Fujitsu Claims New Notebook Reduces Stress

Fujitsu Claims New Notebook Reduces Stress

Fujitsu today launched its 'stress busting' P8110 notebook. According to the company, "The stress of constant travelling, multi-tasking and connection on-the-go will be dissipated with the performance and design of this machine." The P8110 features a 12-inch display, 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a 320GB hard drive. A version of the P8110 is also available with a Solid State Disk (SSD). Other features of the P8110 include built-in 3G wireless, an HDMI port, and a 2 MP webcam. Fujitsu claims a seven hour battery life.

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Wait so exactly what part of the notebook is specially designed to bust stress? All I see is an average laptop.

 

I was hoping you guys could tell me.

I am interested in blind testing results . . . measure the stress levels of two groups, give one the Fujitsu and the other a random notebook of the same size, then re-check the stress levels after a period of time. My bet is that there will be no statistically significant difference.

 

This is now a serious contender for my next notebook. I wanted Fujitsu to add a HDMI port to the PXXX 12" series and they have done this. I like Fujitsu high end ultraportable products. I have also found that they have good customer service.
I really don't want a black notebook though for my next notebook so hopefully there will be different lid colour options available.
Buying now for such an expensive purchase might not make sense. It might be best to wait until Q1 next year when ULV Arrandale processors will be released.

The bezels they use is quite slim so the footprint of this 12" notebook is not much bigger than some 11.1" notebooks.

I don't yet see this laptop on the US website. Also, the P series seems to have been removed from some Fujitsu websites. May be this might be a Fujitsu Siemens only item.

Edited to add:
Well i am glad that Fujitsu is bucking the trend of making uber thin laptops without any dvd drives. I could sell both of my notebooks and just use this 12.1 as my main notebook. It would be a nice touch as well if the dvd drive was modular.

 

This notebook has fairy dust sprinkled all over it, thus reducing your stress levels in daily use.

 

The all black one looks very nice, I am taking this is using the SU9x00 series cpu, or did we get lucky and got the SL line cpu? Also, what is the battery life like on this? How is quality of the screen is it better than Toshiba, Dell, Samsung, etc.(I would say Sony but I doubt it would be as good)?

 

LOL nice one!

 

I have been a P8010 user for more than one year. Everything about this notebook is great (lightweight, long battery life, compact dimensions, built-in optical drive, etc.) except for the screen. The screen has very poor viewing angles by modern standards. Some people have asked me if there is a privacy filter on the screen! This shortcoming is very annoying when I want to share the screen with other people.

If the new P8100 is on your short list, do check the screen in person before you make your decision.

 

coldmack this laptop has a SU9600 processor, it probably will be updated early next year with a top end ULV 1.2 Arrandale processor that supports turbo mode. I think with the expected gains in battery life it is probably worth waiting for.

I like the silver stripe that the black model has, it livens it up a little.

ekyfong, thanks. Fujitsu have gone for a matte display this time. I have used some Fujitsu notebooks in the past and i have always been very happy with the display. Hopefully this one won't disappoint me either.

This is one of the first notebooks that i've seen in a while where i have thought it could be a suitable replacement for me. It will be interesting to see what Toshiba do as well.

 

Fujitsu does a nice job with the P series and I like the look for the P8110, the marketing is lame of course, but you can't blame the product designers on that. If you're really into the Fujitsu P series then www.leog.net is a forum you should check out, it's been around for years and main focus is on Fuji P series laptops.

 

It is nice that it has something better than the CULV (or atleast more powerful)

 

I don't know about battery life being that much better (if at all).

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=419540

 

Thanks sgogeta4, i was anticipating better things based on the 32nm and the much more integrated cpu/gpu. It seems like a lot of the benefits are cancelled out. Hopefully, though it will do a bit better in lower powered states.

May be grabbing one of these 1.6 models in a few months is a good idea then when the next gen ULV Arrandale laptops start shipping.

 

We'll see how they do when real reviews come out. I suspect that the new ULV CPUs will be a definite upgrade in performance while only having a slightly higher power consumption compared to current models. Whether or not the performance upgrade will be noticeable on daily tasks; however, is probably negligible unfortunately.

 

How is the screen quality on this device, and how does it compare to the HP 2530, and the Toshiba A600?

 

Build quality should be better than the Toshiba. The Toshiba is a consumer grade notebook.

With the HP 2530p you have the option to go for faster 1.86/2.13 LV processors that are more powerful than the 1.6 ULV processor. However, depending on what you do you might not notice the difference. You also have the option to for a 9 cell battery with the HP model.

No one knows what the screen is like on this model.
Also, one advantage is that the P8110 uses a standard 2.5 drive and optical as opposed to the 1.8 and optical that come as standard on the HP model (if you want a dvd drive that is). Also, you get a HDMI port with the Fujitsu model. I don't think that this model will be sold in the US though. It also doesn't look like a 9 cell battery will be offered. It looks like they will offer two 6 cell batteries with one being rated higher than the other. A 60wh battery would be enough for me though. I would probably buy a spare 6 cell if i wanted to use it when i go travelling.

https://sp.ts.fujitsu.com/dmsp/docs/ds-lifebook-p8110.pdf

 

It's nice to see that the P series is still around after all these years. Overall, I'm far more impressed by the new Panasonic N8 ( http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/panasonic-adds-windows-7-to-laptop-line-unveils-lets-note-n8-a/):

• also 12.1"
• also DVD drive
• very robust design
• much faster processor: P8700/2.53Ghz (vs SU9600/1.60Ghz)
• a little lighter: 1.32kg (vs 1.38kg)
• much longer battery life: 16h (vs 10.5h)

To me it seems that the Panasonic N8 beats all other laptops in this category, or am I overlooking something?

 

• Lenovo x200s: SL9400 1.86Ghz, 4.4h/8.8h/13.2h, 1.10kg/1.23kg/1.39kg (no DVD)
• Lenovo x200: P8600 2.40Ghz, 3.3h/6.5h/9.8h 1.34kg/1.47kg/1.63kg (no DVD)
• Fujitsu p8110: SU9600 1.60Ghz, 10.5h, 1.38kg (incl DVD)
• Toshiba R600: SU9400 1.40Ghz, 4.5h/8.5h, 0.77kg (no DVD)/1.11kg (incl DVD)
• Panasonic S8: P8700 2.53Ghz, 8h/16h, 1.10kg/1.27kg (no DVD)
• Panasonic N8: P8700 2.53Ghz, 8h/16h, 1.15kg/1.32kg (incl DVD)

 

The launch of the new Panasonic models passed me by.
I must admit specs wise they do look very impressive for a 12.1 laptop.
However, the design in my opinion leaves something to be desired. I think the design is a step backwards over the the CF series.
http://www.toughbook.eu/ENG/notebook_cf-w8.aspx
http://www.engadget.com/photos/panasonic-n8-and-s8/2324088/
However, looks are subjective.
It also does not offer a webcam.

To add to your list the Dell E4200 is there as well. The Sony Vaio G series is also sold in Japan so if you live there/can import it might be an option for some people. HP also sell a couple of business class 12.1 notebooks.

 

Neither does the Dell E4200, or the Sony Vaio G, so I am not sure if that really makes a difference.

 

I mentioned it because we were looking at the Panasonic in a bit more depth. For some people it will be a plus or minus.
There are still companies that will not allow people to have webcams so some people still demand that.
However, i personally would not buy a new notebook now without a webcam. It is a deal breaker for me.

 

I would agree with you there, that is part of the reason I had to rule out the Dell E4200, was the lack of a web cam. At least Toshiba, and Fujitsu offer it on their business line.
How does the previous Fujitsu model's screen compare to the Toshiba A/R600? I would also take it the Vaio G has a better screen?

 

I'll still take my MSI 1223 with a P9500, though this does look like an excellent notebook.

 

I used to like the designs of the P series (I owned a P7010, which explains why I take notice when a new P model is presented). The recent models are however boring in my opinion - they're quite plain boxes.

Among the boring designs, I personally prefer the designs of Panasonic (particularly when in "jet black"). I also do not agree that this design is a step back. My impression is that they have tried to stick to the old, sturdy design of previous models as much as possible while going wide-screen.

It can be inconvenient that the Panasonics don't have a webcam. In my case, I decided that I don't use a webcam very often, and it suffices to have a small webcam in my luggage, among other cables etc:



My list was certainly not complete - so here an attempt to make it more complete; I'm still most impressed by the Panasonic

• Panasonic N8: P8700 2.53Ghz, 8h/16h, 1.15kg/1.32kg (incl DVD, no webcam)
• Panasonic S8: P8700 2.53Ghz, 8h/16h, 1.10kg/1.27kg (no DVD, no webcam)
• Lenovo x200s: SL9400 1.86Ghz, 4.4h/8.8h/13.2h, 1.10kg/1.23kg/1.39kg (no DVD)
• Lenovo x200: P8600 2.40Ghz, 3.3h/6.5h/9.8h 1.34kg/1.47kg/1.63kg (no DVD)
• Fujitsu p8110: SU9600 1.60Ghz, 10.5h, 1.38kg (incl DVD)
• Toshiba R600: SU9400 1.40Ghz, 4.5h/8.5h, 0.77kg (no DVD)/1.11kg (incl DVD)
• Dell E4200: SU9600 1.60Ghz, 6h*, 1.21kg (no DVD, no webcam)
• Sony G3: SU9400 1.40Ghz, 6h, 0.86kg (no DVD, no webcam)
• Sony G3: SU9400 1.40Ghz, 12h, 1.12kg (incl DVD, no webcam)
• HP Elitebook 2530p: SL9600 2.13Ghz, /7.0h/, 1.45kg/1.54kg/1.58kg (incl DVD, slow HDD)
• HP Elitebook 2530p: SU9400 1.40Ghz, >1.45kg (incl DVD, slow HDD)
• MSI PR201: P8400 2.26Ghz, 1.80kg (incl DVD)

Of course, updates of some of the other models are also probably around the corner...

 

Reduces stress wow? So if i beat the crap out of this notebook when i'm mad it will be resistant to damages>?

 

But for a traveler, a web cam is absolutely crucial for "reducing stress" caused by separation from friends and family.

 

With the MSI it is a good notebook but it falls without any doubt into the consumer market. Although the 12.1 form factor is pretty portable the weight puts it even with some 13.3 notebooks.

Travelings, if you're looking to buy now i would suggest that you also take a look at the Sony Z. It is pretty pricey in the EU. The dimensions is similar to some 12.1 notebooks and the specs it offers is pretty powerful for a 3.3lbs notebook.

I'm interested into see what Fujitsu stores in Asia will offer. They always seem to offer a greater selection of colours. I'm also interested in what Fujitsu in America will be doing about the P series. It doesn't seem like Japan has announced this model either.

coldmack, in regard to Fujitsu displays. Well, I have used a P7230 several times and i was very happy with the display on that model. People look for different things in a display. This is a different display though so it won't be really too helpful in comparing to any previous models. The display though will be a 300 nit matte display, to find out anymore we really need to wait and see.
http://www.fujitsu.com/sg/news/pr/fpcap_20090929.html

 

I have re-read this thread like 10 times. Still dont get the "reduce stress" thing.

 

shhh...don't stress over it--

 

For the price, I'm willing to put up with the extra weight. Except for the lack of eSATA, I have nothing but good things to say about mine, I'm confident it will put in 4-5 years of service, just like my MSI 1013, which is still going strong right next to my 1223. I'm amazed they don't market them more, they're one of the most affordable notebooks in this form factor.

 

This kind of brazenly deceitful marketing is just a scam.