Nokia Lumia 800 Review

Features and Performance

Interface

Powered by a 1.4GHz Scorpion processor and running the Windows Phone Mango (7.5) OS, the Lumia 800 is a seriously speedy handset. When it comes to functionality, as limited as the OS itself may be, the Lumia 800 manages to do everything it’s capable of extremely well. WP7’s stripped down; visually simplistic user interface is what keeps most of their handsets, irrespective of processing power, running quite smoothly. The Tile and Hub set up is really what makes WP7 so attractive. Unfortunately for Nokia though, this fantastic piece of hardware can’t live up to its true potential that’s curtailed by the OS. The Linpak Benchmark test we subjected it to gave us a score of 49.3 Mflops, which is impressive as far as mobile handsets go. Multi-tasking was, of course, a non-issue.

Simple and easy to mange UI

Although WP7 is a user-friendly system, like we’ve said many times before, it’s still in its nascent stage and will require a considerable amount of tweaking before it can really give Android or iOS a run for their money. The few things about the Lumia 800 we took issue with, included the fact that Nokia has decided to go Micro SIM on us and also leave out the external memory support. Like the N8, the uni-body design translates to; should your phone hang, restarting it will not be as easy as it used to be. Thankfully, the Lumia 800 functioned without any “hang-ups”. But it seems like a - if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em - type of sentiment is at play here.

What we also noticed with the otherwise crystal clear display was that whites usually took on a slightly yellowish tone. This was especially noticeable on websites with white backgrounds. Other than that, visibility in broad daylight from any angle was top-notch.

Media

It was quite surprising to see that Nokia missed on including any audio enhancements for the 800 and that is a major downer. Audio quality was consistent with any other high-end smartphone, but it could have surely been better with a few options to personalize the output. We did find the decibel level a tad low, especially in crowded areas. The speaker phone was also a little too low for our comfort level. The built-in FM radio was just fine and even managed to pick up signals quite well on a daily commute through the city. Nokia has pre-installed TuneIn for Internet radio options as well.

The audio quality would have been so much better with some enhancement options

Once again, we were plagued with the Zune menace, meaning we had to make sure that our videos were first compatible with the software, before it could take its own sweet time transferring to the handset. Once on the handset, the picture quality, Nokia’s Clear Black Display enriched the colors. 16Gigs of internal storage space is also quite a bit to keep media lovers fairly satisfied, even if they can’t extend it any further.

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Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse launched in India

The Blue Track Technology claims to distinguish it from the ordinary optical and laser-based mice. This technology enables one to use the mouse on just about any surface - wood, marble, granite, or even on a carpet. The Explorer Touch Mouse comes with five customizable buttons for everyday tasks like cut, copy, paste and open new window. It also comes with scroll speeds, which use haptic feedback (light vibration that signals scrolling speed). The ambidextrous design allows using it with both hands. The battery life stretches up to 18 months, while the two- coloured battery indicator will alert you when the batteries need to be replaced. It has a snap-in nano transceiver, so you can either leave the transceiver plugged-in to the computer or conveniently store it in the bottom of the mouse.

Announcing the launch, Satish Parreddi, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Retail Sales & Marketing, Microsoft India said, “With the launch of the Explorer Touch Mouse, Microsoft has now brought into India its complete family of touch mice including the previously launched Touch Mouse and the Arc Touch Mouse. The Explorer Touch Mouse responds to the lightest swipe, flick or touch of a single finger paving the way for effortless navigation. Not only is it stunning to look at, but is also specially designed keeping in mind today’s aware PC user who wants a fun, easy and convenient way of interacting with a mouse.”

The Explorer Touch Mouse is priced at Rs. 2,399.

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Samsung ML-2951ND Printer

Design and Build Quality

Grey and uninspiring are two words that might describe this printer. It looks like one of those devices that might be catching dust at the back of your office. But guess what, at least it’s not yellow or purple! To us at least, it looked dapper in that grey outfit, with the grills on the side and the flaps only adding to the look. This one is professional, conservative and classy. It’s got a boxy design, but a pretty tiny footprint, so you’ll have plenty of space to clutter your workspace with other stuff.

Here's a quick tour of the printer. The top consists of power ON button, the Cancel button, the demo page button, an Eco mode button and two LEDs – the first one shows the status of the machine and the second shows the status of the toner. The back consists of the LAN port, the USB connector and the power cord.

A complete grey outfit

The output tray is located at the top, alongside the control panel buttons. The front consists of the cover, to input the cartridge and there’s a paper level indicator located at the bottom, next to the first tray. There’s a manual feeder above it as well. The back consists of the last flap that is a paper width guide on a manual feeder.

At 7.2 kg, it’s definitely lighter than the Epson photo printer, which we reviewed recently. This monochrome printer has a quite a bit of plastic in its build, and it may come off as little flimsy, but considering it’s going to just sit out there minding it’s own business, we don’t see too much of an issue.

A manual feeder and a feeder tray

Features

The printer is powered by a 533 MHz processor with 64 MB of storage, which is pretty much adequate for your network printing needs. The printer is capable of printing at a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi and has PCL6 / 5e and SPL emulation. It supports a wide variety of media formats, including A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO B5, JIS B5, Envelope and Postcard. A good variety of media types are supported as well, which include Cotton, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Cardstock and Transparent.

A small footprint

According to Samsung, the printer can print up to 28 papers per minute in A4 and 29 letter papers per minute. It’s got a first print out time of less than 8.5 seconds from ready mode. We’ve put that to test in our performance section. Installation of the single cartridge is easy. Flap out, cartridge out. Paper placement is pretty easy as well and the printer has been designed keeping speed and efficiency in mind.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 features

Features

In terms of system configuration, the 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 isn’t too impressive. It only runs an Intel Core i3 2310M processor that operates at an average 2.1 GHz. It’s based on the new Sandy Bridge architecture, so clearly laptops using the new platform have started returning to the market. There’s 3 GB of DDR3 memory and Lenovo has bundled the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Basic on the laptop. There is no discrete graphics solution provided, though. This makes it clear the Z570 is no way prepared for any serious gaming. But, it does have many other nifty features. There is a large 640 GB hard drive in it, which means space for a ton of media. There is 802.11n WiFi supported through the Atheros AR9285 adapter. HDMI connectivity is also present. Suddenly, the IdeaPad Z570 comes alive with all sorts of features you don't expect in a laptop this cheap.

Design and Build Quality

The IdeaPad Z570 although in the lower end bracket of laptops, is an attractive thing to look at. The colour on the model we received isn’t too great but the finish on the lid and the Lenovo badge does makes it stand out. It’s not the slimmest of laptops and it’s by no means light-weight. The weight is probably has to do with its build quality, which is pretty good for a laptop that costs less than Rs. 35,000. The top for example, is made of metal and has a very sturdy feel to it.

Chiclet-style keyboard on the IdeaPad

Finer aspects of the design and build quality can be seen when you open the lid. The line of touch-sensitive buttons give it a very elegant look. The buttons are meant for controlling the volume of the speakers, setting screen profiles and cooling modes. The software works well with the touchscreen buttons. Operation is extremely simple. The power button too looks great and looks like it came out from a really high-end laptop. We really like the look and feel of those buttons. The tiny, but bright, backlight used for these touch sensitive buttons and also the activity indicators looks very nice indeed. Another set of indicators are positioned next to the large trackpad. These are primarily to display the power on status, charging status, wireless connectivity and trackpad status.

Speakers and the well designed power button

The keys are scalloped and have a depression in them. At first, using it feels a little awkward but the keys do have a nice feel to them. There is a little bit of feedback and the keys wobble a little bit if you press them on one corner. The speakers are positioned on the same panel as the touch-sensitive buttons.

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Logitech Tablet Keyboard For iPad

Keeps a low profile

The compact keyboard combines the best of traditional keyboards and laptop keyboards, for a great experience wherever you use your tablet.

Does double duty

On the go, the carrying case helps protect your keyboard. And once you arrive, it converts into a sturdy stand for your iPad that’s adjustable to just the right angle.

Speaks Apple

The keyboard pairs easily with iPad (and even iPhone® or iPod® touch ) over Bluetooth® wireless. Use it on your desk, lap or anywhere within 30 feet of your iOS device.*

Plays along

You get media controls—like play, pause, volume up and volume down—right at your fingertips.

Gives you options

The separate stand means you can place your iPad just where you like it—in landscape or portrait mode—for more freedom than other types of portable keyboards.

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Logitech® Tablet Keyboard

Keeps a low profile

The compact keyboard combines the best of traditional keyboards and laptop keyboards, for a great experience wherever you use your tablet.

Does double duty

On the go, the carrying case helps protect your keyboard. And once you arrive, it converts into a sturdy stand for your tablet that’s adjustable to just the right angle.

Speaks tablet

The keyboard pairs easily with your Android tablet over Bluetooth® wireless. Use it on your desk, lap or anywhere within 30 feet of your tablet.*

Plays along

You get media controls—like play, pause, volume up and volume down—right at your fingertips.

Gives you options

The separate stand means you can place your tablet just where you like it—in landscape or portrait mode—for more freedom than other types of portable keyboards.

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Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad® 2

Made for iPad 2

Smart and sleek, ZAGG’s patent-pending, award-winning protective case design provides an extra measure of convenience and style. You and your iPad 2 won’t want to go anywhere without it.

Take a stand

Go from FaceTime to email time in no time. A recess just behind the keyboard holds iPad 2 in either portrait or landscape modes. The choice is yours.

Just your type

The Logitech-designed wireless keyboard pairs quickly and easily over Bluetooth®. And the keyboard charges over USB, so you never need to worry about replacing batteries.

Better together

The ideal match for iPad 2, the Keyboard Case is carefully crafted from precision-cut, aircraft-grade aluminum, so it fits, feels and looks great.

Soft on the inside

The inside corners are lined with high-density padding to help cushion and protect iPad 2 if accidentally dropped.

Images of iPad 2 and case are for demonstration purposes only. Actual product may vary slightly. iPad 2 sold separately.

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DoCoMo To Sell Samsung Galaxy Smartphone, Tablet

DoCoMo will carry the Samsung Galaxy smartphone and tablet computer and would start selling the devices this year, the telecom operator has announced.

The Galaxy smartphone will be rolled out from late October while the tablet PC will start selling from late November this year.

Currently, Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices are carried by a Softbank, one of the top telecom operators in Japan. Apple’s iPhone series and iPad tablet PC became a huge success in Japan.

With 7-inches wide touch-screen, the Galaxy model comes with 16 GB and 32 GB of storage capacity and has Internet features including 3G and Wi-Fi. The device is also enabled with video conferencing feature and has front and rear facing camera.

The technology-obsessed Japanese are already enthralled by the Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices. Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone and tablet PC are also expected to succeed in the Japanese market.

However, in European markets, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is not restricted to one particular network operator and is made available through almost all leading the network operators.

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Logitech Revue To Hit Markets In October

Logitech Revue, carrying Google TV, is set to hit markets by the end of this October, the company announced on Wednesday.

“We are delighted to be working with DISH Network to offer consumers what we believe is a transformational TV experience -- through a combination of DISH's programming and DISH's integration with the Logitech Revue with Google TV,” vice president and general manager of Logitech Greg Rhine was quoted as saying.

Revue, Logitech’s set-top box for Google TV was unveiled on October 6. The price of the product has been fixed at $299, closer to the earlier estimates.

“Revue comes with an easy to set up companion box and an intuitive companion keyboard controller. Simply connect your TV, cable or satellite set-top box, and your Internet connection to the Logitech Revue, and you’ve got Google TV. As long as your TV has an HDMI port, you are ready for Google TV,” the Logitech’s website said.

The Revue is now available for pre-orders with Logitech, Amazon and Best Buy. Besides, the subscribers who already have Dish Network can buy Revue for $179.

Google TV is a set top box platform and is based on Android mobile OS. Google TV provides access to videos, apps, shows, DVRs, websites and TV channels.

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Apple Ships MacBook Air Without Flash

Apple has planned to ship its new MacBook Air notebooks without pre-installing Adobe's Flash software. The company has also decided to ship the future PCs without Flash.

The decision was taken in order to protect its customers rather than harming the software maker, a spokesperson said.

However, the users who want to install Flash on the notebook will have to manually download the software from Adobe's website.

A spokesperson for Apple said, “We’re happy to continue to support Flash on the Mac and the best way for users to always have the most up to date and secure version is to download it directly from Adobe.”

Earlier, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has strongly objected to Flash, saying that the software is bug infested and harms the battery life of a device.

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Latest HTC Wildfire

The Indian mobile market has witnessed a drastic increase in the entry of budget Smartphones, over the past few months. With a view to capture this booming market, Taiwan-based cell phone handset manufacturer HTC collaborated with India’s Reliance Communications to launch its budget Smartphone - ‘Wildfire’ in India. The 3-G enabled Smartphone hit the Indian market in August 2010, with a price tag of Rs 16590. HTC Wildfire runs on 2.1 Android OS. The phone is loaded with a host of multimedia features. Wildfire is a one-stop solution for communication requirement, thanks to its ‘Friend Stream’ feature that enables you to catch up with your friends on Facebook, tweet them on Twitter and check out photos on Flickr, all on the same screen! With next-generation caller ID and many other attractive features, Wildfire is surely a wonderful gadget to opt for!

Design and Looks

HTC Wildfire has a very compact design. The cell phone features a 3.2” TFT capacitive touch panel, portraying 16,000,000 vibrant colors. It offers a great screen resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Four touch sensitive keys, each for Home, Menu, Back and Search, are provided below the display. Weighing 118 g, the dimensions of the phone are 106.8 x 60.4 x 12 mm. The form factor of Wildfire is Bar. HTC Wildfire is available in five shades, including Black, Brown, White, Red and Silver.

Features

HTC Wildfire boasts of a 5 MP camera that delivers a grand picture resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels. The camera comes with the options of video recording as well as self focusing. Its multimedia components include a stereo FM radio with RDS and a versatile music player, which offers you crystal clear sound. Possessing an integrated memory of 384 MB RAM & 512 MB ROM, the peripheral memory of the cell phone can be expanded up to a whopping 32 GB, using microSD memory card, thus allowing the phone to retain almost infinite number of contacts. HTC Wildfire is supported by GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth, WLAN, 3G and USB networks that enable users to browse internet sites such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, You Tube and so on.

Cisco Cius Android Tablet Launched

Networking and communications giant Cisco has launched its Cisco Cius tablet PC device for the customers.

The Cius tablet is specially designed to work with Cisco's business VoIP products.

The tablet sports a 7-inch multi-touch screen and includes a 5 MP rear camera and a front facing camera with video conferencing capabilities and high definition video recording. The device will run on the Android 2.2 operating system.

According to a company spokesperson, the Cius is targeted at various important sectors like the healthcare, retail, financial and manufacturing industries.

The tablet will support features like Cisco Collaboration and Unified Communication applications including Cisco Quad, Cisco WebEx, Cisco Unified Presence, instant messaging, e-mail, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager voice and video telephony.

The Cius tablet will wear a price tag of $1,000 and is set to be released next year.

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HP Unveils DreamScreen

HP Unveils DreamScreen- Interactive Digital Device For Families

HP has unveiled its whole new creation 'DreamScreen', an interactive digital device that caters to ‘shared environment’ like families.

“The device is designed to offer features and content to each member of the family. Users can browse internet, get the latest news and play games, providing a PC-like experience,” HP India vice president and general manager (Personal Systems Group) Sunil Dutt said.

The device has touch-screen with icons similar to the mobile phones’. It is almost similar to iPad by features and looks. HP, however, says that iPad was a personal device, while ‘DreamScreen is more oriented towards a shared environment and designed for use by families.’

The device provides access to Internet services like education, video chat, e-mail, movies and news.

“A tap of a finger takes the families to the information, education and entertainment they seek. With such an easy way to access the Internet, Indian families will now be able to fulfill their aspirations and be a part of the digital age,” HP Global Market Development Strategic Advisor Satjiv S. Chahil said.

The company is in partnership with Airtel, Tata Teleservices Apalya, Edurite, India Games, India Today, NDTV and Yatra for content providing services.

DreamScreen is priced at Rs. 19.999 and will be available starting this November 25 in 700 outlets across 60 cities.

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Latest OlivePad Tablet

OlivePad 3.5G from Olive Telecom has been launched in Nepal. India’s OlivePad tablet computer was first launched in the mid of 2010.

The OlivePad tablet PC is equipped with loads of features video calls, Internet browsing and social networking. The device is enabled with 3G and has an inbuilt GPS and comes bundled with Map my India service.

With 7 inches wide captive touch-screen, the device supports video calls, Navigation, Route Calculation, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, YouTube and USB. The OlivePad sports a 3 mega pixels camera, music player and e-book reader.

The Olive Pad also comes with preloaded DataViz Documents that allows users to view, edit and create Word, PowerPoint and Excel files. Another interesting feature of the phone is Mobile TV powered by Zenga TV. Now users can catch their favourite TV shows OlivePad with live TV powered by Zenga TV.

Thus, with a 6 month free subscription, the users can enjoy watching Colors, MTV, UTV Bindaas, UTV Bloomberg & UTV Movies. However, it is not clear whether this service is extended to Nepal as well.

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Notion Ink's Adam Tablet Computer

The Adam Tablet, developed by a Bangalore-based technology firm Notion Ink, is one among the several tablet computer set to rock in 2011. With CES 2011 flooded with tablet computers, the year is expected to be the year of tablets.

Though several tablets computers are set for launch this year, Indian-made Adam Tablet is certainly special as it made its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Adam Tablet entered the show majestically at par with other gadgets from world renowned firms.

Among the much-awaited tablet computers in this year, Notion Ink’s Adam Tablet has a special place. The reason is not only because it is an Indian-made tablet computer, but also because of its stunning features, which gives cut-throat competition to global tablet PC majors. The company also has plans to launch the device in the United States.

The tablet comes with a 10 inches wide display and is based on Google’s Android platform.

The Indian-made tablet computer comes equipped with best features. The Adam Tablet’s specifications include NVidia Dual Core Tegra 250 Processor, Transflective Screen for smart and active display, 185 degree Swivel camera, 1080p HD video output via HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microSD, USB and mini USB support and Adobe air and flash.

It took almost three years for the company to build the tablet. The tablet comes in different variants- one with Backlit LCD and Wi-Fi only priced at $375.33, Backlit LCD, while the other model is equipped with Wi-Fi + 3G, which comes priced at $425.33.

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Microsoft’s WindPad Tablet Computer

Microsoft’s WindPad Tablet Computer Launched In India At Rs. 34,990

Following the launch of Samsung Galaxy and Apple’s iPad, now Microsoft’s WindPad tablet computer was launched in the Indian market. The tablet PC with rich features comes priced at Rs. 34,990 in India.

The price is, however, comparatively higher than the Apple’s iPad, which is priced at Rs. 27,990. The WindPad 100W is also the first tablet PC from Microsoft.

The tablet PC comes loaded with advanced features and has a 10 inches wide multi-touch display screen with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution. The WindPad tablet has two cameras- one at the front for video calling and the other at the rear side.

The other notable features of the tablet PC include mini HDMI, audio out, 2GB RAM and 32GB expandable memory with the help of SD Card, Wi-Fi and USB port. The tablet can withstand the battery hours of six hours and weighs about 800 grams.

The G-sensor, accelerator and Ambient Light sensor feature automatically adjusts the screen brightness.

The WindPad 100W tablet computer will be available at the Ezone outlets

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Latest HP Palm Topaz Tablet

With Samsung, Apple and Microsoft’s tablet PCs already rocking the tablet computer industry, another rival from HP- HP Palm Topaz is also in row to be launched this year.

HP Palm Topaz has so far received mixed reviews about its specifications and functionality. The Palm Topaz is equipped with 9.7 inches wide touch-screen display with Gorilla Glass technology and hosts 1.2GHz Dual-core Qualcomm MSM8660 processor and integrated Adreno 220 GPU. The display of Topaz offers 1024 x 768 resolution.

The tablet is equipped with 512MB RAM and has the storage capacity of 16G/32GB/64GB. And the Internet features include Bluetooth: 2.1 + EDR and Wi-Fi. The device is equipped with a front-facing 1.3 mega pixels camera for video calling. The tablet can sustain battery hours of up to 8 hours.

A unique feature that Topaz can boast of is Cloud Canvas that would allow users to control other HP devices like printers. And the Touchstone v2 comes bundled with the device for wireless charging and sharing videos and audio, printing- all of these can be done wirelessly.

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Latest Cowon D3 Plenue multimedia player

Cowon D3 Plenue multimedia player based on Android is now available for pre-order in the UK. The D3 Plenue has been listed for pre-order by online sales firm Amazon at $370. The player has a 3.7 inches wide 800×480 AMOLED display screen and functions on Android operating system 2.1.

The device supports full HD 1080p video playback and is enabled with HDMI TV out and composite TV out.

The Cowon D3 Plenue player also sports Internet features like Wi-Fi 802.11 B/G, Bluetooth, G-sensor, built-in speaker, FM radio with recorder and MicroSDHC card slot. The player is equipped with NTFS file system that supports files bigger than 4 GB.

The D3 Plenue player supports video formats like MP4, AVI, WMV, 3GP, DAT, MKV and ASF. Video codec support covers DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV 9/8/7, MPEG 1 formats. The device can withstand 21 hours of battery in case of audio and 10 hours in case of video.

The device also comes in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions and is available for shipping around February 15.

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Apple's iPad Price

With rumors strongly suggesting Apple’s iPad 2 is on its way to launch in this summer, the price of first iPad version is likely to come down, according to sources.

Though it is not officially confirmed by Apple, it is being expected that owing to intense competition from its rivals like Samsung and Motorola’s Xoom, Apple would certainly reduce the price of its iPad. The prices are expected to come down as low as $199.

Besides, it is also to be noted that Apple’s iPad 2 is rumored to be launched somewhere around March or April. This could also be one of the reasons for price reduction.

According to unofficial reports, some of the well-known online selling firms including BestBuy and Amazon are set to drop the iPad prices. Whether it is rumor or fact, it is quite logical to guess that the company would try to push the sales of its earlier versions along with its new versions.

“iPad 2 is expected to be released in the Spring so retailers like Best Buy and Amazon should be busy clearing space, both physical and virtual to sell the device. I would expect iPads to drop down to $299 or maybe even $199 for a refurbished model. This probably won’t happen until Apple starts taking pre-sale orders of the iPad 2,” a source quoted.

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Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard

Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard is now available in India. 

Powered by light, the keyboard has thin body and was first launched in 

November 2010.

The users can now get the keyboard charged not only in solar light but also in any indoor lights, the company says. The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard relieves its users from the hassles of long cables. More to it, the keyboard can also function in total darkness for about three months.

“The keyboard is still the best input device for typing emails and IMs, updating your Facebook page or posting responses to your favorite blogs – and the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 is the next big innovation in keyboard technology,” Logitech country manager for India and South West Asia, Subrotah Biswas was quoted as saying.

Logitech is a Switzerland-based company and is a division of Logitech Group. Logitech International is into manufacturing peripheral devices to computers including keyboards, mice, microphones game controllers, webcams, headphones, wireless audio devices, and audio devices for MP3 players.

The Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard is priced at Rs. 5,995. In the US, the device is priced at $79.99.

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Fujitsu Lifebook TH700

Manufacturer: Fujitsu

Unit Weight: 2kg

Operating System: Windows 7 Professional

Battery Life: Up to 4.56hrs (1 battery)

Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 or i5 Processor

Memory: 2Gb Standard - Up to 8Gb

Hard Disk: 500Gb SATA HDD

Screen: 12.1" Widescreen TFT with wide viewing angle (1280 x 800 pixels)

Graphics: Intel HD

LAN Network: 1000Mbps

Wireless Network: 802.11 b/g/n

Mobile Broadband: N/A

Bluetooth: Yes

Inbuilt 56k Modem: No

Infrared: No

Fingerprint Reader: Yes

Form Factor: Convertible

Tablet Digitiser: Wacom Active Digitizer and Capacitive Touch Screen

Ruggedness Ratings: N/A

Bar Code Reader: No

RFID Reader: No

GPS: No

Specifications URL: Fujitsu Website

Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labour

Fujitsu Lifebook TH550

Manufacturer: Fujitsu

Unit Weight: 1.2Kg

Operating System: Windows 7 Professional

Battery Life: Approx 5 - 7 hours

Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-380UM

Memory: 2Gb DDR3 800Mhz (Up to 4Gb max)

Hard Disk: 500GB (SATA 5400rpm)

Screen: 10.1-inch SuperFine back-light 

LED 16:9 HD Widescreen TFT, 1366 x 768 pixels

Graphics: Intel HD graphics

Wireless Network: Atheros 802.11BGN

Mobile Broadband: Optional

Bluetooth: Yes

Inbuilt 56k Modem: No

Infrared: No

Fingerprint Reader: No

Form Factor: Convertible

Tablet Digitiser: N-Trig

Ruggedness Ratings: N/A

Bar Code Reader: No

RFID Reader: No

GPS: No

Specifications URL: Fujitsu HK Website

Warranty: 1 year courier pickup

Looking for an ultra-mobile netbook alternative that offers more? The Fujitsu Lifebook TH550 is a lightweight compact convertible Tablet PC that breaks down the traditional barriers of mobile computing. Here's how:

Fujitsu Lifebook T901

Powerful, Fast, Convertible, Smart

The new Fujitsu T901 utilises the latest Intel Core i7-2620M "Sandy Bridge" processor and that represents a massive jump in processing power for Tablet PCs. This new Core i7 runs at a blistering quad thread* 2.7Ghz but can clock up to 3.4Ghz using Intel's Turbo Boost!

So what does that all mean for me? Your T901 convertible tablet is faster than any other!

Whether you are opening Excel spread sheets, editing pictures, compiling code, creating a DVD or just watching a movie, everything is faster.

An Intel Core i5-2520M (2.5/3.2 Ghz) version is also available here.

Processor Info: Intel Core i7 version Intel Core i5 Version

*The Intel Core i7-2620M and i5-2520M are both dual core processors with hyper-threading - effectively rendering four logical cores

The standard T901 comes with a massive 500 Gigabyte hard drive and 4 Gigabytes of super fast DDR3 RAM (Single Module) and is easily upgradable to 8 Gigabytes of RAM for maximum performance!

Best ever tablet graphics

The on-board Intel HD 3000 Graphics is a breakthrough over previous Intel graphics solutions with performance increases of over 200%. This new graphics chip is integrated directly into the processor for maximum efficiency and clocks in at between 850 Mhz - 1.3 Ghz with Intel's Turbo Boost technology.

Thanks to new HD video playback technology, the system now needs only the tiniest fraction of processing power meaning that your movies and DVDs play for longer than ever.

The T901 also features a new HDMI connector so that you can hook up a TV or projector using a standard connection straight from your tablet. Hook up a second big screen to your T901 and run a multi-monitor setup through the HDMI, VGA, DVI (via optional Dock) or Display Port (via optional Dock) with ease at up to 2560 x 1600 resolution.

To read more about the "impressive performance" of the new Intel HD3000 graphics, see this article and this one.

Fast connections you can use, Green power and a brilliant always charging USB port!

The T901 features the industry standard lightning fast USB 3 Port. The USB 3 port will connect to any of your standard USB hard drives, memory sticks and devices, but it can also connect to new USB 3 devices at 10 times the speed of USB 2.

The USB 3 port also puts out nearly twice the power of USB 2 meaning that phones and consumer tablets may charge via this port much faster.

The T901 also has two standard USB 2 ports, but here's where the magic is. The designated "always charging" USB port can charge your phone (or other battery powered device) even when the T901 is completely off!

The new T901 features a Green IT 0-Watt AC adapter that will not consumer power once your T901 is fully charged and shut down. Whereas typical AC wall adapters waste power when plugged in the T901 will not.

More than all day computing with 9 Hour Standard Battery life

The new "Sandy Bridge" Intel Core i5 and i7 processors allows the T901 to run for up to a staggering 7 hours on the standard battery.

If that's not enough for you, you can add an extended battery to give a 14 hours!

Now that is all day computing!

Write, Touch, Type - It's your choice!

Need to take notes in meeting, fill out forms or just sketch for fun? Simply flip the multi-touch display on the T901 around and fold it flat for tablet style computing. It rotates either way for convenience.

The T901 also features the advanced Wacom Penabled Active Digitizer Pen and capacitive Multi-Touch interface.

5 point multi-touch gestures allow you to right click, zoom, rotate and change windows with the light touch of your fingertips.

Intelligent Wacom Active Digitizer (Smart Pen) is pressure and proximity sensitive - perfect for writing and sketching and ultra responsive too!

Full sized keyboard and multi-touch track pad with scroll wheel give you the convenience of a laptop.

It's all about choice.

No compromise mobility and security

IT departments can adopt the T901 with confidence knowing that the very security features are at your fingertips:

Computrace enabled BIOS - track your asset and lock down your data in the event of loss of theft

Smart card reader for advanced sign-on

Biometric fingerprint reader - Reliable security that leaves no excuses for weak passwords

Embedded TPM

The T901 can make connections without compromise via Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 WiFi wireless and Bluetooth giving you the best mobile experience around.

Wide viewing, Clarity and High Definition

The Lifebook T901 offers the largest 13.3" Widescreen Display of any Tablet PC currently on the market. The high quality display offers 180 degree wide viewing angles in all directions. That makes the T901 perfect for sharing information Tablet style!

Wether you're watching a movie on a long flight or working on a spread sheet, you'll appreciate the 1280x800 pixel clarity of the T901. And with 300nit brightness, you'll also be able to work comfortably in any environment that office life throws at you!

Free training from the Tablet PC experts

A fully fledged tablet computer like the T901 offers an unprecedented depth of functionality to make your life easier and more productive. But how do you make sure you're getting the most out of your tablet PC? Tablet PC offers you free video and group training on the T901 tablet PC. Conducted by Tablet PC experts in capital cities around Australia, or in person on your tablet PC via our video training portal - exclusively free to our customers. We're also on hand to help you to find solutions to your Tablet PC questions. Want to know how to use Adobe Photoshop on a Tablet PC? We have the answers to that and hundreds of other Tablet PC questions, and we offer them to our customers at no extra cost*.

Manufacturer: Fujitsu

Unit Weight: 2.04Kg

Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 32 or 64bit

Battery Life: Up to 9 hours - plus extended battery options up to 14 hours

Processor: Intel Core i7-2620M "Sandy Bridge"

Memory: Up to 8Gb DDR3 RAM

Hard Disk: 500GB (SATA 7200rpm)

Screen: 13.3" High Brightness LED Widescreen (1280 x 800 Resolution) with wide viewing angles

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Supports up to 2560 x 1600 resolution via Display Port in dock)

LAN Network: Intel 82579 LM 10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless Network: Intel Centrino N6205 802.11 AGN wireless networking

Bluetooth: Yes

Inbuilt 56k Modem: No

Infrared: No

Fingerprint Reader: No

Form Factor: Convertible

Tablet Digitiser: Wacom Active Digitizer and Touch Screen

Ruggedness Ratings: N/A

Bar Code Reader: No

RFID Reader: No

GPS: No

Specifications URL: Global Fujitsu Website PDF

Warranty: 2 Years parts and labour courier warranty, extended options available.

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