The Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) is designed to be used on your Hewlett-Packard iPAQ (with a 22 pin bottom docking connector) while the device is in your OtterBox 1900. Due to the wide variety of customer needs (this accessory has a plethora of different uses), the MSR does not include software. It is made to work with a variety of credit card or data collection software available from third party manufacturers. NOTE: This items DOES NOT include the OtterBox 1900 case. Be sure to check out the technical specifications (at left).