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PCs and Tablets System Recommendations

SIMS Software has very basic hardware requirements. Your choices for hardware and devices may vary depending on where your data is hosted, by your onsite company SQL data host, or by SIMS Cloud Internet Software as a Service (SaaS).

Data hosting options are of your choosing. Hosting by you on your onsite company SQL data host and/or by our internet cloud based Software as a Service (SaaS). And whatever balance and combination of the two you need. If you need 100% onsite data host, or 100% Software as a Service (SaaS), or any combination of the two, it is your choice. Whatever you need. We deliver both solutions because clients frequently need both. For your everyday onsite tests you can choose to keep all of your valuable data 100% within your network (via free Microsoft SQL Express database for your data host which we can provide) where no internet is needed at all. Many clients do not want any of their data unnecessarily in the internet cloud unless absolutely necessary, and we totally agree. For those times when you want to run an internet based test, such as Home Use Test's (HUTs) and Central Location Tests (CLTs) we provide www.SensoryTest.com Software as a Service (SaaS). Same low SIMS Software price includes both platforms.

SIMS Software offers Two flexible platform solutions for your data.

SIMS Cloud & SIMS Onsite.

You can select either one or any combination of the two.

One low price for both solutions.

When data hosted by SIMS Cloud Internet Software as a Service (SaaS) Your onsite locations and/or any offsite locations HUTs & CLTs	Your professional technician's devices	Your panelist's & consumer's devices
Onsite Testing Client's testing rooms Central Location Testing CLTs Home Use Testing HUTs	Professional access Microsoft Remote Desktop Virtualization Any PCs, Laptops, Tablets, Apple Macbooks, iPads SIMS software application hosted by Sensory Computer Systems www.SensoryTest.com	Panelist access Any Browser Internet Access Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, MS Internet Explorer, etc. Any device PCs, Tablets, Apple Macbooks, iPads, iPhone, Mobile www.SensoryTest.com
When data hosted at your onsite locations
Onsite Testing Client's testing rooms Microsoft SQL database hosted by client	Office desktops, PCs, Laptops, Tablets SIMS software installed on PC, standard Windows client PC application	Panel room PCs, Laptops, Tablets SIMS software installed on PC, standard Windows client PC application

When data hosting by SIMS Cloud Internet Software as a Service (SaaS):
Your technicians access via Microsoft Remote Desktop Virtualization, your panelists & consumers via any browser internet device.

When data hosting by you on your onsite company SQL data host:
SIMS Software has very basic hardware requirements.

PCs and Tablets System Recommendations

CLIENT Devices	Technicians and Panelists
PC Microsoft Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7, Windows Server 2019/2016/2012/2008R2 etc.
Apple Operating Systems	Apple Macbooks and iPads Onsite Panels, HUTs & CLTs - SIMS Cloud - data hosted by SIMS Cloud
Hard Disk	Minimal size requirements, SIMS Software needs less than 1GB.
Display	Color Monitor resolutions 1280x1024, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, etc. Note: SIMS Software will take advantage of higher screen resolution capabilities. 1366x768 is too low. Note: 1366x768 for most professional technicians stations will be too low, some screens may be cut-off. We've heard of mini tablets native at 1366x728, but when DOCKED to a real monitor they jump up nicely to normal usable resolutions such as 1920x1080.
Printer	Any printer, such as a Color Laser/Inkjet Printer, for Technicians. Note: SIMS Software will take advantage of color printers for Graphics and Print Screens.
Apple Macbooks, Apple iPads, iPhones, Thin tablets	Remote Desktop App Microsoft Remote Desktop Server, Citrix, VMWare, Amazon Workspaces
Apple Macs	Windows emulator—such as Parallels Desktop® 6 for Mac, Windows 8, 7

Database Host Device	PC Computer being used as a SQL Database Host
Skip this section if your interest is SIMS Cloud Internet Software as a Service (SaaS). The Cloud! The section below only applicable for SIMS On-site systems.
The SIMS Software host system can optionally be easily installed in a matter of minutes on any Windows 10/8/7/Server PC or Laptop computer as a single user system or shared for multiple users. The SIMS Software DVD includes an easy one-step installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express (free) and SIMS Software software.
PC Microsoft Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10/8/7, Windows Server 2019/2016/2012/2008R2 Server can be used with all versions of SQL Server 2019/2017/2016/2014/2012/2008R2, such as with the Free SQL Server Express Edition.
Memory	Memory is the most important requirement for any Database Host Device. Usual minimum is 8GB RAM
Hard Disk	Minimal size requirements. SQL Server does not require a lot of Hard Disk Space, general minimum is 100GB.
SQL Software	Microsoft SQL Server 2019/2017/2016/2014/2012/2008R2 Database Management Software. Including the Free SQL Server Express Edition.
Server Note	The Server does not necessarily have to be big and expensive, even a Laptop computer can be used as the SQL Server, especially for SIMS Software Evaluations. In most cases, our clients are using mid-to-high end Compaq, Dell, or Lenovo PCs.
Networks	All types. Wired and Wireless, Ethernet Topologies, Microsoft Windows Protocols (TCP/IP, Named Pipes, etc.).

Windows Desktop PCs, Laptops and Tablets running Microsoft Windows

SIMS Software works great with Windows desktop PCs, laptops, tablets running Microsoft Windows 10/8/7 and Apple devices running Apple OS X.
Hardware vendors including Microsoft, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Panasonic, Toshiba, Apple, etc.

SIMS Software works great with Windows Tablets, display resolution FHD 1920x1080 or better, such as:
      Microsoft    Surface
      Microsoft    Surface Go    Microsoft ~399. New 2018. Switch for free from Windows 10 S mode to Home/Pro.
      Microsoft    Surface Pro    Microsoft ~799.
      Microsoft    Surface Book    Microsoft ~1199.
      Microsoft    Tablet Store Dell, HP, Toshiba, Asus, etc. With Windows 10.
      Dell affordable    2-1 Tablets & Laptops Dell = work horse reliability. Windows 10 tablets. ~$299.
      Lenovo Miix Series ThinkPad Tablets 2-1 Hybrids & Convertibles Windows Tablets Lenovo. ~$349.
      HP    Tablets for Business Laptops HP = reliability. ~$399.
      Samsung    Tablets These are really cool! Click here to see a Samsung 700T running SIMS
      Fujitsu    Pen-Tablet Laptops, Tablet, State PCs.
      Panasonic Rugged    Toughbooks Very rugged and expensive.
      Asus    Tablets
      Laptops/tablets    Travel Cases.

Tablet Display notes & recommendation: Buy "Windows" tablets, with display resolution FHD 1920 x 1080 or better.

Avoid the tablets with the super cheap 1366 x 768 displays, which are only decent screens visually when docked to a bigger real monitor.
   If you do have one of the 1366 x 768 displays, connect it to a real monitor, docking station, etc., the display resolution will usually improve.

If 1920 x 1080 and your SIMS is still reporting low resolution, check the "Scale and layout" setting in your Windows 10 Display settings, set it to 100%. Also known as DPI.
            Additional screen display information and print screens at the Forum Topic

SIMS Software works great with Apple Macbooks, Apple iPads, iPhones, mobile devices, Remote desktops and Thin client tablets.
Use your Apple Ipads either via SIMS online web based testing, data hosted in our cloud, internet access required.
Or via remote desktops running your SIMS application data host at your site.

SIMS Software now works with low-cost Thin Client PCs, prices start as low as $299.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Server, Citrix, VMWare, Amazon Workspaces

SIMS Software works great with durable Flat Touchscreen Monitors:
Dell 3M MicroTouch Planar HP Datalux

Free MousePads for All Clients and Evaluation sites.

Security Proximity Alarms for PCs, Laptops & Tablets. Kensington Amazon Misc

PC System Furniture Ideas. Laptops/tablets Travel Cases Ideas. Symbol Hand Scanners.

SIMS Cloud Internet Sensory Software Data Center

SIMS Cloud Internet Sensory Software Mobile Cell Phones

Test drive a real Mobile Cell Phone Optimized SIMS Test, click Mobile Test Link

SIMS software express package file: MOBILE.SIMS2000ExpressPackage.sql.ZIP

The Benefits of Client Server Architecture

Also known as "distributed computing", client/server architecture makes sharing tasks among various systems on a network extremely simple. Processing tasks are efficiently distributed across multiple, networked computers.

Thanks to the implementation of client/server architecture, you can take advantage of a common application interface that allows unlimited simultaneous users of SIMS , either as panelists or professional technicians, to perform their objectives while enjoying maximum network response.

Database Warehouse. Client/server architecture is by nature a database warehouse containing your data. Other applications, such as Excel and Access can be used to import, generate reports, and manipulate your SIMS Software databases.

The client/server solution also brings scalability, which means future upgrades will be significantly simpler-both in terms of implementation and cost. It's faster, more powerful and gives you more control over all Sensory testing and market research information management activities. Client/server also simplifies centralized system administration, and regulatory compliance.

SIMS Software can be used with Kiosks to Support Market Research Point of Sale. Below are pictures of various styles of Kiosks.

Datalux X14 Touchscreen LCD Monitor

Apple iPads

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