Asus to begin manufacturing Tablet PCs for Motion Computing

We just received word from Motion Computing that they have added Asus as an original design manufacturer of Motion’s Tablet PCs. Compal will continue to manufacturer Tablet PCs for Motion as well, so this adds a lot of manufacturing support for them.

Considering the success of the LS800 and of the Asus R2H Ultra-Mobile PC, this looks to be an excellent fit. Does this pave the way for more ultra-portable’s and maybe an “official” Ultra-Mobile PC from Motion? We’ll see….

Here is the press release:

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21, 2006 — Motion Computing®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, today announced a manufacturing agreement with ASUSTeK, Inc., a leading provider of computers, communications and consumer electronics based in Taipei, Taiwan.  ASUS will become an original design manufacturer of Motion™ tablet PCs and peripherals.  New Motion products built by ASUS will be released beginning in 2007.

This new agreement augments Motion’s existing relationship with Compal Electronics based in Taiwan and China.  Compal will continue as a strategic partner for Motion, including manufacturing of Motion’s current award-winning product family as well as developing new Motion designs.

“Motion has a product strategy we believe in,” said Steve Hwang, general manager of ASUS IPC business unit.  “ASUS’ expertise in specialized ultra-mobile product manufacturing and technology integration makes this partnership with Motion valuable to ASUS.”

“Motion is growing and we need this added manufacturing support to take our business to the next level,” said Scott Eckert, CEO of Motion. “ASUS is a strong partner for us, as it offers a local, experienced engineering team co-located with manufacturing to build the innovative, award-winning tablet PCs we bring to market.”

The addition of ASUS continues Motion’s strategy of world-class manufacturing quality, delivered in a cost-effective manner.  Motion will continue to focus on what it does best:  delivering computing products and services to meet the mobility needs of vertical markets.