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Minimum Specifications for Companion Devices

 

If you are bringing a laptop without an active digital stylus you will need to bring a companion device.  

Additional notes for Apple Macbook Pro users.

Companion Tablet Hardware Specifications
OS Windows 7, 8.1 or 10
PC Processor Any Intel Processor
Memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard Drive 64 GB
Active Stylus

Integrated Active Digital Stylus (Wacom or N-trig)

Wireless 802.11 a/g/n (802.11ac if available)
  • Best - Intel Core i5 or better processor
  • Good - Intel Core-M processor
  • Minimally Acceptable - Intel Atom processor
  • Unacceptable Devices (Does not meet requirement)
    • Windows RT
    • Android
    • Chromebook
    • iOS devices (including iPad Pro).
    • Capacitive touch pens
    • External USB tablets that do not allow you to directly write on the screen (e.g. Wacom Intuos/Bamboo)