Motion Computing

Motion Computing, Inc.

Company type	Private
Industry	Computer hardware
Founded	1 January 2001 (2001-01-01) in Austin, Texas, United States
Founder	David Altounian
Defunct	1 April 2015 (2015-04-01)
Fate	Acquired by Xplore Technologies Corp.
Headquarters	Austin , United States
Area served	Global
Key people	Scott Eckert (CEO)
Products	Slate-style tablet PCs, rugged tablets, mobile clinical assistants, UV light sterilization stations
Parent	Xplore Technologies Corp. (from 2015)

Motion Computing, Inc. specialized in developing slate-style Tablet PC devices and was headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm concentrated on serving vertical sectors such as healthcare, government, public safety, and construction. It gained recognition for introducing groundbreaking features like Gorilla Glass, bonded display technology, integrated microphone arrays, and UV light-based sterilization stations specifically designed for clinical settings.

History

Established in 2001 by former Dell leaders including founder David Altounian and CEO Scott Eckert, Motion Computing entered the tablet PC arena with the 2002 release of the Motion M1200, the industry's first 12-inch slate tablet. The company initially raised $6.5 million in funding, which was followed by $11.2 million in 2003 and $25 million in 2004 to support product innovation and market growth.

In 2003, the company launched the M1300, the first tablet to feature a 1 GHz Intel Centrino processor, followed by the M1400 in 2004 that incorporated a View Anywhere display—both advances that enhanced its market position. Collaborations with independent software vendors such as Active Ink and Mi-Co helped Motion develop enterprise-focused tablet applications.

Motion broadened its healthcare reach by introducing the C5 mobile clinical assistant at UCSF Medical Center in 2007. Additional capital injections included $6 million in 2008 and $5.6 million in 2009. That same year, the C5 and F5 tablets became pioneers as rugged devices equipped with Corning's Gorilla Glass, improving their resilience for challenging environments.

In 2011, Motion unveiled ReadyDock, a UV-based disinfection system requiring no chemicals for medical use, alongside the CL900—a fully rugged yet lightweight 10-inch tablet powered by Intel Atom "Oak Trail" and running Windows 7. The company continued evolving its product line with the CL910 (2012) and CL920 (2014) models while launching the LINCWorks RDA (Remote Data Access) series to enhance enterprise mobility solutions.

Xplore Technologies Corp. acquired Motion Computing in April 2015 for $16 million. At that juncture, Motion was acknowledged as the world’s second-largest rugged tablet PC manufacturer, reflecting its substantial global presence and influence within the industry.

Products

• F5m, 2015
• C5m, 2015
• R12, 2014
• CL920, 2014
• F5te, 2013
• J3600, 2013
• C5v, 2011
• F5v, 2011
• J3500, 2011
• CL900, 2011
• J3400, 2009
• F5, 2008
• LE1700, 2007
• C5, 2007
• LE1600TS (Touch Screen), 2006
• LS800, 2005
• LE1600, 2005
• M1400, 2004
• M1300, 2003
• M1200, 2002

This lineup of rugged tablets and mobile computing products forms the backbone of Motion Computing’s offerings. Importantly, only models up to the J3600 feature Wacom active digitizer pen technology to provide enhanced pressure sensitivity—a key advantage for digital artists and professionals requiring precise input capabilities. This portfolio reflects the company's strategic emphasis on delivering robust and high-performance hardware tailored to enterprise and niche industry demands.

External links

• Official website