MW810 Mobile Workstation

The Motorola MW810 Mobile Workstation was introduced as the next-generation successor to the MW800 Mobile Workstation, designed to meet the evolving needs of mobile professionals in law enforcement, emergency services, and utility sectors. Building on the proven modular architecture of the MW800, the MW810 Mobile Workstation offered significant improvements in computing performance, wireless connectivity, and overall usability.

With an estimated MSRP (new, base MW810) around $3000 – $4,500+ (with options easily pushing total significantly higher) Motorola future-proofed the platform. With more powerful Intel Core processors, the initial units came with Windows Vista Business (with XP downgrade rights) on early units. Later units primarily were released with Windows 7 Professional.

All versions had expandable memory, and support for high-speed wireless LTE protocols, including 3G/4G cellular, 802.11 Wi-Fi, and advanced GPS systems. This enabled field personnel to access mission-critical applications and real-time data more quickly and reliably than ever before.

The MW810 Mobile Workstation was built to withstand demanding mobile environments, featuring a ruggedized chassis compliant with MIL-STD-810F and IP54 standards for resistance to extreme temperatures, vibration, shock, and dust. Its 12.1-inch XGA sunlight-readable touchscreen, available with resistive or touch-sensitive input, allowed for easy operation in bright sunlight or while wearing gloves. Flexible input/output options including USB, serial, and CAN bus ports enabled seamless integration with vehicle systems and peripherals such as cameras, sensors, and mobile printers. Enhanced graphics capabilities, with optional discrete GPU support, allowed advanced software applications, including geographic information systems (GIS) and video surveillance platforms, to run efficiently in the field.