AUSTIN, Texas - June 2, 2003 - Motion Computing today announced immediate availability of the industry's first Tablet PC to incorporate the power and wireless mobility of Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology running at 1 GHz.
Motion's newest M1300 Tablet PC model is also the company's fastest, running about 8 percent faster than the ultra-low-voltage 900MHz Intel Centrino-based M1300, and up to approximately 40 percent faster than its M1200 Tablet PC.
In addition, the new model offers users Wi-Fi connectivity in thousands of wireless "hot spots" and full compatibility with Motion's broad line of M-Series accessory products.
Today's announcement is the latest in a series of technology "firsts" from Motion, including first to market with slate Tablet PCs featuring a 12.1-inch display last fall, and the 900MHz implementation last month.
"Our customers are benefiting from an agile, built-to-order business model that can expedite product transitions to give them first access to the latest in technology," said David Altounian, Motion's chief product officer. "We're also preserving their investment by maintaining compatibility with our existing Flexdock and peripherals."
"Motion Computing understands what ultramobile Tablet PC users need, and the company is at the forefront of bringing to market the breakthrough mobile performance, extended battery life and wireless LAN capability of Intel Centrino mobile technology," said Anand Chandrasekher, vice president, Intel Mobile Platforms Group.
Priced from $2,099, the new M1300 Tablet PC model is available now at http://motioncomputing.com or from more than 70 value-added resellers (VARs) in North America and the UK. Motion VARs serve a wide range of vertical markets, including healthcare, education, financial services, government, legal, and field sales and service.
All Motion Tablet PCs feature the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system, which provides state-of-the-art pen and ink capabilities as well as the flexibility to run any standard Windows application. Moreover, each system is built to customer specifications, fully tested and shipped directly to customers.
About Motion Computing
Motion Computing - a Tablet PC market leader - combines world-class innovation and industry experience, enabling 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 M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs and accessories are designed for users who need a combination of true mobility, power and versatility.
For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com
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