AUSTIN, TX – Oct. 22, 2009 – Motion Computing®, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, today announced that its complete line of rugged tablet PCs are ready to ship with Windows® 7 Professional. Additionally, the Motion® J3400, C5, F5 and LE1700 Tablet PCs are supported for upgrading to the new operating system. With enhanced tablet PC functionality, faster performance and improvements to power management for extended battery life, Windows 7 helps mobile users extend the productivity benefits of computing with highly mobile Motion Tablet PCs.
Many features in Windows 7 seamlessly improve productivity in mobile working environments. Windows XP mode provides the ability to run many older Windows XP programs, reducing the cost and resources associated with converting existing applications for an easy transition. Additionally, remote desktop host and offline folder capabilities add convenience, enabling remote access to documents and programs on multiple PCs and allowing users to work offline with the ability to automatically synchronize between PCs and network content.
“Motion customers rely on features that were designed specifically to support computing while walking or standing, enabling users to maximize productivity when away from traditional computing environments,” said Mike Stinson, vice president of marketing for Motion. “We are enthusiastic about the enhanced functionality offered by Windows 7 and the improvements clearly extend the productivity benefits of taking technology to the point of care or point of service.”
Windows 7 also supports tablet PCs with improved pen computing capabilities. From enhanced handwriting features to customized dictionaries, users across vertical industries can now more easily gather and input information without relying on a keyboard. Tablet PC enhancements in Windows 7 include improved handwriting recognition, the ability to support handwritten math expressions, virtual keyboard text prediction and support for 12 languages.
Motion Tablet PCs, delivered across vertical industries, are ideal for mobile workforces. Rugged, lightweight and highly mobile with multiple integrated features, the rugged tablets enable users to access, gather and share valuable data across mobile environments. The Windows 7 enhanced tablet PC capabilities in combination with simplified navigation and mobility benefits will positively impact users that rely on the ability to compute whether at the patient bedside or on the jobsite.
Rob Bushway, founding editor of GottabeMobile.com, had early hands-on experience with Motion’s rugged J3400 Tablet PC running Windows 7. Dedicated to mobile computing, GottabeMobile.com provides expert guidance on a variety of mobility solutions, including tablet PCs.
“I’ve been very impressed with how fluid the tablet PC experience has been on the J3400 running Windows 7, inking and rotation have been flawless,” said Bushway. “Well done Motion and Microsoft, I’m going to have to figure out a way to keep this tablet.” Read the entire review at
Motion Computing J3400 Tablet PC with Windows 7 Build 7201 = Awesome!.
Availability
The Motion J3400, C5 and F5 are available now with Windows 7 installed; while all of the tablets, including the LE1700, are supported for upgrading to the new operating system through Microsoft. For information on upgrading your Motion Tablet as well as links to Windows 7 information from Microsoft visit Windows 7 Upgrade. All Motion solutions are delivered through a network of value added resellers and distributors worldwide, for more information visit Motion Reseller Partners.
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About Motion Computing
Motion Computing is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so professionals in vertical industries such as healthcare, field sales and service and government can use computing technology in new ways and places. The company’s enhanced line of tablet PCs, mobile clinical assistants and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing portability, security, power and versatility. Motion combines those products with services and unique vertical market knowledge to deliver robust solutions – platforms, peripherals, services and wireless – customized for the needs of a particular industry. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com.au
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