like Accordance on iOS, the lack of the Research function hampers my usage of the app.

 

I'm considering getting a Windows Tablet for running Accordance. What is the minimal RAM and CPU that I should be looking for when running Accordance on Windows on the tablet. I'm planning for a Windows 10 tablet.

Edited August 5, 2018 by lesterchua

[Orly Margolis]

Hi,

 

My very minimal Windows tablet (lenovo Window 10 Home 1.33 GHz) has 2GB of ram and 57 BG of drive space. 

 

It runs Accordance perfectly fine, but if I had to do it again, I'd get a faster machine - just as a preference - not required to run Accordance.

[lesterchua]

Thanks! That’s what I need to know.

 

Quck clarification. Can the CPU be an Atom?

Edited August 5, 2018 by lesterchua

[Michel Gilbert]

Hi Lester,

 

I ran Acc on a W10 tablet, 2 GB RAM, Atom 2760, and Acc worked well for reading with a lexicon, and construct searches.

 

Regards,

 

Michel

[lesterchua]

Thanks for the replies!

[ukfraser]

I havent used windows 10 but when i had windows 7, assuming you will use your new toy for other applications, i found ram had the most effect on office etc. I have just had a look at their site and found this:

 

Windows 10 (64-bit) can run on a PC with 2 GB of RAM, but it runs better with 4 GB. For better performance, add memory so you have 6 GB or more.

 

My advice is get as much memory you can afford not less than 4 and preferably up to 8. Most windows surface pro come with 8.

Edited August 6, 2018 by ukfraser

[lesterchua]

@ukfraser, thanks for the tip regarding RAM. Yes I’m considering more RAM but it dramatically brings the price up. I have not purchased the machine yet but is still on the lookout for a good deal.

 

Another issue is the heat. The fullblown tablets generate a lot of heat so the scenario where I read on a couch or bed may be impacted.

[ukfraser]

I was reading tech radar surface go. Looks interesting,

 

https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/microsoft-surface-go

 

Nothing about heat. And weight would make me consider. The one thing i havent found yet is if you can type on the screen with a finger. External keyboard seems to remove tabletness.

 

And the galaxy book also looks light

 

https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book

 

I really like the lightness of the ipad pro 9.7/10.2".

Edited August 7, 2018 by ukfraser

[lesterchua]

I was considering the iPad Pro (my very old ones are getting too slow) a while ago. I use a Macbook Pro for work and have an iPhone, so it would seem like a no brainer to just upgrade.

 

But the amazing Accordance software persuaded that my next tablet must be capable of running it full featured. Which is why a I am considering a Windows Tablet. 

 

The Surface Go looks like a winner. I'll probably get a new iPad for my daughter and the Surface Go for myself. 

 

But I have to agree, the iPad Pro is a very nice tablet. It's just that iOS is extremely limiting as a OS.