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Philips Speechmike 6274 Better

: The ergonomic design and the intuitive functionality of the device received positive feedback. Clinicians appreciated the ability to dictate patient notes directly into the electronic health record (EHR) system, reducing errors and enabling more direct and efficient communication.

Here is the complete story of the Philips SpeechMike 6274, a device that bridged the gap between the analogue past and the digital future of dictation. philips speechmike 6274

An interesting report on the Philips SpeechMike 6274 highlights its implementation within a large healthcare organization. The goal was to streamline the documentation process, reduce the time clinicians spent on paperwork, and improve overall efficiency. : The ergonomic design and the intuitive functionality

The 6274 delivered exactly that: a robust, handheld microphone that integrated a trackball for mouse control, high-quality audio capture, and a speaker for instant playback. Key Features and Design An interesting report on the Philips SpeechMike 6274

The workflow was distinct:

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Philips Speechmike 6274 Better

Xactimate runs on three platforms: desktop, online, and mobile.

philips speechmike 6274

Desktop

Verisk invests heavily in emulating and testing hundreds of combinations of hardware and software scenarios. We focus on the scenarios predominant in the market that will return the best results for our customers.

Xactimate and other Verisk estimating products are not supported on Mac OS. The products work with the Windows operating systems, listed below. We do support machines with an Intel chipset using a dual boot configuration as long as only one operating system is running at a given time, and as long as that operating system is supported. Machines using Apple silicon are not supported. 

Operating Systems:

  • Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Windows 11, 64-bit

Technical Specifications:

Xactimate desktop can be used on any desktop, laptop, tablet PC, convertible, or netbook that supports these system requirements.

Important note: If your system is an enterprise solution as administered by a dedicated IT team, contact your account manager before proceeding with setup.

If you do not have a systems administrator or account manager, but still have questions, please reach out to support.

Specification Recommended for Best Results
Processor A quad-core x64-bit processor (examples: Intel Core i5 or Core i7, Snapdragon, AMD A10 or FX)
Video Card OpenGL 4.1 compatible graphics with 4 GB of VRAM and latest drivers
Memory 16 GB of RAM or more
Hard Drive 30 GB of continual free space and a solid-state drive
Resolution Monitor resolution set at 1920x1080 with 100% scaling or set at a similar or higher quality
Internet A high-speed internet connection

Required

  1. x64-bit processor - not compatible with Surface Pro X or other ARM-based processors. 
  2. .NET Framework 4.8
  3. Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015, 2017, and 2019 (download links)

Using DISTO Devices with Xactimate desktop

Bluetooth 4.0 is required for Microsoft Windows machines as well as the DISTO device. These compatible DISTO devices require a computer with Bluetooth 4.0:

  • E7100i
  • D1
  • D2

These compatible DISTO devices require a computer with Bluetooth 4.0 and a Leica DISTO plugin:

  • E7500i
  • D810
  • S910

Online

Operating Systems: 

  • Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Windows 11, 64-bit

Technical Specifications:

Xactimate can be used on any desktop, laptop, tablet PC, convertible, or netbook that supports these system requirements.

For the best experience with Xactimate online, we recommend you use a computer with the following minimum system requirements:

Specification Recommended for Best Results
Browser Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge (version 79 or higher). Third-party cookies must be enabled.
Extension ClickOnce (Firefox, Chrome)
Processor A quad-core x64-bit processor (examples: Intel Core i5 or Core i7, AMD A10 or FX)
Video Card OpenGL 4.1 compatible graphics with 4 GB of VRAM and latest drivers
Memory 16 GB of RAM or more
Hard Drive 30 GB of continual free space and a solid-state drive
Resolution Monitor resolution set at 1920x1080 or higher
Internet A high-speed internet connection

Required

  • x64-bit processor - not compatible with Surface Pro X or other ARM-based processors. 
  • .NET Framework 4.8
  • Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015

Mobile

Apple

  • iOS 18 and above (for iPhones) and iPadOS 18 and above (for iPads)
  • A periodic internet connection is required to sync; the application can be used offline

Sketch AR

  • Sketch AR is built into Xactimate Mobile and is available on supported Xactimate Mobile devices
  • Sketch AR works on non-LiDAR devices, but some advanced AR capabilities require LiDAR

Sketch AR with LiDAR

  • Must have a LiDAR-equipped iOS device. This includes:
    • iPhone 12 Pro & Pro Max (or later Pro-version iPhones)
    • iPad Pro (2020) (or later Pro-version iPads)

Compatible Devices

  • Any iPhone or iPad capable of running supported versions of iOS or iPadOS.
                     

For best performance and access to all features:

  • iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max
  • iPad Pro w/M5 processor & 11 or 13 inch screen

Xactimate App Availability

Xactimate mobile for Android will be discontinued and no longer available or supported in Q2 2027, with limited functionality beginning in January 2027.
At that time, you will still be able to view your projects and send them to the cloud for use on other platforms. Users should plan to transition to Xactimate mobile for iOS or another supported platform to maintain full functionality and performance.

Android

  • Devices using Android 13.0 and above
  • A periodic internet connection is required to sync; the application can be used offline

Xactimate mobile for Android has been tested on a number of devices.

For best performance, we recommend the following Android devices:

Tablets

    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 standard & Ultra

Phones

    • Google Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL
    • Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, & S25 Ultra

Why only these Android devices?

At Verisk, we want to be sure that users of our mobile apps have the best possible experience, and we know this is accomplished when both the hardware environment and software perform optimally together.

With thousands of Android devices currently on the market, it is impossible to test our Android app on every device. Many of these devices perform well, however some are not suited for a complex, large-scale business application.

Verisk invests heavily in testing its mobile apps on many hardware platforms, monitoring performance, stability, and scalability, and then using the results to provide guidelines as a service to our users. We are confident that those using devices on the supported list will have the best possible experience with their app.