How long have you stuck with your Fujitsu laptop?

Greetings Everyone!

Just curious in finding out how long you've stuck with your Fujitsu laptop.

 

I've got one on the shelf that I bought in 2001. It still works fine but is somewhat slow, so it only comes out for special occasions.

John

 

thing is fujitsu may not be as main stream as let's say Hp, Toshiba, or Gateway, but I know people in Johns scenario where they have 8 or 9 yr old Fujitsu's that still work fine.
This is why I really only will buy Fujitsu products...(even though I still like some Toshiba models).

 

I had when that I sold last year around christmas time. I had if for about 2 months only. It was an Amilo pro v2010. A very good laptop. Shame I had to let it go.

 

I just replaced S7020 after 3 years. New unit is S6520 with Montevina chipset. Definitely runs cooler and longer.

 

Hi all
I am just planning to buy a new Fujitsu laptop, after reading u guys comment, seems Fujitsu is a good choice. (btw, my current Samsung X10 is wiv me for 5 years already!)
I got few choices, please give me some comment which one I should pick:

1.)P8010BU
2.)E8420U
3.)S6520U
4.)A6210BU

And should I choose those using Centrino 2 instead of Core2 Duo?

Thx so much!!

 

Centrino 2 is a platform that uses a second-generation Intel Core2 Duo CPU ( Montevina platform), and also an Intel GM45 Express chipset, Intel's WiFi Link 5000 for Wireless-N and Intel 82567LM Gigabit LAN: Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology.

A Core 2 Duo is a CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors. There are today two C2D generations for mobile processors: Merom (65mm) and Penryn (45mm). The Merom is used in the Centrino Duo platform (now called simply "Centrino"), while the Penryn in the Centrino 2 one. However, not all laptops equipped with a Core 2 Duo CPU are Centrino / Centrino Duo / Centrino 2, because for a laptop to be called Centrino it also needs to satisfy the other prerequisites (Intel chipset, Intel WiFi, Intel LAN) also.

 

ic...thx...

 

I've had my S6210 for five years. Only issue happened recently, main battery stopped working (not a big issue for me, and it was used extensively for 3 years). Fujitsu's laptops are definitely one of the best options.

I recently upgraded to 2 GB of RAM and plan to use this for one or two more years, to a total of 6 or 7 years! Cross your fingers for me

 

i have an hp laptop from 1995. so ha! lol but i have to admit it doesnt work well. the laptop ocassionally beeps and the curser flies all over the screen clicking randomly.

 

I have been using the LifeBook E for about 1,5 years, so far.
And it's still working great.

 

I'm at 4.5 years on an N5010. Works great. Screen is as beautiful as the day I got it. Oh, and it spent the first 3.5 years going to and from school everyday, running at least 10hrs at a stretch and running constantly all weekend with cpu pegged doing modeling.

 

My A6120 is only 2 months old. After I fixed the overheating problem with under-volting (found here, NBR) I expect it to last a long time. Runs like a rabbit with Vista stripped off and XP loaded back on. Also removed 1GB memory down to 2GB to increase speed more. So far, so good.......

 

I decided to buy an Fujitsu-Siemens Esprimo 5505. But as I heard bad things from some repairmans, some sellers and red below site, I forgot it.

http://www.laptopshowcase.co.uk/suppliers.php?id=10

Is it made in China too? One seller said me all of them are made in China !

I really fear for China craps filled my country, Iran !

 

Hey man buy rather this one :
http://www.nice-pc.co.uk/acatalog/info_CCE_GBR_110150_001.html

 

I am interested in finding out the positive/negative reiviews on a fujitsu V 700 lifebook. can anyone give me info on whether it is good or bad and why? thanks

 

I have a 6240 model from about 4-5 years ago. The power jack design failure meant that i had intermitten connections and had to wiggle the jack to get power. Now it only works if its balancing precariously on an eraser jammed under the jack. The battery got trashed by the constant on-and-off effect, so it lasts a good 3 minutes before dying. I'm missing the x key and the b key, the screen is yellow-washed, and the harddrive really sounds like its just about to die as it makes enough noise to raise the dead.

But other than that, it still works.

 

I got a Lifebook N6470 and i like it. its very well built and dont feel cheap made. but it says made in japan so i dont know if thats a good or bad thing. but i have had mine for about 2 weeks my buddy sold me 1 for $800 with 1 year warranty so i am very happy with it. i found a few reviews but not to many but i was like. to my self for $800 it is not a bad deal at all. its plays my games fine and its the 2600 HD DDR3 card

 

Hi Scott,

A Lifebook A6120 and "Overheating" ... I thought these things were bullet-proof.

Scott, just out of curiosity ...

Q1: What are your Specs on it? CPU, ...

Q2: How did you check and find out that you had "Overheating" problem?

Q3: Where did you find your XP drivers at ? Fujitsu Support or !?!?

Thanks,

G!

 

Hey gonwk,
I used a bunch of utilities to cross check temps: Everest, RMClock, Speedfan CachemanXP and others. Be careful to read the CPU sensors, not the TMP ones. They ALL agreed: fan on at 63C and fan off at 59C. No problem until you start using the computer for real applications instead of staring at the pretty desktop icons. Orthos ran the temp up to 85C which is the Intel Max Operating temp. (redline), 100C is Emergency Shutdown. Undervolting got my Orthos temp. down to 67C which I can live with since no application of mine uses 100% CPU continuously. So, it's now 59 to 63 under real life conditions.
All that because of a cheap, underpowered Fujitsu fan

The XP drivers are at the Fujitsu site. Go to download section and plug in the model (A6120). Mine has a T5750 CPU, 2GHz, 1280X800, X3100 Intel Graphics. Check their website for complete specs. Hope I got all you wanted.

 

Hi Scott,

THANKS ... Wow that was a bit of detective work on your part. I really always thought Fujitsu used NOTHING but the Best. And made in Japan ... no made in CN or TW ...

Thanks again,

G!

 

I bought FSC Amilo Xi2428 , it's more cheap than all with super high performance the best one I deal my life-long, I've worked with most expensive no thing laptops brand and like FSC I didn't see one like it the bad thing with my FSC is 15.4" not 13" like oven xps M1330 dell with 1500$

 

mine was made in japan and i have not had any problems with it. i even o/c my 2600 ddr3 to a 2600XT 700/750 and it does not run to hot. i like how they have 2 differnt heatstinks and 2 fans. now i was wondering can i get a bigger fan for my gpu and my cpu in my N6470 i was also trying to figure out how to mod my gpu heatstink and add some copper to it

 

It makes you wonder when their factory store undercuts their own online distributors by a third and then, to top it off, the factory store is flogging off the same model on Ebay and getting 2/3rds the factory store price. Who in the hell would want be a Fujitsu distributor when they have a factory store that undercuts you AND itself ??? That fishy smell is definitely NOT Sushi....
In Canada, they're giving away free 3 year warranties for the A6120. I guess it must be cheaper to replace them than to hire a tech support person who will respond to an email.

 

At least you still have all the keys for the vowels, so you can play Jeopardy in Hawaii. Sounds like you can still squeeze a few more years out of it.

 

Hi Gulkor,

I can see that You like to live on the "Wild" side ... here is a thread that show you step-by-step how to mod your GPU heatsink with Copper ...

GPU Heatsink Copper Mod
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=268081

Sorry couldn't think of a site for modding your FAN ... but here is some interesting readings ...

Fan Upgrade
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=213751

Enjoy!

G!

 

i will have to post my picture's of my laptop heatstink and what not. i will do it later today

 

Scott,

can you turn around your A6120 and let me know where its made in?

Im contemplating either the A6120 or the V700.

Thanks
Al

 

Looks to be Japanese. If you get an A6120, buy it at Ebay sold by the Fujitsu Co Store. Probably land one for $600 at auction with warranty. After I stripped off Vista, put a fresh XP install on and undervolted to .9625 volts, it runs like a rabbit, stays cool and has lots of hardware extras. I like my new notebook but don't care much for the Fujitsu Co. Their tech service is less than useless. I got all my support right here.

 

2 years and now trying to sell t4210 off. haha

 

I wan't to run my fan at full speed all the time. Can you point out a solid +5v terminal right off the power switch in your picture ?

Thx,

 

i have it for almost a month
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