Product DescriptionThe LE1600 integrates the latest innovations in ultra-mobile technology with the optimum balance between high-end performance and a lightweight, purely flexible Tablet PC. The LE1600 provides an impressive bundle of features that will enhance your mobility and productivity. If you’re looking to take your mobile computing experience to new levels, look no further than the LE1600 Tablet PC. Its remarkable features, revolutionary design and unmatched performance are sur. . . More >>
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January 26, 2010
Overall, this computer is not worth the price. I tested this model for work and I found that the unit is satisfactory if used only as a tablet. I do have to say that I’m impressed with how far tablets have come at being responsive to the pen input and at turning my chicken scratch writing into text (recognition is about 80% correct). But alongside those positives, the weight of the unit and trying to utilize it as a full-fledged computer, browsing the Web and doing all the things that a normal computer user would do, are just very tedious on this unit. The two worst features of this tablet and the reason why I would not purchase one at the price offered is that, first of all, the accessories, mainly a detachable keyboard, is flimsy and it takes quite an effort to place the tablet on and remove it from the keyboard. Once the unit is placed on the keyboard, because the keyboard unit is actually lighter than the tablet, the entire contraption becomes way too top heavy. These technical flaws just make using the device as a full-fledged computer not worth it. But the second and final aspect of this computer that makes it not worth it is the company itself and the support that they provide. I had one of these flimsy keyboard units break on me during testing (and considering the construction of these things, it wasn’t surprising that it broke). I called the support line to get a replacement and they charged my company to ship the unit back via FedEx. $3000 computer and the company charges the customer for shipping???? After that incident, I recommended that my company avoid this company at all costs. Anyway, I’m not specifically endorsing the alternatives, but I do think that users who are looking for a tablet should look at units that have a keyboard permanently attached with the tablet screens on a swivel. The unit my company is using is the HP tc4200 tablet PC. I’m having some minor troubles with this machine as well but it is a far better solution than these units. And HP actually replaces peripherals without charging their customers.
Rating: 1 / 5
January 27, 2010
Pros: Very fast. Excellent video support. Just the right size.
Cons: Very poor wireless reception. Sub-par Bluetooth support. Overheating and excessive power consumption issues. Expensive.
I disagree with the other reviewer that the lack of a keyboard is necessarily a bad thing. The slate form factor is perfect for my needs and for a lot of other people. I specifically avoided products with keyboards because the only time I need a keyboard is when I am at a desk, and I don’t like typing on a regular laptop with the keyboard so close to the screen.
It’s really amazing what you can do with this little thing. I selected the Motion because I am working (application and BI development) and going to school. I selected basically all of the options with maximum memory and hard drive.
When I get to work I prop up my tablet on a cheap document holder I got from an office supply store, plug in to my big 1920 X 1200 monitor, and use the tablet screen as an extended monitor. The display is just amazing. I always have several projects, documents, and remote desktops open and the tablet handles everything flawlessly.
When it is time for class, I unplug the monitor, put the tablet in it’s case and go. All of my notes and textbooks are on the hard drive, so the tablet is all I need to carry around. Sometimes I’ll take a keyboard with me if I want to do some typing.
When it’s time to relax, I just plug the tablet into another big wide-screen monitor and watch iTunes videos (I don’t have a CD or DVD drive). Movies play better if there isn’t a lot of other stuff open, but the playback is pretty good.
A couple of times per week, the tablet will display a message saying “Your computer is consuming too much power. . . ” and then dim the monitor. Occasionally it will also shut down to prevent it from overheating (only with the extended battery plugged in). But the really really really frustrating thing is the wireless connectivity. The Bluetooth drivers the tablet comes with are even worse than Microsoft’s drivers. The only thing I have been able to get to work without problems is my mouse (I sent a support message to Motion about this several weeks ago but got no response). Fortunately I had an old Bluetooth dongle sitting around but, due to the positioning of the USB ports, it tends to get in the way.
The wireless reception is unbelievably bad. I have a big antenna that blasts over a hundred feet and everything everywhere in the house gets an excellent signal. The Motion, however, is constantly getting slow, “very low” reception and losing connectivity, even though it is less than 20 feet from the router. It is on another floor right now but I can’t get decent reception anywhere.
In summary, the Motion Computing LE 1600 is a very impressive machine – even for the price. It is sad that they did not pay more attention to the wireless issues on a product like this. However, if you don’t need Bluetooth, and you can live with the wireless, this is a great product.
Rating: 3 / 5