Full specs for the specific N6470 configuration used for this review are as follows:
- Screen: 17-inch WXGA+ (1440x900)
- Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 (800 MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache)
- Hard Drive: 250GB, 4200 RPM SATA x 2 (500GB total capacity)
- Memory: 3GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (2GB + 1GB)
- Optical Drive: Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD-R
- Ports and Slots: Five USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, multi-format (SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/xD) card reader, HDMI, VGA, S-Video, 10/100 Ethernet, modem, PC Card, ExpressCard, microphone in, headphone out
- Wireless: Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
- Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 (256MB shared and 256MB dedicated memory)
- Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
- Dimensions: 15.8 x 11.5 x 2.0 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 10.2 pounds
- MSRP: $1,799 as configured
Conclusion
While overall performance numbers on the LifeBook more than held their own, this notebook is largely a case of a good specs sheet being let down by a lackluster user experience. With battery life that's little short of awful, an unpleasant keyboard, lots of flex and a generally unappealing look and feel, the N6470 seems to offset its strong characteristics (beautiful screen, quick processor and plenty of RAM, multimedia capabilities) with some noteworthy irritations and disappointments. If the N6470 cost $500 less, it would be much easier to overlook many of these warts, but at its current price there are simply too many good options out there.
Pros:
- Penryn performance and plenty of memory
- Superb screen with amazing colors
- Good multimedia capabilities
- Serious styling may appeal to those wanting something less "gamer"-ish
Cons:
- Frightening flex calls build quality into question
- Keyboard a pain for long-term typing
- Abysmal battery life
- A bit boring for our taste
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