Motion Computing Launches Third-Generation Tablet PC
AUSTIN, Texas --(Business Wire)-- April 7, 2004 -- Packed With Cutting-Edge Features, Clipboard-Sized Motion M1400 Excels In Viewability, Audio, Wireless Connectivity, Security, Power Management
Announcement Highlights:
-- Early to market with Intel Pentium M 1.1GHz ULV processor
-- First slate tablet PC to offer 12.1-inch display with wide viewing angle
-- First 'Speak Anywhere' audio design
-- Integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity
-- Enhanced security via built-in fingerprint reader, new software features
-- Advanced power management capabilities
-- More ink-enabled software applications
A next-generation slate tablet PC optimized for the anywhere, anytime computing needs of healthcare, field sales and service, government and education was introduced today by Motion Computing(R), a leader in ultramobile computing and wireless communications.
Priced from $1,999 and shipping today, the Motion M1400 Tablet PC reinforces the company's early-to-market track record by using the Intel(R) Pentium(R) M 1.1GHz ultra-low voltage processor, which was also announced today. In addition to operating faster than Motion's most powerful M1300 model, the M1400 delivers what many mobile professionals are demanding in a next-generation tablet PC: improvements in viewability, audio, wireless connectivity, security and power management.
The M1400 is the third generation of an award-winning slate tablet PC design that has yielded demonstrable productivity improvements in a variety of vertical markets, and propelled Motion to top-tier status in worldwide tablet PC market share, said David Altounian, Motion's chief product officer.
Our build-to-order business model ensures customers have quick access to the latest technologies, and we've listened to customers, resellers and leading hardware and software developers to integrate the best technologies in the M1400, Altounian added. We're confident its improved features and benefits will help speed the adoption of ink-enabled computing in the markets we serve.
IDC anticipates tablet PC shipments will more than double in 2004, driven largely by significant demand for slates in the highly mobile vertical markets that Motion Computing serves, said IDC analyst Alan Promisel.
Motion's new flagship product, which is based on Intel Centrino(tm) mobile technology and runs Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, uses a combination of new and industry standard power management features to extend battery life.
Each system is equipped with high-speed wireless connectivity using an integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 BG 802.11 card. Other features include the Intel 855GME chipset, 256MB to 2GB of fast 333MHz DDR memory, an enhanced 12.1-inch display, hard drive options of 20GB, 40GB or 60GB, integrated Bluetooth, integrated Ethernet, built-in fingerprint reader, USB mobile keyboard, desktop stand and hardtop cover.
The Motion M1400 is a significant step forward in the evolution of the tablet PC platform, said Andrew Dixon, director of marketing for the Mobile Platforms division at Microsoft Corp. Combining Motion's commitment to deliver innovative hardware with Microsoft's most powerful operating system, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, brings new and improved capabilities for users who want a truly mobile PC.
Weighing about three pounds, the clipboard-sized M1400 breaks new ground with a wide spectrum of enhanced features that translate into user benefits. For example:
First Slate With Wide Viewing Angle On 12.1-Inch Display -- Motion's 12.1-inch XGA TFT display -- widely acclaimed because its dimensions approximate those of a sheet of paper -- is even better on the M1400. A new screen technology provides an almost unlimited viewing angle (160 to 170 degrees). Coupled with the ease of switching between portrait and landscape display modes, the new wide-view screen enhances presentation sharing and real-time tablet PC collaboration. The new screen also improves the user experience while walking, standing or sitting, and especially when viewing the tablet PC on a flat surface.
Industry-Leading Audio -- Now you can toss the headset and external microphone. The M1400 ushers in Motion's Speak Anywhere(tm) audio system. Speak Anywhere combines an advanced dual microphone array with new user-configurable software that features acoustic echo cancellation and noise suppression to reduce background sound. It also has a beam forming capability, which gives users the flexibility to accept a narrow or wide range of sound.
Mobility As Never Before -- Integrated Bluetooth technology coupled with Wi-Fi support via an Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 BG 802.11 card makes the thin, lightweight M1400 Motion's most untethered product ever.
Advanced Security -- The M1400's built-in fingerprint reader protects critical data and network resources. Several software features also bolster security, such as the capability to password-protect the system's BIOS setup and hard disk drive.
New Power Management Capabilities -- In addition to leveraging the energy savings of Intel Centrino mobile technology, the M1400 provides two new features that enhance power and thermal management. The ambient light sensor automatically measures surrounding light and adjusts display brightness for maximum use and optimum viewing. The M1400 also uses display power saving technology that maximizes backlight power efficiency.
More Ink-Enabled Software -- For M1400 buyers, two new applications have been added to the $34.99 Motion Pak, a popular bundled software option. xThink Calculator is an ink-enabled, free-form calculator that allows users to perform handwritten computations, and Alias SketchBook Pro enables users to draw, paint and express ideas visually. Other Motion Pak titles include OneNote 2003, Virtual Drive, Microsoft Reader, Colligo and Streets and Trips.
Motion has engineered across-the-board tablet PC enhancements that come together as a compelling product for mobile professionals who need full-function computing wherever they work, said Georg Bangs, president and CEO of ICON Computing Solutions, a Mobile, Ala.-based value-added reseller specializing in healthcare, government and field sales and service. We expect this product to open up a huge marketplace.
The Motion M1400 is available now from Motion's international network of value-added resellers or at www.motioncomputing.com It comes with a standard one-year limited warranty that is extendable to two or three years, and is compatible with Motion's wide range of M1200 and M1300 accessories.
About Motion Computing
Motion Computing -- an ultramobile computing and wireless communications leader in vertical markets such as healthcare, field force automation, government and education -- combines world-class innovation and industry experience. Motion's tablet PCs and related products enable people to use computers in new ways and places. Marketed directly through its Web site and an experienced international reseller network, each Motion product is built to customer specifications. The company's new M1400 Tablet PCs and accessories are designed for users who need a combination of true mobility, power and versatility. For more information: motioncomputing.com
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