Approximately half the size of most slate tablet PCs, the Motion LS800 has an 8.4-inch display, is less than 1 inch thick and weighs 2.2 lbs. The Motion LS800 is among the first tablet PCs with the latest generation of Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology, including the Intel Pentium® M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753 (1.2 GHz) and the Mobile Intel® 915GMS Express Chipset.

“Motion received frequent feedback from customers about the need for a lightweight, compact and powerful tablet PC. With the Motion LS800, 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 Motion LS800 complements Motion’s offering of best-in-class tablet PCs and accessories, while extending the company’s leadership to new customers and industries.”

“Tablet PC adoption is continuing to demonstrate steady growth, particularly among vertical market buyers, many of whom require smaller form factor slates for targeted applications,” said Leslie Fiering, vice president covering mobile computing at Gartner, Inc. “We anticipate that tablet PC shipments will double by 2008.”

Compact Mobile Computing Performance Without Compromise
The Motion LS800 upgrades to 512MB of 400MHz DDRII memory and a 60GB 1.8” hard drive. The tablet delivers the complete Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC experience, with an 8.4-inch display and ample real estate for working with Microsoft Office 2003 and Windows XP-compatible applications.

“Motion has demonstrated a penchant for product innovation that continues with the Motion LS800,” said Dr. Bill Mitchell, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Corp. “This first-of-its-kind, small-form-factor tablet PC really sets the pace for powerful, ultra-personal Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 machines and ushers in a new era of truly mobile computing experience.”

To maximize computing performance on the go, the LS800’s slim, standard battery offers up to three hours of continuous use. Additional batteries are warm-swappable when the unit is placed in standby mode, allowing users to change batteries without fully powering down or rebooting. The ultra-portable tablet’s SVGA display provides a 120-degree viewing angle, and optional View Anywhere® display technology allows for high-quality display clarity and visibility at nearly all angles indoors and outdoors. View Anywhere gives users a 10-to-1 reduction in sunlight reflection compared to standard tablet PC displays.

Advanced, proprietary Speak Anywhere™ technology, featuring dual-array microphones for high-fidelity voice input, background noise cancellation, and accurate voice recognition for speech-to-text transcription
Gigabit Ethernet (with MobileDock) for faster wired network connections
Embedded Wi-Fi supporting the latest standards and security protocols (802.11a/b/g) and mobility within the four walls of a work environment
Embedded Bluetooth for simplified peripheral connections and reduced cabling hassles
IrDA port for quick wireless synchronization with PDAs and SmartPhones
Secure Digital slot for compact expansion capability
VGA connector for external displays and digital projectors
Versatile peripherals and accessories, including optional DVD/CD-RW drive, Bluetooth and USB keyboards, and compact carrying cases
“For more than two years, all of our mobile computing needs have been met with Motion’s products,” said Mark Watson, Susquehanna Health System corporate information technology administrative director. “Motion’s tablets are proven effective, so we’re sold on integrating the new Motion LS800. As a Siemens National Showcase Account, Susquehanna doctors and nurses will use these lightweight and powerful tablets for every application related to clinical, financial, diagnostic and administrative processes in support of patient-centered care.”

Advanced Durability and Security Protects Data and Technology Investments
To maximize durability without increasing weight, the LS800 is housed in a plated carbon-fiber chassis with metalized paint. It has a 1.8-inch hard drive for greater prevention of data loss with twice the shock resistance of a 2.5-inch hard drive. Motion applied its award-winning industrial design concepts to yield a slate tablet that is durable and suitable for diverse work environments – from the hospital to the warehouse to in-vehicle use. Back in the office, the LS800 can be converted quickly from a slate to a small-footprint desktop system, by using the optional MobileDock in combination with an external monitor and keyboard.

The LS800’s advanced security capabilities help protect user, network and enterprise data. An embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enables hardware-protected encryption, as well as digital certificate storage for authentication and secure e-mail applications. A built-in fingerprint reader uses biometric data to prevent unauthorized access to system resources and encrypted data. The LS800 also features the Motion Security Center for quick access to the tablet PC’s authentication, password and encryption applications. Users can disable 802.11, Bluetooth and IrDA at the BIOS level for additional data safeguarding.

The LS800 is the latest product offering from Motion, which in May 2005 announced the LE1600 – the company’s flagship full-sized slate tablet PC. A wide range of complementary peripherals are available, including the MobileDock, USB and Bluetooth keyboards, ergonomic digitizer pens and cases. The LS800 and LE1600 share L-Series peripherals, including a battery charger, keyboards, power supply and ergonomic digitizer pen. The LS800 comes with a one-year limited warranty – extendable to two or three years. The LS800 is available from Motion’s worldwide network of more than 700 value-added resellers or at www.motioncomputing.com for $1,899 MSRP.

Chassis
• Carbon Fiber with Selective Metal Plating

Operating System
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition

Processors/Cache
• Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology with the Intel® Pentium® M Processor featuring 1.20GHz Ultra Low Voltage 753 (2MB of L2 cache and 400MHz FSB)

Chipset
• Mobile Intel 915GMS Express Chipset

Display
• 8.4" SVGA TFT LCD
• Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
• View Anywhere® display (optional)

Digitizer Pen
• Active digitizer pen (no battery required)
• Right mouse click button
• Integrated eraser

Graphics
• Intel 915GMS Extreme Graphics controller
• Rotation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

Video RAM
• Supports Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 3.0) with memory scaleable to a maximum 128MB
Audio Controller
• AC 97 audio codec

System Memory
• DDR2 400 SDRAM
- Base configuration of 256MB
- Upgradeable to 512MB

System Storage
• 1.8" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with 20GB, 30GB or 60GB capacities
• PCI bus master enhanced IDE
• Supports Ultra ATA 66/100

Communications
• Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915a/b/g network connection
• Alternative Atheros 802.11a/b/g card available
• Integrated Ethernet LAN controller with RJ-45 connector
• Integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR

Audio
• Motion Speak Anywhere™ technology
- Dual microphone array design
- Knowles Acoustics IntelliSonic software
• Integrated speaker

I/O Ports
• Universal Audio Jack supporting:
- Microphone-in
- Headphone-out
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• IrDA port
• External VGA port
• RJ-45 connector
• Docking connector
• DC power in

Expansion
• Secure Digital (SD) slot

Dimensions
• 8.94" x 6.69" x 0.87" (227mm x 170mm x 22mm)

Security
• Integrated Fingerprint Reader
• TCG Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.1
• Universal lock slot
• Motion Security Center

Weight
• 2.2 lbs. (1Kg)1

Battery
• Lithium-ion battery with 29WHr capacity

Battery Charging Time
• Approximate charging times:
- 2.5 hours (Tablet PC on) 2
- 2.2 hours (Tablet PC off) 2

System Status LEDs
• Power on/off
• Battery status
• Hard Disk Drive (HDD) activity
• Wireless activity - Bluetooth and 802.11

Control Buttons
• One 5-way directional control button
• One function button, one programmable escape button and two programmable buttons
• Secure Attention Sequence (SAS) button
• Wireless on/off button

AC Adapter
• 50W universal, 2-pin jack
• 100-240V 1.5a, 50-60Hz

Software
• Motion Dashboard control panel
• Motion Security Center
• Motion/Softex OmniPass™ Security software
• Infineon® Security Platform Tools
• Toshiba® Bluetooth Software
• Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
• Windows Journal
• Sticky Notes
• Pen/button-based setup utility

Environmental
• Temperature
- Operation: +5°C to +35°C
- Storage: -20°C to +65°C
• Humidity
- Operating humidity 20% to 80% without condensation
- Storage humidity 8% to 90% without condensation
• Altitude
- Operation: sea level 0 to 10K ft.
- Storage: sea level 0 to 40K ft.

Standards
• PC2001 logo compliant
• ACPI 1.1 compliant

Regulatory
• FCC: 15B, 15C
• ICES-003, RSS-210
• CE; EN55011, EN55022, EN55024, EN301-489-17, EN301-893, EN300-328
• Safety: UL, CUL, TUV, EN60950 (IEC60950-1 A11/2004)

Warranty
• Standard 1-year, 2-year and 3-year limited warranties available

Motion Computing LS800 Tablet PC Reviews:
Geekzone Reviews the Motion Computing LS800 Tablet PC and they say -"The overall impression is that the LS800 as been designed very, very well. When you first look at the unit you notice that the screen is offset away from the battery when held in portrait mode. Additionally the battery itself has a rubberised coating on the exterior surface. These two factors combined make the LS800 very comfortable to hold in one hand like a book – great for reading and browsing. At just 1kg (2.2lbs) the LS800 is light enough to hold like this for quite some time."
Mvwood.com Reviews the Motion LS800 Tablet PC and they say -"The LS800 is the fourth generation tablet from Motion Computing. The model is the fifth tablet Motion has released, but is in many ways a miniature version of the LE 1600. First of all, the LS800 is a full PC running the Windows XP Tablet Edition OS. Even though the device has about the same footprint as a small notepad it is definitely a full PC."