NEW YORK, June 25, 2002 - Motion Computing Inc., an innovator in ultra-mobile computing and wireless communications, today saluted the beta launch of Microsoft's widely anticipated operating system -- Windows XP Tablet PC Edition -- here at the TechXNY trade show.
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition combines full-function computing capabilities with easy-to-use, more "natural" pen and voice input, enabling Motion Computing to develop products with the utmost versatility in a wide range of mobile occupations and on-the-go situations.
Motion Computing's first product, a sleek, slate-like Tablet PC, is based on extensive usability research, industrial design expertise, world-class alliances and a management and design team with technology-integration experience from companies such as Dell, Apple, Compaq and Fujitsu. The product, along with an extensive line of peripheral products, is scheduled for availability later this year in conjunction with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.
Digital inking, handwriting recognition and voice capabilities offer significant improvements over today's methods of capturing and exchanging information. These advanced features complement Motion's pioneering efforts in a new, ultra-mobile product category that will offer long battery life, full-sized displays with high resolution, built-in wireless communications and ergonomic designs that are thin, light and durable.
Motion has identified several prime vertical markets: healthcare, insurance, field sales, field engineering, education and others that will benefit from the unique advantages of an advanced ultra-mobile Tablet PC and specialized software applications.
"The new operating system and our strategic relationship with Microsoft are invaluable as we bring to market ultra-mobile products that greatly simplify the user's experience by adding new functions without compromising performance," said David Altounian, Motion's chief operating officer.
"Motion's strategy of combining full computing capabilities with ultra-mobility, wireless connectivity and overall simplicity of use supports the innovative ways that Windows-powered Tablet PCs will lead users to a new computing era," said Alexandra Loeb, vice president of the Tablet PC division at Microsoft.
About Motion Computing
Founded in August 2001 largely by former Dell executives, Motion Computing's sole mission is to develop, manufacture, market and support a family of innovative ultra-mobile computing and communications products. Motion products are designed for users in a variety of vertical markets who need more simplicity and mobility than their current portable devices provide.
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