fujitsu vs. sony vs. apple

hi, i'm in the market for a new laptop, and though i've narrowed it down to the sony fz or the apple mbp, i recently got a recommendation to stay away from the sony and get the fujitsu instead.

principally, i want the best screen (not resolution, but contrast), and sony seems to win that in my eyes. but though i don't know much about fujitsu's, i really liked the fujitsu screen as well. i think the fujitsu seemed bigger than the fz and mbp, though.

can anyone give me their opinions on fujitsu vs those two other brands? build quality, battery life, overheating, reliability, etc. thanks!

 

1) what model is the Fujitsu?

2) The Fz's res is to low for me IMO

 

1) whatever you guys recommend...the best thin and light multimedia system fujitsu offers. i'm just wondering if a fujitsu system would be better than a sony or apple one.

2) i stare at word processing documents for hours on end. i think it's better for my eyes not to have too high res.

 

Well, you're posting this in the Fujitsu forum, and most posters here will be biased in favour of Fujitsu, so it'll be hard for you to get accurate opinions. Not saying posting this in Sony or Apple will be any better, though. Probably the WNSIB forum is best.

Anyways, as I cannot comment for Sony or Fujitsu, I'll comment on the MBP.

The MBP has great build quality (and design as well ). Its battery life is about 3-5 hours, helped by its power-saving (and more bright) LED-backlit screen.

The Core Duo version of the MBP had heating issues, but the new Santa Rosa MBPs do not have ridiculous heating issues anymore. Granted, the MBP is still a bit higher in temperature than other notebooks, but that is mainly because Apple chose to keep the notebook thinner and quieter by using passive cooling through its casing and smaller vents instead of large, loud fans found in other Windows notebooks. If you don't mind the fans getting a bit louder, there are applications out there to control fan speed on the MBP.

The MBP is a very reliable machine. Granted, its not a Thinkpad or a Toughbook, but its pretty reliable. And on top of that, Apple's customer service is top notch.

 

thanks, sam. you know, i was posting here to see if anyone had anything good to say about fujitsus...but what i keep finding is that mbp owners are the most ready and willing to be supportive and helpful. i wonder if that's reason alone to get a mbp. thanks again.

 

If you look at the other manufacturer forums on this site, you'll see alot of problems....The Fujitsu forum seems to have the least amount. It also appears that Fujitsu models do better than Fujitsu-Siemens. I've done some reading and Fujitsu's high reliability is mentioned all the time.

 

Well, that is an inaccurate representation of a manufacturer or product's reliability or quality control.

First of all, forums are basically used for asking questions or answering them. So you will see lots of threads asking questions for problems, because those that need help will ask for them. How often do you see threads that go, "I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH MY NOTEBOOK!"? Rarely, because those that don't have any problems with their notebook usually don't tell the world about it. Its the ones with problems that seek help.

Secondly, Sony and Apple sell much more notebooks than Fujitsu do. So even if the percentage of defective notebooks are the same, the actual amount of defective notebooks for Sony and Apple are much higher, therefore there'd be more threads about it.

I just wanted to make a note that this isn't an accurate fact in saying Fujitsu's quality control is better. Hope you guys understand what I'm trying to say .

 

Well, someone recommended Fujitsu to me too and i was told the same thing as well, that stay away from Sony.

I was in favor of Lenovo, but then i had a look at Fujitsu E8410 C series and I was getting almost everything that I wanted. So i ordered Fujitsu and will be getting it on Monday.

Well I read reviews and all and everybody seems to suggest that Fujitsu notebooks are highly reliable and there scren is very good.

 

Depending on where you're located you might not be able to get all the Fujitsu models. The three I'm choosing between is the MBP, Fujitsu S6410P and Dell XPS 1330 (I would consider Thinkpad T61 if not for the ludicrously bad pricing in Aus - ie. 2.5 times pricier than in the US).

The Fujitsu S6410P if available also comes a LED screen (13.3"). From all reports it runs cool and fan noise is minimal. In Aus it also has T7500, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Integrated webcam, card reader, DVDRW, Wireless N, Bluetooth and also includes docking station. Weight is around 1.7kg with battery life betwen 3-5hrs. Sounds like a great combination.

 

Fujitsu in my view. Personally wouldn't get Sony for reasons of reliability (I like my notebooks to be a bit student-life-proof), MBP is hot and a bit bulky and heavy.

 

Agreed with Sony, they still haven't gotten their issues cornered yet, although they are trying. Sony customer service is also horrible.

I would also like to add Asus to the list of quality notebook manufacturers.

 

If you combine reliability, stylish and thin laptop, IMO, Fujitsu was the one, with only competitor from Apple. However, I'm PC guy so that I don't have other alternative.

I was in market to compare Thinkpad and Fujitsu and went to Fujitsu eventually. I got my 2nd Fujitsu laptop and I'm happy. Even my first Fujitsu laptop S4546 is still running after 8 years, no issue at all. Surprise.

But, thin laptop usually wouldn't be good at gaming. If you ask for all of those features, I guess that's too much.

 

S6410p isn't available in the US...at least, it's not on the US fujitsu website. Do they offer something comparable in the US?

 

That's True, I was in the market for Thinkpad as well, But still I cant understand why they are so expensive in Sydney. I haven't got a single point as to why they are expensive.

Eventually I ordered for Fujitsu E8410C series. Its bit heavier then S6410P, but then it has got better screen and all.

 

I did a quick bit of research on the different pricing advertised by lenovo in different regions. This is for the top of the range T61p (roughly the same spec throughout).

US: AUD$2000 (US$1700 or so)
HK: AUD$3500 (HKD$24000 or so)
AU: AUD$4600
CHINA (where they're made?!): AUD$7000 (!!! RMB 46000)

I can't make sense of the AU and especially China prices.

Fujitsu make pretty damn good screens. I feel in love with the screen on my N6010. So much so I bought it without reading up on the fan noise complaint most people experienced. The E8410 looks pretty good, but its 15" LCD isn't LED like the S6410P. Although the viewing angles on the S6410P are apparently not very good.

 

Currently they are running some anniversary specials on Lenovo, but even then they are expensive then Fujitsu & others. Don't know why?

Well, I felt a bit better as at least we are not the only ones getting ripped, China is worse.