John Hill talks tablets

Capture video using the Motion CL900

2012-01-16T09:57:00.000-05:00

You can use the documentation (rear facing) camera of the Motion Computing CL900 to capture video. This can be useful for field service people to document problems or completed installations. Inspectors can use it to show issues and provide additional documentation for an inspection form. I downloaded free software from NCH Software which let me setup this functionality in just minutes. You

Hazardous Materials Inspection form using Active Ink electronic forms software

2011-09-02T16:03:00.001-04:00

Allegiance Technology creates solutions that enable organization to save time and money using electronic forms and tablet computers. We recently created this Hazardous Materials Inspection Form using Active Ink software. If you want this form or another type of form, please contact us at 215-441-5580 or visit us at www.alltp.com.

Getting pictures into your slate Tablet PC without a tether

2011-07-29T10:12:00.000-04:00

This product suggestion comes from one of our customers that uses tablets to document building conditions while rappelling from ropes. Because their work requires a higher level of photo detail than can be found in a Tablet PC, they need to use a 12MP digital camera. When you are hanging 15 stories about the street, tethering your camera or transferring an SD card isn't really a practical

Motion CL900 BIOS and driver updates

2011-07-20T14:43:00.000-04:00

Motion Computing has released a few updates for the CL900 Tablet PC. These include a BIOS updated (dated 7/18/11), an Intel Graphics driver update which promises faster Adobe Flash Player results and an update to the Gobi WWAN. You can find all the information on the Motion Computing CL900 support area of their website. If you want to watch a video about the CL900 and see all the available

Enable Motion F5 and F5v camera to take pictures while in portrait mode

2011-07-15T10:19:00.001-04:00

Recently, a customer asked how they could take pictures while in portrait mode. By default, the Motion C5, F5, C5v and F5v don't automatically rotate the camera when the display is rotated. Interestingly, this is easy to do but comes disabled by default. Here is what you do: Go to Start-->All Programs-->Intel (folder)-->MCA Platform Drive (folder)-->MCA Configuration Editor Then, on the left

Motion J3500 Tablet PC now available with Core i3 processor

2011-07-15T09:34:00.000-04:00

Motion Computing recently announced that their popular J3500 Tablet PC is now available with a Core i3 processor. Many businesses that want to use tablets don't need the power and associated expense of a high end unit. For EMR, filling out forms and email/web use, a Core i3 processor is enough power to do all their work. Starting at just $1,799, you can purchase a semi-rugged, full function

Motion Computing adds Core i3 processor choice to C5v and F5v tablets

2011-02-28T21:28:00.000-05:00

Motion Computing quietly added an option to downgrade the Motion C5v or F5v to a Core i3 processor. Combined with a tiny 30Gb SSD, this lowers the starting price of a C5v to just $1,899 and the F5v to $2,148. Besides the color, the difference between the C5v and the F5v is a one year warranty versus a three year warranty which accounts

2010-09-24T12:41:00.001-04:00

After a customer asked this question I thought I would do a quick video that shows one of the built in features of Windows 7 for improving handwriting recognition.If you like it, please give it a nice rating on YouTube.

S--- Happens Insurance

2010-09-14T15:49:00.003-04:00

Let's face it, when it comes to portable electronic equipment, things happen. Bad things. Things that make people who love technology very sad!Here are some examples:As you mix sugar into your large coffee, your elbow impacts the cup and causes it to spill into your laptopSome knucklehead isn't paying attention and trips over your power cord causing it to crash to the floorYou remember to get

Whole Child Pediatrics begins using Motion C5 Tablet PCs!

2010-08-16T12:56:00.006-04:00

At Whole Child Pediatrics P.S.C. each clinician needed the ability to seamlessly connect with the EMR system throughout the office and utilize its full functionality while continuing to provide quality patient care in an efficient manner.Whole Child Pediatrics first attempted to use desktop PC's but quickly discovered this was not the seamless connectivity they were looking for. After a search

The PANTS Show

2010-08-09T09:01:00.003-04:00

Last week I visited a partner of ours, Advanced Grower Solutions, at the PANTS Show. No, it's not a tradeshow for what it sounds like. Instead, the PANTS show is the Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show. It was a really nice venue because everyone was exhibiting perennials, annuals, trees, bushes and knick-knacks for your garden and landscape.For Tablet PC Users,

Motion F5v Tablet PC: Turn auto rotate on and off

2010-08-06T09:55:00.003-04:00

I have to face facts: I'll never know everything about Tablet PCs. Things change to fast and there is too much information about each one. Luckily, I have customers who ask great questions or tell me things I need to know. Here is one such item.If you have a Motion F5v or C5v Tablet PC, you can choose an option to allow the display to rotate depending on which way

2010-07-28T11:12:00.004-04:00

Fujitsu Inventory Clearance Sale!July 28-29 Fujitsu is offering $500 off on select systems including the LIFEBOOK T5010 Tablet PC and the LIFEBOOK T2020 Tablet PC.LIFEBOOK T5010 Tablet PCThe comfort and ease of a traditional notbook combined with the versatility of a tablet, the LIFEBOOK T5010 Tablet PC features a brilliant 13.3-inch widescreen display, built in modular bay, and integrated

2010-07-28T11:07:00.005-04:00

Motion Offereing Enhanced Tablet Functionality with ritePen 4.0Motion Computing®, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, announced today that it will resell ritePen® 4.0, the latest tablet input solution from Ritescript®, a division of Evernote® Corporation. The new version of our full-screen handwriting recognition, markup and desktop control software blends pen and

Motion Offers Discounts for Attending Webinar!

2010-07-23T12:30:00.007-04:00

Motion Computing has recently announced they will be giving a discount on two of their products for attending their upcoming webinars! The first of which is about hybrid mobile computing for improved clinical workflow. This webinar will be focused on the Motion Clinical Workstation. The second webinar will look at taking PDF punchlists mobile with Tablet PC's. This webinar will be focused on

Sumner County EMS works with tablets from Tablet PC Experts to improve billing

2010-07-19T11:27:00.008-04:00

Sumner County EMS takes its role as the sole provider of emergency services for Sumner County’s 150,000 residents very seriously. With the need to improve both billing and patient data collection processes, Sumner County upgraded its software and in doing so needed a new hardware solution to fully realize their ambitions.To see Sumner County EMS's full story go to the ALLTP website, or check it

Magnetic Stripe Reader for Motion F5v and C5v

2010-07-12T15:33:00.003-04:00

The nice folks at Man & Machine are sending me a demo unit of their Magnetic Stripe Reader for the Motion C5, F5, C5v or F5v Tablet PCs. I'm aware that these are in use at Verizon stores nationwide. Verizon purchased 5,000 Motion tablets with the MSR attachment for providing Point of Sale service to customers that walk into stores. This

One Day - Three Ways to use a Tablet PC

2010-07-11T08:25:00.005-04:00

I spent a day in NYC last week at three different companies looking at Tablet PCs. Riding the train on the way home, I thought a lot about how so many different industries can take advantage of pen computing. It ended up being a Motion F5v kind of day with all three customers choosing this tablet.Prospect #1 - Dermatology practiceA

Motion Releases New J3500

2010-06-22T10:53:00.008-04:00

Allegiance Technology is thrilled to announce the release of Motion Computing's new J3500 Tablet PC. More powerful and rugged then its predecessor, the J3400, this new tablet computer will prove to be a great mobile solution for any company.After a successful run with the J3400, Motion Computing decided it needed to up the ante with its new model. Increasing the size of the J3500's hard drive and

MOTION RELEASES UPDATED VERSIONS OF C5 AND F5 TABLET PCs

2010-06-16T12:45:00.027-04:00

Motion Computing® recently announced the industry’s first slate tablet PCs with Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors. These processors offer new levels of performance, security, and manageability. Motion’s F5v and C5v will meet the needs of mobile workforces across industries such as healthcare, construction, and field service. The tablet PCs are fully rugged yet lightweight, making them the ideal

2010-05-03T09:02:00.002-04:00

Lake Oswego Fire Department Chooses Motion F5 Rugged Tablet PCs Motion F5s are improving inspection and incident documentation through real time electronic documentation and records access in the field AUSTIN, Texas– April 27, 2010 – Motion Computing®, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, announced today that the Lake Oswego, Oregon Fire

Dan Povenmire, Exec. Producer of Phineas and Ferb and his Tablet PC

2010-04-08T11:26:00.004-04:00

When Inspiration Strikes Dan Povenmire, executive producer of Disney's popular animated show Phineas and Ferb, finds that creative inspiration can strike him at any time - day or night. Recently, after waking from sleep with a great new idea for the show, Povenmire spent hours drawing and developing his idea. The same inspiration can strike on a plane, in the car or anywhere and when it does he

X200/X201 Ultrabase has a built-in battery charger

2010-03-10T16:44:00.003-05:00

Something else I should know if I am really a Tablet ExpertWell, they say you should learn something new every day. Today I learned that the Lenovo X200 and X201 Ultrabase have a battery charger built right into them! That is good because we are seeing them used a lot more in doctor's offices where they need to use them 10-12 hours straight.Check out the picture.

Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Tablet PC announced

2010-02-25T09:31:00.003-05:00

Lenovo announces the X201 Convertible Tablet PC Building on the success of its earlier convertible Tablet PC models (the X41, X60 and X200), Lenovo today announced the release of the ThinkPad X201 Tablet. First, let me highlight some of the major changes:Addition of a touchpad in addition to the “eraser head”. Let’s face it – people love or hate the little keyboard nub and others feel

Briggs Corp. release OASISync Tablet PC forms

2010-02-12T09:51:00.005-05:00

Briggs Corp. provide forms, and charting systems for more than 50,000 customers in the senior care, home care, acute care and other markets. In business for over 60 years, Briggs is moving their paper-based forms into the digital age with the announcement of OASISync. OASISync is a Tablet PC based solution for home care technicians to streamline the OASIS data entry process.OASISync allows home

Firehouse Software meets the Motion Computing F5 Tablet PC

2010-02-08T09:18:00.003-05:00

In November of last year I was invited to FHETS which is the Firehouse Software Education and Training Seminar. Since it was in Orlando and I have been a paramedic and firefighter for a while I couldn't resist. I brought a variety of Motion Computing Tablet PCs for the attendees to use while they learned more about Firehouse Software.Out of all the tablet PCs that

Best Tablet PC for a doctor

2010-01-30T19:38:00.002-05:00

The conversation starts with the same question: Which Tablet PC do you recommend for me and my medical practice?The first question I ask is about which software you will be using. For most physicians, the answer is that it will be used just for their EMR software. If the tablet pc will be used for other functions like email, Microsoft Office or general use then additional considerations come

Magnetic Stripe Reader for Motion F5/C5 Tablet PCs

2010-01-28T21:36:00.018-05:00

Motion Launches Magnetic Stripe Reader for the C5 and F5 Rugged Tablet PCs EasyConnect magnetic stripe reader provides a convenient solution for point-of-sale transactionsAUSTIN, TX– Jan. 26, 2010 – Motion Computing®, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, announced today new peripherals designed specifically for the C5 mobile clinical assistant

Real men use Tablet PCs

2010-01-04T19:28:00.008-05:00

Happy New Year!While others celebrate the virtual arrival of the non-existent Apple tablet, I'm celebrating REAL MEN WHO USE REAL TABLET PCs.William Pierce, an installer with a satellite TV company, uses a Tablet PC (a REAL one) to complete his paperwork faster right at the customer installation site. If he didn't have a tablet, he'd have to write everything down on paper and then go out to his

Want to demo or rent a Tablet PC?

2009-12-07T15:14:00.003-05:00

For almost five years, Allegiance has been the only company that allows customers to try a Tablet PC before they make a purchase. With choices of a 48 hour demo (you pay only shipping) or a two week or month long rental, your organization can make sure that a particular Tablet PC is the right fit before you buy.The models that we currently offer are the:Sahara i440D Pen/Touch Slate Tablet

Allegiance' customer Doster Construction featured in Mobile Enterprise Magazine

2009-10-16T12:50:00.004-04:00

Our customer, Doster Construction, evaluated a number of handheld and tablet PC options before settling on the Motion Computing F5 Field Tablet PC. They have since implemented 25 of them for their field supers and project managers.Here is an excerpt from a nice article in Mobile Enteprise Magazine:Regarded as a national leader in wood-frame construction, Birmingham, AL-based Doster Multifamily

Is GOBI good for Tablet PC users?

2009-09-27T10:25:00.004-04:00

Gobi is built-in wireless broadband that, along with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, allows you to connect to the internet on a carrier's cellular network.The advantage of Gobi for tablet PC owners is that it is built-in so there is nothing to connect and no extra device to lose. Also, you can use a SIM card from any carrier so if you travel a lot you can have a connection to the best

Allegiance now offering Lenovo X200 screen protector

2009-09-25T09:35:00.004-04:00

We have commissioned a new WriteShield screen protector for the Lenovo X200 tablets and it is finally ready for sale.These screen protectors are high quality with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint properties. These are not your crazy uncle's cheap-plastic-shiny screen protectors!Click here to learn more and purchaseWe also carry custom screen protectors for these tablet models: Fujitsu ST5112, HP

Lenovo TopSeller tablets still the best deal

2009-08-18T11:24:00.005-04:00

Last year I wrote an article about saving money by purchasing Lenovo TopSeller X200 Tablet PCs versus purchasing directly from Lenovo online. Recently, I revisited their website to see if the pricing gap had narrowed. It hasn't.Keep in mind that from time to time Lenovo has sales and offers coupons that reduce the price of their build to order units. The TopSeller bundles are still a little less

Product Feature: ReadyDock for Motion C5 and F5

2009-08-05T14:43:00.003-04:00

The ReadyDock-C5M is optimized to house your Motion C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant tablet PC. It is the best way to organize, store and charge your tablets while making the most efficient use of space. ReadyDock can eliminate the clutter of wires and has no messy power set up. ReadyDock also locks securely to protect your valuable electronic devices.The ReadyDock has custom power contacts that are

DaVinci Mobile Pro: Sketching and form filling for appraisers

2009-08-05T09:24:00.009-04:00

In my blog I like to feature solutions that are specifically designed to take advantage of the capabilities of Tablet PCs. DaVinci Mobile Pro is built for tablet PCs. For appraisers who have been using pen and paper, DaVinci Mobile Pro allows them to incorporate electronic sketching and form filling into their daily workflow and appraisal process. By allowing appraisers to complete the majority

Panasonic Tougbook H1 Medical Tablet PC

2009-07-16T12:47:00.005-04:00

Computers make recording, tracking, and managing information easy for all businesses and they are vital in the healthcare industry where recording, tracking, and monitoring patient information is crucial to keeping people healthy and saving lives. Medical tablet PCs are a convenient and easy to use alternative to laptop and desktop PCs in a healthcare environment. They are very portable and

Hospital helps abused children and tablet PCs have a role

2009-04-23T13:01:00.002-04:00

A local hospital is using the Motion C5 and Picis' ED PulseCheck in the treatment of children who have suffered abuse. Using the built-in camera on the Motion C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant, emergency room staff can take pictures of the child's injuries and attach them to the patient record. The electronic chart is then sent to the pediatric receiving facility with everything properly documented.

Motion C5/F5 - New and Improved!

2009-03-31T17:52:00.003-04:00

Motion Computing today announced upgrades to the Motion C5 Medical Tablet PC and the Motion F5 Rugged Field Tablet PC. Both can now use Verizon Broadband internally. This is tremendous news since Verizon is by far the more popular network, at least as far as Allegiance' customers are concerned. Having the flexibility to choose either Verizon or Sprint allows you to choose the mobile broadband

Motion Computing FlexCarry case

2009-01-26T11:30:00.004-05:00

I was asked recently about the FlexCarry case from Motion Computing that is designed to fit the C5 and F5 Tablet PCs. The case comes in white (more of a "bone" if you asked my wife about the color) and includes a black shoulder strap that you can also attach.The case doesn't add much weight or bulk to the unit and provides extra protection for the display because if the tablet were to be dropped

Motion F5 + RFID/Bluetooth = Better Safety

2009-01-16T14:36:00.002-05:00

Many of the techie blogs are focused on the feeds and speeds of Tablet PCs. In the real world where companies have to invest in a solution that solves a problem, a tablet like the Motion F5 rugged field tablet is a good choice for inspection and other industrial applications.Here is a press release from a company that has combined the rugged Motion F5 tablet PC with a RFID wand reader that

ALLTP releases Motion F5 Tablet PC video

2008-12-19T21:55:00.009-05:00

I am excited to announce that we have released the first in a series of tablet pc videos. Because tablet pcs just aren't available in stores, we have long had a 48 hour demo program. Now, we are taking the next step to make it easier for you to make a purchasing decision by giving the opportunity to see videos of several different tablets. Now you can decide which is best, or at least which ones

Motion Tablet webinar - save $500 off a new tablet

2008-12-08T14:26:00.001-05:00

Motion Computing and Allegiance Tablet PC Experts are sponsoring a webinar on December 10th at 11am CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.Topic: Motion Tablets, Designed to Improve Field MobilityDate: Wednesday, December 10, 2008Time: 11:00 am, Central Standard TimeIf you attend the full webinar (about an hour), you will get a code that entitles you to $500 off a new Motion Tablet PC (LE1700, F5 or C5).IMPORTANT

Benefits of Acronis True Image on your Motion Tablet

2008-12-02T09:32:00.002-05:00

If you own a Motion LE1700 Tablet PC, you own this software:With the introduction of Acronis True Image 10.0 Home, you are provided with four backup products in one. Our original disk imaging backup option, which enables you to create an image of your entire hard disk drive, including the operating system, applications, user settings, and all data. Use the image to restore your PC to a known

Conventional hard drive vs. Solid state drive: Which should you buy?

2008-11-10T20:20:00.003-05:00

As more tablet PCs come with optional Solid State Drives, I've wondered and been asked if there is a significant advantage that justifies the current cost delta between SSDs and convential hard drives. Wikipedia provides a great answer which I've summarized below.AdvantagesFaster start-up, as no spin-up is requiredTypically, fast random access for reading, as there is no read/write head to

Lenovo adds 128Gb SSD AND cuts prices

2008-11-04T13:37:00.002-05:00

As usual, I don't learn anything on my own from our vendors, but from our wonderful customers. A gentleman called me today wanting to buy a Lenovo X200 Tablet PC and informed me that Lenovo had slashed the prices on the SSD drives. I went out to their website and found that not only had they cut the price of the 64Gb SSD in half ($249 from $499) but had also added a 128Gb SSD for only $499.

Motion Computing’s “Tell Us Your Story Campaign” Demonstrates How Tablet PCs Are Changing The Way People Work

2008-10-31T10:44:00.001-04:00

Motion is accepting entries for the “Tell Us Your Story” campaign through Dec. 19, 2008. Visit http://www.motioncomputing.com/promotions/index.asp to access the entry form or read winner submissions.AUSTIN, TX – Oct. 30, 2008 – Motion Computing®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, announced today that its recently launched “Tell Us Your Story” campaign is confirming that

Save almost $1,000 on Lenovo X200 Tablet PC bundles

2008-10-29T10:14:00.008-04:00

Lenovo only sells their TopSeller models through resellers like Allegiance Tablet PC Experts. These are preconfigured bundles that cannot be modified. Usually, they are a little better deal than what is available on the Lenovo website. When the Lenovo X200 Tablet PC was released, we posted the TopSeller models on our website. Then a customer advised us that the difference between one

Tablets in the Classroom

2008-10-13T20:59:00.002-04:00

WIPTE is the Workshop on the Impact of Pen-Based Technology on Education. Their annual conference will be held on October 16-18 this year and if you are in the area of Purdue University, you can get more information here.Here is some more information from the WIPTE website:WIPTE is open to anyone with an interest in instructional technology. A wide variety of disciplines are embracing Tablet

Hands-free interaction with your Web-based applications

2008-10-08T11:08:00.003-04:00

Check out a demonstration of EverSpeech Maple, a product that gives you hands-free interaction with your tablet at www.everspeech.com/demos. Your feedback is much appreciated.Here is some information from the company.EverSpeech Maple provides speech recognition and synthesis solutions for Web-based applications. Our product:improves productivityreduces errorsincreases functionality and

Case Study: Pro-Teck Tailored Waste Solutions

2008-09-18T10:19:00.006-04:00

Pro-Teck Tailored Waste Solutions in New Haven, Connecticut, is an established leader in the field of transportation and disposal solutions. It has an extensive transportation network throughout the Northeast region of the United States, with jobs as small as five gallon pails up to thousands of tons of soil.When Pro-Teck’s financial administrator, Peggy Manalis, was asked to come up with a

Case Study: Cascade Women's Health

2008-09-17T10:04:00.002-04:00

Cascade Women’s Health group’s philosophy is to provide gynecological and obstetrical care in a “user-friendly” environment. To that end, this Ohio practice services patients the “old-fashioned” way. When you call the office, you don’t get a computer, you get a helpful person on the other end of the line. The office staff has been able to continue that almost-forgotten service by saving time in

TabletKiosk® Introduces the Eyesboard™

2008-09-09T13:01:00.002-04:00

TabletKiosk® Introduces the Eyesboard™: Its New On-Screen, Virtual KeyboardTORRANCE, CA, September 8, 2008 — TabletKiosk®, a leading manufacturer of Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) computing solutions, continues to improve the slate-style Tablet PC user experience by including the Eyesboard™ on-screen virtual keyboard on all of its systems as well as offering it as a free download for

Motion Computing F5 now has USB/Ethernet available

2008-09-04T14:12:00.005-04:00

FINALLY! While the F5 is a great rugged tablet, not having a USB port has been an issue for appraisers who want to import digital pictures, pharmaceutical companies that use Network Security Tokens for authentication and anyone else who needs a way to get info in and out of their tablet without a docking station.Motion recently announced a solution and here is the text of the press release:Motion

FiatLux Visualize™ software previewed on the Motion Computing C5 at SIIM 2008 Annual Meeting

2008-06-06T14:27:00.003-04:00

Another great software company developing an application perfect for the tablet PC!FiatLux Imaging Brings Medical Imaging to Tablet PCsSEATTLE—May 22, 2008—FiatLux Imaging, Inc., features it’s advanced medical imaging software, FiatLux Visualize, with Motion Computing’s C5 enabling physician bedside discussions with their patients and family regarding the results of their CT/MRI scans and

TabletPCBuzz is all new just for you

2008-06-02T16:42:00.003-04:00

TabletPCBuzz, one of the longest running forums focusing exclusively on Tablet PCs, has relaunched today. Utilizing new forum software, it is easier to search and use. Providing access to over 300,000 posts and covering hardware from Dell and HP to Motion Computing and TabletKiosk, TabletPCBuzz is the best user to user forum for tablet PC users.Check it out here: www.tabletpcbuzz.com

Motion Computing LE1600 won't charge

2008-05-30T16:52:00.002-04:00

Motion Computing LE1600 Tablet PCs occasionally develop a problem where the unit won't charge because the AC adapter port on the right side of the tablet breaks on the inside where it attaches to the motherboard. People that call us about this problem usually think their AC adapter is bad. That has only been the case one time and it was obvious because the cord was damaged. To test whether you

CBS Corporation To Acquire CNET Networks, Inc.

2008-05-20T13:16:00.002-04:00

CBS to Become a Top Ten U.S. Internet Company with Unparalleled Content and Reach, Boasting Approximately 200 Million Monthly Unique Users WorldwideCNET Networks' CNET, ZDNet, GameSpot.com, TV.com, CNET News, UrbanBaby, BNET, CHOW and Search.com, Among Others, To Be Combined with CBS Corporation's National and Local Interactive BusinessesSo how is this tablet PC related? Well, whether you know

Another Motion F5 webinar - save $1,000 on a purchase

2008-05-12T13:35:00.003-04:00

Our Motion F5 webinar went so well last week (34 attendees) that we are sponsoring another one next Tuesday, May 20th at 2pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME. Attendees will learn about the capabilities of the F5 during a 30 minutes webinar followed by a Q&A session.Special Introductory Offer - Save $1000 !For a limited time, you can save $1000 off the purchase of one Motion F5 tablet by attending a product

Clinical Ink automates clinical trials using tablet PCs

2008-05-06T11:23:00.001-04:00

(Another in our ongoing series of software programs designed specifically for the tablet PC)eSource Solutions for Clinical TrialsClinical Ink offers customized electronic source documents running on tablet PCs—finally, a true eSource solution. Capturing source data on paper is costly and error-prone, but it remains prevalent because of familiarity and a lack of viable alternatives. Clinical Ink™

Get $1000 off a new rugged Motion F5 Tablet PC

2008-04-30T14:06:00.004-04:00

Allegiance Technology and Motion Computing are sponsoring a webinar so that you can learn about the new Motion F5 Field Service Tablet PC. The webinar, which lasted about 45 minutes, will show you how this tablet is a great value as relates to both ruggedness and price. If you decided to purchase an F5 within 30 days, you'll be able to deduct $1,000 from the list price!The Motion F5 Mobile Field

Logical Ink Tablet PC based EMR software

2008-04-29T10:52:00.005-04:00

Electronic Charting Solutions for Healthcare"Whether you are moving away from paper or looking for a better way to input documents into your EMR, Logical Ink can help. Our unique interface combines an intuitive pen/paper interface of digital ink with the mobility and power of tablet PC. You can easily eliminate scanning and duplicate data entry and extend your EMR to the patient and mobile

Some tablet PC resources

2008-04-21T11:00:00.006-04:00

Here are some quick links to tablet PC resources from Microsoft:Use Standby and HibernateManage Your Tablet PC Battery PowerUse Power Schemes for the Tablet PCTake Your Files Offline with Tablet PCUsing a Tablet PC to ReadWorking with Pen and InkThere are more if you search around but these are quite helpful.

One million year old Tablet PC found in Antarctic!

2008-04-17T15:38:00.003-04:00

Okay, okay, so this tablet isn't really from the Cenozoic Era. It's the Roper Mobile Duros Tablet PC. We've been selling tablet PCs for a while and have never done much with truly rugged tablets because they were slower, bulkier and more expensive. Well, they are still more expensive but if you are working in an environment where dust and weather are a constant problem or vibration is causing

Bye, bye, Miss Vista Pie

2008-04-09T19:44:00.003-04:00

Well, a true rumor has been making the rounds - Microsoft is no longer going to allow PC makers (including tablet manufacturers) to ship units with Window XP after June 30th. In case you didn't know, June 30th is the end of Microsoft's fiscal year and it is normal for them to end-of-life and product or license program around this time in order to "encourage" customers to upgrade.So what does this

Bravo Fujitsu!

2008-04-02T19:55:00.004-04:00

Back in the day (about two years ago), PC makers always included backup and restore CDs for the operating system and any preloaded software. Now, almost all manufacturers, including Motion, Dell and Lenovo don't include anything. You must purchase CDs as an aftermarket product or create your own when you first get the computer. When you first get a shiny new tablet, creating backup CDs is the

Motion releases new lower pricing for LE1700 Tablet PC

2008-04-02T10:13:00.005-04:00

We just recieved notification that Motion Computing has released new, lower pricing across the board on their LE1700 series Tablet PCs. I think this will allow Motion to capture an even greater share of the slate tablet PC market by bringing prices more in line with convertible tablets. Also, it allows Motion Computing to sell slate tablets into a wider market because customers who were priced

Motion release software updates for LE1700 & C5

2008-03-28T15:47:00.002-04:00

Motion Computing has released the following software updates to the Motion Support Driver Download web page.Products: Motion LE1700 Tablet PC and Motion C5Description:1) Motion LE1700 BIOS A13 (LE1700 only)• Improved WWAN card detection.• Approved WWAN cards are now automatically enabled by default.• Added PXE Boot (network-based boot) function supporting additional LAN chips.> Get Motion LE1700

Voice Recognition: A True Hit or Total Bull&%$@

2008-03-26T15:30:00.002-04:00

Well I have had a copy of Dragon naturally speaking preferred version 8 sitting in my office for some time. I decided to load it on my a tablet PC to see how well it would work. I'm having to do a lot of correction by I know that the more I trained the software the better and will recognize my voice. As you can see this dictation is far from perfect. I will continue to use the tool and see how

Linux, Xournal and Jarnal - on a Tablet?

2008-03-25T12:12:00.003-04:00

A customer is wanting to run their software application on an ultramobile or tablet PC. No problem, I say, these devices can run any software that a standard Windows desktop or laptop.Says they: We want to run Linux!Says I: Linux? On a Tablet PC?Says they: And we need notetaking as well.Hmmmmmmm...Actually, I already had some experience with other customers wanting to run Linux on a Tablet PC and

Virginia Western professor using tablets to teach mobile programming

2008-03-24T10:05:00.002-04:00

Diane Wolff, a professor at Virginia Western, sent me this email:I got on your list since my husband got a Motion Computing tablet from you for his airplane. Thought I would give you a link to some of the work that I am doing with tablets. I teach college and got a grant from HP for Mobile Programming. With the grant, I got 20 tablets for use in the classroom. I have spent a lot of time

An improved Windows Vista experience is on the way

2008-03-18T20:53:00.002-04:00

So read an email I received today from Microsoft regarding our reseller software updates. It continued:'We are pleased to inform you that the March 2008 Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1 (SP1) Special Edition Action Pack will begin shipping next week.' So what does this mean for you? With the release of SP1, Vista is finally ready for your consideration. I know some of you have already

Yes, Virgina, we do rent tablet PCs

2008-03-15T23:10:00.004-04:00

While you may know about our 48 hour demo program, you may not know that Allegiance Technology also rents Tablet PCs. More and more customers have been asking us for the opportunity to keep a tablet pc for longer periods so they can test software and demonstrate it to others in their company. So for about six months, we’ve been allowing people to extend the tablet pc demo to 2 or 4 weeks.If you

How to choose the best Tablet PC (for you)

2008-03-13T21:50:00.002-04:00

Because this is my blog you can correctly assume this is My Humble Opinion. But I do this all day, every day so that is how I based this post. JohnThe most frequently asked question on the tablet forums and in calls to our company is: Which Tablet PC should I buy? The answer changes frequently because the technology changes so often. I’ll attempt to answer the question the same way I do for

2008-03-12T15:27:00.006-04:00

One of our partners, Vela Systems, recently completed a Case Study that discussess how one of their clients, William A. Berry & Son, is using their Safety Module and Tablet PCs.They are using the Motion Computing LE1700 Core 2 Duo Tablet PC. Here are selections from the writeup:“We can see the screen clearly whether we’re outside in full sun or inside a building,” said Michael Willett, project

A better, faster M1400 pen...

2008-03-12T14:01:00.002-04:00

OK, so it is not really faster. It is better, though.We've had replacement M1400 pens for the Motion tablet on order for months and months - they never come in. So in the meantime, we've found out that the stylus pen for the Fujitsu T4220/4215 fits the pen bay from the M1400 perfectly. Also, since the Fujitsu stylus pen has a tab on it like the Motion pen, it won't get stuck in the bay like a

Tablet PCs and QuickBooks - Perfect Together

2008-03-10T20:46:00.002-04:00

"I am not going to need to pay for 2 seats of Quickbooks any more. You just saved me 200 bucks. I'll be contacting you when I'm ready to get that tablet pc."Talking to a prospective customer today made me think of all the people who are small business owners and use QuickBooks for their accounting software. That includes my company - we have a 5 user version of QB which we use internally.So what

Speaking of rugged Motion tablets...

2008-03-06T15:48:00.003-05:00

While searching for a different accessory, I found that the Motion Protective Case (same as the Fujitsu ST5112 Otterbox but with different rubber fittings so you can't use this one for the Fujitsu) was on sale for $49.99. Big news considering this case is normally $259.99.The up side of this case? Nearly waterproof and dustproof plus very hard to break when in the case. Also comes with a nice,

Pimp your ride with an F5

2008-03-06T09:21:00.003-05:00

RAM Mounts now offers a vehicle mounting solution for the Motion Computing F5 Tablet PC. It will work with the Motion C5 as well, but who wants to lookup electronic medical records in their car? Although maybe you could use this to mount it on a golf cart!OK, hopefully when your on the links you don't have to do so much work. If you want to see the more information about how your business can

OneNote Tip: Favorites Powertoy

2008-03-04T23:42:00.003-05:00

If you have certain pages that you reference frequently, you might like to have a Favorites list. This powertoy is designed to give you the Favorites capability you find in Internet Explorer so it is very easy to use.Even better, the folks at GottaBeMobile have done a short video on how to use it.For more information, visit the OneNote Testing site.

Motion ready to get their (clients) hands dirty

2008-03-03T15:12:00.006-05:00

Today, Motion announced the latest edition to their lineup of tablet PCs, the F5. This semi-rugged tablet is designed to meet the needs of workers who are in the field doing true mobile computing. My company has been increasingly focused on designing solutions for folks in the construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and related businesses so Ii think that it is a good time for this kind of

US News & World Report article about Tablet PC demand

2008-02-29T10:12:00.002-05:00

Tablet TalesDemand for tablet PCs is going up. What are the latest features?Posted February 28, 2008John Hill got so jazzed about using a tablet computer that he started a business to sell them five years ago. "Tablet PCs always get called a niche market," says Hill, 40, founder and president of Allegiance Technology in Horsham, Pennsylvania. "But we sell them to all kinds of people: teachers,

Solution for handwriting recognition if you use RDP

2008-02-28T13:51:00.003-05:00

Only a small percentage of tablets users access their network over Citrix or RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), but if you do then you cannot use the Microsoft TIP (Tablet Input Panel) for handwriting. Usually, you can bring the TIP up and tap on the keyboard, but handwriting doesn't get entered into the RDP window.A solution has been around for some time, but a client reminded me about it today so

Do you really need a rugged tablet?

2008-02-27T13:02:00.003-05:00

Because I work with a lot of people in the construction, inspection, field service and other "dirt under the fingernails" industries, many prospective customers are concerned that they need a rugged tablet like the Panasonic ToughBook to survive their environment.I've found that spending the extra money is not worthwhile except in the most extreme environments. Most of our clients are using slate

Automatic backup made easy

2008-02-25T13:31:00.006-05:00

I have been looking for a truly simple, straightforward backup solution for several years. All of the ones I had seen required some intervention to make the backup work. I had to choose which files to backup, or load some software onto my computer, or trust my data to an online storage company. While my email, accounting and customer data are backed up daily via our company server, all the other

$232.79 free software with your Motion LE1700

2008-02-14T13:37:00.002-05:00

One of the unsung advantages of buying a Motion LE1700 is the Motion Pack software. It used to cost $34.99 but now is included FREE with every tablet. Here is what it includes:Microsoft OneNote 2007 $99.95Microsoft Streets & Trips $39.99ArtRage 2 $39.95PDF Annotator $49.95nFinity QuickVoice $24.95That is

One Step Estimating software for painters

2008-02-13T12:33:00.003-05:00

This software is designed for painters to do estimates while walking around the house and utilizes a tablet PC to tap through choices. Of course, the prospective customer can easily sign off on the estimate and get the project started.It looks like a pretty basic program and utilizes Excel and Word rather than software specifically designed for inkable electronic forms. You can view their online

Motion brings back the LE1600 (sort of)

2008-01-30T09:16:00.000-05:00

When Motion released the LE1600 Tablet PC with the BOE/Hydis indoor/outdoor screen, it was widely recognized as the best viewable slate tablet on the market (even though Fujitsu used the same screen, they just didn't get the same press). With the release of the LE1700, Motion went to an SXGA+ screen with a 1400x1050 resolution. Although they still offer a View Anywhere version, it just isn't as

Voice Recognition - Is it ready for you?

2008-01-22T22:21:00.001-05:00

Typing on a keyboard is OK, writing with a Tablet PC is better, wouldn’t voice recognition be best? Well…First some background. All Windows PCs come with voice recognition software built in – it is part of the Microsoft operating system. If you want to use it on a desktop or laptop computer, you will need an external microphone to get your voice into the computer. Most Tablet PCs have

Guess what one of my resolutions is...

2008-01-02T09:19:00.000-05:00

That's right, to blog more often. Anyway, here goes...Let me know if your kids are using tablets, notebooks or other mobile technology in their school. I've been reading some very interesting articles about how this technology is being implemented, but it always seems to go hand-in-hand with someone like HP or Microsoft providing a grant for the technology, not the school deciding it is a good

Why doesn't free office software catch on?

2007-09-19T00:35:00.000-04:00

With IBM's release of Symphony as a free software package for documents, spreadsheets and presentations, I began to wonder why more people don't choose one of the free options.There are several free and low cost options available, so why do people pay big bucks for Microsoft Office? Simply, it's simple. There are so many other things to worry about in the workplace, why create potential

Peace of mind - CHEAP

2007-07-30T12:32:00.000-04:00

You don't have a last will and testament, you're not exercising regularly, at least BACKUP YOUR TABLET REGULARLY!In the past, there hasn't been a very easy way to do so and have quick access to your data. Today, I got a catalog from one of the PC product catalogs. Prominently featured were several USB flash drives. You can get up to 8Gb storage for $170 or less. You can get a 16Gb device for less

I LOVE TOUCH

2007-07-18T11:14:00.000-04:00

Without talking about specific manufacturers, I'd like to encourage you to check out some of the combination active/touch screens available.I've been using a tablet with that capability for about a week and a half. It has been a really enjoyable way to interact with the screen and I've found myself trying to scroll with my finger and tap on icons while using my everyday tablet.While it's not for

Is the iPhone a UMPC?

2007-07-13T12:15:00.001-04:00

UMPCs are supposed to be small, lightweight "companion" devices that let their owners have many of the features of a PC with a smaller form factor and smaller price tag.Having seen and used several UMPCs, they are neither small enough to fit into a pocket or robust enough to do the majority of features on a tablet PC. They can be used for getting contacts, surfing the internet, checking and

OneNote containers - get the gray out!

2007-05-08T12:16:00.000-04:00

The idea of "containers" in OneNote was a noble one, however they can be more annoying that useful. If you are not using the containers (those areas of gray that form a box around text that you are hovering your mouse over) to rearrange items on your page then you probably just find them annoying.To make them go away, go to Tools and then Options. While in the Display tab, change the settings

Passwords and hating bots

2007-05-04T10:22:00.000-04:00

Over the last several days I've had to enter passwords for several websites and online services. Because of the jerks that create bots that do automatic signups on these sites, I am forced to decipher a scrambled password. My success rate on these is very low because they throw in false letters and numbers that are partially cut off and it is hard to tell which is capitalize and which is not.Of

How to: Wireless in your car or truck

2007-04-23T14:29:00.000-04:00

I've been asked several times for a solution that allows one to have wireless access in a vehicle. On a beautiful sunny day in Philly the need for this capability is immediately apparent to me :-)One of my customers, a private detective, uses a Linksys wireless broadband router ( p/n WRT54G3G-ST). You can power it with the included car adapter or use an inverter in your vehicle. Just take your

My first computer - what was yours?

2007-04-20T16:07:00.000-04:00

Although we owned many kinds of computers in my family, our first true personal computer was the CompuColor II. http://www.computercloset.org/CompuColorII.htm My dad purchased it at a computer products show in 1981. At the time it was superior to both the IBM PC and the Apple computer. At only $5,000 it wasn't cheap (remember - this was 1981) but it sure was fun.It came with 4K of RAM and a 8"

Installing Vista on your LE1600 or LS800? Read this.

2007-04-18T09:47:00.000-04:00

Paul from our tech support department sent me this note:LE1600 and LS800 both have a BIOS update that requires you to install it prior to the Vista installation. If you could note it on the website and blogs with this link to Motion's website driver downloads that would help. Only the BIOS is required before the installation. All other drivers can be done after the installation of Vista.LS800

What's in the new Motion Pack...

2007-04-17T21:39:00.000-04:00

With the release of the LE1700 series tablets, Motion Computing has updated the Motion Pak. It now includes: Microsoft OneNote 2007, Ambient Design ArtRage2, Grahl PDF Annotator, nFinity QuickVoice, Microsoft Streets & Trips Essentials 2006, and Microsoft Office Ready 2007.ArtRage is a great painting package. You can get more information here.Grahl PDF Annotator lets you markup PDF documents