Fujitsu LifeBook P7010
The ultimate ultra-portable that is meant to be used anywhere without sacrificing on features.
Pros
- Runs cool and quiet
- Very lightweight and compact
- Sleek and durable design
- Beautiful screen with CrystalView transreflective coating
- Responsive touchpad
- Lengthy battery life
- FingerPrint Sensor serves two functions: security and scrolling
- Large storage capacity (up to 100GB)
- Modular Dual-Layer DVD burner supporting most available disc formats
- Modular Bay for extra battery
- Supports all three available wireless formats (802.11a/b/g)
- Wide array of connectivity options, including Compact Flash Card
Cons
- Slow to Average performance
- Bluetooth is not an option
- Poor sounding speakers
- Cramped keyboard
- Outdated chipset and graphics solution
- Restricted upgrades (ie. sealed hard drive)
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Fujitsu LifeBook P7010
Published August 25, 2008 at 01:15:50 PM, by Thai Tan
OverviewCompeting against the likes of Dell, Sony and Toshiba in the lucrative notebook market isn't easy, but Fujitsu has managed to become one of the top five computer makers in the world. Fujitsu takes into account aesthetic design, functionality, and performance in their wide selection of fine computing products. This is most evident in the LifeBook P7000 series, with design and specifications that exemplify originality, quality and portability -- and we're talking serious portability.

Fully-loaded and feather-light, the Fujitsu Lifebook P7000 is made to be used anywhere and everywhere without compromising on function. Weighing in 3.3 pounds, this ultra-portable is loaded with all the functionality you need, including a complete array of connectivity ports, communication options, and a modular optical drive. Business users will appreciate the integrated biometric finger print sensor and lengthy battery life. It also sports a razor sharp 10.6-inch widescreen display with Fujitsu's Crystal View technology to enhance image clarity and a modular Dual-Layer DVD writer for true read/write compatibility. Equipped with a battery efficient Pentium M Ultra Low Voltage processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 512MB DDR Ram (upgradeable to 1GB), and up to 100GB storage capacity, this ultra portable is powerful enough to handle most of the mainstream and office applications sufficiently. Unfortunately you will have to look elsewhere if you plan on using it for 3D intensive tasks, as the Integrated Intel 855GME graphics is to say the least a bottleneck in the graphics spectrum.

The base model starts at $1,449 and can range up to $2,000 for a fully loaded unit making the LifeBook P7000 series a strong contender in the ultra-portables class, with competitors like the Sony T Series.
Design Portability
Classified as an ultra-portable, the Lifebook P7010 is small, lightweight, and compact. Measuring 10.27-inches wide, 7.83-inches long and only 1.26-inches thick at the front section and extending 1.38-inches thick towards the back, the ultra compact notebook will fit inside virtually any carrying case or backpack. For a perfect fit, it's recommended to use a carrying case made to compliment its size such as the Samsonite L25 Ultra Portabl e case. At 3.3 pounds with the 6-cell battery, the LifeBook P7010 is intended to accompany you everywhere you go, best suited for heavy travelers such as students and business professionals.

The Fujitsu P7010 compared to the HP L2000 14-inch Notebook.
Case and Design
Fujitsu assembled an aesthetically classy yet sleek notebook that illustrates originality and style. The two tone inverted color scheme keeps it sleek and refined, with matte black wrapping around from the magnesium alloy top lid and bottom chassis to the surface around the palm rest and keyboard area, while silver trim covers around the hinge and extends around the sides.

Sleek and durable chassis gives it an original style.
The instant appeal lies in the silver lid hinge, as it is the most distinctive design feature. The power button and status indicator panel are built on the metallic cylinder hinge and two sets of speakers are stationed beneath.

Cylinder hinge does double duty: holding the display and housing the speakers.
Although the glossy matte black magnesium-alloy top lid looks sleek, it's highly prone to marks and fingerprints so maintenance is necessary to keep it looking sharp. Ultra-fine scratches and other aesthetic blemishes appear easily on this type of lid, much like the Fujitsu Lifebook N3510; but much like a sexy black car, it looks sweet when all cleaned up.
Keyboard
The black, integral 82-key straight-laced arrangement keyboard contains all the essential keys, particularly the Windows and Ctrl keys at the bottom left of the keyboard. The PgDn, PgUp, Home and End cursor keys are also present but require users to press the function (Fn) key, similar to the embedded numeric keypad on most laptops. The Caps Lock, Shift, Alt, Tab, Backspace, and Enter keys are small like the rest of the keys but barely large enough to not miss. Some of the punctuation keys such as the question mark are even smaller, measuring .5-inch wide making it difficult to hit at times. Like most laptop keyboards, the numeric keypad is embedded within the keys located near the center of the keyboard and is activated with the num lock key. In addition, there are function (Fn) keys are used in conjunction with the F keys to adjust the audio volume, alter the screen brightness, disable or enable the touchpad, and switch to an external monitor when connected. When toggling one of these function keys, such as the audio for example, it will activate an on-screen volume indicator. This helps you identify exactly which volume settings you want to select. The on-screen indicator applies to other function access buttons as well, including the brightness, disable/enable touchpad, and mute.
Due to the notebook's diminutive size, the 10-inch compact keyboard takes practice to getting accustomed to (compare this to the Acer TravelMate 8104 keyboard, which is 11-inches wide). As I've mentioned earlier, most of the keys are smaller than the keys found on typical full-sized keyboards. After typing on this keyboard for some time now, I can type fairly quickly and somewhat accurately; but not comfortably. This layout is rather cramped, making it uncomfortable at times to type, especially for long periods of time. The keys feel stiff when depressing them, similar to the Asus V6V. Some users may find the 2mm depression level (travel distance) too shallow, especially if you're accustomed to the 3mm key stroke from models like the Lenovo ThinkPads. Noise generation is very minimal when typing, quiet as most notebooks we have tested. Despite the narrow typing area, there is sufficient room around the palm rest area to ensure your wrists are comfortably positioned.
Touch pad
The touchpad measures 2.4-inches wide and 2-inches in length, offering sufficient surface area to allow comfortably gliding of one's finger. Like the palm rest area, the black flush surface is clean and smooth, sensitive to touch and responds accurately to movement. As with most touch pads, it also allows for tapping to execute an action if you prefer not to use the click buttons.

To the right edge of the surface area, the touchpad has a function to scroll vertically but not horizontally. This allows you to scroll in applications like Internet Explorer when sliding your finger in the appropriate direction. Our model included the optional fingerprint sensor, which can be used as a security measure and also serve as a scroll button too. The two click buttons are appropriately sized but are stiff and loud when clicked.
Design Continued
Connectivity Options
For such a compact notebook, it's actually loaded with a multitude of connectivity options surrounding front, left, and right sides of the computer. Many of the connections are protected by covers to prevent dust or debris from filtering through while the notebook is in transit. Compact Flash Card slots are not commonly found on your average notebook but Fujitsu managed to offer it on this computer. For users who prefer to connect their laptop to an external monitor, television or projector, the Lifebook P7010 supplies VGA, and S-Video outputs; but omitting DVI. There is also a built-in mono microphone that is stationed to the right of the touchpad (on the palm rest).

It offers a Compact Flash Card slot in addition to the Memory Stick/SD Slot.

Most of the connections are protected by plastic covers and appear sturdy.
Front
On the front panel, you will find a Wireless LAN switch and Memory Stick/Secuire Digital Card slot reader. The Memory Stick/Secure Digital Card slot reader supports SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Media, Memory Stick Duo, and Memory Stick PRO, allowing you to transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices. The integrated Wireless LAN can be activated or deactivated by toggling the Wireless On/Off switch - disabled when not in use in order to conserve the battery.

The LCD panel does not come with any type of latch mechanism to secure the display when shut but the hinges are strong enough to securely shut the display. When shut, the screen hovers slightly over the keyboard and palm rest area, reinforced by four rubber pads to prevent the screen from touching the keyboard and wrist area.
Rear
The rear panel contains the anti-theft lock slot and air vents. The battery pack fits nicely without protruding.

Left Side
On the left-side: DC power jack, modem telephone port, PC Card slot, Compact Flash slot, and Flexible Bay (Dual Layer DVD burner).

Right Side
On the right side: Microphone jack, Headphone/Optical Audio jack, two USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet 10/100 LAN port, IEEE 1394 Firewire port, S-Video out, and VGA out.

The headphone/audio jack connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers and headphones and includes SPDIF support. The S-Video allows you to connect to a television or VCR. The IEEE 1394 port, known as Firewire or iLINK, is of the 4-pin variety and used to connect to Firewire devices, such as Sony camcorders and some external drives.
Heat and Noise
In a notebook, components such as the hard drive and the cooling fan are responsible for generating heat and noise. The cooling fan on the Lifebook P7010, which is located on the rear and bottom panel of the notebook, operates based on processor load. Whether or not the noise level of the fan is tolerable will depend on the individual user. After using a wide range of notebooks and experiencing vastly different levels of noise, I found that the fan noise generated from the Lifebook is very minimal. I found that most of the time the fans will hardly ever initiate, especially when the processor throttles down. When the fan does begin to spin, it ceases fairly quickly. This is most attributed to the use of the 400MHz FSB ' Carmel' platform, which has lower power consumption than the current 533MHz FSB ' Sonoma' platform.
During general Internet/email usage with the AC power plugged in, the fan begins to spin and creates a low-pitched whooshing sound as the air passes through the system's vents in the rear. When using the LifeBook for DVD playback for prolonged use or when the processor is set to run at full-speed, the fan maintains the same level of noise.
Heat build up on this laptop is minimal. The system becomes slightly warm during heavy loads, but never comes close to reaching uncomfortable levels. At the bottom of the chassis, the RAM compartment is made of suede to minimize heat. A few areas like the touchpad and palm rest can become lukewarm. In fact, this is probably one of the coolest notebooks I've tested.
Upgrading and Expansion
Upgrading the Fujitsu Lifebook P7010 is simple, thanks to the easily accessible memory compartment located on the bottom side of the machine, only requiring a standard Philips screwdriver. Unfortunately, the only user-friendly upgradeable component is the memory. The Wi-Fi mini-PCI adapter and hard drive is more of a challenge, as they do not offer user-friendly replaceable compartments. Inside, there are two micro DIMM slot and our model is pre-installed with two 256MB sticks of 333MHz (PC-2700) DDR micro DIMM modules made by Micron for a total of 512MB.

The Flexible Bay, which currently houses the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer optical drive, allows the user to swap the optical drive for another modular device, such as a secondary battery high-capacity plus modular bay battery (3-cell), which is a $116 option from Fujitsu. Simply release the latch located at the bottom to detach the optical drive

The slot-load optical drive bay can be swapped out for another drive or battery.
Features
Processor/Chipset/RAM
Using the fundamental components of a modern Centrino notebook, the Lifebook P7010 is powered by the battery efficient Pentium M Ultra Low Voltage 753 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and the Intel 855GME chipset. The Intel 855GME chipset is part of the ' Carmel' family, which is the previous generation chipset prior to the successor ' Sonoma' platform (915GM/PM). This platform, labeled as the value chipset by Intel, supports single channel DDR 200, 266 or 333 and includes an integrated graphics solution. However, the Pentium M Ultra Low Voltage 753 was introduced with the newer ' Sonoma' platform. With a front side bus of 400 MHz and thermal design power (TDP) of 5 watts, one can expect this to be a highly battery efficient processor.

As with all Pentium M processors, the 753 supports Enhanced Intel Speedstep where the CPU adjusts its speed dynamically based on system usage. However, unlike the processors that run on 533 MHz front side bus, the Pentium M Ultra Low Voltage 753 clocks down to 600 MHz, instead of 800 MHz due to the lower front side bus speed. Even with the processor clocked down to 600 MHz, it is still fast enough to watch DVDs or do general-purpose computing (Web browsing, Word processing) with respectable performance. Clock speed can be adjusted in the Power Options to optimize battery life or enhance performance.
Intel's Ultra Low Voltage Pentium M processors are identical in architecture, features, and overall performance to that of Low Voltage and regular Pentium M chips. They have the same amount of cache memory, run on a 400MHz FSB, and all in all offer the same performance as other Pentium M's. The difference comes when the chips are manufactured and tested by Intel. When a processor rolls off the line, it is tested and labeled using a method known as 'speed binning.' In this process a chip is tested as to how fast it can operate and under what voltages. Chips that can run at lower voltages are binned for Low Voltage and Ultra Low Voltage applications, just like chips that can run at 1.6GHz but not 2.0GHz are binned for their maximum stable speed. The ULV Pentium M 753 runs at a mere 0.94 V at 1.2GHz. This is less voltage than a 400MHz FSB Dothan uses at full speed! And low power doesn't mean low performance: if you were to clock a regular Pentium M at 1.2GHz it would perform the same as our ULV Pentium M.
As stated in the preceding section, our Lifebook P7010 comes with two 256MB micro DIMM DDR333 (PC-2700) sticks for a total of 512MB and is upgradeable to a maximum of 1GB. CAS latency is rated at 2.5-3-3-7 for each stick.
GPU
As part of the Intel 855GME chipset package, it includes an integrated graphics accelerator to power the video of the Lifebook P7000 series. Compared to the newest integrated offering from Intel, the GMA900 (part of the Sonoma 915GM chipset), this graphics solution is an outdated one as it supports only DirectX 7.1, features one pixel pipe, and core clocked at 133 MHz - 250 MHz. These limitations will make it difficult if not impossible to play most modern games. But the LifeBook P7000 series was not intended for 3D intensive tasks or gaming in the first place.
The Intel 855GME graphics utilizes shared memory architecture, meaning the system memory (RAM) is shared with the graphics card. Since shared memory is dynamic, it will be allocated for graphics usage based on application demand. Once the application is closed, the memory that was allocated for graphics usage is then released and made available for system use. During general use, the graphics memory uses 8MB of system memory and can use up to 64MB during graphic intensive demand. As a result, the system may slow down when heavy graphics from an application are in demand.
Display
One of the great features on this ultra-portable notebook is its wide-aspect 10.6-inch XGA (native 1,280x768) TFT LCD screen. It also incorporates Fujitsu's CrystalView technology (glossy screen) to enhance image clarity and optimized for outdoor viewing. Image quality is impressive, as it is bright, vibrant, and sharp. In 2D desktop use, it provides sufficient brightness and contrast, with colors appearing bright and true. Text is very sharp and legible, although some may be squinting as text is relatively small. The response rate is fast enough to keep up with movies without significant 'ghosting.' In addition, scrolling through a webpage full of text does not exhibit motion blur.
Beautiful luminous widescreen display with CrystalView. Enlarge Image

The viewing angle is sufficient.
For a small screen, the 10.6-inch widescreen offers decent amount of desktop real estate. One can bring up two Word documents size by size and comfortably view both files. It also offers decent viewing angles; viewing the screen from a slight angle (horizontally or vertically) causes minimal distortion of the colors and brightness. When watching DVD movies, video quality is smooth and color rendering is rich. Connecting the Fujitsu laptop externally (capable of 1600x1200) to my Dell 20-inch widescreen LCD was simple as connecting the VGA cable and pressing the F10 key.
Sound
The LifeBook P7010 comes equipped with the Realtek ALC203 audio specification. As mentioned in the design section of the review, the on-board stereo speakers are positioned inside the metallic cylinder hinge. This position allows for you to listen to CDs even with the screen closed. For such a tiny laptop, the speakers produce loud sounds, but lack the hard-hitting bass, a common trait among most laptop speakers.

Like the Acer TravelMate and Sony notebooks, the on-board speakers can reach high volumes without becoming distorted. Dialogue in movies sounded clear and the surround sound effect was above average but bass was non-existent. Instruments and vocals during music playback did not sound clear and crisp, in addition bass was lacking.
Overall, the sound capabilities produced from this machine are on par compared to most notebooks with a non-branded set of speakers (ie. Harman Kardon). Music and movies sounded excellent with my trusty Sony headphone connected, especially with the help of the Dolby Headphone Utility, which helps emulate realistic surround sound.
Features Continued
FingerPrint Sensor
Security and sensitive data are critical concerns for not only business users but all users. Mobile computers are highly prone to theft or unauthorized use. As previously discussed, our Fujitsu P7010 comes integrated with a FingerPrint Sensor. This feature enhances data security, stores passwords and encryptions, and gives authorized access to an assigned user.

Setting up the FingerPrint Sensor requires setting up a user and enrolling your finger (you select which finger) with the included software OmniPass. This was a simple and seamless process as I was able to begin using this function after rebooting up the notebook into Windows, a prompt requested for me swipe my finger on the reader. After verification, the system continues its normal boot process into Windows.

Wi-Fi
As part of the Sonoma trio, the Fujitsu LifeBook P7010 comes with the Intel Pro Wireless 2915ABG card, which can connect to 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a wireless networks. The P7000D model comes with the Atheros Super AG wireless card, which also connects to all three wireless networks (802.11a/b/g). The missing wireless format here is Bluetooth, as Fujitsu does not even offer it as an option. As mentioned earlier in the design section of the review, the P7010 includes a switch to turn on or off the Wireless LAN Card located on the front panel, which helps conserve battery when Wi-Fi is not needed.

In regards to wireless performance, signal strength and download speeds were excellent overall. Our tests mainly consisted of connecting to a home 802.11b/g wireless network with no difficulty to speak of. Signal strength was reported between 'very good' to 'excellent' while using the laptop in my home network, even when being about 30 to 40 feet away from the wireless base station
Optical Drive
The modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD+/- RW Drive gives this ultra-portable even more functionality. This versatile drive is capable of burning DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW and reading DVD-ROM & DVD-RAM discs. The drive loads incredibly fast; as soon as I insert a disc , the movie or application loads almost instantly. Made by Matshita, the drive is modular or 'hot-swappable,' meaning it can be removed from its drive bay. This allows another module such as a second battery to be placed inside the bay. The drive burned a couple of audio CDs with no problems to report.

The supported disc formats and burning capabilities are as follow:
Write: 4X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R, 2X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-RW, 10X CD-RW, 2.4X DVD+R DL, 2X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R
Hard Drive
Believe it or not, the Fujitsu P7010 does not disappoint when it comes to storage capacity for a notebook of this size. Fujitsu offers hard drives in 40GB, 80GB, or the massive 100GB storage capacities. Our model came installed with the Fujitsu 100GB (model MHV2100AT ) hard disk drive with 8MB data buffer and a slower 4200 RPM rotational speed. Thanks to the enhanced spindle motor driving technology in the Fujitsu, the drive is virtually silent when operating. When the disk drive seeks, it exhibits only a slight crunching noise that is just barely audible. The 100GB of storage space is contiguous and comes formatted with NTFS.
Battery
The capacity of the 6-cell lithium ion battery is 4,800 mAh and is rated at 49.6 Whr (max). With all the power efficient components, our test showed the LifeBook 7010 was able to last 4 hours and 49 minutes. During DVD playback, the 175 minute movie Alexander ended with 1:09 hour (30%) of battery life remaining.

As mentioned earlier, to further extend battery life you can purchase the optional high-capacity plus modular bay battery rated at 2300 mAh (3-cell), which replaces the optical drive.
AC Adapter
The AC Adapter is a commonly overlooked part of a notebook's features, even though it is the most important part! The included AC adapter measures 4.5-inches long, 2-inches wide, and 1.2' thick, which is more compact compared to ones from Acer, Sony or Dell. The AC adapter is extremely light and can easily slip in a carrying case or backpack pocket. Unfortunately, it is missing a strap or some form of cable management around the adapter to organize the lengthy power cables.

Like the laptop, even the AC adapter is compact as its sitting next to our Motorola Razr phone.
Software
Fujitsu included a vast array of software applications to streamline your computing experience. The software is comprised of: Norton AntiVirus 2005, InterVideo WinDVD, Sonic RecordNow!, Quicken 2005, OmniPass, and Fujitsu Driver update. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional are also available. I should also note Fujitsu did not clutter the drive with any type of trial or unnecessary software.
Setup Method
The Fujitsu P7010 was set to run at full performance by setting the power scheme set to 'Home/Office Desk' with the AC plugged in, meaning that the CPU will not underclock while running the tests. For the battery performance test, the power scheme was set to 'Portable/Laptop'. This activates SpeedStep technology, which lowers CPU speed when not needed, thus increasing battery life. Screen brightness and audio were both set to 50% and Wi-Fi was turned on. Each test was repeated 3 times to ensure accuracy. Before each test was run, the laptop was rebooted and its hard drive defragmented.
Business Winstone 2004 runs business related applications through a series of scripted activities and uses the time a PC takes to complete those activities to produce its performance scores. Each application runs 5 tests through a series of demos and activities. Business applications include:
- Microsoft Access 2002
- Microsoft Excel 2002
- Microsoft Frontpage 2002
- Microsoft Outlook 2002
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
- Microsoft Project 2002
- Microsoft Word 2002
- Norton AntiVirus Professional Edition 2003
- Winzip 8.1
Multimedia Content Creation Winstone 2004 is a single large test that runs multimedia applications through a series of scripted activities and returns a single score. Applications include:
- Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1
- Adobe Premiere 6.50
- Macromedia Director MX 9.0
- Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 6.1
- Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 Version 9.00.00.2980
- NewTek's LightWave 3D 7.5b
- Steinberg WaveLab 4.0f
Business Winstone 2004 Batterymark measures a laptop computer's battery life by simulating real-world usage. The program measures the time it takes to drain the battery by running applications such as Microsoft Office XP, Norton AntiVirus, and WinZip through a series of scripted activities to drain the battery in a realistic way.
3DMark 2001 SE PRO build 3.3.0 measures graphics performance by benchmarking the CPU, memory, and graphics through a series of 21 tests, including simulated games, theoretical tests, DX8 feature tests, and image quality tests. Resolution was set to 1024x768 with all default settings.
3DMark 2003 build 3.6.0 measures DX9 performance through a series of 3D game based sound, graphics, and CPU tests. Resolution was set to 1024x768 with all default settings.
PCMark 2004 build 1.3.0 uses real life application tests to generate a combined score by running specific tasks like application loading, game tests, 3D rendering, multimedia encoding, and more. Resolution was set to 1024x768 with all default settings.
Configurations
| Specifications | Fujitsu P7010 | HP nc4200 | IBM ThinkPad T43 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium M 753 ULV (1.2 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache) | Intel Pentium M Processor 750 | Intel Pentium M Processor 750 |
| Front Side Bus | 400 MHz | 533 MHz | 533 MHz |
| Chipset | Intel 855GME | Intel 915 GM | Intel 915 PM Express |
| Hard Drive | 100GB Fujitsu 4200RPM 8MB Cache | 80GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache | 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM 8MB Cache |
| Memory | 512MB DDR333 PC2700 | 512MB DDR333 PC2700 SDRAM (2 x 256MB) on Single-Channel Mode CL=2.5 | 512MB DDR2-533 SDRAM (1 x 512MB) on Single-Channel Mode CL=4 |
| Graphics | Intel 855GME | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 128MB Dynamically Shared | ATI Mobility Radeon X300 64MB of DDR Video RAM on PCI Express |
| Operating System | Windows XP Home w/SP2 | Windows XP Professional w/SP2 | Windows XP Professional w/SP2 |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 4,800 mAh | 4,600 mAh |
Performance
General Usage (Business Winstone 2004)

Multimedia Content Creation (Business Winstone 2004)

PCMark04
Here are the associated scores (numbers in bold highlights the higher score)
| PCMark04 | P7010 | nc4200 | T43 |
| CPU | 2388 | 3612 | 3556 |
| Memory | 2205 | 3101 | 3132 |
| Graphics | 638 | 684 | 1311 |
| HDD | 2761 | 2800 | 3412 |
and the PCMark04 Overall Score:

3D Performance
3DMark 2001 SE

As expected, the Intel GMA900 and ATI RADEON X300 takes the lead.
3DMark 2003

The Intel 855GME Graphics just cannot keep up with the Intel GMA 900.
Battery Performance
Lasting 3 hours and 35 minutes in the BatteryMark conditioning run scripted test, the LifeBook's battery efficient components shines.


The LifeBook P7010 takes the lead, lasting 4 hours and 49 minutes in the life test.
Conclusion

Pros:
- Runs cool and quiet
- Very lightweight and compact
- Sleek and durable design
- Beautiful screen with CrystalView transreflective coating
- Responsive touchpad
- Lengthy battery life
- FingerPrint Sensor serves two functions: security and scrolling
- Large storage capacity (up to 100GB)
- Modular Dual-Layer DVD burner supporting most available disc formats
- Modular Bay for extra battery
- Supports all three available wireless formats (802.11a/b/g)
- Wide array of connectivity options, including Compact Flash Card
Cons:
- Slow to Average performance
- Bluetooth is not an option
- Poor sounding speakers
- Cramped keyboard
- Outdated chipset and graphics solution
- Restricted upgrades (ie. sealed hard drive)
Recommendation
The Fujitsu LifeBook P7010 represents the ultimate portable computer without sacrificing on functionality. At almost half the size and weight of most notebooks, this laptop comes with an array of ports and connections, Dual-Layer DVD writer, and razor sharp 10.6-inch wide-aspect LCD display that will serve and satisfy frequent travelers, business professionals, and even students alike. Business professionals or even most general users will appreciate the FingerPrint Sensor that functions as a security measure and a scroll button. Compact Flash Card slots are rare in a laptop but this model managed to offer one, serving my Nikon D70S Digital SLR nicely when I need to transfer images. While it does support all available wireless formats, Bluetooth is the missing link that appears to be growing in popularity, especially with more Bluetooth enabled mobile phones becoming widely available. If you're a heavy traveler, this is where the Fujitsu P7010 shines; lasting almost 5 hours with a standard battery, the modular bay accepts a second battery for an additional 2-3 hours longer.
Despite the light and portable design factor you get with this model, it has its adverse affects as well. Due to the cramped keyboard and miniature keys, some will find typing on this ultra portable uncomfortable. While this is not abnormal for a system of this size, the keyboard could have been a bit more ergonomic. In addition, upgrading is very limited, especially restricting the hard drive from being upgraded, which is a major limitation to future optimization. Lastly, Fujitsu selected the Intel 855GME graphics and chipset, which is yesterday's technology. Newer features are obviously missing, such as low-voltage DDR2, High-Definition Audio and better graphics (Intel GMA900 or discrete).
The instant appeal of the Fujitsu LifeBook P7010 is the mobility factor, combined with a myriad of functions that make it very appealing to most. If you need portability that can handle a lot of tasks, then the P7010 might be right for you. It would be wise to check out the keyboard before investing in this sexy little portable.

Availability/Warranty
The Fujitsu LifeBook P7000 series is available now from $1,549 to $1,949 depending on options. Fujitsu offers one (1) year Parts & Labor warranty with one (1) year hardware technical support and 90 days software technical support. Visit the Fujitsu Computer Systems Online Store!
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