Motion Computing has announced the new “semi-wild” F5 Tablet PC, a slate-style device which can handle on occasion, falling on the ground, rainy day, or dusty environments. The long shelf F5 lies somewhere between devices commercial grade and fully rugged PC, offering mobile workers in field service, manufacturing, government and industries in the construction of a new solution for demanding situations.

The F5 is now available with prices ranging from $ 2699 - 4000, with the essential characteristic of the following options:

• Intel ® Centrino ® technology with Intel ® Core Solo
• IP54 rated and designed to withstand exposure to dust and moisture
• Land slate design which includes a magnesium chassis, View Anywhere ® Outdoor, the ability to manipulate it and easy to clean protective coating
• Shock mounted hard drive and combined accelerometer designed to detect drops and shocks in order to reduce the possibility of data loss
• Optional SanDisk ® 32 GB solid state drive (SSD) to provide further improved durability, reliability, superior performance and power efficiency
• Fully integrated to improve workflow technologies and increase productivity: digital camera, RFID and optional bar code scanner
• Embedded wireless broadband continuous data access out of the office
• Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista ® Business
• Slim and lightweight high performance (about 3 lbs.)
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional integrated mobile broadband
• Shock, drop, vibration and temperature resistance
• Vehicular docking capabilities
• Intuitive buttons and triggers
• Scanner integrated barcode (optional)
• Reader RFID integrated offering quick and simple inventory tracking and management
• 2.0 megapixel digital camera