{"id":21012,"date":"2018-05-14T10:08:15","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T16:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/?p=21012"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T20:53:41","slug":"new-acugraph-hardware-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/2018\/05\/new-acugraph-hardware-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"New AcuGraph Hardware: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Editor’s Note:<\/strong> This post references AcuGraph 5, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS<\/a>. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice.<\/p>\n\n\nMaybe I\u2019m way too excited about this, but I\u2019ve got good reasons to be excited! The new AcuGraph processor units are ready, and they\u2019re really, really good!\r\n\r\nSo what\u2019s the difference, you say?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s a great question! And it\u2019s got two answers.<\/b><\/span>\r\n

Answer #1:<\/h2>\r\n\"processorThe first answer is simple. As far as our users can tell, there is no difference. <\/b>And that\u2019s what\u2019s so great!\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ve completely duplicated the sound, sensitivity, reliability, function,<\/strong> and rock-solid results<\/strong> of the original AcuGraph processor unit, using completely new, modern technology. The new version looks, sounds, and behaves exactly as you expect\u2014which was no small feat, given that the old version was originally designed in 2002<\/strong>, using what was, at the time, the latest technology.\r\n\r\nThe new design is based on parts that are more reliable, capable, and\u2014most importantly\u2014available,<\/strong><\/span> than the old design.\r\n\r\nYou see, it was getting increasingly difficult, and expensive, to even find the components in the old design. This led to parts shortages, build delays, and an insecure supply of hardware. Likewise, the old design required increasingly outdated computer software to program and test them.\r\n\r\nThe new design has addressed all these problems by using current, readily available components. It\u2019s all the latest and greatest!<\/strong>\r\n

Answer #2:<\/h2>\r\n\"processorThe second answer is a bit nerdier\u2014but really important!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe old design required that specialized hardware drivers be installed on your computer to communicate with the AcuGraph processor unit. Both Windows and Mac have become increasingly strict about drivers, ultimately making them very hard to install and maintain.\r\n\r\nMany of our users have experienced no end of driver issues due to choices made by Microsoft and Apple.<\/strong><\/span> We\u2019ve done all we can to help, but ultimately we\u2019re all at the mercy of the companies that make the computer operating systems.\r\n\r\nThe really great news is that this problem is completely solved in the new design!<\/strong> <\/em>\r\n\r\nThe new design uses universal system drivers already included in computer operating systems, so there\u2019s no need to install additional drivers at all! This means our users will not face hours of mind-numbing Windows updates just to get driver issues sorted out! Plug it in, and it works!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSo to summarize: Better parts, modern components, ready availability, no drivers needed, fewer support issues, and it still works just the way you expect! What\u2019s not to love about that?<\/strong><\/span>\r\n

Here’s a graphical comparison of the old and new processor units:<\/h2>\r\n\"Screen\r\n\r\nHopefully this answers your\u00a0questions about the old and new AcuGraph hardware! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to my team at 208-846-8448.<\/strong> Thank you!\r\n\r\nIMPORTANT NOTE:<\/strong> The new 2018 hardware is only compatible with current versions of AcuGraph 5. Users of prior versions of AcuGraph will need to upgrade to AcuGraph 5 to use the new hardware. If you have AcuGraph 4 or earlier, please click here<\/a> <\/span>or call us for upgrade options.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nClick here for information about upgrading to AcuGraph 5 >><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\r\n

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