Reviews of the Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 200GB HDD, XP Media Center 2005)
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CNET Review
The Good: Includes HD-DVD drive and Core 2 Duo processor; full keyboard with number pad; cheaper than many other HD-DVD laptops.
The Bad: Poor battery life; visual optimizer function didn't deliver; could use more RAM and a faster hard drive; lacks DVI-out port.
The Bottom Line: The Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 is one of the cheaper HD-DVD laptops out there, and it delivers a fine multimedia experience, but its weak battery life means you'll have to keep it anchored to a wall outlet to get through even a single movie.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 166545 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: The keyboard is very comfortable to use and we welcome the separate number pad. The trackpad is nothing special, but accurate enough. Beneath the screen lie some useful shortcut keys for volume, WLAN and channel changing €" the latter being more ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The LifeBook N6420 might not be perfect, but it could make some home-office workers yearning for a big-screen notebook happy. Just don't forget the AC adapter
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NotebookReview.com
Review Summary: The Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 is a desktop replacement style 17
Manufacturer: Fujitsu
Part number: FPCM60981
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 15.9 in
- Depth 11.6 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 9.9 lbs
- Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Bus Parking, Intel Smart Memory Access, Intel Advanced Smart Cache, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Dynamic Power Coordination, Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Intel Intelligent Power Capability, Enhanced Intel Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945PM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 85%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 200 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / HD DVD-ROM - Plug-in module
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 1x (HD DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Crystal View
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 HyperMemory up to 512MB
- Video Memory 256 MB
- Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec Realtek ALC262
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, Scroll button
- Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in/microphone - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 5 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards CE, UL, CUL, RSS-210, IC CS-03, FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15 B, FCC Part 15 C, ICES-003 Class B, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 3200 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 1 hour(s)
- Recharge time 1 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
- Software Adobe Reader, Microsoft Works, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Fujitsu HotKey Utility, Roxio Easy Media Creator, LifeBook Application Panel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Fujitsu Driver Update Utility, Quicken 2006 New User Edition, Norton Internet Security 2006 (90 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 58
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.7
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