Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI), has unveiled the ET1 tablet, its first of an emerging category of enterprise-class tablet computers designed for a variety of industries.

The ET1 claims to bring the familiarity and popularity of a consumer-class user experience to a true enterprise-class device that includes enhanced durability, an optional barcode scanner and magnetic stripe reader, hot-swappable battery packs, and secure system software.

Key industrial-strength accessories such as secure multi-slot recharging stations are also available, says a wire release.

The Wi-Fi-enabled ET1 is based on log-in information and is password-protected for easy sharing and instant provisioning for each employee according to his or her level of responsibility and access rights, and for control and monitor use of approved applications to help ensure on-the-job productivity is not compromised.

The ET1 runs an enterprise-ready hardened version of the Android operating system designed to be used 24 x 7 by multiple staff members.

The tab is supported by Motorola’s portfolio of enterprise-grade software modules, including RhoElements, a new HTML5 application enablement framework.

The ET1 tablet will be available from fourth quarter of 2011, with Motorola’s Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage programme for normal wear and tear as well as accidental damage to internal and external components, significantly reducing unforeseen repair expenses.