SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2006 — Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the LifeBook P1610 convertible notebook, a 2.2-pound powerhouse packed with full PC functionality and enhanced with an 8.9-inch indoor/outdoor touch screen display for on-your-feet, on-the-go computing. In addition, the display is touch sensitive, enabling users to quickly and easily navigate through applications and the Web using either a stylus or a finger. With up to seven hours of battery life, the LifeBook P1610 notebook keeps up with long workdays in the field or in the office.

LifeBook P1610 quick specs:

CPU: Intel Core Solo Processor Ultra Low Voltage U1400 (1.20 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)
Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Display: 8.9″ WXGA indoor/outdoor touch screen display
Memory: 1 GB DDR2 533 SDRAM memory
Hard Drives: 30,60 or 80 GB P-ATA 100, 4200 rpm hard drive
Connectivity: Integrated multinational 56K4 V.90 modem and Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Integrated Atheros Super AG Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g); Wi-Fi®, CCX and WPA certified, Integrated Bluetooth wireless PAN v2.0
Security: Embedded TPM and integrated Fingerprint Sensor
Built-in digital microphone
Main battery: Lithium ion (3-cell, 10.8V, 2600 mAh, 28 WHr, rated up to 3.25 hours)
Dimensions and Weight: 9.13″ x 6.57″ x 1.36″/1.46″; Approximately 2.2 lbs. with a 3-cell battery; 9.13″ x 7.32″ x 1.36″ /1.46″; Approximately 2.5 lbs. with a 6-cell battery

The LifeBook P1610 notebook, powered by the Intel Core Solo ULV U1400 Processor, is available with Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 or Microsoft Windows XP Professional. A new 8.9-inchWXGA indoor/outdoor display combines the best properties of transmissive and transflective technologies for superior viewing. In indoor lighting conditions, a backlight illuminates the screen. In outdoor lighting conditions, a reflective surface within the LCD takes advantage of the sunlight to make the screen even brighter. If the outside light is bright enough, users can turn off the backlight completely, dramatically extending the battery life.

The LifeBook P1610 notebook offer industry’s first bi-directional display hinge, which turns the screen in both directions for added convenience. The notebooks’ versatile design is complemented with durability delivered by the Fujitsu Shock Sensor utility, an accelerometer-based hard disk drive protection system that retracts the hard drive head if a sudden movement or vibration is detected, reducing the possibility of data loss. The sensor can also be set to password-lock the system if it is touched, preventing the unauthorized access of data.

The LifeBook P1610 notebook is packed with features to create a security-rich environment including Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2), built-in biometric fingerprint sensor, and BIOS support for Absolute Software’s Computrace computer theft recovery, data protection, and secure asset tracking software.

The Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 notebook is priced at $1,599 for a base configuration and are immediately available through the Fujitsu direct sales force, website. Users can choose from a recommended configuration, or they can customize their system using the Fujitsu Configure To Order (CTO) program. See http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/store/index.shtml for further information

Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 Reviewed By CNET

Reviewing Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 CNET gives it 5.7-out-of-10 rating and writes:”About the size of a thick paperback, the LifeBook P1610 measures 9 inches wide, 6.5 inches deep (7.5 inches with the optional extended-life battery), and 1.3 inches thick. At 2.2 pounds, it’s by far one of the smallest and lightest convertible tablets we’ve seen. The Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 combines the best features of ultramobile PCs (tiny size, easy-to-use touch screen) and convertible tablets (an attached keyboard, laptop-caliber performance). As with most hybrid technologies, however, the LifeBook P1610 forces you to make some compromises: its tiny keyboard makes extensive typing a challenge, and–though we’d like to carry the P1610 with us all day long–its battery life isn’t enough to last through a full day of work. Also, the P1610’s tiny case can’t accommodate the latest dual-core processors, leaving it to trail behind larger convertibles, such as the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet, when it comes to performance. Despite these faults, the LifeBook P1610 remains the best choice on the market for users who want more features than a smart phone in a still-portable size. If you can carry a little extra bulk and weight, though, we highly recommend the faster (and less expensive) ThinkPad X60 Tablet.”

This entry was posted on November 7, 2006 and is filed under Fujitsu, News.