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Motion Computing Increases Momentum in Worldwide Tablet PC Market Share, Unit Volumes

Posted on: Monday, 6 October 2003, 06:00 CDT

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2003--Motion Computing has garnered more than 10 percent of the worldwide slate tablet PC market and almost six percent of the overall tablet PC market, which includes notebook-style convertible models. In addition, Motion is the only Top 5 maker of either slate or convertible tablet PCs to show sequential quarterly gains in unit shipments, according to second quarter estimates from industry research firm IDC.

Motion is the only major player focused solely on developing slate tablet PCs, the ultimate form factor for combining ultramobility and full-function computing.

Motion CEO Scott Eckert attributed the company's fast start against much-larger rivals to a consistent focus on identifying the needs of ultramobile professionals and developing industry-leading platforms and peripherals. Specifically, Motion is meeting the unique needs of vertical markets such as healthcare, government, education and sales automation by partnering with an international network of more than 160 value-added resellers.

"Another significant factor," Eckert said, "is our agile business model and the capability it gives us to be first to market with tablet PCs based on Intel Centrino mobile technology. Our newest products offer an unparalleled combination of power, battery life, wireless communications, compact size and light weight, and they have been extremely well received by the marketplace."

"Motion's slate tablet PC product line is targeted to capitalize on demand within the vertical market space. The company's rapid uptake of new technologies has provided it with a solid base early in the development of the tablet PC market," said IDC analyst Alan Promisel.

According to IDC's 2Q03 PC Tracker results, Motion Computing's tablet PC shipments grew 20 percent sequentially in the second quarter, allowing the company to gain more than two points of market share. Of the Top 5 vendors, only Motion showed sequential gains in units shipped.

IDC's second quarter market share estimates for the Top 5 tablet PC companies in the worldwide market are:

Toshiba, 25.1 percent; Hewlett-Packard, 23.1 percent; Fujitsu, 17.9 percent; Acer, 17.4 percent; and Motion Computing, 5.8 percent.

About Motion Computing

Motion Computing -- a tablet PC market leader -- combines world-class innovation and industry experience, enabling people to use computers in new ways and places. Marketed directly through its Web site and an experienced international reseller network, each Motion product is built to customer specifications. The company's M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs and accessories are designed for users who need a combination of true mobility, power and versatility. For more information: http://www.motioncomputing.com/

Editors' Note: The figures are the most recent IDC estimates and represent activity through the second quarter of 2003.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.

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