Following the release of the leaked pre-release copies of Windows 8 currently in development and supposedlly due in Q1 2012, a major feature that has been revealed -- User Account Roaming Options . The settings seem to allow users to synchronize Microsoft's Windows Live Cloud network when Windows Live accounts are linked to a Windows 8 account. This is huge for the tablet community because it shows how much Microsoft has embraced its portable applications for users who need to be on the go, yet be able to quickly and eaisly access information as if they were at their desk.
http://tinyurl.com/3ljvbvm
These roaming options will allow the user to manage the following:
■Desktop Wallpaper
■Aero Glass Color
■Ease of access control panel
■Magnifier
■On screen keyboard
■Narrator
■Speech recognition settings
■Lanuage profile
■Text prediction preferences
■IME dictionary
■Application settings and search history
■Windows Taskbar settings
■Windows Explorer settings
■Windows Search settings
■Windows Mouse settings
■Wireless network profiles
■Saved website credentials
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Leaked Build of Windows 8 Hints to Microsoft's Push to Embrace Tablets
A leaked copy of Microsoft's Windows 8, supposedly due to be released in Q1 of 2012, has some features which hints to Microsoft embracing the viable option of Tablet PC's in the market place.
The website WinRumors after having evaluated the videos of the pre-release that have been floating around the Internet says that this appears to demonstrate their new touch-based interface.
http://tinyurl.com/3pq46bv
The website WinRumors after having evaluated the videos of the pre-release that have been floating around the Internet says that this appears to demonstrate their new touch-based interface.
http://tinyurl.com/3pq46bv
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tablet PCs Gain Momentum Among SMBs, Enabling Cloud Solutions
Recent studies by the analyst firm AMI Partners indicate that "SMBs who have embraced mobility generated 40% higher revenue growth over the last 12 months compared to those who did not. As the mobile workforce trend continues, mobile devices, including tablet PCs, will play an integral part in supporting these employees."
They also report that "that firms with tablets use SaaS applications 20% more compared to those without. As a content consumption device the use of productivity suites and document collaboration tools is especially high in tablet firms. Hosted document collaboration usage amongst tablet users is more than double that of non-tablet SMBs, while hosted productivity suite use is nearly 50% higher."
Visit http://tinyurl.com/3c7h4eh
for the original article.
They also report that "that firms with tablets use SaaS applications 20% more compared to those without. As a content consumption device the use of productivity suites and document collaboration tools is especially high in tablet firms. Hosted document collaboration usage amongst tablet users is more than double that of non-tablet SMBs, while hosted productivity suite use is nearly 50% higher."
Visit http://tinyurl.com/3c7h4eh
for the original article.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
New Case Study - Real life deployment of F5v's
http://tinyurl.com/3bk2hlx
SpawGlass Implements Tablet PCs to Drive BIM-enabled Construction
Motion F5v Tablet PCs Save Time, Improve Efficiency and Streamline Project Site Management
AUSTIN, Texas – April 21, 2011 – Motion Computing®, a leading global provider of tablet PCs and supporting mobility solutions, today announced that Texas-based commercial contractor SpawGlass has implemented Motion® F5v Tablet PCs as part of its enterprise-wide building information modeling (BIM) adoption strategy. With the F5v Tablet PCs in place, SpawGlass is saving time, improving efficiency and streamlining project site management, all while providing the project owners with a portable asset management solution.
Tweet this: SpawGlass selects @MotionComputing #tabletpcs for #BIM #construction #mobilecomputing @UTAustin http://bit.ly/i5SaXR
The F5v is a durable tablet PC that combines robust performance with integrated features to deliver the ideal solution for field workers who compute and enter data while standing or walking. Mobile professionals across construction, field sales and service and government are using the F5v because it provides the durability and functionality of a rugged PC without the extra weight and price associated with traditional, fully rugged devices.
One of the first SpawGlass clients to benefit from the F5v and BIM connection will be the owners of the multi-million dollar, two-phase Student Activity Center/Liberal Arts Building, currently under construction at the University of Texas (UT) campus in Austin, Texas.
“Our goal is to create a tight connection between design intent and field activities, and then provide the owners with the same level of coordination and visibility throughout the lifecycle of a structure,” said Chris Tisdel, BIM technologist at SpawGlass.
Using the F5v, all relevant information used to design, construct and coordinate the UT construction process is readily accessible to any of the project team members throughout construction. SpawGlass uses the mobile computing solution to support Primavera P6 project management software, Navisworks Simulate design, simulation and project review software and Carlson Survey surveying software with a robotic total station solution.
The F5v, running the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management scheduling program, allows surveyors to easily share the project schedule with field personnel in real time as well as input schedule updates, all while in the field. Additionally, the Navisworks Simulate software allows the project team to identify problems in the field before they become a cost impact. With the survey software loaded on the F5v, SpawGlass is able to select control points directly from the CAD drawings or 3D model while in the field, and manipulate, layer and overlay drawings on the fly.
To prepare the model for use by the owner, SpawGlass BIM experts will tag building components with a barcode number within the model. Each barcode will include all requested information including commissioning data, installation data, maintenance schedule, startup procedures and more. When construction is complete, SpawGlass will download the model and database to the F5v for use in commissioning and handover to the owner.
“BIM data has the potential to provide far-reaching benefits to our customers,” said Tisdel. “The ability to hand the owner the F5v with all the commissioning data and the model that directly connects to their server system is a very powerful and critical step forward for the future of our industry.”
“Tablet PCs provide a powerful, yet flexible connection between the office and the field, enhancing communication and driving collaboration between previously disparate project teams,” said Mike Stinson, vice president of marketing, Motion Computing. “SpawGlass is a perfect example of a company proactively integrating software technologies with mobility solutions to create efficiencies, streamline procedures and transform the entire construction, commissioning and handover processes.”
SpawGlass Implements Tablet PCs to Drive BIM-enabled Construction
Motion F5v Tablet PCs Save Time, Improve Efficiency and Streamline Project Site Management
AUSTIN, Texas – April 21, 2011 – Motion Computing®, a leading global provider of tablet PCs and supporting mobility solutions, today announced that Texas-based commercial contractor SpawGlass has implemented Motion® F5v Tablet PCs as part of its enterprise-wide building information modeling (BIM) adoption strategy. With the F5v Tablet PCs in place, SpawGlass is saving time, improving efficiency and streamlining project site management, all while providing the project owners with a portable asset management solution.
Tweet this: SpawGlass selects @MotionComputing #tabletpcs for #BIM #construction #mobilecomputing @UTAustin http://bit.ly/i5SaXR
The F5v is a durable tablet PC that combines robust performance with integrated features to deliver the ideal solution for field workers who compute and enter data while standing or walking. Mobile professionals across construction, field sales and service and government are using the F5v because it provides the durability and functionality of a rugged PC without the extra weight and price associated with traditional, fully rugged devices.
One of the first SpawGlass clients to benefit from the F5v and BIM connection will be the owners of the multi-million dollar, two-phase Student Activity Center/Liberal Arts Building, currently under construction at the University of Texas (UT) campus in Austin, Texas.
“Our goal is to create a tight connection between design intent and field activities, and then provide the owners with the same level of coordination and visibility throughout the lifecycle of a structure,” said Chris Tisdel, BIM technologist at SpawGlass.
Using the F5v, all relevant information used to design, construct and coordinate the UT construction process is readily accessible to any of the project team members throughout construction. SpawGlass uses the mobile computing solution to support Primavera P6 project management software, Navisworks Simulate design, simulation and project review software and Carlson Survey surveying software with a robotic total station solution.
The F5v, running the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management scheduling program, allows surveyors to easily share the project schedule with field personnel in real time as well as input schedule updates, all while in the field. Additionally, the Navisworks Simulate software allows the project team to identify problems in the field before they become a cost impact. With the survey software loaded on the F5v, SpawGlass is able to select control points directly from the CAD drawings or 3D model while in the field, and manipulate, layer and overlay drawings on the fly.
To prepare the model for use by the owner, SpawGlass BIM experts will tag building components with a barcode number within the model. Each barcode will include all requested information including commissioning data, installation data, maintenance schedule, startup procedures and more. When construction is complete, SpawGlass will download the model and database to the F5v for use in commissioning and handover to the owner.
“BIM data has the potential to provide far-reaching benefits to our customers,” said Tisdel. “The ability to hand the owner the F5v with all the commissioning data and the model that directly connects to their server system is a very powerful and critical step forward for the future of our industry.”
“Tablet PCs provide a powerful, yet flexible connection between the office and the field, enhancing communication and driving collaboration between previously disparate project teams,” said Mike Stinson, vice president of marketing, Motion Computing. “SpawGlass is a perfect example of a company proactively integrating software technologies with mobility solutions to create efficiencies, streamline procedures and transform the entire construction, commissioning and handover processes.”
Motion CL900 CES Interview
Here is an interview of Motion at the CES conference regarding the CL900.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
HD Video of the CL900
Here is a new video from CES that highlights the CL900...this one is in HD
http://tinyurl.com/3vlsmqf
http://tinyurl.com/3vlsmqf
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tablet market seen surging to $49 billion by 2015
A new news item by Reuters announced today that according to a Gartner Report, the tablet global market will become the third largest consumer electronics vertical which will grow to $49 Billion (Insert Dr. Evil manianical laugh here) by 2015. This growth can be attributed to Apple's success with the iPad. This success clearly legitimizes what Motion has been championing for years. iPad's have certainly cornered the consumer market and business are are starting to look more and more into adopting the concept into their business model and transitioning to truly mobile their workforce. As tablets become more widely accepted, these corporate customers are seeing the value of a ruggedized to protect against the punishment that the tablets would experience in the field.
http://tinyurl.com/4xz3bb3
http://tinyurl.com/4xz3bb3
Friday, April 15, 2011
Motion Computing's Official Response to Supply Concerns from the Earthquake in Japan
March 28, 2011
Dear Valued Customer:
The unimaginable destruction caused by the earthquake and Tsunami that occurred March 11th in Japan has had devastating consequences for the nation and its people. Our thoughts are with them and our many friends in Japan who have been impacted by these recent events.
In response to recent customer and partner inquiries, we feel it is necessary to inform you that at this time neither Motion, our major manufacturing partners, or their people located in China and Taiwan have been directly affected. As such, we have confirmed that components, materials and manufacturing capacity are available to meet our forecasted
needs in the near-term. In order to help prepare to meet future needs, we are now in the process of identifying any potential medium-term or long-term impacts.
Specific risk mitigation actions are underway, which include but are not limited to bothsecuring components and commodities, and well as qualifying additional components sources to augment our current approved vendor list. Our component suppliers located in Japan are in the process of doing the same for the items they supply to Motion or our manufacturing partners.
We look forward to your continued business and understanding as we work through the details of this complex situation. As we move forward through the next few weeks and months, we will provide updates in the event there are any changes that will impact our ability to ship to current stated lead-times.
If you have further questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to email myself at jamundson@motioncomputing.com or Mike Stinson, Motion VP of Marketing, atmstinson@motioncomputing.com.
Dear Valued Customer:
The unimaginable destruction caused by the earthquake and Tsunami that occurred March 11th in Japan has had devastating consequences for the nation and its people. Our thoughts are with them and our many friends in Japan who have been impacted by these recent events.
In response to recent customer and partner inquiries, we feel it is necessary to inform you that at this time neither Motion, our major manufacturing partners, or their people located in China and Taiwan have been directly affected. As such, we have confirmed that components, materials and manufacturing capacity are available to meet our forecasted
needs in the near-term. In order to help prepare to meet future needs, we are now in the process of identifying any potential medium-term or long-term impacts.
Specific risk mitigation actions are underway, which include but are not limited to bothsecuring components and commodities, and well as qualifying additional components sources to augment our current approved vendor list. Our component suppliers located in Japan are in the process of doing the same for the items they supply to Motion or our manufacturing partners.
We look forward to your continued business and understanding as we work through the details of this complex situation. As we move forward through the next few weeks and months, we will provide updates in the event there are any changes that will impact our ability to ship to current stated lead-times.
If you have further questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to email myself at jamundson@motioncomputing.com or Mike Stinson, Motion VP of Marketing, atmstinson@motioncomputing.com.
Motion Alliance Partner Healthcare Industry’s Only Chemical-free Disinfection Process for Tablet PCs
ReadyDock:UV is the worlds first product to offer chemical-free general purpose disinfection for Tablet Computers. In a medical setting, Tablets are roaming high-touch surfaces which require frequent disinfection.
Chemical disinfection of a Tablet can take up to 15 minutes following a typical Hospital Disinfection SOP.
ReadyDock:UV applies germicidal light consistently to 99% of the surface area of the Motion C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant. General purpose disinfection in just 105 seconds...without chemicals.
Click here for info: http://tinyurl.com/3ha3egj
Chemical disinfection of a Tablet can take up to 15 minutes following a typical Hospital Disinfection SOP.
ReadyDock:UV applies germicidal light consistently to 99% of the surface area of the Motion C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant. General purpose disinfection in just 105 seconds...without chemicals.
Click here for info: http://tinyurl.com/3ha3egj
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Motion Computing Expands Sprint Mobile Broadband Availability to Complete Line of Tablet PCs
announced today that the C5v, F5v and J3500 Tablet PCs are available for use on the Sprint (NYSE: S) 3G Mobile Broadband network. With embedded mobile broadband technology, productivity is never limited to a wireless hot spot, and high speed data connectivity is available virtually anywhere. Mobile workers can download complex files, send and receive email with large attachments and stay connected to business-critical applications regardless of location.
http://tinyurl.com/67vzrpw
http://tinyurl.com/67vzrpw
Monday, April 11, 2011
Motion CL900 - Video Demo
Here is a video highlighting Motion's new CL900 Tablet. This one was reported by the LA Times at CES in Las Vegas.
Survey: Tablets start to give PCs, TVs a headache
Among the survey's results, 77 percent of respondents said their PC use dropped after they got a tablet, and 43 percent said they spend more time with their slates than with desktops or laptops. As for television, one in three of those who replied said they lock eyes with their tablets more than with their TVs.
Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20052474-94.html#ixzz1JEAnBq6e
Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20052474-94.html#ixzz1JEAnBq6e
Demonstation Windows 7 on Motion Computing F5 Tablet PC
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