Fujitsu LifeBook (U2010) U820 at the FCC
August 5, 2008
The 5.6-inch Fujitsu LifeBook U2010 is headed to North America as the Fujitsu LifeBook U820. It has been submitted to the FCC and is awaiting their approval.
It has quite a few updates over its predecessor, the Fujitsu LifeBook U810:
- Display is 1280×800 instead of 1024×600
- Using Intel Atom CPU
- Change in keyboard - 6 rows instead of 5
- Optional built-in 3.5G and GPS Modules
- Atheros Wireless
- Realtek Ethernet
It was referred to as both U210 and U820, and overall as part of the Fujitsu LifeBook U SEries. The product # was FPC02163AK and the part # was CP390505.
There was an FM transmitter mentioned prominently in the FCC filing (from 89MHz to 98MHz). What the purpose of it is, I’m not sure yet.
The user’s manual was posted as well.
Read: FCC Application
(Thanks to Tim for the heads-up)
Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet (X200T) - Some Specs
August 4, 2008
Some specifications for the 12.1-inch widescreen Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet (or X200T), the Tablet PC-based convertible version of the Lenovo ThinkPad X200. The specifications for at least this particular model (no specific model # is provided), came out through a Hong Kong university notebook sales website.
They also mention a Lenovo ThinkPad X301 - whether this is similar to a ThinkPad X61 - X61s is unknown at this time.
Nothing too surprising, given what we already know about the X200, but it is nice to see some specifics.
Highlights:
- Some models Start at $10,452 HK ($1339.40 USD)
- Active Protection System for HDD
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 (1.86GHz, 6MB L2)
- Up to 4GB Memory, 1066MHz FSB
- Intel GMA X4500 graphics
- ExpressCard slot
- 8-cell battery, up to 7 hours battery life
Dimensions:
Width: 11.6 inches / 295 mm
Depth: 10.1 inches / 257 mm
Height: 1.3 - 1.43 inches / 33.3 - 36.5 mm
Weight: 4.17 pounds / 1.9 kg
Read: hknotebook.com
Via: GottaBeMobile
Dell Latitude E Series - E4200, E4300, XT2 - More Info
July 29, 2008
It’s been a month since we last heard any more information about the upcoming ultraportable Dell Latitude E Series, namely the 12.1-inch Dell Latitude E4200 and the 13.3-inch Dell Latitude E4300.
Well, Engadget has once again turned up some PowerPoint presentations, with a much more defined roadmap for where the Latitude E series is headed and when we can expect to start seeing them become available.
Availability looks to be in September of 2008, with three colors for each: Regatta Blue, Royal Red, Quartz Pink. The Dell Latitude D430 (which is being replaced by the E4200 and E4300) will continue to be available until January of 2009, so there will be some overlap - about five months.
A side note: the Dell Latitude XT2 convertible Tablet PC, the sequel to the 12.1-inch Dell Latitude XT, is listed as being available in January or February of 2009.
While much of the information was already known, there are some interesting new highlights:
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Fujitsu LifeBook U2010: More Pictures, Specifications
July 26, 2008
Some more pictures and specifications of the upcoming Fujitsu Lifebook U2010 have been published. As you can tell from the pictures (see link at bottom of article), it’s only slightly bigger than a Western Digital My Passport external hard drive.
While it resembles it’s predecessor, the Fujitsu U810 / U1010 quite a bit, it has slightly different styling and this time around the 5.6-inch Fujitsu ultraportable offering is powered by an Intel Atom CPU.
Some additional info from Tinhte.com:
- Possibly 1.8GHz Intel Atom
- 80GB HDD
- 1024×768 resolution (should be 1024×600)
- Secure Digital (SD) media slot
- Bluetooth (maybe optional)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- 3-cell 2200mAh battery
- At least 1GB of RAM
- Weight: 0.68kg / 1.5 pounds
Read: Tinhte.com (Vietnamese)
(thanks Tim)
Gigabyte M912 Unboxed, Overview (UMPCPortal)
July 24, 2008
UMPCPortal has gotten their hands on a “convertible” ultraportable 8.9-inch laptop (or netbook), the Gigabyte M912. By convertible, we mean that the touchscreen display can rotate around and allows for either a Tablet PC form factor or a conventional laptop form factor.
They will be putting the M912 through its paces, live on video, 6pm GMT, and will be answering questions as well. You can view it at UMPCPortal.com/Live.
This is, unfortunately, not going to be available in North America, unless you go through an importer like Dynamism.
Read: UMPCPortal
A Mac Tablet This Fall?
July 22, 2008
So is Apple going to finally produce some form of touchscreen Tablet PC? AppleInsider and MacDailyNews both have some interesting news, one in the form of Apple’s quarterly finance call yesterday, and the other in the form of rumors.
AppleInsider reported that Apple’s CFO, Peter Oppenheimer, was planning an important “product transition” sometime between July and September of this year, a transition that will have ramifications going into next year, at least as far as Apple’s profit margains.
This mysterious product will have “technologies and features that others can’t match,” according to Oppenheimer.
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