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Desktops & Notebooks: New Fujitsu LifeBook Laptops, Tablets Offer Windows 7, Multitouch Displays


Fujitsu introduced five new laptops on Oct. 19, all running versions of Microsoft's Windows 7, which is said to have embedded functionality that greatly complements touch-related applications. The Fujitsu offerings, some of which are now available and some of which will arrive in the coming weeks, are the LifeBook T4410 and T4310, which are enterprise- and consumer-focused versions of convertible tablet PCs; the 15.6-inch LifeBook A1220 desktop replacement; a glossy, 10.1-inch M2011 netbook; and an also glossy, 3.5-pound LifeBook P3010 ultrathin notebook.

On the same day, Gateway introduced a new line of notebooks called the EC Series, which focus on reducing energy consumption and extending battery life. The three models in the series are said to offer 6 to 8 hours of battery life.
 
  • The Fujitsu LifeBook T4310 is a convertible tablet PC for consumers that combines multitouch input with the Home Premium edition of Microsoft's Windows 7, which is said to complement touch applications.
  • A bidirectional swivel hinge enables the device to function as a laptop or, with the screen twisted and down flat, as a tablet. It weighs 4.2 pounds and features a 12.1-inch WXGA LED-backlight display and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Here's a side view of the T4310 as a tablet. Additional features include a fingerprint sensor, a Webcam and a full-size, spill-resistant keyboard. It'll arrive Oct. 30 at a starting price of $1,099 after a $50 mail-in rebate.
  • The Fujitsu LifeBook T4410 is the mobile professional version of the T4310. It offers all of the T4310's features, plus additional security features and a choice of Windows 7 Professional or Vista Business. It also offers a downgrade option for Windows XP.
  • The T4410 can switch between pen-only input and both pen and multitouch input. It weighs 3.9 pounds and starts at $1,199 with an active digitizer and $1,299 with a dual digitizer.
  • The LifeBook A1220 is a desktop replacement that's available in either a Dual-Layer DVD for $749 or Blu-ray configuration for $999. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium and has 4GB of DDR3 (double data rate 3) memory and a 500GB SATA (Serial ATA) hard drive.
  • The A1220 features an embedded dust filter that users can clean out themselvessomewhat like the lint basket in a clothes dryer. This prevents the notebook from overheating or needing to excessively run the fan.
  • Fujitsu offers a refreshed netbook in the M2011, which features Windows 7 Starter, an Intel Atom 280 processor, 1GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive.
  • Additional features of the M2011 include 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, Bluetooth, a Webcam and a six-cell battery for up to 6 hours of battery life. Pricing begins at $449.
  • The LifeBook P3010 ultrathin notebook is Fujitsu's answer to those who enjoy the size and price of a netbook but want greater usability and power. It weighs 3.5 pounds and is priced at $549.
  • The P3010 runs Windows 7 Home Premium and features a multitouch touchpad, a 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo processor, 2GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive, as well as a dust filter, optional external DVD drive and full-size, spill-resistant keyboard.
  • Gateway's new EC Series notebook line includes the EC54, pictured here, as well as the EC58 and the EC14 mininotebook. The feature-packed EC54 weighs 5.29 pounds, features a 15.6-inch screen and a 1.3GZz Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor, and is priced at $649.99.
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