Motion Computing Explained

Motion Computing, Inc.
Type:Private
Industry:Technology
Founded:2001
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Hq Location:Austin, Texas
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Owner:Xplore Technologies

Motion Computing, Inc., was a developer of slate Tablet PC computers located in Austin, Texas. Motion Computing focused on vertical markets such as healthcare[1] government,[2] public safety,[3] [4] and construction.[5] [6] It was the first company to introduce Gorilla Glass, Bonded displays, built-in array microphones, and UV light-based disinfection stations for clinical environments.

History

Motion Computing was founded in 2001 by a team of former Dell executives including David Altounian and Scott Eckert, who served as CEO of Motion.[7] [8] [9] [10] In 2002, it launched its first product, the Motion M1200, a tablet designed as a successor of pen slates from the 1990s.[11] The M1200 was the first slate tablet available in a 12-inch size.[12] [13] That same year, Motion raised $6.5 million in funding. Its second funding round in 2003 raised $11.2 million, and the 2004 Series C round raised $25 million.[14] [15] In 2003, Motion launched the M1300, which was the first 1 GHz tablet using Intel Centrino mobile technology.[16] [17] [18] The M1400, released in 2004, was the first 12-inch slate tablet to have a View Anywhere display.[19] [20]

Through its independent software vendor partnership program, Motion paired with companies including Active Ink and Mi-Co to advance the development of tablet PC applications.[21] In 2007, Motion released the first mobile clinical assistant (MCA), the C5, at UCSF Medical Center.[22] [23]

Through a Series D funding round in 2008, the company closed $6 million.[24] In 2009, Motion secured $5.6 million in a round of financing from eight investors.[14] That same year, Motion announced that its C5 and F5 tablets would be the first rugged tablet PCs to use Corning's Gorilla Glass.[25] [26]

In February 2011, Motion introduced ReadyDock, the first chemical-free disinfection stations using ultraviolet technology, for the C5 tablet.[27] In 2011, Motion Computing announced the Intel Atom "Oak Trail"-powered CL900 running Windows 7, a fully rugged 10" screen ultra-light Tablet PC, weighing 2.1 pounds.[28] The company then announced the CL910 tablet in July 2012 and the CL920 in October 2014.[29] [30] Motion also released the LINCWorks RDA (Remote Data Access) series.[31]

In April 2015, Xplore Technologies Corp. purchased Motion Computing Inc. for $16 million.[7] At the time, Motion was the world's second-leading provider of rugged tablet PCs.[32]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Austin computer-maker unveils tablet for construction/health care industry. 22 June 2010. Austin Business Journal. 4 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Motion signs deals with government resellers. 11 August 2003. Austin Business Journal. 4 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Acadian Ambulance Streamlines Patient Care & Reduces O/T with Motion Computing Technology. 18 September 2013. 9-1-1 Magazine. 4 November 2016.
  4. Web site: Brenham (TX) Battles Heat, Crime, Mobility Challenges with Motion Rugged Tablets and In-Vehicle Solution. 4 September 2014. 9-1-1 Magazine. 4 November 2016.
  5. Web site: Motion Computing's R12 is a rugged 12.5-inch Windows tablet for $2,299. https://web.archive.org/web/20141222221020/http://www.zdnet.com/article/motion-computings-r12-is-a-rugged-12-5-inch-windows-tablet-for-2299/. dead. December 22, 2014. Sean Portnoy. 28 March 2014. ZD Net. 4 November 2016.
  6. Web site: The Motion Computing R12 is a rugged Windows tablet designed for construction. Wayne Grayson. 21 April 2014. Equipment World. 4 November 2016.
  7. Web site: Two Austin companies that make tablet computers will merge. 16 April 2015. Austin Business Journal. 5 November 2016.
  8. Web site: The Rise of the Robotic Work Force. David H. Freedman. Inc. 5 November 2016.
  9. Web site: The Dell Effect. Emilie Shaughnessy. 13 January 2016. Community Impact Newspaper. 5 November 2016.
  10. Web site: Motion CEO Scott Eckert resigns. 7 January 2009. Austin Business Journal. 5 November 2016.
  11. Web site: Tablet PCs: Motion Computing M1200. December 2002. Pen Computing. 5 November 2016.
  12. Web site: Tablet PCs: Motion Computing M1200. December 2002. Pen Computing. 5 November 2016.
  13. Web site: Motion Computing M1400. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer. Rugged PC Review. 5 November 2016.
  14. Web site: Motion Computing secures $5.6M financing. 31 December 2009. Austin Business Journal. 5 November 2016.
  15. Web site: Motion gets $25M investment. 20 December 2004. Austin Business Journal. 5 November 2016.
  16. Web site: Motion Computing Announces First 1 GHz Tablet PC Powered By Intel Centrino Mobile Technology. 2 June 2003. Motion Computing. 5 November 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20031010092442/http://www.motioncomputing.com/about/news/1ghz_release.asp. 10 October 2003.
  17. Web site: New-And-Improved Tablet PCs Generate Buzz In The Market. Michael Gros. 22 August 2003. CRN. 5 November 2016.
  18. Web site: Motion Computing M1300 Tablet PC review. Charlotte Dunlap. 24 June 2003. CNet. 5 November 2016.
  19. Web site: Motion Computing M1400. 7 April 2004. PC Mag. 5 November 2016.
  20. Web site: Motion Computing M1400. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer. Rugged PC Review. 5 November 2016.
  21. Web site: Motion Computing, Active Ink Software Partner to Reduce Paper Forms. 3 August 2004. Wireless News. 5 November 2016.
  22. Web site: Motion Computing Unveils the C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant Tablet PC. Tiffany Boggs. 20 February 2007. Tablet PC Review. 5 November 2016.
  23. Web site: Motion Computing C5: the first Mobile Clinical Assistant. Charles McLellan. 16 March 2007. ZDNet. 5 November 2016.
  24. Web site: Motion Computing collects $6M from VCs. 23 December 2008. Austin Business Journal. 5 November 2016.
  25. Web site: Gorilla Glass -- lighter and tougher display protection. 7 October 2009. Rugged PC Review. 5 November 2016.
  26. Web site: Motion Computing C5 and F5 Get Gorilla Glass'. Xavier Lanier. 6 October 2009. Gotta Be Mobile. 5 November 2016.
  27. Web site: ReadyDock:UV - Chemical-Free disinfection for the Motion C5. 17 February 2011. Mobile Health Computing. 5 November 2016.
  28. Web site: Motion Computing CL900. 2 September 2011. PC Magazine. 5 November 2016.
  29. Web site: Motion Computing announces CL910 tablet for enterprise, promises Windows 8 upgrades. Sean Buckley. 10 July 2012. Engadget. 5 November 2016.
  30. Web site: Motion Computing CL920 tablet computer. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer. November 2014. Rugged PC Review. 5 November 2016.
  31. Web site: Motion Computing: Making mobility work. 1 May 2014. Urgent Communications. 5 November 2016.
  32. Web site: Xplore Technologies buys assets of Motion Computing after foreclosure. Donny Jackson. 17 April 2016. Urgent Comm. 5 November 2016.
  33. Web site: Motion Computing Debuts F5m, C5m Rugged Tablets. Nathan Eddy. February 9, 2015. eWeek. November 3, 2016.
  34. Web site: Take Motion Computing's Rugged R12 Tablet Anywhere. Brian Westover. March 25, 2014. PC Mag. November 3, 2016.
  35. Web site: Motion Computing's R12 is a rugged 12.5-inch Windows tablet for $2,299. https://web.archive.org/web/20141222221020/http://www.zdnet.com/article/motion-computings-r12-is-a-rugged-12-5-inch-windows-tablet-for-2299/. dead. December 22, 2014. Sean Portnoy. March 28, 2014. ZDNet. November 3, 2016.
  36. Web site: Motion Computing CL920 tablet computer. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer. November 2014. Rugged PC Review. November 3, 2016.
  37. Web site: Motion F5te Tablet PC. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer. Rugged PC Review. November 3, 2016.
  38. Web site: Motion Enhances Suite of Mobile Solutions for Utility, Launches Next Generation of Rugged Tablet at DistribuTECH. January 2013. Tablet PC2. November 3, 2016.
  39. Web site: Motion F5v and C5v rugged tablets get Core i5 and i7. Chris Davies. May 19, 2010. Slash Gear. November 3, 2016.
  40. Web site: Motion Computing F5v review. Sasha Muller. January 14, 2011. Alphr. November 3, 2016.
  41. Web site: Motion Computing J3500. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer. Rugged PC Review. November 3, 2016.
  42. Web site: Motion Computing J3500. https://web.archive.org/web/20150128040042/http://www.zdnet.com/product/motion-computing-j3500/. dead. January 28, 2015. Charles McLellan. June 24, 2010. ZDNet. November 3, 2016.
  43. Web site: Motion Computing CL900 Review: A Tablet PC for the Enterprise. October 17, 2011. Matthew Elliott. Tablet PC Review. November 3, 2016.
  44. Web site: Motion Computing CL900. September 2, 2011. PC Mag. November 3, 2016.
  45. Web site: Motion Computing J3400. https://web.archive.org/web/20161104141943/http://www.zdnet.com/product/motion-computing-j3400/. dead. November 4, 2016. Charles McLellan. March 16, 2009. ZDNet. November 3, 2016.
  46. Web site: Motion Computing F5 Tablet PC Review. Tiffany Boggs. March 11, 2008. Tablet PC Review. November 3, 2016.
  47. Web site: Motion Computing LE1700 Tablet PC. March 26, 2007. PC Mag. November 3, 2016.
  48. Web site: Motion Computing LE1700. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer. Rugged PC Review. November 3, 2016.
  49. Web site: The Motion C5 MCA platform. Conrad H. Blickenstorfer. Rugged PC Review. November 3, 2016.
  50. Web site: Products. Miriam Jones. July 31, 2006. Government Technology. November 3, 2016.
  51. Web site: Motion Computing's new LS800 8.4-inch Tablet PC. Ryan Block. July 7, 2005. Engadget. November 3, 2016.
  52. Web site: Motion LE1600. CNET. November 3, 2016.
  53. Web site: Motion Computing LE1600. May 19, 2005. PC Mag. November 3, 2016.
  54. Web site: Motion M1400 Tablet PC review. Brian Nadel. July 20, 2004. CNet. November 3, 2016.
  55. Web site: A Centrino Tablet in Motion. Konstantinos Karagiannis. July 1, 2003. PC Mag. November 3, 2016.
  56. Web site: Motion Computing M1300. Engadget. November 3, 2016.
  57. Web site: Motion M1200 Tablet PC. April 8, 2003. Bruce Brown. PC Mag. November 3, 2016.
  58. Web site: Motion Computing M1200 Tablet PC review. Brian Nadel. November 5, 2002. CNet. November 3, 2016.

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