Fujitsu LifeBook U810 1GB 40GB HDD FPCM21341

by Fujitsu

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 6 x 1.3 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• ASIN: B000W8ZS0M
• Item model number: FPCM21341
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,724 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2007

Product Description

The all-new Fujitsu LifeBook U810 has a 5.6" WSVGA Crystal View display and weighs only 1.56 lbs. It is one of the world's smallest convertible touchscreen notebooks. Perfect to allow you to work, IM, access e-mail, watch video, listen to MP3s, browse the Internet, take pictures, or stay connected with friends and family. 5.6WSVGA Crystal View Touch screen (1024 x 600) Display Integrated 0.3MP (640 x 480) webcam Intuitive touch or pen or using the built-in QWERTY keyboard inputs Integrated Intel Graphics with 3D Accelerator Video 1 Type I/II CF Card slot, 1 SD Card Reader Fingerprint reader Built-in 802.11a/b/g Wireless, Bluetooth v2.0 1 USB 2.0, 1 Headphone out; 1 Microphone-in, 1 VGA and 1 RJ-45 via adapter connector Unit Dimensions - 6.73 (L) X 6 (D) X 1.26 (H) Unit Weight - 1.56lbs

Customer Reviews

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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great unit as a high end PDA- not a laptop replacement, December 30, 2007

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B. Brennan (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujitsu LifeBook U810 1GB 40GB HDD FPCM21341 (Personal Computers)

I purchased this unit instead of getting a new PDA about 3 weeks ago. I wanted something I could use with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access that would be smaller (lighter) than a full blown notebook, but would be usable between meetings at client sites where I had time but no access to a computer. I also wanted to take it on vacation to check e-mail without having to lug a notebook. It's about the size of a daytimer. If you get the leather cover from Fujitsu, it really looks more like a daytimer than a computer.

I was also interested in the tablet functions and this is my first Vista system. I viewed it as a "learning Vista, simple work function unit/toy". Plus the price was right. I didn't want to spend $1500 for a unit as at that point I could get a new notebook.

Pros: Light weight, after training- handwriting recognition does a very good job recognizing script, long battery life. Stylus can be used on screen instead of mouse. Full size bluetooth portable keyboard (iGo for PDA) worked fine, once I figured out how to turn the keyboard on- it's buried in the on-line keyboard manual. 5.6" screen is small, but you can adjust the fonts both in the Vista display (although you loose some of the bottoms of the control panel menus when you do, you have to tab blindly to get them back- but I think that's a Vista issue), or you can adjust the View settings in the application. Word, Adobe Reader, and IE can all go higher than 100%. It's still much better than trying to type a document on a PDA.

Cons: Processor could be faster. Fujitsu used a phone processor, so they probably saved on $ and power, but it makes start up slow and you have to wait for it to finish doing stuff in the background. Can only get 1GB of memory, no expansion capabilities. Only 40GB of hard disk, 18GB is used by Vista Home Premium, so only 22GB is left after installation of OS. Don't plan on putting a lot of pictures on it. Stylus doesn't always register taps as clicks and I have to use upper right mouse buttons or hit "enter". I've tried playing with tablet settings, but noticed this was a problem in other reviews.

Having said that though, I have really been enjoying the unit and I will probably purchase a new one if they upgrade the CPU, memory, and disk.

Get a screen protector if you're going to use the tablet functions so you don't scratch the screen. I tried one of the ones that you only need to put on once, but when it went on there were a lot of bubbles that didn't disappear in a couple of days as the directions said they would and it produced a lot of glare. Getting it off was a problem because it was pulling up the the actual screen as I tried to get it off. It was only on 2-3 days, so I can't imagine what would happen had it been on months. I had to carefully and slowly pull one side while holding down the side where it just came off so the screen wouldn't stretch. I got the Fujitsu screen protectors and although they recommend they have to be replaced periodically it was much easier to get on and looks like it will come off without damaging the unit.

If you do get one, go to www.microsoft.com and get the SyncToy. It's a free download. It allows you to synchronize folders between a computer and external or network drive. I have a large network drive and I synchronize my folders between my larger notebook and the U810.

I also don't actually do shutdown. I close the top and wait for the lights to go out (the drive stops spinning) then put it in my bag. This speeds up starting up. May not be recommended, but I've been doing it with my larger notebooks without incident. Just have to be very careful when transporting- no tossing the bag into the car.

I have a Samsung LCD TV that can double as a PC monitor and I can use that as an external monitor with the included external adapter. I ended up buying an LG portable DVD reader/burner with lightscribe from Best Buy for $99 to load software. It is powered by the USB port on the U810 and sits perfectly under it. If you plan to watch DVD's on battery it will reduce your battery time. I haven't watched a movie, but I loaded software using the battery and I got about 3.5 hours off the battery charge.

With a faster processor, more memory, and disk, I would have rated this a 5 star as it could have become a desktop replacement by using an external, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

If you want something portable to throw in your bag, to use periodically, this is great. The battery life will give you just about a days worth of use so you don't have to take a power supply or extra battery. If you're looking for a full time laptop replacement look elsewhere. You'll be disappointed by the small screen, slow processor, and limited disk and memory.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Tiny Notebook, Once You Understand Its Purpose, October 17, 2009

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S M "firepepper red" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fujitsu LifeBook U810 1GB 40GB HDD FPCM21341 (Personal Computers)

The Fujitsu U810 is a misunderstood machine. Some here are stating it is a glorified PDA while others think it is a terrible desktop replacement. This little guy is neither. What the Fujitsu really does is provide a full scale computing experience in a package that is less than half the size of current netbooks on the market. If you need a portable computer that you can take anywhere without weighing you down then this is for you, if you want a huge screen with the ability to play the latest games look elsewhere.

*** Positive Points Include: ***

- Extremely compact size that weighs about a pound and a half. This makes the other netbooks on the market look like ordinary laptops.

- Converts to tablet pc mode so you can use its touch screen to take notes instead of typing. The touchscreen alone makes the computing experience completely different than all the other netbooks on the market.

- Unlike other UMPCs the Fujitsu runs either Windows Vista Premium or Business edition. That means it has a real OS and not a linux spin off. Once you update Vista with all of the service packs and other updates it runs very smoothly considering it is only a 800mhz processor.

- Readyboost in Windows Vista really speeds up the OS so that you cannot tell it is sub 1ghz processor running a full blown OS! Without readyboost the computer works fine but the difference is pretty substantial so you should invest in at least a 4gb flash drive to use for Readyboost.

- Well laid out mouse point stick and buttons. They are different than what most people are used to and require a learning curve but once you get used to them they are easy to use.

- Screen is a 5.6 inch high gloss display that provides enough resolution to prevent you from squinting. It may not work for older people with vision problems but most people under 50 will do just fine.

- Battery life is between 4-6 hours... simply amazing to have a machine last as long as most domestic flights!

- Built in Bluetooth works well and allows me to connect to an external mouse and keyboard while at home.

- VGA output dongle works well to connect to an external monitor. I have tried it on a 19 inch LCD display and it works well.

*** Negative Points Include: ***

- 40 GB hard drive gets cut down to 13 Gb once you install all of the service packs and updates in Windows Vista. You can make up for this by buying a 16GB SD card for storage.

- Keyboard does not allow for fast, error free typing. It is simply too small though it is bearable. For home use you may want to invest in a full size bluetooth keyboard to go along with this computer. For travel needs the built in keyboard is bearable.

- Only one USB port. This is a real downer for anyone hoping to connect to mulitple peripherals. A USB hub is the only recourse.

- Windows Vista can take over a full day to install all of the updates and service packs. This is an almost unbearable process but the end result is a system that performs very well so it is worth the wait. Most of the complaints about Vista being slow are due to people not downloading the latest updates and service packs so this is a must if you want to use this computer.

- Ethernet and VGA output for external monitors is accomplished by the included dongle which attaches to the front of the computer. This is a pretty unconventional location.

- No real innovation on the power supply, it is a small brick with 2 long cords, one going to the outlet and the other to the laptop.


OVERALL: This is probably the smallest and lightest tablet PC running Windows Vista. If you need an ultra portable PC and don't mind the puny keyboard this is probably the king of all micro pc's. If you want a desktop like experience stick with a traditional laptop but anyone seeking a true portable machine will not be dissapointed. Just make sure to update Vista and use Readyboost before doing any serious work!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good travel buddy that fit in my jacket, January 22, 2009

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Clement Ho "hohoho" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujitsu LifeBook U810 1GB 40GB HDD FPCM21341 (Personal Computers)

I like this UMPC. it is small, extremely light weight and have all the features that I wanted: webcam, bluetooth, wifi, SD card reader, convertible tablet.
It is a full functional PC. Yes, the screen is small and hard to read. The boot up speed is a pain. The CPU power is a drag. The trick is keep the PC standby at all time, and use the High performance setting.
I used MSN video chat has no problem after using "High performance". The finger print reader is a nice feature when I login website but not so much for login the PC. I could type faster than the reader pops up.
The bottom line is: It is a hybrid between phone and laptop. Can't get as fast as laptop but can't get as light as phone. It takes times to get used to this. It is a good travel buddy, it is light and everything I need. Good for check email, video call, get online to get quick access. Don't use it more than 1 hr, my finger actually hurt afterward. it has a very nice handwriting input when it is in tablet mode. You don't have to type. The screen is a bit hard. Tap the screen harder than your phone.
If you want to see this thing in action, go to CNet and search for U810 or U820.