
Motion Computing officially announced their F5 Tablet PC today. The F5 is a semi-rugged Tablet PCwith a 1.2 ghz Core Solo processor. It includes integrated Sprint broadband, a 32GB SSD option, as well as an optional vehicle dock. It has other features such as an integrated 2 megapixel camera, optional barcode scanner, a 10.4" active digitizer screen, and 1024 x 768 resolution.
It features a new two-tone color scheme, and it has been designed to withstand the top three causes of notebook damage, which are drops, liquid spills, and objects being dropped onto them.
Key features include:
- Intel® Centrino® processor technology with the Intel® Core Solo
- IP54 rated and designed to withstand exposure to dust and moisture
- Field-ready slate design that includes a magnesium frame, View Anywhere® outdoor display, built-in handle and easily cleaned protective covering
- Shock mounted hard drive and combined accelerometer designed to detect drops and shocks in order to reduce the possibility of data loss
- Optional SanDisk® 32GB solid state drive (SSD) providing further enhanced durability, reliability, higher performance and power efficiency
- Fully-integrated technologies to improve workflow and increase productivity: digital camera, RFID and optional barcode scanner
- Embedded wireless broadband for continuous data access away from the office
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition; Windows Vista® Business
Additional capabilities include:
- Thin and light with high performance capabilities (approximately 3 lbs.)
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and optional integrated mobile broadband
- Shock, drop, vibration and temperature resistance
- Vehicular docking capabilities
- Intuitive buttons and triggers
- Integrated barcode scanner (optional)
- Integrated RFID reader offering quick and simple inventory tracking and management
- 2.0 megapixel camera
- Integrated fingerprint reader to simplify password management while increasing data security
- Natural handwriting interface for convenient data capture while standing or walking
- Speak Anywhere® audio technology for convenient access to voice notes and advanced communication
The F5 will start at a price of $2699.
GottaBeMobile has a video review, and PC Magazine offers a full review as well.







