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Fujitsu LifeBook P7230

Fujitsu LifeBook P7230
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Fujitsu has consistently pushed the envelope with its ultraportables and preached the importance of integrating optical drives into these tiny units. The Fujitsu LifeBook P7230 ($1,799 list) continues that tradition. It joins the ranks of the Sony VAIO-VGN-TXN15P and the Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5 as the only ultraportable below 3 pounds to integrate optical drives. Fujitsu does a great job of providing useful features. But the trouble with miniaturization is that you can end up sacrificing critical elements. The P7230, which has an undersized keyboard and runs slowly, is no exception.

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Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $1,799.00 List
  • Type: Ultraportable, Business, Small Business
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Business
  • Processor Name: Intel Core Solo U1400
  • Processor Speed: 1.2 GHz
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Weight: 2.9 lb
  • Screen Size: 10.6 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Storage Capacity: 60 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11a/g
  • Primary Optical Drive: DVD+R DL

Bottom Line

The Fujitsu LifeBook P7230 is one of only three sub-3-pound ultraportables to integrate an optical drive, and the only one whose drive is modular.

Pros

Clad in white. Only 2.9 pounds. Integrated optical drive. You can swap in an extra battery in place of the optical drive.

Cons

Impractical keyboard. Meager performance. Slow hard drive.


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