Saturday, February 26, 2011

Fujitsu LifeBook T580 Review

For all the talk of the iPad and Android tablets infiltrating the enterprise, Windows 7 convertibles are still the device of choice for serious inking and productive professionals. Fujitsu understands this, and has been in the inking game for years, cranking out LifeBook tablet PCs and gradually evolving its product with changes in the industry.

So it comes as no surprise that Fujitsu shipped the 10.1-inch LifeBook T580, considering the ubiquitous netbook and rising popularity of slates. Business users are clamoring for both portability and productivity, preferably in the familiar Windows environment. The question remains, however, with the HP Slate 500 and upcoming Windows 7 slates from Dell, Asus, Lenovo, and even Fujitsu, does the T580 convertible offer enough of both to compete? Read this Fujitsu LifeBook T580 review to find out.

Our review unit of the LifeBook T580 features the following specs:
  • Windows 7 Professional (32-bit)
  • Intel Core I3 U380 processor (1.33 GHz)
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM (configurable up to 8GB)
  • 160 GB S-ATA 5400 RPM hard drive
  • 10.1-inch diagonal LED backlit TFT display (1366 x 768)
  • Capacitive touch digitizer with up to four inputs and N-trig pen input
  • Intel HD integrated graphics
  • 1.3 megapixel front-facing webcam
  • Atheros XSPAN 802.11 a/b/g/n and integrated Bluetooth 2.1
  • SD card slot, integrated Smart Card slot, USB 2.0 (x2), HDMI
  • Dimensions: Approximately 10.63 x 7.44 x 1.56 inches,
  • Weight: 2.98 lbs. with three-cell battery
  • Power: Lithium ion battery, 3-cell, (10.8V, 2900 mAh)
  • Warranty: One or three-year International Limited Warranty on select corporate configurations; 24/7 technical support; Fujitsu extended service plans available.
  • MSRP as configured: $1,149
Fujitsu LifeBook T580Build & Design
Fujitsu is in the business of making business machines, and the T580 looks the part, with a professional black plastic chassis sporting only two Fujitsu logos, one small and one large on the lid, and a gray trim around the center, surrounding the keyboard and touchpad. Compared to the HP Touchsmart tm2t, HP’s convertible looks like a party in a box.
Despite its overly plastic build, the T580 is extremely sturdy, with minimal creek and flex. Fujitsu LifeBook T580I’m assuming Fujitsu put effort into toughening up this LifeBook, as it’s thicker and heavier than notebooks of comparable size, even taking into account its convertible design. The plastic also features a very slight texture, which does well to shrug off fingerprints and smudges.
Business users will also probably appreciate the panel access Fujitsu granted on the bottom of the T580, which makes speedy upgrades and repairs easier. Those looking to swap out RAM or other components won’t have a hard time, and that should sit well with IT departments.

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