Intro: This configuration of the Fujitsu LifeBook U820 is a 1.3-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,225.The 5.6 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Runs on the Intel Atom chip.This unit comes with a 120GB hard drive and 1 GB of memory.
Noteworthy Features: Is only 6.7-inch wide, which is considerably narrower than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this narrow a wide is $1,805.Also, this notebook is only 6.1-inch deep, which is considerably shallower than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this shallow a deep is $2,165.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.The EPA has classified this notebook as Energy Star compliant because it has built-in power management features.
Weaker Features: Has a modest 1.6 GHz CPU speed.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average notebook on the market today.
Suitability: Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.The good battery performance will keep your notebook running longer without plugging in.
Value: Overall, this notebook's features seem a bit weak, even for its relatively inexpensive price.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
DUMP: DUMP HARD DRIVE RANKOF= 0.0993779.DUMP camera sensor resolution RANKOF= 0.618663.DUMP BATTERY RUN TIME RANKOF= 0.638569.DUMP resolution class= fairly standard among.DUMP native screen resolution= 1280 x 800.DUMP briefs display= widescreen.DUMP Graphics card series rank= 0.798911 class= fair.
Greenpeace: The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best.The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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