FUJITSU Laptop Quetions

[onza]

If ne one has one of these laptops just post what you like or dislike about it because i'm in the process in purchasing this laptop and just want feedback on it.

thnx
onza

Most likely this one but the tides may change lol

Pre-Configured Models:


E-6571
Intel® Pentium® III processor
750MHz

14.1" XGA TFT
128MB memory
20GB hard drive
Modular 8x DVD drive
Modular 3.5" floppy drive
Built-in multinational1 56K2 V.90 modem
Touchpad
Security Panel
Wireless Mouse
Windows® 98 Second Edition


$2,099

Buy with Win2000
Upgrade to Windows® 2000
for just $100 more. (and you guys know i have to go with this)

 

[Thanatopsis]

My friend swears up and down these things are the holy grail of laptops. I have no idea why, but he sure likes them. Also, he thinks Fujitsu makes the best hard drives in the world. I'm not so sure about that one.

 

[RossMAN]

onza - What is the complete manufacturer's model number?

 

[onza]

hey rossman it would be E-Series but ne of the notebooks would be cool to know about.

thnx
onza

 

[Zenmervolt]

I always hit these laptop threads with a strong reccommendation for an IBM ThinkPad. Although, when I was looking into buying my ThinkPad, I was also seriously considering a Toshiba or a Fujitsu. As I recall, Fujitsu has that little "eraser head" for a mouse, which I personally prefer to a touchpad, so that's a plus in my mind. I have heard good things about Fujitsu though, and I'm pretty sure they are very reliable brand.

Zenmervolt

EDIT: Oops, I guess that Fujitsu does use a touchpad, sorry. For the record, I still think that a ThinkPad is as good as a laptop gets.

 

[RossMAN]

hey rossman it would be E-Series but ne of the notebooks would be cool to know about.

Wow those are slick laptops, you missed a killer deal back in November on Dell laptops.

There are several different configurations of E-Series to choose from, which do you intend on buying?

 

[onza]

dont take this as a bump mods but...(looks like a bump, cause i relply to often. lol)

yea the thinkpads are on my list but there is only one problem it cost so freaken much its not funny. for a configuration like the fujitsu its would cost upwards of 3-4 grand (at least to what i know it buy). so yea that would be my # one choice but money is also an issue. Also fujitsu is japanese made so that means good grade quality.

onza

 

[RGN]

I've got a 435dx - its a 133mmx w/DSTN screen thats about 4 years old. It's been fine with the exception of the battery, it never have much of a batt life so I'm always plugging it in.

Other than that, its all good.

 

[Zenmervolt]

<<for a configuration like the fujitsu its would cost upwards of 3-4 grand (at least to what i know it buy).>>

My A21p was about $3,500 configured as follows:

PIII-850
15&quot; UXGA (1600x1200) TFT display
256MB RAM
32GB 5400 RPM HDD (other laptop drives are 4200 RPM)
Modular 8x DVD drive
Integrated Floppy drive
Internal 3Com 56K v.90 modem
Internal 3Com 10/100 Network Adaptor
Trackpoint (major selling point, I hate the touchpads)
ATI Rage Mobility M3 16MB AGP 2x graphics controller (at the time the fastest on the market)
Windows 2000

I would imagine that you should be able to spec out an IBM identical to the Fujitsu for $200-$300 more. IMO the ThinkPads are worth every cent of the price premium they command over other laptops. I like to joke that the ThinkPad is the only laptop that, if someone tries to steal it, you can use to beat the theif to a pulp, and then use the very same laptop to type up the theft report.

Zenmervolt

 

[RossMAN]

Here's what a loaded Dell Inspiron 8000 for $2,648.00 comes with:

CPU: Intel®Pentium®III Processor 850MHz
LCD Display: 15.0&quot; UltraXGA TFT Display
Memory: 64MB,SDRAM,1DIMM
Video Card: 32MB ATI Mobility M4? 3D Video, 4X AGP
Primary Hard Drive: 20GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Operating System Software: Microsoft® Windows® Millennium
Modem: Internal 56K Capable V.90 + 10/100 Mini-
Fixed CD/DVD Drives: Free Upgrade! 8X Max Variable DVD Drive
Bundle: Microsoft® Works Suite 2001 plus Money 2001
2nd CD/DVD Drive: 8X CDRW Max Variable Modular Drive
Anti-virus: Norton Antivirus® 2001
Limited Warranty and Support: 3Yrs Parts + Onsite Labor (Next Business Day) + Lifetime Phone Tech Support
Internet Access Service: 1-Year DellNet? by MSN® Internet Access Service[add$0]
Special Offer - Financial Software: Free! Turbo Tax Deluxe
Proactive Support: Dell Proactive Support by Attune

The only changes I would make are buy SODIMM RAM elsewhere which is cheaper and install Windows 2000 Pro OS.

 

[FrontlineWarrior]

I have a 2+ year old fujitsu that had battery problems within the 1st year. I dunno if they're better now but the one I got is a POS. Maybe a defect? I dunno.

 

[onza]

hey dirf,

which model do you have/had? i think there is alike a one year warrenty on the battery but i guess thats to late..

onza