When doing a spec comparison between the Fujitsu Q550 and the Motion CL900, I was surprised to learn that the Fujitsu Q550 met the MIL-STD-810G spec, which means that it must hold up to a 2′ drop test on to plywood over concrete, and still remain functional. Motion’s CL900 also adheres to the MIL-STD-810G spec, but as Motion recently pointed out to me, not everything is equal in rugged tablet land.
According to Fujitsu’s spec sheet on the Q550, it did indeed pass the 2′ drop test, but mechanical damage was observed. However, as illustrated in this video, Motion’s CL900 sustained a drop from 4′ with no mechanical damage.
Looks like that $375 price premium might have some benefit for those needing premium rugged support while also being light and attractive in design.
What are your rugged needs as you look at tablets for your personal and business needs?
I made the call and bit the bullet. I ordered the Q550 from B and H photo on sunday night. They had 9 in stock for the 62gb version. I check earlier today and they were on back order again.
You helped me decide with your comments and I read other comments of several others also. I figured that the Q550 will perform rather well if you reload win 7 and adjust some performance levels. This has been pointed out rather well.
I paid 849 with free shipping and the motion cl900 without the broadband was 1249, that is the best I could find. So I saved 400 on the purchase, I figure that will be a nice down payment on a better windows 8 unit in a year or so. I could not find the cl900 with the broadband for less that 1349. These are not inexpensive.
I should have mine Thursday, the ups tracking has it in route and on time. So maybe I can add to the continued information for this unit. I will update my results with the unit for those who have an interest.
But to comment on windows 7 touch performance and zoom/pinch in general. I read this article and watched a video on this exact issue, the video is embedded in this article. The Link I posted below is a great article and really explains the difference between Windows and Ipad ios operating systems and how they respond to touch, it also points out how they went about fixing the issue. This really gives me hope for the windows operating system to perform as well if not better than the ipad ios.
Hope you find this useful
http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/intel-windows-7-tablets-can-outperform-ipad-2-961563
For the $375 upcharge you could get 6 years of insurance against damage and theft, twice as long as these devices will be relevant. Realistically in two years time you will be placing your CL900 next to your atari and getting something that can perform, so dont let them sell you on durability, chances are the non-replaceable battery will only work for 20 minutes by then.
“…The Link I posted…is a great article and really explains the difference between Windows and Ipad ios operating systems…”
David: Thanks for bringing this to everyone’s attention. I agree that the implications are exciting.
I’m a little surprised that there’s been no comment on it…?!??
I figured there would be more comments also, maybe it they have read it and watched the video and are speechless, LOL!
Well, I recieved my q550 today, just got home and have started tweaking already. I need to get familiar with the tablet. Will update when I have something of value to add, hopefully in the next few days.