New Motion Computing Slate Tablet PC Coming Soon, I’m Loving It Now
I had the privilege of meeting with Motion Computing last year and got an exclusive first-look at some designs for their new tablet pc and accessories. At that point they were all wood models, so I wasn’t able to fully appreciate the extent of what they had accomplished.
Over the past several weeks, I’ve been quite fortunate to actually use their new slate tablet pc, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. This new slate is totally different. Without getting in to specifics, I can tell you that Motion has done a superb job in the design, asthetics, and usability of the slate and accessories. While not perfect, it is clear that their engineers and designers have been very busy the last several years working hard on this new offering. For example, Motion went back to the drawing board on their convertible keyboard, and finally nailed it. It is easy to attach, type on, and remove. It no longer feels like a klunky add-on. It only took them five years, but I believe they have a winner. In addition to seeing their new convertible keyboard in action, you’ll also get to see their new slate and docking station in action when my InkShow is released.
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but this new slate is NOT the much-asked-for LS800 replacement. I wouldn’t put it past Motion to take a fresh look at that market opportunity, but this particular slate is not it.
Once the official announcement is made, Motion Computing wants to hear your thoughts and questions regarding their new product, and any other questions you might have for them. We’ll be hearing directly from various designers and product managers at Motion, so you’ll get non-PR answers to your tough questions. Look for more on that soon.
Meanwhile, I’ve got to run. I have a slate tablet pc calling my name!
Category: Hardware
@amitai – I’m not sure if I’ll test Windows 7 on it or not. I’m not sure of the value it will bring to the review except to say ” yep, there it is and it runs.”
For the many users that skipped Vista, the prospect of a new computer with Vista or downgraded to XP is a dilemma. that may say “I don’t want to get and learn Vista when Windows 7 is just around the corner.” Knowing that this is truly Win 7 ready is valuable information.
All of this is more important in the consumer/individual user market rather that the vertical markets. (As is price point)
FYI, I currently use Vista on my tablet pc and have been following Motion from the start.