Fujitsu LifeBook P1610

Last Update: Review by CNET.UK (added on 23/08/07)

Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 is weighed at 2.2-pound featuring a black-and-silver interior with an 8.9-inch swiveling screen. Other features include; 80GB Hard Drive, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or Atheros Super AG (802.11a/b/g) WLAN, 1GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet LAN, modem, battery life of up to 3.25 hours, optional bluetooth. Not only that, P1610 also supports 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. Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 is currently priced at $2,184.
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CNET.UK reviews the Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 and writes:

“We found the LifeBook P1610 reasonably responsive when running mainstream business applications, although we’d advise upgrading the standard 512MB of RAM to the full 1GB — especially if you propose to run Windows Vista. Clearly with its 1.2GHz processor and integrated graphics, this is not a system you should contemplate running graphics-intensive applications on.”
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BiosMagazine reviews the Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 and writes:

“The machine is extremely portable and well built to take everyday knocks and bumps. The screen is nice and bright, and the keyboard responsive. The only disappointments are the lack of an integrated video conference camera and cramped keyboard. Thankfully, embedded UMTS/HSDPA is an optional extra. If you don’t need raw power and a big screen, the LifeBook P1610 is a stylish Tablet PC ideal for those who frequently need to be connected on the road.”
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CNET Asia reviews the Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 and writes:

“We tested the system using the synthetic benchmark PCMark 05, and it came up with a figure of 1506. By desktop replacement standards, this is pretty slow, but amongst its peers this is to be expected. PCMark is fairly multimedia intensive, and this demonstrates that the machine can do multimedia if pushed, but is perfect as a pen-and-paper replacement… ”
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LaptopMag reviews the Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 and writes:

“We were impressed with the built-in microphone, which some Tablet owners use for oral notes or voice-recognition interfaces; it worked well at isolating nearby speakers. Of course, the tinny speaker will not play back that voice with great clarity, but this is one of the expected compromises made when shrinking a PC down to this scale. The microphone has dedicated software for controlling sensitivity and filtering. Fujitsu also includes a fingerprint scanner for security, and it read our enrolled digit easily and without frustrating errors…Pros: very light and portable, good performance, usable Tablet functionality, decent voice recording. Cons: insecure lid latch, resolution too high for the screen size, no touchpad.”
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GoodGearGuide reviews the Fujitsu LifeBook P1610writes;

“Unlike most other tablets, the P1610 uses a passive digitiser, much like a PDA. This means users don’t need to use a special stylus to write on the display or tap on buttons and menus, and writing on the screen is also a more natural experience. A round slot on the right-hand edge of the keyboard houses the plastic stylus, that has a nifty retractable head to prevent pressing down too hard on the display…Perching the P1610 on a forearm feels comfortable, but its underside does get a tad warm. We found the screen size to be equivalent to a mid-sized notepad, ideal for scribbling notes using the included Windows Journal program. Although the P1610 doesn’t use an active digitiser, it’s still smart enough to distinguish between the pressure of a palm resting on the screen and stylus movements.”
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CNET reviews the Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 writes:

“Our LifeBook P1610 test configuration cost $2,419 for a 1.2GHz Intel Core Solo U1400 processor, 1GB of quick 533MHz RAM, a massive (for a laptop of this size) 80GB hard drive spinning at a sluggish 4,200rpm, and an integrated Mobile Intel 945GM Express graphics chip. The tiny tablet performed admirably on CNET Labs’ mobile benchmarks, matching or besting the performance of larger ultraportables built around the same processor, such as the Fujitsu LifeBook Q2010 and the Sony VAIO VGN-TXN15P/W. Pitted against the $2,099 ThinkPad X60 Tablet, though, the LifeBook P1610 moves like a slowpoke; it just couldn’t keep up with the ThinkPad’s dual-core processor.”
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FEATURES

Flexible Form Factor
Write handwritten notes and draw directly on the screen you would on a pad of paper using EverNote® Plus 1.1. Back at the office, simply flip the screen, to transform the system into a traditional notebook to compose emails, reports, and presentations. Whether you’re toting this tiny convertible to a customer site, visiting patients, or running from meeting to meeting, the LifeBook P1610 notebook offers you the comfort and ease of a notebook combined with the amazing versatility of a tablet.

Wide-Format Touch Screen
The P1610’s indoor/outdoor display uses hybrid technology, combining the best properties of transmissive and transflective technologies. In indoor situations, a backlight illuminates the screen. In outdoor situations — instead of competing with the sun for brightness — a reflective surface within the LCD takes advantage of the sunlight to make the screen even brighter.

What’s more, the P1610’s display is touch sensitive. Using a stylus or your finger, you can quickly and easily navigate through your applications and the Web. The 15:9 wide-format aspect ratio coupled with a WXGA (1280 x 768) resolution maximizes viewing area, making it ideal for forms and spreadsheets.

Uncompromised Security
The very nature of mobile computing makes it a high security risk; with that in mind, the LifeBook P1610 notebook was engineered to protect your data with measures that are easy to use yet extremely difficult to breach. To create this security-rich environment, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), built-in biometric Fingerprint Sensor, and a universal lock slot come standard on every LifeBook P1610 notebook.

Added Durability
With its sleek and solid design, the LifeBook P1610 notebook not only looks great, but will also stand up to the rigors of travel and everyday use. The magnesium alloy upper and lower case provides more protection than plastic casings found on other notebooks. In addition, the hard drive is shock-mounted and protected by the Fujitsu Shock Sensor hard drive protection system. Fujitsu craftsmanship and quality are included as a standard feature on our LifeBook P1610 notebook.

Shock Sensor

Fujitsu Shock Sensor Utility
In the event your hard disk drive experiences an excessive vibration or shock, there is a possibility that the read-write head will come in contact with of the rotating platter, resulting in a “head crash.” If this happens, data loss may occur. The Fujitsu Shock Sensor utility is a sophisticated hard disk drive protection system designed to minimize the likelihood of such an event.

Inside select Fujitsu notebooks and Tablet PCs there is an accelerometer that constantly senses for any sudden movement, including free falls, excessive vibration, or sudden impacts. Fujitsu Shock Sensor monitors movement from three axes: front-to-back, side-to-side, and up-and-down. The sensitivity can be adjusted by the user to accommodate different working environments.

If a sudden movement is detected, the read-write head is quickly retracted to a safe zone, reducing the possibility of a head crash and the potential loss of data. This technology reduces the risk of your hard drive being damaged and your data being lost forever.

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Flexible Communication
With both a modem and Ethernet port built in, you have flexibility in how you connect. The Gigabit Ethernet port has a fast 10/100/1000 Mbps transfer speeds to provide high-speed connection to your office network or broadband Internet.

Abundant User Interface
This system supports plug-and-play accessories and peripherals with PCMCIA PC Card Slot, USB 2.0. RJ-11, RJ-45, VGA out, microphone, and stereo headphone ports and connectors.

Custom Configurable
With custom configuration available on all LifeBook P1610 notebook models, you may either choose to purchase a recommended configuration or configure as-you-like-it with the components that fit your needs and budget.Visit www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU for a complete listing of Fujitsu accessories.

Quality and Reliability
The tight interaction between Fujitsu design, engineering, manufacturing and service support creates some of the highest quality products offered in the PC market. In a time when most PCs are assembled by third-party vendors, Fujitsu takes pride in its own world-class design and manufacturing capabilities.