Arkansoft Hardware Recommendations

Our software will run on most new and used handheld computers. Some of our customers are, however, new to the handheld computer world. For those folks, we offer two recommendations below. One is an entry-level device that will run our software just fine at a low price. The other device recommendation is "top of the line".

Good Entry Level Hardware - $99

For a good but inexpensive handheld computer*, it's hard to beat the Palm Z22. In addition to running all Arkansoft software, the Z22 comes with address book, appointment book, to-do list, pop-up alarms, photo album, memo pad, games,
and much more.
Click HERE to get one,
or for more information.

*In addition to running all Arkansoft software, this handheld computer includes address book, appointment book, to-do list, pop-up alarms, photo album, memo pad, games, and much more.

Good Entry Level Smart Phone - $99 (with phone plan)

Sprint wireless users can take advantage of the inexpensive but powerful Centro smart phone. With this all-in-one device you get your handheld computer*, telephone, wireless e-mail, messaging, an Internet web browser, camera, photo album, MP3 stereo music player, and a lot more!. The Centro phone is currently available to Sprint customers.
Click HERE to get more information.

*In addition to running all Arkansoft software, this handheld computer includes address book, appointment book, to-do list, pop-up alarms, photo album, memo pad, games, and much more.

Top Of The Line Hardware:
A Treo SmartPhone
 
$199-$299, depending on your phone plan.

Why charge up and carry several devices in your pockets when all you need is a smartphone? With this all-in-one device you get your handheld computer*, telephone, wireless e-mail, messaging, an Internet web browser, camera, photo album, MP3 stereo music player, and a lot more!

To get one, or for more information...
Verizon users click HERE

Sprint users click HERE
AT&T/Cingular users click HERE

*In addition to running all Arkansoft software, this handheld computer includes address book, appointment book, to-do list, pop-up alarms, photo album, memo pad, games, and much more.


Also recommended:
If you live an active life, you might want to
consider a protective metal case for your handheld computer. HERE is
one website that offers a wide variety of cases custom-made for most
types of handheld computers. Look for your handheld computer type
on their "Range of Products" list on the left side of their website.
 


If you are looking for a used handheld computer, there are many sources.
One source is HERE.

NOTE: before buying a PDA, be sure it's on our supported hardware list below.


Compatible Palm OS Devices:

LectriCalc and Master Bender are compatible
with all modern Palm OS handheld computers.
Minimum OS version is Palm OS 3.3
LectriCalc and Master Bender together require 1.4 MB free memory. The LectriCalc installer takes another 500 KB. You can store the installer on your SD card to make beaming LectriCalc to friends easy, or you can delete the installer after installation.
The handheld can have either low resolution or
high resolution display, color or not.

Compatible Pocket PC
& Windows Mobile Devices:

LectriCalc and Master Bender are compatible
with all modern Pocket PC/Windows Mobile handheld computers with the following exceptions:

  • The square screens on the  Palm Treo 700w and Treo 750 cause screen font problems we have not overcome.

  • If you have a Windows Mobile handheld with a "touchscreen", our software will probably run fine on it. If your handheld doesn't have a touchscreen our software may not work for you. If your handheld does not have a touchscreen, you may still be able to run the Palm OS version of LectriCalc and Master Bender on your Windows Mobile handheld by installing StyleTap on your handheld. More information on StyleTap is HERE.

Minimum OS version is PocketPC 2002
Requires 1.4 MB free memory.