New Fujitsu V1010 Affordable Notebook Now Available

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Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the availability of the LifeBook V1010 notebook designed for price-conscious markets, such as home-based offices and small businesses as well as educational segments. Starting at less than $800 and delivering the performance and reliability usually associated with higher-priced LifeBook models, Fujitsu claims the LifeBook V1010 notebook &quot;eliminates the need to sacrifice quality for a lower price.&quot;

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Priced starting at just $799, the LifeBook V1010 features a 15.4-inch wide &quot;Crystal View&quot; high-contrast display, 120GB hard drive, and Atheros Super AG Wireless LAN, dual-layer multi-format DVD writer, and spill-resistant keyboard.  The LifeBook V1010 notebook offers a choice of operating systems, including Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Professional, and a choice of processors, including the Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor and the Intel Pentium Dual Core T2130.

Additonal Specs

Detailed technical specifications for the $799 configuration include:

• Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2130 (1.86GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB)
• Genuine Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 60-Day Trial
• 15.4&quot; Crystal View WXGA display
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• 1GB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM memory (Dual Channel; 512MB x 2)
• 120GB S-ATA 150, 5400 rpm hard drive
• Multinational 56K3 V.90 modem and 10/100 Ethernet LAN
• Integrated Atheros Super AG Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g)
• Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer
• U.S Keyboard (Spill-resistant)
• Main battery: Lithium ion (6-cell, 4000 mAh, rated up to 2.25 hours)
• One-year International Limited Warranty  

Price and Availability

The LifeBook V1010 notebook is available immediately through authorized Fujitsu channel partners and the Fujitsu website. The LifeBook V1010 notebook with Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Professional and the Intel Pentium Dual Core T2130 is priced at $799. The LifeBook V1010 notebook with Windows Vista Business, the Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor and an impressive 2GB of RAM is priced at $899.

Editor's Note

Of course, the big news with the introduction of the V1010 is that both Fujitsu and Sony (with the recent announcement of the Sony VAIO NR) are chasing the more budget-focused customers. Could it be that more notebook manufacturers are finally seeing the value in low-priced notebooks (and low-priced notebook buyers)?

 

No firewire, no vista premium. Hey, at least it'll be reliable.

 

I wish Fujitsu did their budget models in a 14" widescreen, 5.5lb form factor so that I could at least think about getting one. The Fujitsu S series is too expensive, and their budget models are really big and heavy...

 

this is awesome, now i have even more choices-this could be a good or a bad thing!

 

Care to expand on that?

 

How reliable is it when compared to a ThinkPad such as T61?

 

XP Pro FTW! But what's up with these "Pentium Dual-Core" processors? Sounds like a low end version of the original Core Duo processor (Not the Core 2 Duo).

And I also see that it lacks Santa Rosa. (Intel GMA 950 gives it away). Boo. But if you're on a budget, this maybe one of the cheapest options for an XP-based machine. And I'm a bit skeptical of a 40wH battery; then again, this is a pretty low-powered machine. At least it has a 120Gb HD--which is 20Gb bigger than what's in my machine! (But it's slower too--5400 vs. 7200 RPM).

 

its good that there is yet another computer that fits my price range. the downside is that there is another choice to consider. (between all the dell/hp coupons, educational discounts, and best buy/Circuit city bargains, sometimes with mail in rebates, it can be a little overwheming)

 

A new model on the old Napa/Yonah/GMA 950 platform? I don't see why, since there are budget Santa Rosa chips now. Sony's finally moving off of that with their NR series replacing the old N series. Even budget buyers deserve 64-bit and x3100.

 

how the hell is this a good bargain computer? my friend just bought a acer 5570Z notebook with the 1.73ghz t2080, 2gb, 160gb, built in graphics, dvd burner, 6 cell battery lasting about 3 hours

$599 at best buy, although it was on sale - but still $699 normally

thats $100 cheaper for more ram, and more hard drive space and the speed difference won't be noticible at all....

 

Uhh, thats an Acer my friend. They were talking about not sacrificing quality for a low price...

Personally, I would take an NR over this. Its nicer looking, and most of the components are shared with the FZ, other than casing and dedicated graphics option.

 

Europe has has the Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo budget notebook range for a while. I think they are aimed at the home users. The V1010 may be aimed at business (XP Pro + GMA 950).

In Europe, Samsung is actively targeting the budget end of the business sector. The latest arrivals are the P400 and P500 which are simple reworks of the R20 and R60+ with matte instead of glossy finish (display and cover) plus XP Pro.

All the indicators point towards notebooks continuing to take an increasing share of the computer market.

John

 

still though, i know its acer, but its not like the laptop will die in 1 year simply because of the brand name, its all how you keep up the laptop.

i would go with less quality build laptop (which i personally think theres no problems with the quality on the acer laptop besides the flex in the screen) with much better specs and cheaper then a bit more quality laptop that cost more and slower....

but perhaps because i get a new laptop every year, i dont experience any problems....

 

That is only your preference and opinion. Look at people who buy Thinkpads, they will pay more for a superior quality product that will last for years.

As for my HP laptop, it started crapping out after the warranty expired.

 

Speaking of Thinkpad, for 800, I would be taking a very close look at Lenovo Outlet as there are plenty of T60 and T61 deals always popping up with much much better specs than this Fujitsu.