motorola ml900 laptop ever see one on ebay?

[giguchan]

Hello all,
I was wondering has anyone seen a MOTOROLA ML900 On greedbay? i thought i saw one there and it was not too expensive... I thought these LT'S were 5K or better.. are there different configurations? if thats the case i might forget about the itronix or toughbook.
thanks.

[spectragod]

FWIW, we are dumping our ML900's, and replacing them with Toughbooks.

The ML900 is made by GeTac, they make a killer LT, it is indestructable, but it will destroy your budget, I have spoken with the design engineer from GeTac, the one who worked with M, he kept telling me it was THEIR design, not his and it would not hold up. He was right, most of our units have been back 5-6 times each, plus, all have been replaced with new units once.

I would not waste your money on one of these POS's, might just as well buy a Dell.

Just my .02 worth.

SG

[giguchan]

Thanks for the reply,
toughbooks ain't much cheaper.... there is an ML900 on ebay now for some very cheap price thats the only reason i'm asking.... I think i'll still go with with either pano or itronix....
crappy huh? I dont know of anyone using them so your info is very informative..... seeing how they probabally just sit in it's mobile mount i'm surprised that they are screwey.. but i will pass this info on.

[Bruce1807]

I have one sitting on my desk and I've dripped it more times than I can remember and it keeps on ticking.
Only problem is that my armns are getting longer due to the weight.

Mot are just releasing 2 new models the ML910 and the MW810
but there not out yet.
I just ordered 20 ML900 with the feedthrough mounts etc, plus another 20 MVE units to go with them.
Moto salesman happy!

ML910(TM) Rugged Notebook and MW810 Mobile Workstation deliver reliable and
secure access to mission and business-critical information

WASHINGTON, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FOSE, Booth # 2119 and 2200 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the new ML910 Rugged Notebook and MW810 Mobile Workstation, fully-rugged, wireless-enabled mobile computers that give government, public safety and enterprise mobile workers quick and secure access to vital information.
These newest additions to the Motorola portfolio of mission-critical
communications solutions represent significant advancements in its
fully-rugged mobile devices. The ML910 Rugged Notebook and MW810 Mobile Workstation offer optimized wireless computing performance and capabilities designed specifically for the government user.
The ML910 Rugged Notebook is designed to meet the requirements of
military and public safety users and built to excel in tough environments.
Optimized for secure and reliable wireless communications, the ML910 Rugged Notebook features the first 13.3" widescreen display providing higher resolution and more space to view multiple applications than other rugged notebooks in its class. The ML910 Rugged Notebook continues the Motorola heritage of offering fingerprint authentication as a standard feature.
The fully-rugged MW810 Mobile Workstation is a vehicle-mounted computer that provides reliable and secure wireless connectivity and processing power for mission- critical applications. The MW810 Mobile Workstation offers Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo processor options, a sunlight-readable display and programmable buttons that allow for quick access to critical applications and remote assistance.
"Mobile workers in mission-critical environments need fast, reliable
and secure access to video and data information necessary for quicker
response and better decision-making," said Rod Guy, director of mobile
computing operations, Motorola Networks & Enterprise. "These new products offer important features and capabilities in high demand by government users who need powerful mobile computers that can withstand the challenging conditions in the field."
ML910 Rugged Notebook
Built and tested to the MIL-STD-810F United States Department of
Defense standard, the ML910 Rugged Notebook offers an Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo 1.66Ghz processor and also features an ATI Radeon X1400 discrete graphics controller from AMD, with 128MB dedicated video memory and a video capture card that enables high performance graphics and real-time video processing. The notebook computer includes as a standard feature a hard drive heater for startup and operation in freezing temperatures and also has diagnostic software that monitors internal conditions and prevents outages due to extreme heat and cold.
The ML910 Rugged Notebook has been designed to excel in wireless
performance and is capable of integrating up to four radios including
Wireless Local Area Network (LAN), Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Wide Area Network (WAN) radios. In addition, Motorola offers software to provide seamless and secure intelligent roaming across multiple wireless networks.
MW810 Mobile Workstation
The MW810 Mobile Workstation supports multiple internal radios for
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highway speeds. The MW810 Mobile Workstation internal GPS and Dead
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management advantages over other products through its versatile three-piece design with separate display, Central Processing Unit (CPU) and keyboard. A choice of configurations allows customers to outfit their vehicle types with the same CPU platform, customized to their own needs and specifications.
The Motorola ML910 Rugged Notebook and MW810 Mobile Workstation will be available for demonstration at Booth # 2119 and 2200, March 20-22 during FOSE 2007 at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center. Motorola will also showcase its broader portfolio of data solutions, devices, and the Mobile Wireless Broadband vehicle that features a comprehensive suite of incident command and law enforcement technologies.

[giguchan]

WOW!!!
thanks for the reply.... you really did yyour home work.
Gig

[giguchan]

I might be interested in this. I have seen past posts telling me that these are crap, but for this kinda money? it might be worth a gamble if it does not work then oh well... look on ebay and poke in item number 290101081838
looks clean to me..

[MikeOxlong]

or itronix....

Not sure I would go with Itronix.

My Gobook II has been back twice now. Power port stopped working the first time and the pins fell out of the ethernet jack the 2nd time.

Used a PCMCIA ethernet card until the slot stopped working and then finally sent it in.

Got it back 10 months later.

We've asked the company to start stocking spares since the Gobooks are failing at an incredible rate.

[giguchan]

really???
thanks for the reply did you see the ebay auction i mentioned? why go you think this one is so cheap...
I looked at the i tronix because the toughbooks were so expensive - for what you are getting so many different options...
thanks.

[spectragod]

If your interested in a TB, I may sell my 29, it is a 1.6 w/512ram, 80 gig drive, touch screen, WIFI, with all the restore discs etc.

But, it may/may not be in your price range, PM me, let me know what your looking for.

SG