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By David Rothman

LS800 Tablet PCSome e-bookers criticize Tablet PCs and laptops for their screens, which they put down as too big for comfortable reading.

Well, if you feel that way, try this on for size–the eight-inch screen of the LS800 Tablet PC from Motion Computing. Too bad the price is a not-so-tiny $1,899. Some details from jkOnTheRun:

The LS800 is a full slate Tablet PC, think LE1600, with an 8.4″ screen. This just might be the mini-Tablet PC I have been talking about for a very long time and it looks like Motion has gotten it right. I have always said that a mini-Tablet will require a good simple docking solution to be practical and apparently Motion agrees and the dock they have produced is really sweet. I would have preferred XGA and I would think the View Anywhere optional screen would be mandatory for me but all in all this looks like a really nice mobile Tablet PC. Motion, if you need someone to conduct extensive (read for a very long time) field tests then I volunteer, just to help you out. Base price $1899 and the View Anywhere option is $299. Take a look at these specs from the Motion site:

1.2 ghz ULV Sonoma processor, 512mb RAM (max)
8.4″ display (measuring just 8.94″ x 6.69″ x 0.87″), 2.2 lbs
20 GB 1.8″ HDD (60 GB max)
Enhanced security via fingerprint reader, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and software
Integrated Wi-Fi (a, b, g) , Bluetooth, IrDA and Ethernet
Simplified power management
Full range of innovative and performance-enhancing peripherals
Currently taking orders, View Anywhere available in September
MobileDock (available mid-August)

The LS800 Tablet PC vs. the Pepper Pad ($800) and the Cybook ($399): Yes, the LS800 can do much more than either, but then look at the price differences.

 
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