Whilst they might have a touch screen the Active Digitizer technology is different. It allows you to:

• Rest your hand on the screen without interfering with your sketch
• Use pressure sensitivity in Photoshop – press harder for a thick line, soft for a thin stroke
• Work quickly – the combination of the Wacom Active Digitizer and modern Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors means that there is no lag while you are drawing.

Check out the video below from a Tablet PC user in France who is drawing on a HP TouchSmart Tm2.

So if you are an artist or graphic designer and you’re wondering what Tablet PC is best for you, feel free to contact us to discuss.

Over the last two years we have seen Motion Computing bring in some major innovations such as:

• Switching to Intel Core 2 Duo and now Intel Core i7 processors ensuring that mobile workers aren’t stuck with second best (i.e. slow!) technology
• Introducing Corning Gorilla Glass eliminating the weakest point of Tablet PCs rugged and non-rugged alike – the screen
• Bringing to market the Hydis AFFS+ display – in our opinion the best indoor outdoor display technology currently available
• Introducing Windows 7 on all of its products at the launch on October 22 2009 enabling the advantages of the Windows 7 platform to reach customers
• Continuing to embrace and improve mobile broadband technology to make working remotely like being in the office.
• Adding touch to the range with the introduction of the Motion Computing J3500 making it the only Intel Core i7 slate Tablet PC with both touch and pen on the market.

Motion Computing continue to define the slate Tablet PC market and we congratulate them on winning the Microsoft 2010 OEM Partner of the Year Award.

Current Motion Computing products:

• Motion Computing F5v
• Motion Computing C5v
• Motion Computing J3500

For information or a demonstration of the Motion Computing range, please call us on 03 9012 6602 or contact us via our website.

If you are a student, or you have a student in the family then you are entitled to take advantage of this special offer while stocks last.

About the Fujitsu Lifebook T4310:

• Includes the high-end Wacom Multi-Touch Screen with Active Digitizer Pen (Pressure sensitive for use with Photoshop and others)
• Superb display with wide viewing angles
• Uses the Intel Core 2 Duo T series high performance processor
• Perfect for taking notes with Microsoft Office OneNote.

Buying from TabletPC.com.au gets you access to our years of experience with Tablet PCs. That means helpful advice, backup, and service.

Fujitsu Lifebook T4310 With Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010

RRP $2099

$1680 Including GST while limited stocks last.

Call 03 9012 6602 or email us at: info@tabletpc.com.au

Tech Specs:

Display: Excellent 12.1" screen (WXGA – 1280×800 resolution) with Wacom Active Digitizer and Multi-touch screen – perfect for note taking

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ T6600 2.2GHz – Runs windows 7 beautifully

Storage: 320GB SATA Hard Drive

Memory: 2GB RAM – We can upgrade this for you to 4Gb for an extra $99

Warranty: 1 year Parts and Labour

Intov8 are the developers of the Corvus Dashboard Suite which enables you to track live data from your mine directly on your Tablet PC screen while you are mobile.

Visit us for a hands on demonstration of Corvis on the Motion Computing F5v and Motion Computing J3500 Tablet PCs. We’ll also have a 23” Wacom Interactive Pen Display for you to test out.

When: 27th – 29th July 2010

Where: Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Stand 6040 with Intov8

Click on the image below for the Intov8 flyer.

See you there!

As you can see in the video below, Wacom Pen Displays can be used in all sorts of scenarios like this Oil and Gas emergency operations room.

Some of the other uses for Wacom Displays include:

• Construction drafting, planning and estimating
• Interactive presentation – you can build these into lecture theatre podiums enabling truly interactive PowerPoint presentations
• Meeting and board room note taking
• Graphic, Industrial, Fashion Design
• Design
• Mapping and GIS

Tablet PC now offer the full range of Wacom Pen Displays including Wacom Cintiq and Wacom Interactive Pen Displays.

Cheek out our video review below.

You’ll also find Intel Atom processors in the current crop of Ultra Mobile PCs (UMPC – small touch screen tablets) and most of the current range of full Tablet PCs feature the Intel Core i7 or Core i5. Occasionally the Intel Atom and the Intel Core i7 meet up with products like:

• Rugged Tablet PCs – Motion F5v (Intel Core i7), Motion J3500 (Intel Core i7), Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk 4 (Renamed Toughbook 19 – Intel Core i5), Trimble YUMA (Intel Atom) and Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 (Intel Atom)
• Mobile Clinical Assistants (MCA) - Motion C5v (Intel Core i7) and Panasonic Toughbook H1 (Intel Atom)

In these categories you might be considering a product with an Intel Atom processor against a product with the Intel Core i7. These overall product ranges are in a much higher price category compared to regular notebooks and tablet PCs, so the processor cost is insignificant in the overall price. In other words, cost is not a factor.

So why would you go for Atom over Core i7?

Certainly not based on performance. As the following video shows, the Intel Core i7 demonstrates up to 40 times the processing performance of the Intel Atom.

Of course performance is not just about whizz bang 3D animations. It directly relates to how responsive your computer is and there’s nothing more frustrating than a computer that is constantly working to catch up.

What we have found is that Tablets that are slow and frustrating are usually sitting at the back of someone’s draw or at the bottom of the cupboard. A rugged tablet or MCA would make an especially expensive paperweight!

What about battery life?

Power consumption is usually a big part of the decision to go with an Atom processor in a rugged Tablet PC or MCA. Unfortunately much of the discussion gets lost on battery life run times. The reality is that all manufacturer’s claimed run-times are based completely unrealistic scenarios.

Yes, real battery life is important and you may squeeze and extra few minutes of battery life from an Atom based processor. Our testing with the Mobile Clinical Assistants shows that while the manufacturers claimed run times for Atom based tablets might look good on paper the real use run time is not much different to the Intel Core i7 due to the fact that Atom has to work so much harder at all times. Certainly the power savings are not usually enough to justify computer that is up to 40 times slower!

What is more important is battery management. Things like fast charging and hot-swappable batteries are critical to ensure that your Tablet PC continues to work goes through the day uninterrupted.

Why does it matter?

Tablets, particularly the rugged ones are usually deployed into companies for very specific jobs. And your testing might show that an Atom is passable for that one job. What you don’t know is that Tablet PCs open up possibilities… “What if we did…?” What your tablets will be used for in one, two or three years is likely to be much more than you ever imagined.

For example, a physiotherapist might look at a Tablet PC as a way to eliminate paper notes in their practice, and its note taking capabilities will be perfect for that job. Over time the physio will learn how to prepare exercise sheets, book appointments or even demonstrate conditions to their customers using 3D anatomy modelling software.

The Atom based Tablet might be fine for taking the notes on, but it will be a painful experience for any of those other tasks. So the task that you want your Tablet computer to achieve today is only 1/10th of its usage scope over its lifetime. You need to plan for that.

The following quote from a Toms Hardware article sums it up for us:

“we recommend staying away from Atom if you have the slightest expectations for how systems should perform, if you’re impatient, or if you regularly run workloads through your system” – Toms Hardware – Efficiency Analysis: Core i3 Trumps Atom On The Desktop

In most cases our advice is: If you want a good Tablet PC experience for yourself and your staff, stick to the Intel Core i7 or i5 processor.

For a real simple explanation, check out this video discussion on Intel Core i7 Vs Atom at Tekzilla @27 mins.

Jamie Balfour of Fort William in Scotland has a good explanation for you:

One point to bear in mind is that Jamie is talking about the desktop version of the i7 and i5 processors which have four processing cores. The ultra mobile versions of the Intel Core processors that are found in Tablet PCs currently are designed to conserve power and have 2 cores, but the principle is still the same.

Price is always a factor when choosing a processor for your Tablet PC. The price on the Motion Computing J3500 varies only about $200 between the Core i7 and Core i5 models. Our general recommendation (like Jamie’s) is to go for the i7 models. There are two reasons for that:

1. Nobody wants a slow computer! It’s worth going for a higher spec when the price is right.
2. Rugged Tablets like the Motion J3500 and F5v are an investment that you expect to be with you for at least 3 years, so it is worth ensuring that they will still be performing well in 3 years time. Going with the i7 now will future proof your investment.

That said, the performance difference between the Intel Core i7 and Core i5 pales into insignificance when you compare it to an Intel Atom processor – like you would find in most netbooks and UMPCs. Our next post will address the difference between the Intel Atom and the Intel Core i7.

Our website generates hundreds of leads in the Sydney area so this will not involve prospecting! This opportunity would involve:

• Understanding the needs of customers
• Selecting and demonstrating appropriate Tablet PCs
• Visiting customers at their premises – this could be anywhere in NSW – travel may be required
• Managing and reporting on your own sales activity.

Send your resume through to jobs@tabletpc.com.au with a one page cover letter explaining your experience and why you would be good for the job. Phone calls will not be accepted at the initial stage.

Successful applicants will need:

• Top level communication skills – we deal with very large companies at a high level. Your presentation will need to be top notch.
• Experience with sales – tell us about your sales training in your letter.
• Technical knowledge of Tablet PCs – if you have used a Tablet PC then you’re ahead of the game.
• Access to your own presentable transport.

We will be closing applications when a suitable applicant is found and we’ll remove this post once the offer has been filled. Good luck!

Want to try out the brand new Motion F5v? The Motion F5v is the leading tool for workers who need a powerful mobile office with them in the field. The latest model includes:

• Intel Core i7 and i5 processors- up to 220% performance increase from the F5
• Corning Gorilla Glass – 5 times stronger than other Tablet PC screens
• Optional Barcode Scanner, RFID scanner, 3 Megapixel documentation camera and front facing webcam
• Embedded 3G / Next G mobile broadband with GPS.

We have a large number of the Motion F5vs currently available from demonstration, loan and hire to eligible customers. We’ve already sent the F5v as far away as Iraq.

Every month we demonstrate a whole range of Tablet PCs including the Motion products in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin.

Contact us to find out when we will be visiting your state next.