Motion Computing LS800 Tablet PC
Tablet PC specialist Motion Computing has raised the bar further by unveiling the ultracompact LS800 TabletPC, a keyboard-free slate weighing only 1kg with an 8.4-inch display. Its small footprint and pen input functionality make it suitable for highly mobile industries such as healthcare and manufacturing.
Motion LS800 TabletPC Specifications
The Motion Computing LS800 incorporates Intel’s latest components and runs Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. It’s powered by the Ultra Low Voltage 1.2GHz Pentium M 753 processor and 915GMS chipset. The LS800 tablet pc comes with 256MB SDRAM, upgradeable to 512MB, and a maximum 60GB hard drive. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet, and the optional View Anywhere display for increased outdoor visibility. Security is bolstered by an integrated fingerprint reader and an embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for hardware encryption.
Motion LS800 Reviews
Recently, ZDnet made a first look review of the Motion LS800 Tablet PC . They are saying:
“About the size of a paperback book and weighing 1kg, the slate-style LS800 Tablet PC from Motion Computing occupies the grey area between a Pocket PC handheld and an ultraportable notebook.
With its highly portable case and its high price tag, the Motion LS800 portable is most likely to appeal to workers in the medical, manufacturing and utilities industries — or any specialised field that requires employees to fill out forms, take handwritten notes and send data back to a central office. Still, its small dimensions and full Windows XP functionality will certainly catch the eye of gadget enthusiasts and other everyday users with special needs. We look forward to evaluating it in more detail, and will post a full review soon.”
Also, PC Magazine Reviews offers a Motion Computing LS800 Tablet PC review :
The Motion LS800 tablet pc may be small, but don’t underestimate its power. The system integrates an ultra-low-voltage Pentium M 753 (1.2 GHz), 512MB RAM, and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 GM graphics. We were unable to run SYSmark 2004 on this tablet because of its 800-by-600 maximum resolution (the tests require a minimum of 1,024-by-768) The battery is small, at only 29 Wh, which keeps the weight down, but the company claims it will last up to 3 hours.
The new LS800 from Motion Computing is the smallest slate Tablet PC we’ve seen to date. That is impressive, but Motion Computing needs to get a handle on the heat issue and somehow increase the battery life in order to realize the unit’s potential. Lowering the price a little wouldn’t hurt either.
From the producer (Motion Computing):
“Motion received frequent feedback from customers about the need for a lightweight, compact and powerful tablet PC. With the new LS800 tablet PC, we are answering an unmet need for hands-free mobility and productivity across the mobile workforce; raising the bar for the tablet PC market. Motion is defining a new category of tablet PC with this ultra-portable slate,” said Scott Eckert, Motion Computing’s CEO. “The LS800 complements Motion’s offering of best-in-class tablet PCs and accessories, while extending the company’s leadership to new customers and industries.”
