African Gateway Connection has announced the introduction of the first Tablet PC in SA based on Intel Centrino technology - the Motion Computing M1300.
Carl Roode, GM of African Gateway Connection, says: "The international success of the M1300 is already apparent and distribution rights have been snatched up by reputable companies worldwide, including Dell who have the distribution rights in the US, and ourselves, with the exclusive rights to distribute in the southern African region.
It is the first "pure slate" on the market to feature Intel`s most advanced mobile architecture, and delivers more processing power and longer battery life. Compared with the Motion Computing`s former top-line product, the award-winning M1200, the M1300 operates up to 30% faster and extends typical battery life by 10% to 15%.
The Motion M1300 leverages each component of the Intel Centrino mobile technology: an ultra-low-voltage Pentium M processor running at 900MHz, the Intel 855 chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection for WiFi connectivity in thousands of wireless "hot spots".
The new model also retains the popular three-pound design and industry-leading 12.1-inch display, which allows a full-size page view, and is fully compatible with all Motion M-Series accessories. Motion`s lightweight, ultramobile and durable slate design is similar in size to a spiral-bound notebook, making it ideal for pen-enabled computing in new ways and places, from hallways and subways to patient waiting rooms and living room couches. The design also avoids hinges and internal fans, two of the most fragile components of conventional notebooks and "convertible" Tablet PCs. Effective immediately, like all of Motion`s Tablet PC models, the M1300 will be built to customer specifications and fully tested before delivery.
"Motion`s streamlined, build-to-order business model gives our customers early access to the latest technologies," said David Altounian, Motion Computing`s chief product officer. "Intel`s Centrino mobile architecture is tailor made for the needs of our customers and our company, which has a sole focus to innovate ultramobile computing and wireless communications."
"Intel`s Centrino platform is a significant advancement in wireless connectivity and power management technology," said IDC analyst Alan Promisel. "Motion Computing`s incorporation of the new mobile processing platform into its Tablet PC will benefit customers by providing relevant and productivity-enhancing technologies."
Specifications
- 900MHz ultra-low-voltage Mobile Intel Pentium M processor
- Intel 855 chipset - Intel Pro/Wireless 2100 (802.11b)
- 12.1-inch XGA TFT LCD
- 256MB RAM, expandable to 1GB
- 20GB, 40GB or 60GB hard drive
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Mobile USB keyboard with Touch Pad
- Active digitiser pen (no battery needed)
- 6-cell, prismatic lithium-ion battery (lightweight 3-cell optional)
- Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
- One-year limited warranty (extended warranty available)
The M1300 also has a wide assortment of accessories and, with backward compatible options such as the M-Series FlexDock and DVD/CDRW Combo Drive, the ultramobile unit can be transformed easily into a desktop system.
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Motion Computing - a Tablet PC market leader - combines world-class innovation and industry experience, enabling people to use computers in new ways and places. Marketed through an experienced international reseller network, each Motion product is built to customer specifications. The company`s M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs and accessories are designed for users who need a combination of true mobility, power and versatility. For more information: http://www.motioncomputing.com.
African Gateway Connection
African Gateway Connection specialises in the distribution of mobile technologies. It is the exclusive distributor of Canadian-based Eurocom notebooks and all-in-one LCD PCs as well as Pace Blade and Motion Computing`s tablet PCs.
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