Thursday, September 4, 2008

Review: Fujitsu LifeBook P7230






Fujitsu P7230 Specs as reviewed:

  • Processor: Intel Core Solo U1400 (Ultra Low Voltage 1.20GHz)
  • Memory: 1.0GB RAM (1-DIMM slot, 2GB Max)
  • Hard Drive: 60GB 4200RPM
  • Graphics: Intel GMA 940 (Integrated graphics)
  • Screen: 10.6” WXGA (1280 x 768) (External monitor support of up to 1600 x 1200)
  • Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi (Intel 3945), Bluetooth
  • Size: 10.74"(w) x 7.91"(d) x 1.07/1.18"(h) (272.9 mm x 200.9 mm x 27.1/29.9 mm)
  • Weight: 2.93lbs (1.33kg) (with optical drive and battery in)
  • Fingerprint Reader with optional scroll ability
  • Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion, optional 6-cell modular bay battery
  • Power Adapter: 60W

Pros

  • Optical drive included in this size notebook is amazing
  • Fantastic screen, very bright and just superb color depth
  • Good selection of ports for such a small sized notebook
  • Light weight, about 3lbs
  • Great battery life, especially with the optional extra battery in the multi-bay
  • Solid build and good looks

Cons

  • Fan is quite loud and runs persistently
  • Keyboard keys pick up dirt easily, letters become discolored
  • Lid tends to show scuff marks
  • Slow performance due to processor, hard drive and resource hungry Vista
  • No integrated WWAN (cellular communication) option

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