Motorola MW810 Series Mobile Data Terminals

It offered a high-resolution 12.1-inch XGA sunlight-readable touchscreen with optional touchscreen or resistive input modes, making it easier to use in varying lighting conditions and with gloved hands. The system also supported a variety of input/output configurations, including USB, serial, and CAN bus ports, enabling seamless integration with vehicle systems and peripheral devices such as cameras, sensors, and mobile printers. The improved graphical processing capabilities and optional discrete GPU support allowed for more advanced software applications, including geographic information systems (GIS) and video surveillance platforms.

The MW810 quickly gained traction among public safety agencies and transportation departments seeking a robust, reliable, and high-performance in-vehicle computing solution. Motorola also emphasized security enhancements, such as optional FIPS-compliant encryption modules and smart card readers for user authentication—features increasingly important in a post-9/11 era of heightened information security. As the industry moved toward greater digitization and data-centric operations, the MW810 represented a critical leap forward in mobile technology. It provided agencies with a powerful tool to increase operational efficiency, improve situational awareness, and maintain secure, uninterrupted communication in the field, solidifying its role as the successor to the trusted MW800 platform.