Fujitsu Stylistic Q550

Q550 can be divided in the form of the fire-centric consumer media tablets, but this slate PC is designed to handle the 'shock, drops and sprays. Strong magnesium alloy chassis is built to meet the tests of military resistance, vibration, altitude, temperature and humidity, but light enough to travel to a businessman just £ 1.87. E '2.1 kilos lighter than the Acer Iconia Tab BZ467-W500 ($ 549.99 direct, 3.5 stars) and 1.93 pounds ViewSonic ViewPad 10 ($ 729 list, 2 stars), but still heavier than the Apple iPhone 2 (1.35 pounds). Size 0.63 10.83 7.56 inches (HWD), is also nearly twice the thickness of the iPad 2 (0.34 inches), but thinner than the Acer W500-BZ467 (0.77 inches).

Fujitsu Stylistic Q550

The 10.1-inch touch screen is covered with chemically strengthened glass, designed to resist scratches and finger stylus taps, and reduce glare. The display features 400 nits and a 1280 by 800 resolution, so you can enjoy the video 720p. A standard size HDMI port, you can also enjoy the content on an HDTV. The display is combined with a mono speaker, and although the sound was terrible, the lack of stereo disappoint some.

The Q550 uses the same digital pen as CL900 Motion Computing (1250 USD Street, 3.5 stars), a pen of power, which takes a single AAAA-yes, four double a battery. For some tasks, like writing pen is a perfect tool. It is also the best way to offset the fact that most of the display shelf, it is difficult to use your fingers to click on icons and scroll bars in Windows 7 A button on the stylus, you can perform the equivalent of a right-click with your mouse without pressing the key maneuver is used on most Windows tablets.

The digital pen also comes with its own set of questions. On the one hand, there is no place to store when not in use, only a place to put a leash. It just kept when not in use, or let it hang freely. The pen will also need the occasional battery replacement and scanner tip. Although it is the advanced replacement comes with the digital pen is not so great to see some of the tablet changes hands and be used all day by several people that can not be programmed on the screen or stylus. Replacement batteries can be purchased anywhere that carries AAAA size battery, but the replacement tips can be found at the site of Fujitsu. Stylus replacement sets sell for $ 25 (direct Fujitsu).

Perhaps the strongest feature of the project are available in the user's Q550 is available in battery, which can be removed and the switch off. Most slate tablet PCs and we have seen in recent times to seal the battery inside the frame, and requires a visit from a technician for replacement. Two other exceptions are Toshiba Thrive (Wi-Fi) ($ 579.99 direct, 3.5 stars), which is similar to replace the battery, but it puts you behind the removable back plate and the Panasonic Toughbook U1 Ultra, which is a dual-battery setup, so you can use both batteries and the switch or the other.

Fujitsu Stylistic Q550

Feature

Magnesium chassis Q550 has a lot of business-friendly. Many of these features are focused on safety, such as a fingerprint scanner, smartcard reader and embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A USB 2.0 port and a full-size HDMI allow for greater flexibility than most tablets offer consumer devices connecting and external displays. Docking connector allows you to combine dock Fujitsu brand, but are sold separately ($ 69.99 direct, Fujitsu). Connector on the bottom, you can connect to the mains.

Q550 is located on the front of the VGA 640 480 webcam video chat. Another 1.3-megapixel camera behind the tablet provides a more accurate picture, but it is not able to replace the phone's camera.

The touchscreen interface is complemented by a selection of physical checks. At the right edge of the platform, there is a physical on / off switch, a dedicated button Ctrl-Alt-Delete and the button turns the screen, which used to change direction. Wireless connections, including Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 3.0, you can turn on and off with a dedicated switch. Although these controls are practical, these buttons are grouped on one edge is not the best idea. You should be careful in carrying out the tablet on the side for not wanting to turn the power abruptly or rotate the screen.

The Q550 has a 62GB solid state disk (SSD), which replaces the traditional spinning hard drive in flash memory. In the absence of moving parts to worry, this storage solution is more durable and reliable than standard hard disk spinning. If 62GB of storage space is not enough, the Q550 also has an integrated SD card reader, which allows you to increase the storage space of up to 32 GB per card. The 62GB drive is a relatively free software, with a single tablet of some specific services and a bootable version of Microsoft Office 2010 loaded on it by the manufacturer. Fujitsu also covers style Q550 year warranty with a line of technical support 24 hours.

Performance

Q550 features an Intel Atom Z670, a 1.5GHz single-core processor is optimized for use with the tablets. The final iteration of Intel "Oak Trail" in the model series, Z670 is tailor-made to handle 32-bit version of Windows 7 is' the same processor found in the Motion Computing CL900. Processor Features Intel GMA 600 integrated graphics processor, which can be a powerhouse, but it gives more than enough to graphically supported by most programs and web browsing.

In Cinebench R11.5, Q550 scored 0.18 points, almost matching competitors such as ViewSonic ViewPad 10 (0.20 points) and Motion Computing CL900 (0.22 points). But he fell behind Acer Iconia Loss BZ467-W500 (0.39 points), which has an AMD C-50 series APU processor much more sophisticated than what Intel currently offers the tablets. In actual use, I found the Q550 to be quite agile for a Windows 7-compressed, but even the fastest Windows Tablet quickly fall behind competitors that run operating systems that are tailored to the strengths and weaknesses material tablet.

Due to some compatibility issues with software, Q550 could not run our SYSmark benchmark test, but it is not surprising. None of the tablets of Windows, we tested recently, was able to run this test. He did, however, work with the battery test MobileMark 2007. Using the extended 4-cell (38WHr) battery, Q550 lasted 7 hours and 42 minutes on a single charge. He survived the ViewSonic 10 (4:03) and almost beat CL900 Motion Computing (7:24) and iPad2 that lasted 7:30 in the video summary tests. The Q550 is still alive, compared with Panasonic U1 Ultra, which lasted about nine hours with his twin 21Wh battery. Toshiba prosper, which has a user-accessible battery lasted 7:10 Similar tests summary video.

With its collection of works and safety, Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 business functionality successfully marry a factor in tablet form. Although hampered by some of the same problems seen in tablet form many windows, such as lack of a keyboard and a judicious touch user interface clunky, manages Q550 spend a lot of difficulties due to its combination of pen and dedicated control physics. If your needs are not related to an operating system, Apple iPhone 2 is always the best tablet out there. But if your company needs the Windows computer in a portable, hands on the package, Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 one of the best options available to you.

Fujitsu M2010

The M2010 is a new netbook to hit the market for Fujitsu, which is their first Atom-based model to date. Looks good and offers a good quality of construction, it is marketed as a "mini laptop" designed for casual users who want a small platform for surfing the Web or check e-mail. In this test, we examine all aspects of the M2010, to help you know if this netbook is right for you.

From the beginning, Fujitsu made a nice netbook. M2010 is a great shiny metallic red paint and off the shiny piano black plastic around the top of the keyboard and screen. I truly believe that Fujitsu has taken a step back and think before they came up with the launch netbook in a saturated market ... and found some interesting ways to make it stand out. Whatever the approach we took, it worked.

Fujitsu M2010

Build quality is excellent, squeaks and creaks around the frame, and only minor flex large plastic surfaces. Even the screen hinges feel good with good power when the swivel screen and a very smooth action when moving. At the bottom of the notebook, we find the standard "We Fujitsu" in the location of the processor, which limits the amount of heat can be transferred in the legs when used on your lap. This is the norm in Fujitsu laptops I've ever seen.

Access to internal components is managed by a single panel at the bottom of the laptop, but it only allows you to replace the wireless card and system memory. The hard drive will require further removal of ... something the average user may not want to do. However, it was probably a bad choice, because the memory and storage is the only area of ​​expansion and modernization for netbook users.

Fujitsu M2010

Screen and speakers

The glossy screen of the M2010 is very similar, as is the case with many netbook LED-backlit display. The colors are rich and vibrant, with excellent contrast and deep blacks. Maximum levels of brightness have been great to see in bright light conditions of the office, with the right configuration preferred by 50%. Check the angle on average, with the colors start to invest 20 degrees forward or backward. Horizontal viewing angles were much better, extending to the screen bezel and reflection began to obstruct the view of the panel.

Average heart rate compared to a netbook speakers, and below average compared to most laptops. Peak volume levels were fine to listen to a small room, but do not have much power to fill the chamber wall. Bass and midrange were not only higher frequencies to come. Headphones should really enjoy music or movies.

Keyboard and touchpad

The keyboard is the main area that I feel Fujitsu should have spent more time in development. Compared to almost every netbook on the market today, it is one of the smaller keyboard layout that feels very tight. As HP set the trend for one of the best laptop keyboards, manufacturers like ASUS has followed a similar path, expand the keyboard to make it as wide as possible to the chassis. Fujitsu holds a wide edge around the keyboard, much like the glossy red, but does not allow such a large writing surface. Despite the small size of the keyboard feels very good. The support is excellent, with just a hint of flex under heavy pressure to write. Individual key action is smooth, with very little swing key when you try to move top of the key around. Noise is minimal as you type, with a soft large not click when each key is pressed.

M2010 has a Synaptics touchpad with smaller smooth finish. During the tests, it was easy to use, without perceptible delay (a configuration of a few). Initially, we found the touchpad to the coast, after they put their fingers on the surface, he felt very similar to the touchpad lag. We found Synaptics feature called "Momentum" was used, and moving off again on the trackpad feels a lot nicer. The trackpad offers multi-touch features such as flick, pinch, and ChiralRotate, used to rotate the selected object 90 degrees. It is not an option for two finger scroll found. The touchpad buttons are setup button with the swing, which is flexible enough that the two buttons can be pressed simultaneously. Feedback is down is minimal, engaged in a strong shot.

Fujitsu M2010

Ports and Features

Port Selection M2010 is average compared to most of the netbook market, three USB ports, VGA, headphone / microphone and SDHC Multi-Card Reader, and the LAN. Fujitsu is also a Kensington lock slot if you feel that you need to securely connect the netbook and unattended.

Our Fujitsu M2010 has the following specifications:

Operating System: Windows XP Home

Processor: Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.60 GHz (533 MHz FSB, 512 KB cache)

* Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM PC2-6400

* Internal memory: 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD

* Display: 10.1 inch LED backlit WSVGA (1024x576)

* Graphics: Intel GMA 950

* Wireless: Atheros 802.11b / g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

* Expansion: 4-in-1 Media Card Reader

* Ports and Connectors: (3) USB 2.0 ports, VGA, power connector, RJ-45/ethernet, headphone / line out, stereo microphone, 1.3 megapixel camera

* Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.2 "x 7.4" x 1.3 "

Weight: 2 pounds 8.8 ounces (3 pounds 5.2 ounces with adapter).

* Food: 3-cell Lithium-Ion (10.8V, 2.4Ah, 26Wh)

* Warranty: One year international warranty

* MSRP: $ 449

Fujitsu LifeBook AH550

The LifeBook AH550 is a portable 15.6-inch desktop replacement Fujitsu. With a starting price of $ 749, the AH550 has an Intel Core i3-330M, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Configurations with more dedicated NVIDIA graphics card are also available with a premium of $ 200. In this review, we see the LifeBook AH550 compared with other 15-inch desktop replacement and if it is worthy of your next purchase.

Fujitsu LifeBook AH550

Design and build

Fujitsu LifeBook AH550 is a class, inside and black metallic finish with chrome. The screen lid with the Fujitsu logo, and before the center, and the name of the company and a small logo on the top edge. Inside, by bezel palmrest, keyboard and screen of the same metallic finish trim black with chrome around the touch pad and along the front edge. If all the stickers were removed from the body of the laptop Lifebook AH550 I think is one of the smartest laptop around to see.

Build quality is average compared to other generation of consumer notebooks and small size. Billboards, including the palm and the screen cover, some bending, but nothing that stands out. Palm, the optical drive is more than some people give. Taken a laptop around, the place is flexible upwards from the bottom and inside the cavity with no optical drive. The paint finish is of excellent quality holds up admirably free of scratches and scuffs. Everything, even the Palm is an opaque plastic, which is very glossy black finish and also helps to hide the abuse newspaper. Like most of Fujitsu notebooks, this model also offers a removable filter air to the bottom.

Fujitsu provides users with easy access to the hard drive and system memory, the two panels on the bottom of a laptop. One area that may be of concern is the future of fashion, where the battery is installed, the spring clips instead of plastic blocks. If a clip has never been broken or lost the thrill of the battery will no longer get stuck in the system.

Fujitsu LifeBook AH550

Keyboard and Touchpad

LifeBook AH550 The keyboard has a very comfortable professional quality that is easy to type on and gives an excellent tactile response. Keyboard support is excellent, even more ruthless in the classification with the main task for the individual mechanisms. Key wobble just this biggest key was smooth despite the travel offset presses that can sometimes cause blockages. The keyboard is both full-size spill-resistant with a keypad. The provision was easy to get used to the difference in some models, the keyboard is not only the buttons on the main section of the keyboard.

For a multimedia notebook, we were surprised to see no dedicated multimedia keys or function keys repurposed of any kind. The only extra button on the laptop has been a key support next to the power button.

Touchpad with LifeBook AH550 is a medium-size model of ALPS some multitouch capabilities. The sensitivity was excellent, and we found only a small delay of extensive testing. A long, click and drag to move the touchpad sometimes uncheck dragging and we were stuck in a different symbol and move it. Adjusting the settings seemed to improve this problem, but we never had this problem, the Synaptics touchpad. Gestures are supported pan scroll, pinch, zoom and rotation. Along with the standard up and down the roll, it also supports the chiral (circular) scrolling action added to the occasion.

Screen and speakers

The AH550 has a choice of screen resolution integrated and dedicated graphic variants. Both systems include a backlit LED panel with a resolution of 1366x768 WXGA. These days, I wonder when the mid-range models do not offer a screen resolution of 1600x900 HD compatible, especially if multimedia oriented. The plaque itself with color and contrast of good average. The glossy screen surface helped to give the appearance of the color saturation of colors and improved black levels. Screen brightness was good to see in bright conditions for the position, but with an advanced level of illumination measured at 190 nits, it was not bright enough to see outdoors.

AH550 speakers are located above the keyboard and the sound less than the average compared to other multimedia-oriented notebooks. Low and medium volumes were up very weak inadequate even for small environments. Listening to music or talk to someone VOIP software, which work well, however, left much to be desired. Headphones or digital audio over HDMI would be better to listen to music.

Ports and Features

Fujitsu LifeBook AH550 offered a good selection of ports including four USB 2.0 ports, VGA and HDMI-out, LAN and analog audio. Expansion slots includes a SDHC compatible card reader and ExpressCard/54 slot. The development of the port at the rear was crowded with three USB 2.0 ports, slots are located right next to each other. This configuration can block other ports if you have a large device to plug in.