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Motion F5t Tablet PC Video Review

Sep
26
2012

At last, we’ve finally put together our video review of the Motion Computing F5t Rugged Tablet PC.

The F5t is a truly impressive tablet as you’ll see in the video that was entirely produced on… you guessed it! An F5t. To give you an idea of why that’s impressive, the Full High Definition source video are 16Gb in size. And the F5t chugged through that like nothing that I have ever seen!

Motion’s F5t will open up lots of new possibilities for mobile computing. But High Def video editing is not what most customers will use the Motion F5t for. They’ll use it for GIS mapping, inspections, maintenance and communication.

They’ll edit word documents, excel spread sheets and PDF plans (with Bluebeam Revu) and they’ll do it faster and longer than ever before!

Motion F5t – Rugged Windows 8 and 7 Field Tablet PC

If you’d like to see an F5t in action, contact us here.

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Motion Computing F5t has arrived

Sep
14
2012

It’s been an incredibly busy time here at Tablet PC and I’m ashamed to say that this one slipped by without a shout! Motion Computing have updated the F5 series to the Motion F5t. Take a look at it:

Motion F5t

Well ok, yes, the Motion F5t doesn’t look any different on the surface (much like Apple’s new iPhone) but on the inside the F5t is a complete redesign.

Having said that, all of your existing accessories – desktop, stacking and vehicle docks, port bars, car chargers, batteries, pens and cases – all still work the same with the F5v meaning that you don’t need to throw away all of your existing infrastructure to use the F5t (unlike the iPhone).

It’s shipping now and I’ve been using it for about a week. My first impressions:

  • It’s bloody fast! – Thanks to a Generation 3 “Ivy Bridge” Intel Core i7 processor, the fastest DDR3 notebook RAM around, superfast Sandisk SSD drives and a bunch of other internal improvements, this is now the fastest tablet PC on the market. Let’s also not forget the on-board USB 3 port (10 times faster than USB 2 on previous models)!

  • The battery life is so much better – The F5t uses that same battery as the F5v, but it lasts nearly twice as long thanks to some technical wizardry form Intel and Motion.

  • View Anywhere Display – Now with Touch – For the first time we can use Motion’s legendary View Anywhere Display bonding technology with touch for the best of both worlds. Brilliant outdoor viewing with lightweight capacitive touch.

  • Did I mention that it’s fast?

Of course, being fast means that you never have to wait for even the most complex of applications to load up. It’s pretty much instant. After all, who wants to wait?

New options include factory installed 8Gb RAM and 64bit Windows. Windows 8 will come when it’s released on October 26th.

The unprecedented processing power of the F5t will open up all sorts of applications that you never thought were possible for this beast. Think 3D mine site mapping in Leapfrog etc…

Video coming soon.

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Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 Sneak Peek

Aug
6
2012

The Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 Tablet PC is now available to order from the Tablet PC Store!

Exciting times for Windows Tablet PCs! Today we got to spend a few moments with a pre-production sample of the upcoming Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 today.

I stress that this mock-up was very raw! In fact it was so raw that the keyboard was basically a solid block of plastic! However the tablet itself was working and it was exceptionally fast even with the third generation Intel Core i3 “Ivy Bridge” processor. Core i5 is expected to be the preferred option for most customers.

What we love about the Fujitsu Stylistic Q702:

  • The brilliant hybrid clip on keyboard functions as a dock with VGA out, USB, power input and a removable hot swap battery!
  • The removable battery in the keyboard charges the tablet when it is plugged in for almost limitless runtime!
  • The active digitizer pen is an N-Trig, but it was actually very nice to use (no doubt thanks to the Ivy Bridge beast inside)
  • SSDs will come in 64Gb to 256Gb sizes, 4Gb RAM is standard
  • HDMI, USB 3 and USB 2 ports are on board
  • There are 4 user programmable buttons on one side
  • Whilst 4G options will be available overseas, no false claims will be made about the Q702 in Australia due to our different 4G network! Our models will be high speed 3G HSPA (Next G compatible)
  • The wide viewing (IPS) 11.6” 1366×768 screen is protected by Gorilla Glass with a non reflective finish
  • There is a fingerprint reader and TPM chip making the Q702 ideal for secure corporate use!

The wide viewing angle high resolution screen looks beautiful and the non-reflective finish makes the Q702 ideal for travellers and road warriors. The powered hybrid keyboard is a stroke of genius (borrowed from ASUS no doubt), harking back to the days of the amazing HP TC1100… only much better!

I was initially disappointed to see the N-Trig pen hanging from the tether, however my disappointment was quickly dispelled with use. It’s no Wacom, but a good portion of my reservations about N-Trig may actually be related to the slow Intel Atom “Oak Trail” tablets that we’ve seen them on.

Handwriting recognition with the N-Trig on the Q702 was flawless and note-taking felt easy. In other words, I could be comfortable with N-Trig on the Q702. There is a slot for the pen in the keyboard dock allowing the tablet to remain amazingly slim but strong.

I can’t wait to get my hands onto a production Q702. The Q702 should arrive within the next month or so, well before the Windows 8 launch!

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Why Electranet in South Australia uses the Motion F5v

Jul
28
2012

You’ve all heard me going on for 20 minutes about why I use the Motion F5v, but what do I know? I’m just a humble Tablet geek! Winking smile

David Peters from South Australia’s high voltage transmission company Electranet took us out onto a 275,000 Volt substation to show us why they also chose the Motion F5v for their field asset inspection teams.

The following video gives a great insight into why so many of Australia’s utility companies have chosen Motion tablets – especially the F5v – for their high demand field jobs.

Electranet uses the Motion F5v for field asset inspections

In case you missed it, the standout features that led Electranet to choose the Motion F5v were:

  1. Motion’s BOE Hydis AFFS+ outdoor display with View Anywhere – it’s still unmatched
  2. Built rugged and ready for onsite use – all over South Australia – from Olympic Dam to Adelaide City
  3. Hot swap fast charging batteries will let you go 24×7 on just 2 batteries
  4. Easy to access integrated barcode reader
  5. Powerful Intel Core i7 processor and standard Windows 7 Professional – allows Electranet to run standard Windows applications.

Tablet PC have helped many of Australia’s largest utility companies – such as Electranet, SP Ausnet, Jemena, Egron Energy, Melbourne Water and many more – to successfully deploy Tablet PCs for their field users.

If you’re still using pen and paper to collect data in the field, you’re falling behind! Contact us to find out how organisations like Electranet are reaping the benefits of Windows 7 Tablet PCs.

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Motion Releases the CL910

Jul
24
2012

Motion CL910 / CL900 with Carry SleeveAround this time last year the Motion Computing CL900 was flying of the shelves here in Australia. Last week Motion announced its new model, the CL910 rugged slate Tablet PC.

The CL900 uncorked the demand for a lightweight ruggedized windows tablet and the inbuilt Intel Atom processor delivered on great battery life. Unfortunately for many customers that came at the price of performance.

For simple applications, the Intel Atom “Oak Trail” was fine and it did run Office 2010 surprisingly well. But for mobile road warriors, the Oak Trail did not cut it. The CL910 should go a long way to addressing this limitation.

The Motion CL910 now features the Intel Atom “Cedar Trail” processor, and as you can see below, it is a significant jump in performance!

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Motion CL910 with Keyboard ProtfolioSo the new CL910 features the dual core, multi-threaded N2600 processor seen in the graphic (green line). The CL900 had the single core, multi-threaded Z670 processor (the light blue line).

As you can see by most measures, the Motion CL910 processor is double the performance of the CL900. We haven’t tested it yet, but these figures are a good start.

In addition, the CL910 has upgraded to DDR3 RAM, Sandisk SSD drives and Intel Wifi.

What we loved about the CL900 remains in the new CL910:

  • Same lightweight, small form factor
  • MIL810-G and IP52 rugged ratings
  • Same great accessories, carry options and docking stations
  • Relatively low price.

What is improved:

  • Double the power – Major processor, RAM and disk upgrades
  • Much better WiFi radio

If you’ve tried an Oaktrail tablet and you’re looking for more power, then the Motion CL910 may be the answer.

If you’ve been waiting for a small, low cost rugged Windows Tablet PC then there’s never been a better time to get started!

Check out the Motion CL910 in our online shop here. Pre-ordering now for delivery in the next 2-3 weeks.

Remember:

Tablet PC deliver more Motion Computing tablets than any other company in Australia to companies as diverse as Rio Tinto, Newcrest Mining, Electranet, SP Ausnet, Melbourne Water and hundreds of other small and large businesses.

We always carry essential Motion computing accessories like pens and car chargers in stock and we can assist you with your project deployment of any tablet PC with exclusive services such as our TabletCARE™ Warranty and Training programs. Talk to us to find out more!

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Car Charger for Samsung Series 7 Slate

Jun
4
2012

2012-06-04 14.44.00Great news for Samsung Series 7 Slate owners – we have sourced the charging tips to make your Series 7 Slate compatible with our Targus Universal Car Charger.

The Samsung Series 7 Slate use much the same power setup as many of our other Tablet PCs – It requires a 19 volt input. However finding a charger with a charging tip to suit has been a challenge due to the slimline design of the S7S.

Thanks to Targus we have the correct tip and now you can use the Targus Car Charger to charge you Series 7 Slate.

Best of all, the Targus charger also has a 2.1W high capacity USB charging port that will allow you to charge both your Tablet PC and your phone from the one 12V power socket!

The Targus Car Charger will also suit the following Tablet PC models:

If you require 24V input for Motion Computing Tablet PCs, use the Rugged Car and Truck Charger found here.

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Samsung Slate Series 7 – Inking and showing off the dock?

Dec
2
2011

Samsung have discovered the joys of inking with the Wacom Active Digitizer in Microsoft Office on the new Slate Series 7.

Below is a very simple demonstration of the native support for digital ink in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as the amazing handwriting recognition capabilities of Windows 7.

In reality, it’s much easier to ink when you have your tablet undocked and in your hand or flat on the tablet. I’m thinking that Tablet in the video might be set in the dock to show the fact that it has a docking option.

And that reminds me, the Australian version of the Samsung Slate Series 7 Tablet PC that is set to arrive next week includes the dock and keyboard as shown in this video.

The dock is very small and portable but it gives you the ability to use your Tablet like a PC when you want to. Inputs and outputs on the dock include:

  • Power – Just dock the tablet to charge
  • Full size HDMI – Connect to a Projector, Monitor or TV with ease
  • Ethernet – Essential for corporate networks and maximum network speed
  • USB 2.0 – Connect a Keyboard, Mouse, USB Memory, Camera, Phone – anything
  • Audio – Headphones, Speaker, Microphone.

Of course it also props the display up at a nice angle. The keyboard is a nice compact Bluetooth model.

As a person who spends most of my time on the road, this dock is a very attractive option. During the day, I use my Motion F5v tablet as a slate, taking handwritten notes, writing emails, preparing quotes and showing people information on screen.

At night though, I could be at a hotel room, and I often need to type up some more lengthy information that I’d be more confortable typing. Whilst I can write on screen faster than typing on a touch keyboard (30-35wpm vs 20-25wpm), as a computer geek for most of my life I can still type faster when seated at a tablet with a physical keyboard (60wpm).

With the Samsung Slate PC Series 7 you could carry the dock in your bag and bring it out when needed to make an instant PC!

Anyway, it’s great to see Samsung rediscovering the Windows Tablet PC and finally seeing the benefits of the Wacom Active Digitizer Pen!

The Samsung Series 7 Slate PC is now available for purchase in the Tablet PC Store!

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Motion Computing J3500 and F5v get an upgrade

Nov
23
2011

Motion Computing – makers the world’s most powerful slate Tablet computers – recently gave their F5v and J3500 tablets an upgrade. We consider the F5v and J3500 to be the computing equivalent to the Aussie ute. In fact, they are used in many of the same places.

Motion F5v Installed in Ute

The Intel Core i7 versions of the J3500 and F5v went from the i7-640UM 1.2Ghz processor up to the i7-680UM processor at 1.46Ghz. The core i5 version also got a bump.

Whilst the low power Intel Core i7 processor in the F5v and J3500 is still the last generation “Arrandale” chip, it is still between four to ten times more powerful than the Intel Atom based processors found in many rugged Tablet PCs depending on the test performed.

Of course you can’t beat an Intel Atom based tablet for battery life, but there are several reasons that sales of F5v and J3500 with Intel Core i7 have increased at pace with the introduction of the Motion Computing CL900:

  • 4-10 Times more powerful than Intel Atom
  • Up to 8Gb of RAM
  • Desktop replacement power

Whilst the CL900 is fantastic for basic computing tasks like field data collection into web forms, PDF files or Microsoft Excel, it cannot match the performance of the F5v or J3500 for people who need a go-anywhere mobile office.

Judging by the number F5v and J3500s going out with 8Gb RAM on board, a surprising number of people do need brute computing power in the field.

The Motion J3500 also gets a bump up to the faster Gobi 3000 mobile broadband chip with GPS.

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Barcode Scanners for Tablet PCs

Oct
7
2011

Sales reps and merchandisers commonly need a barcode scanner to interface with their Tablet PC for fast data entry. There are two approaches that you can take to this:

Handheld / Standalone Mobile Barcode Scanner

For Tablet PCs with a USB port or Bluetooth Connection (i.e. all of our Tablet PCs) we have standalone micro barcode scanners like the Opticon OPN2001 and Opticon OPN2002. These features some amazing capabilities such as:

  • Tiny 29gram weight in a matchbox size
  • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries
  • An impressive array of 1D and 2D barcode support
  • Up to 25,000 Barcode Scan Storage
  • Bluetooth and USB connectivity
  • Easy USB charging via the ubiquitous mini USB standard port.

 

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Opticon OPN2002 – Bluetooth and USB version for live Bluetooth, USB connecting and batch scanning.

Opticon OPN2001 – USB Only version for USB connected or batch scanning.

These two barcode scanners can be integrated directly into your software with an extensive SDK available. Our models come pre-configured for direct entry (keyboard wedge) input so that you can easily deploy these scanners with your Tablet PC without any extra configuration.

Integrated Barcode Scanner

The other option is to have the Barcode Scanner integrated into your tablet PC directly. For a number of years now the Motion Computing F5v has offered this feature as an option. An example can be seen below.

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Motion Computing will also soon release a version of their CL900 tablet with an integrated Barcode Scanner option.image

Other devices such as the CL900 can scan barcodes via the integrated rear facing camera, however this is very inefficient when compared to a dedicated purpose built barcode scanner. To try out this feature on the Motion Computing CL900, download the new QuickNav Beta for CL900.

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Detailed user review of Fujitsu Q550 Slate

Sep
21
2011

Some of the best information that you’ll find on tablet PCs comes from real end users. The following video set comes from a user in the USA. The video series covers everything from hard drive space to Netflix.

The first video is very technical and detailed. If you’re looking for more of the actual usage experience, skip video 1 and start with videos 2 and 3.

Fujitsu Q550 User Video – 1 Technical Details

Video 2 shows the Q550 engaged in web browsing, handwriting recognition, Outlook and OneNote. The windows touch pack is also briefly demonstrated.

Fujitsu Q550 User Video – 2 Business Applications

The last video shows the Stylistic Q550 in video playback on YouTube, using the USA Today news app and Netflix (not available in Australia). Finally the last part shows the boot-up time.

Fujitsu Q550 User Video – 3 Video Playback and more

Thanks to cmcdeed1 for sharing these videos. Couldn’t have shown the Q550 better myself!

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