alltp
08-13-2007, 07:07 PM
Disclosure: I am the CEO of Allegiance Technology, an authorized Motion reseller, in addition to my role as owner of TabletPCBuzz. That being said, I'm not known for pulling punches, but you can judge for yourself.
WATCH THE MOTION C5 VIDEO REVIEW (http://media.libsyn.com/media/alltp/Motion_C5_Final.wmv)
Or download it here (http://alltp.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=244804)
Overall I think the C5 is a very nice tablet. It is put together very solidly and seems like it will stand up to a fair amount of abuse. The handle is just another way that Motion has taken something that should obviously be a component of a tablet PC and made it happen. The unit I've been playing with has 1.5Gb RAM, 30Gb hard drive and the optional barcode scanner. It has a standard, wide angle display. Like all Motion tablets, the screen is very crisp and clear. Unlike other Motion tablets, the screen is perfectly flush with the case. This has been done to enable easy disinfecting in a hosptial environment.
It has a 10.4" screen which is very easy to read. Even though I've been using an LE1700 with 1400x1050 resolution, I didn't mind having the 1024x768 screen. The only application I've loaded so far is Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 (I know 9 is out). I haven't gotten it to work because of a microphone issue and will call Motion tech support to find out what is the problem.
We also got a docking station. It is quite a device, with a button for ejecting the tablet and a slot in the back for charging a spare battery. Also, the angle of the docking station can be changed easily for viewing while a nurse is standing over top of the unit or if it was on a cart. It has a 15-pin VGA out, three USB ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port.
The whole "look and feel" of the C5 is quite stylish and sleek. With no USB, Ethernet or other ports, the tablet is definitely designed for medical use, although I can see how people in the field service industry will find it usefull as well if they are running a single application. All Motion will have to do is paint it yellow and people in the construction industry will snap it up.
The other feature I think is cool is the built-in camera. It is quite easy to use with a single button push on the right side to bring up the software and a second push of the same button to snap a picture. Not only medical personnel but those that do inspections (think a production line of pharmceuticals) will find it quite useful.
I don't have any software loaded to test the barcode scanner or RFID but I'll work on that.
Please give me feedback about anything else you'd like me to explore on this tablet and I'll get to it as quickly as I can.
WATCH THE MOTION C5 VIDEO REVIEW (http://media.libsyn.com/media/alltp/Motion_C5_Final.wmv)
Or download it here (http://alltp.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=244804)
Overall I think the C5 is a very nice tablet. It is put together very solidly and seems like it will stand up to a fair amount of abuse. The handle is just another way that Motion has taken something that should obviously be a component of a tablet PC and made it happen. The unit I've been playing with has 1.5Gb RAM, 30Gb hard drive and the optional barcode scanner. It has a standard, wide angle display. Like all Motion tablets, the screen is very crisp and clear. Unlike other Motion tablets, the screen is perfectly flush with the case. This has been done to enable easy disinfecting in a hosptial environment.
It has a 10.4" screen which is very easy to read. Even though I've been using an LE1700 with 1400x1050 resolution, I didn't mind having the 1024x768 screen. The only application I've loaded so far is Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 (I know 9 is out). I haven't gotten it to work because of a microphone issue and will call Motion tech support to find out what is the problem.
We also got a docking station. It is quite a device, with a button for ejecting the tablet and a slot in the back for charging a spare battery. Also, the angle of the docking station can be changed easily for viewing while a nurse is standing over top of the unit or if it was on a cart. It has a 15-pin VGA out, three USB ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port.
The whole "look and feel" of the C5 is quite stylish and sleek. With no USB, Ethernet or other ports, the tablet is definitely designed for medical use, although I can see how people in the field service industry will find it usefull as well if they are running a single application. All Motion will have to do is paint it yellow and people in the construction industry will snap it up.
The other feature I think is cool is the built-in camera. It is quite easy to use with a single button push on the right side to bring up the software and a second push of the same button to snap a picture. Not only medical personnel but those that do inspections (think a production line of pharmceuticals) will find it quite useful.
I don't have any software loaded to test the barcode scanner or RFID but I'll work on that.
Please give me feedback about anything else you'd like me to explore on this tablet and I'll get to it as quickly as I can.