Motion Computing Integrates Sprint Mobile Broadband on New Tablet PC.Motion LE1700 Wireless Connectivity Extends Beyond Hotspots and Enterprise Networks AUSTIN, Texas -- Motion Computing Motion Computing is a Tablet PC company located in Austin, Texas. All computers produced by Motion are in the slate form factor; current products include LS800, LE1600, LE1700, and C5. [R], a leader in ultramobile computing and wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , today announced Sprint (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :S) as its first wireless wide area network (WWAN See wireless WAN. ) carrier partner for the LE1700, the company's new flagship slate tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words . With the LE1700, Motion is first to integrate in a slate tablet PC mobile broadband Description Mobile Broadband is a type of wireless internet access that differs from Wi-Fi. Mobile Broadband is the name used to describe the 3G services which are made possible by HSDPA and HSUPA, the latest technologies on the W-CDMA evolutionary path. capabilities with Sprint Mobile Broadband. Sprint's advanced Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO (EVolution-Data Only) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers worldwide that use the CDMA technology, including Verizon and Sprint in the U.S. EV-DO works on EV-DO cellphones as well as laptops and portable devices that have EV-DO modems. ) Revision A mobile broadband network provides wireless high-speed data services in more than 220 markets; delivering increased flexibility for mobile professionals with access to business critical applications, away from wireless hotspots, enterprise networks and home offices. "About half of Motion's customer base regularly works outside the four walls of a business - case workers, for example, spend most of their time with clients and in the car," said Tony Bonadero, Motion's vice president of product management. "For these customers and others, integrated mobile broadband is a relevant and important technology. That's why Motion has partnered with Sprint; it helps us extend the productivity that comes with truly mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings to more vertical industries." For more information about pricing and availability, please contact Motion Computing at 1-866-MTABLET. Additional information on Sprint's Mobile Broadband network, including coverage maps showing current and future coverage, can be found at www.Sprint.com. About the Motion LE1700 The most feature-rich tablet PC on the market, the LE1700 integrates the latest technologies aimed at enhancing productivity of mobile professionals in healthcare, field sales and service, government and hospitality, among others. New technologies available on the LE1700 include Motion's exclusive WriteTouch[R] display option for dual-mode writing and touch-screen input; Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) integration; the Microsoft[R] Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. [TM] operating system; and Intel[R] Core[TM]2 Duo mobile technology. About Motion Computing Motion Computing is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so professionals in vertical industries such as healthcare, field sales and service and government can use computing technology in new ways and places. The company's enhanced line of tablet PCs, mobile clinical assistants and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing portability, security, power and versatility. Motion combines those products with services and unique vertical market knowledge to deliver complete solutions - platforms, peripherals, services and wireless - customized for the needs of a particular industry. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com. Motion Computing, Motion, View Anywhere and Speak Anywhere are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motion Computing, Inc., in the United States and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners. |
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