Reviews of the Fujitsu LifeBook P1620
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CNET Review
The Good: Extremely portable; bidirectional screen hinge enhances tablet functionality.
The Bad: Lacks a touch pad; unimpressive battery life; slower ultralow voltage CPU keeps a lid on performance.
The Bottom Line: The Fujitsu LifeBook P1620 makes a few notable improvements on its predecessor, but a new breed of cheaper mini-laptops are on the horizon, making this ideal only for heavy tablet users, who may prefer a full-size tablet.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 163904 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: For mobile professionals who want to forget they're even carrying a tablet-convertible notebook, the P1620 is a valid candidate. It's not perfect, but it has enough features to be a useful office productivity tool while on the road.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: The Fujitsu LifeBook P1620 packs more than enough functionality and usability to justify paying more than two grand. Consumers interested in a tiny tablet on a budget should probably gravitate toward the $999 LifeBook U810-provided you're willing to ...
Manufacturer: Fujitsu
Part number: FPCM21422
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width 9.1 in
- Depth 7.3 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
- Notebook type Tablet
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo U7600 / 1.2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GMS Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 85%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 60 GB - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 8.9 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 128 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec Realtek ALC262
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Digitizer, Touch-screen, Pointing stick
- Keyboard localization and layout US
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 Atheros Super AG
- 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, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-in/microphone - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 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, 1 x Docking / port replicator
Miscellaneous
- Features System password, Hard drive password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards UL, CUL, RSS-210, IC CS-03, FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15 B, FCC Part 15 C, FCC Part 15 E, ICES-003 Class B, FCC Class B certified, FCC Class C certified
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 5200 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
- Software EverNote Plus, Drivers & Utilities, Fujitsu Portshutter, Fujitsu HotKey Utility, Intellisonic Audio Utility, LifeBook Application Panel, Fujitsu Shock Sensor Utility, Fujitsu Driver Update Utility, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, Softex OmniPass Fingerprint Authentication Utility, Norton Internet Security 2007 (90 days subscription)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 225
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
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