I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site, for
anyone interested.

Terri Stratton
Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
http://thetabletpc.net
Microsoft Featured Community

The specifications of this new computer look so similar to what James
Kendrick and I have been urging that updating my "Sweet-spot for Tablet
Computers for People on the Go" page (www.segal.org/tablet/) today for the
Motion Computing LS800 seemed like checking off the boxes. I began the page
in November 2002, shortly after the Tablet PC launch, and imagine I'll
retire the page and declare victory.

I look forward to showing one of these computers at a medical conference.
Last fall all the doctors told me that my Motion Computing M1300 slate was
great but they wouldn't get one unless it would fit in their white coat
pocket. For sales of these computers to really take off, makers of sport
jackets will need to add a bigger pocket - sales will depend not only on
software but also on softwear.

"terri" <terri@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site, for
> anyone interested.

At 256 MB of RAM, it is a little bit underpowered for Windows XP Pro and the
Tablet PC Edition. Of course, the users can expand the RAM, but it is a
shame it doesn't come with 512 MB standard.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
news:enmwJMygFHA.2896@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> The specifications of this new computer look so similar to what James
> Kendrick and I have been urging that updating my "Sweet-spot for Tablet
> Computers for People on the Go" page (www.segal.org/tablet/) today for the
> Motion Computing LS800 seemed like checking off the boxes. I began the
> page in November 2002, shortly after the Tablet PC launch, and imagine
> I'll retire the page and declare victory.
>
> I look forward to showing one of these computers at a medical conference.
> Last fall all the doctors told me that my Motion Computing M1300 slate was
> great but they wouldn't get one unless it would fit in their white coat
> pocket. For sales of these computers to really take off, makers of sport
> jackets will need to add a bigger pocket - sales will depend not only on
> software but also on softwear.
>
> "terri" <terri@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:%23H1ymFvgFHA.1480@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site, for
>> anyone interested.
>
>

Good point; sticking with the standard 256 MB memory is not a good idea. My
guess is that they offer the 256 MB option to keep the base price under
$2000, but one should always be skeptical about "as low as" prices. Add-ons
such as keyboards are extra too, but one might imagine having only a few
keyboards for a bunch of computers if users hardly ever use their keyboard
(I've only used mine for system setup).

"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
news:ew10lbygFHA.2840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> At 256 MB of RAM, it is a little bit underpowered for Windows XP Pro and
> the Tablet PC Edition. Of course, the users can expand the RAM, but it is
> a shame it doesn't come with 512 MB standard.

FWIW, I ran through Motion's configuration checklist and added about the
same extras I got with my M1400. The M1400 totaled out at a little over
$2700, the LS800 come in at $3002.93. Smaller, yes, less expensive, not at
all.

Hal
--
Hal Hostetler, CPBE -- hhh@kvoa.com
Senior Engineer/MIS -- MS MVP-S/U -- WA7BGX
http://www.kvoa.com -- "When News breaks, we fix it!"
KVOA Television, Tucson, AZ. NBC Channel 4
Still Cadillacin' - www.badnewsbluesband.com

"Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
news:O3dnVNzgFHA.1412@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Good point; sticking with the standard 256 MB memory is not a good idea.
My
> guess is that they offer the 256 MB option to keep the base price under
> $2000, but one should always be skeptical about "as low as" prices.
Add-ons
> such as keyboards are extra too, but one might imagine having only a few
> keyboards for a bunch of computers if users hardly ever use their keyboard
> (I've only used mine for system setup).
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:ew10lbygFHA.2840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > At 256 MB of RAM, it is a little bit underpowered for Windows XP Pro and
> > the Tablet PC Edition. Of course, the users can expand the RAM, but it
is
> > a shame it doesn't come with 512 MB standard.
>
>

I've added some photos I took - more to come with the review
http://thetabletpc.net/motioncomputing.htm

terri

"terri" <terri@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%23H1ymFvgFHA.1480@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site, for
> anyone interested.
>
> Terri Stratton
> Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
> http://thetabletpc.net
> Microsoft Featured Community
>

Cute little guy! Nice photos, Terri.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"terri" <terri@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:OAb6QE1gFHA.1416@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> I've added some photos I took - more to come with the review
> http://thetabletpc.net/motioncomputing.htm
>
> terri
>
> "terri" <terri@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:%23H1ymFvgFHA.1480@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site, for
>> anyone interested.
>>
>> Terri Stratton
>> Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> Microsoft Featured Community
>>
>
>

There is no need to buy RAM or HD from Motion, is there?
Buying supplemental stuff from manufacturer is always more expensive.
--

Mit besten Gruessen - Best wishes
Stefen Niemeyer


"Hal Hostetler [MVP S/U]" <hhh@kvoa.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:uZuvNfzgFHA.3000@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> FWIW, I ran through Motion's configuration checklist and added about the
> same extras I got with my M1400. The M1400 totaled out at a little over
> $2700, the LS800 come in at $3002.93. Smaller, yes, less expensive, not
> at
> all.
>
> Hal
> --
> Hal Hostetler, CPBE -- hhh@kvoa.com
> Senior Engineer/MIS -- MS MVP-S/U -- WA7BGX
> http://www.kvoa.com -- "When News breaks, we fix it!"
> KVOA Television, Tucson, AZ. NBC Channel 4
> Still Cadillacin' - www.badnewsbluesband.com
>
> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
> news:O3dnVNzgFHA.1412@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Good point; sticking with the standard 256 MB memory is not a good idea.
> My
>> guess is that they offer the 256 MB option to keep the base price under
>> $2000, but one should always be skeptical about "as low as" prices.
> Add-ons
>> such as keyboards are extra too, but one might imagine having only a few
>> keyboards for a bunch of computers if users hardly ever use their
>> keyboard
>> (I've only used mine for system setup).
>>
>> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
>> news:ew10lbygFHA.2840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> > At 256 MB of RAM, it is a little bit underpowered for Windows XP Pro
>> > and
>> > the Tablet PC Edition. Of course, the users can expand the RAM, but it
> is
>> > a shame it doesn't come with 512 MB standard.
>>
>>
>
>

The fairest comparison would be the newest models, the LE1600 and the LS800.
I took the specs of the base version of the LE1600 ($2199) and reproduced
them using options on the LS800 and the cost was slightly less ($2068).

In the long run one would expect smaller computers to have significantly
lower prices. As an example, the 12 inch Apple laptop costs 56% of the cost
of the 17 inch model. However, this reflects mature production runs and
such volume can take a while to develop, particularly since now doctors are
the only ones with jacket pockets large enough for these computers. The
clothing industry will catch up to doctors by making sport jackets with
larger pockets, but they will drag their feet until they see big sales of
these computers. It will happen, but it will take some time or some
jump-starting.

"Hal Hostetler [MVP S/U]" <hhh@kvoa.com> wrote in message
news:uZuvNfzgFHA.3000@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> FWIW, I ran through Motion's configuration checklist and added about the
> same extras I got with my M1400. The M1400 totaled out at a little over
> $2700, the LS800 come in at $3002.93. Smaller, yes, less expensive, not
> at
> all.

As it's a VGA (800x600) display, do you know if the Intel 915GMS will drive
an XGA (1024x768) or greater exterenal display simultaneously? I checked the
Intel site http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/915gms/ but it simply says
"View two independent video sources when an external monitor or panel is
connected to the notebook." The Motion site doesn't clarify either.

It's good to see both the USB ports are v2 since my M1300 appears to have
one USB1 and one USB2 port.

"terri" wrote:

> I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site, for
> anyone interested.
>
> Terri Stratton
> Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
> http://thetabletpc.net
> Microsoft Featured Community
>
>
>

I don't know, Mike, but I'm checking. I was at a show this weekend where
the LS800 was debuted. The Motion booth was swamped the entire time and the
interest in the LS800 was almost overwhelming.

One thing I can say is that the 800x600 looks the same as the 1024x768 does
on the LE1600 and other 12" models. Icons and text aren't any bigger.

I'll post as soon as I get a good answer.

terri

"Mike Williams" <MikeWilliams@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A55B4EE1-9797-4E45-A168-A76215A4B229@microsoft.com...
> As it's a VGA (800x600) display, do you know if the Intel 915GMS will
> drive
> an XGA (1024x768) or greater exterenal display simultaneously? I checked
> the
> Intel site http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/915gms/ but it simply
> says
> "View two independent video sources when an external monitor or panel is
> connected to the notebook." The Motion site doesn't clarify either.
>
> It's good to see both the USB ports are v2 since my M1300 appears to have
> one USB1 and one USB2 port.
>
> "terri" wrote:
>
>> I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site, for
>> anyone interested.
>>
>> Terri Stratton
>> Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> Microsoft Featured Community
>>
>>
>>

I love that device not esp. as a personal favorite but because it realy
enhances the possibilities/chances of the Tablet PC platform. Weight and
size make it very interesting for specific markets.

--

Mit besten Gruessen - Best wishes
Stefen Niemeyer


"terri" <support@thetabletpc.not> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:ubjSZdvhFHA.328@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>I don't know, Mike, but I'm checking. I was at a show this weekend where
>the LS800 was debuted. The Motion booth was swamped the entire time and
>the interest in the LS800 was almost overwhelming.
>
> One thing I can say is that the 800x600 looks the same as the 1024x768
> does on the LE1600 and other 12" models. Icons and text aren't any
> bigger.
>
> I'll post as soon as I get a good answer.
>
> terri
>
> "Mike Williams" <MikeWilliams@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A55B4EE1-9797-4E45-A168-A76215A4B229@microsoft.com...
>> As it's a VGA (800x600) display, do you know if the Intel 915GMS will
>> drive
>> an XGA (1024x768) or greater exterenal display simultaneously? I checked
>> the
>> Intel site http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/915gms/ but it simply
>> says
>> "View two independent video sources when an external monitor or panel is
>> connected to the notebook." The Motion site doesn't clarify either.
>>
>> It's good to see both the USB ports are v2 since my M1300 appears to have
>> one USB1 and one USB2 port.
>>
>> "terri" wrote:
>>
>>> I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site,
>>> for
>>> anyone interested.
>>>
>>> Terri Stratton
>>> Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
>>> http://thetabletpc.net
>>> Microsoft Featured Community
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>

Hi, Mike,

Just got an answer from Motion to yours as well as some other questions.

"The LS800 will drive an external display with resolution up to 1600 X1200
in extended desktop mode or monitor mode."

For my comment about resolution - "You can set the display to higher
resolution but you will need to scroll. This is somewhat workable with a
keyboard and mouse. It is unusable with a pen, however, since the pen
digitizer does not translate to the new resolution. "

--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
Microsoft Featured Communities
Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC


"Mike Williams" <MikeWilliams@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A55B4EE1-9797-4E45-A168-A76215A4B229@microsoft.com...
> As it's a VGA (800x600) display, do you know if the Intel 915GMS will
> drive
> an XGA (1024x768) or greater exterenal display simultaneously? I checked
> the
> Intel site http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/915gms/ but it simply
> says
> "View two independent video sources when an external monitor or panel is
> connected to the notebook." The Motion site doesn't clarify either.
>
> It's good to see both the USB ports are v2 since my M1300 appears to have
> one USB1 and one USB2 port.
>
> "terri" wrote:
>
>> I've posted the news release and added the specifications to my site, for
>> anyone interested.
>>
>> Terri Stratton
>> Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> Microsoft Featured Community
>>
>>
>>

If you are projecting a presentation from an LS800 and want to use the pen
are you stuck projecting in 800 x 600? Do all projectors support 800 x 600?

"terri" <support@thetabletpc.not> wrote in message
news:%23BPKRnyhFHA.576@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> "The LS800 will drive an external display with resolution up to 1600 X1200
> in extended desktop mode or monitor mode."

The Intel drivers are capable to configure external resolution to a
different size.

--

Mit besten Gruessen - Best wishes
Stefen Niemeyer


"Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:OwzBRf0hFHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> If you are projecting a presentation from an LS800 and want to use the pen
> are you stuck projecting in 800 x 600? Do all projectors support 800 x
> 600?
>
> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.not> wrote in message
> news:%23BPKRnyhFHA.576@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> "The LS800 will drive an external display with resolution up to 1600
>> X1200 in extended desktop mode or monitor mode."
>
>