iObservation Technical Specifications
The iObservation® system is compatible with desktop computers, laptops, tablet PCs and other web-enabled or internet-connected devices. Please ensure that your technology meets these requirements for system usage.
New System: Implemented Fall 2011 or later
| Requirements | Windows | Macintosh |
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| Operating System: | Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)+ | Mac OS X v10.5+ |
| Processor: | Pentium III, 300 MHz (or equivalent) Intel/AMD 2.0 GHz recommended |
Power PC G4 500 MHz Intel Core duo recommended |
| Memory: | 512MB RAM 1GB RAM recommended |
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| Web Browser: | *Google Chrome 9+ is recommended for best system performance and user experience. Mozilla Firefox 3.6+ Internet Explorer 8.0+ |
*Google Chrome 9+ is recommended for best system performance and user experience. Mozilla Firefox 3.6+ Safari 5.0+ |
| Display: | Monitor capable of 1024x768+ resolution recommended Minimum 16 megabyte video display card |
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| Internet: | Internet connectivity Wireless connection, 802.11N recommended |
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| Plugins: | Adobe Reader 8+ (free) Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124+ (free) - Optional for html 5 web browsers |
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| Other: | JavaScript enabled web browsers Headphones or speakers |
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| Optional: | Printer Camera Scanner Microsoft Office Word and/or Excel 2007+ |
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| Handheld or Mobile Version: | We strongly recommend the use of iObservation on a full screen monitor to take advantage of its rich resources and dynamic interface. However, we also understand the needs of districts and schools to implement the system using handheld devices.
Compatible handheld devices require wireless internet connection. Actual mobile device display may vary.
*Certain restrictions apply. **These devices/OS are not trademarks of Learning Sciences International ®s |
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Legacy System: Implemented Summer 2011 or earlier
| Requirements | Windows | Macintosh |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System: | Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)+ | Mac OS X v10.5+ |
| Processor: | Pentium III, 300 MHz (or equivalent) Intel/AMD 2.0 GHz recommended |
Power PC G4 500 MHz Intel Core duo recommended |
| Memory: | 512MB RAM 1GB RAM recommended |
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| Web Browser: | Internet Explorer 7.0+ Mozilla Firefox 3.5+ |
Safari 4.0+ Mozilla Firefox 3.5+ |
| Display: | Super VGA monitor with 256 colors 800x600 resolution 1024x768 or higher recommended |
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| Internet: | Internet connectivity Wireless connection, 802.11N recommended Offline capabilities available |
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| Plugins: | Macromedia Flash Player 9+ (free) | |
| Other: | JavaScript enabled web browsers Headphones or speakers |
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| Optional: | Printer Camera Scanner |
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| Handheld or Mobile Version: | We strongly recommend the use iObservation on a full screen monitor to take advantage of its rich resources and dynamic interface. However, we also understand the needs of districts and schools to implement the system using handheld devices.
Compatible handheld devices require a wireless internet connection.
*These devices are not trademarks of Learning Sciences International® *Certain restrictions apply. |
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