Technical Support: ViaVoice 98 Compatible Hardware List The following products have been tested for compatibility with IBM ViaVoice* 98 for Windows** 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT**. Other systems and soundcards which meet the minimum product requirements, although not tested by IBM, should also be compatible. If your equipment is not on our list, we suggest you contact your manufacturer first if you have questions or problems with compatibility. Please note that changes by hardware or software manufacturers in the following configurations may affect the quality, performance or functionality of IBM ViaVoice 98 with the products in this list. IBM has compiled this list for the convenience of its customers. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM ViaVoice and the products listed below are warranted exclusively under any manufacturers' warranties you obtain with such products.
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1.1 Tested & Compatible Systems
1.2 Tested & Compatible Microphones
1.3 Link to most audio device drivers..
1.1 Tested & Compatible Systems
Some laptops and some sound cards require a battery adapter to provide power to the microphone. Battery adapters are available from Andrea Electronics. Some IBM Thinkpads can now use an inexpensive adapter to provide power to the microphone which does not require any batteries. This would replace the battery adapter that you are currently using. These adapters can be purchased from Andrea Electronics. Please be aware that these adapters will work on all models of the following families of Thinkpads: 380, 385, 560, 760, 765 and 770. 1.2 Tested & Compatible Microphones
Notes: (1)-IBM and Philips have approved the Philips SpeechMike for use with IBM ViaVoice
products in quiet room environments, and also in office type environments with standard amounts of noise
as long as appropriate care is taken to hold the microphone approximately 3" away from the users mouth.
1.3 Link to most audio device drivers
A list of audio device drivers maintained by other manufacturers is available by clicking here.
We recommend that you first contact your PC manufacturer before updating any drivers. IBM makes no representations or
warranties whatsoever with respect to such third-party software, or to whether it
will operate on your computer.
IBM is not responsible for the information provided on this page.
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(***) These models may only be available
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