Arbortrail - System Requirements
Please note Windows Mobile and the PDA looks to be discontinued from 2012/2013. ArborTrail will not work on Windows Phone 7+. Read More
ArborTrail runs on the Windows Mobile operating system (versions 2003, 2005, 5, 6) which is used on many handheld computers, PDAs (Personnel Digital Assistants) and some smart phones. It has been tested on the following hardware/software combinations but unfortunately, due to a limited budget, I am unable to guarantee its function on any other system. Its a case of trying out the demonstration program to see how it fares!
ArborTrail was created within the Microsoft .NET framework so it is essential that you have the .NET system installed on your Handheld. You may already have it installed, it depends on whether you have any other programs which need it in place. The .NET framework can be downloaded free from the Microsoft website (see section for download).
I have tested ArborTrail on the following platforms and it has worked without problems. However, the latest version of Arbortrail 2.03+ requires higher memory quantity so I suggest 128mb minimum memory.
Dell Axim X51v
Win 5.0 480x640 416 MHz 64MB SDRam 128MB Flash
Dell Axim X51
Win 5.0 240x320 416 MHz 64MB SDRam 128MB Flash
HP iPAQ 214
Win 6 480x640 4" scrn 624 MHz -PXA310 128 MB rom 256MB Flash
ArborTrail runs on the Windows Mobile operating system (versions 2003, 2005, 5, 6) which is used on many handheld computers, PDAs (Personnel Digital Assistants) and some smart phones. It has been tested on the following hardware/software combinations but unfortunately, due to a limited budget, I am unable to guarantee its function on any other system. Its a case of trying out the demonstration program to see how it fares!
ArborTrail was created within the Microsoft .NET framework so it is essential that you have the .NET system installed on your Handheld. You may already have it installed, it depends on whether you have any other programs which need it in place. The .NET framework can be downloaded free from the Microsoft website (see section for download).
I have tested ArborTrail on the following platforms and it has worked without problems. However, the latest version of Arbortrail 2.03+ requires higher memory quantity so I suggest 128mb minimum memory.
Dell Axim X51v
Win 5.0 480x640 416 MHz 64MB SDRam 128MB Flash
Dell Axim X51
Win 5.0 240x320 416 MHz 64MB SDRam 128MB Flash
HP iPAQ 214
Win 6 480x640 4" scrn 624 MHz -PXA310 128 MB rom 256MB Flash
Generally the higher the available screen resolution then the higher the quality of its graphics. The Ipaq 214 and the Dell Axim X51v (the development machines) features a 480x640 screen resolution and is excellent for displaying the drawing plan in detail. However, a screen resolution of 240x320 is perfectly usable, but will just not be as crisp and detailed. I would recommend that a screen of 240x320 is a minimum resolution you should consider if you intend to use its map mode (anything higher will be better).
WARNING: Some smart phones are appearing with Windows 6 but without a touch screen (so they are purely keyboard driven). These will NOT work with ArborTrail.
ArborTrail requires a touch screen and a stylus.
If you are buying new hardware aim for a 480x640 screen size. If you are considering a Dell Axim the little v after X51 represents VGA graphics (i.e. the 480x640 screen size - but note that Dell no longer makes PDA's)!
At the time of writing (17/4/08) I recommend buying the Ipaq 214, it has the latest windows, a large screen (ideal for surveying), lots of memory and most importantly is relatively cheap to buy new (at around £200).
For best results I suggest a touchscreen PDA running Windows 6 and a minimum of 128mb memory.
An SD format removable memory card is highly recommended as a storage vessel for your data (see image below). They are very cheap and can be used as an easy way to transfer data between handhelds and also between a PDA and your Laptop (some have SD slots built-in otherwise use a USB adaptor).
WARNING: Some smart phones are appearing with Windows 6 but without a touch screen (so they are purely keyboard driven). These will NOT work with ArborTrail.
ArborTrail requires a touch screen and a stylus.
If you are buying new hardware aim for a 480x640 screen size. If you are considering a Dell Axim the little v after X51 represents VGA graphics (i.e. the 480x640 screen size - but note that Dell no longer makes PDA's)!
At the time of writing (17/4/08) I recommend buying the Ipaq 214, it has the latest windows, a large screen (ideal for surveying), lots of memory and most importantly is relatively cheap to buy new (at around £200).
For best results I suggest a touchscreen PDA running Windows 6 and a minimum of 128mb memory.
An SD format removable memory card is highly recommended as a storage vessel for your data (see image below). They are very cheap and can be used as an easy way to transfer data between handhelds and also between a PDA and your Laptop (some have SD slots built-in otherwise use a USB adaptor).
