Rumors have been swirling around the Inkernet for a few days with news about a new slate Tablet PC from Motion Computing. I just received some accurate information direct from Motion containing the official press release and detailed specs on what looks to be a fine Tablet PC. The LE1600 is a thin and lightweight (3.13 lbs.) slate that comes with a fast processor, lots of RAM and the typical attention to detail Motion always brings to the table. $2199.

Features:
- Intel® Pentium® M Processor LV 758 (1.5 GHz)or Intel Celeron® M Processor ULV 373 ( 1.0 GHz).
- Extremely lightweight – 3.13 lbs.
- View Anywhere® technology offers optimum viewing in any lighting, indoors or outdoors. Large, 12.1" XGA TFT display with wide viewing angles. Ambient Light Sensor automatically adjusts display brightness
- New Digital Video Interface (DVI-D) port for optimum image quality on external DVI displays or projectors.
- Dual battery design – operate 3+ hours with the Standard Battery or get close to a full day of battery life with the Extended Battery.
- Integrated Bluetooth for wireless connectivity to peripherals
- Speak Anywhere™ audio offers a multi-directional array microphone design and configurable acoustics software.
- The Motion Security Center lets you customize specific levels of protection. Integrated Fingerprint Reader prevents unauthorized access. Embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) protects data by enabling hardware-based encryption.
- All Motion Tablet PCs are supported by a wide range of Accessories, including docking, power and storage solutions and carrying cases
Motion press release here and full specs after the jump.
| LE1600 TABLET PC SPECIFICATIONS |
| Printable Versions | • LE1600 Spec Sheet • Motion LE1600 Product Brochure |
|---|---|
| Chassis | • Carbon Fiber Blend – upper bezel • Magnesium Alloy – lower bezel |
| Operating System | • Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition |
| Processors/Cache | • Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology with the Intel® Pentium® M Processor Low Voltage 758 (2MB of L2 cache, 1.50GHz, 400MHz FSB) OR • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 373 (512KB L2 cache, 1GHz, 400MHz FSB) |
| Chipset | • Intel 915GMS |
| Display |
• 12.1" XGA TFT LCD with viewing angles up to 180 degrees |
| Digitizer Pen | • Active digitizer pen (no battery required) • Right mouse click button • Integrated eraser |
| Graphics |
• Intel 915GMS Extreme Graphics controller |
|
Video RAM |
• Maximum 128MB total with Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology |
|
Audio Controller |
• AC 97 audio codec |
| PC Card Controller |
• Industry-standard CardBus controller |
| System Memory |
• Centrino Models |
| System Storage |
• 1.8" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with 30GB or 60GB capacities |
| Communications |
• Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG |
| Audio | • Motion Speak Anywhere™ technology - Multi-directional array microphone design intelligently switches between two of the three microphones based on screen orientation - Knowles Acoustics IntelliSonic software • Two integrated speakers |
| I/O Ports |
• Microphone-in |
| Expansion | • Secure Digital (SD) slot • One Type I or Type II PC card slot |
| Dimensions |
• 11.65" x 9.45" x 0.74” – 0.87" (296mm x 240mm x 18.7 – 22mm) |
| Security | • Integrated Fingerprint Reader • TCG Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.1 • Universal lock slot • Motion Security Center |
| Weight |
• 3.13 lbs. with Standard Battery |
| Battery |
• Standard Battery |
| Battery Charging Time |
• Standard Battery only |
| System Status LEDs |
• Power on/off |
| Control Buttons |
• One 5-way directional control button |
| AC Adapter |
• 50W universal, 2-pin jack |
| Software |
• Motion Dashboard control panel |
| Environmental |
• Temperature |
| Standards |
• ACPI 1.1 compliant |
| Regulatory |
• FCC: 15B, 15C |
| Warranty |
• 1-year limited warranty |
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