Motion LE1600 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Don Lipper

Reviewed on: 1 September 2005

Tags: Motion, Motion LE1600, connectivity, TFT, love

We like:

Thin and light; bright 12.1-inch screen; good performance; tethered stylus; fingerprint sensor and Trusted Platform Module; three-mic array

We don't like:

No optical drive; no FireWire; small hard drive; keyboard costs extra; expensive; no telephone support in the UK

CNET UK judgement:

Lighter and smaller than the competition, the admittedly pricey Motion LE1600 is one of the best full-size slate-style Tablet PCs we've seen so far

Full review:

In the world of pure-slate tablet PCs, the Motion M1400 has long been the model to beat. Enter the new Motion LE1600, which builds upon its older sibling with a faster processor, more RAM and double the L2 cache -- all in a lighter package. The LE1600's carbon-fibre chassis is as corporate as a grey flannel suit, but its sleek design and the powerful performance within make for an attractive system. If you're sold on slate-style tablets and can stomach paying around £1,500 for a portable computer without a keyboard, this is the machine for you. Continue Reading...