Fujitsu Reinvents LifeBook E Series Notebook With Slimmer, More Powerful Design.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2002 Latest LifeBook(R) Delivers Desktop Performance, Added Functionality, Larger Screen In Truly Mobile Form Factor Fujitsu PC Corporation (FPC fpc - A translator from Backus's FP to C. ftp://apple.com/comp.sources.Unix/Volume20. ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :6702), today announced the release of the newest LifeBook(R) E Series notebook, now offering the highest performing mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor-M and a brilliant 15-inch screen packed in a slimmer, more stylish design. Measuring a mere 1.38 inches thin, this desktop replacement is one of the slimmest two-spindle notebooks available utilizing the mobile Pentium 4 processor. Despite its slender profile, the LifeBook E Series offers higher performance with processor clock frequencies reaching up to 1.8GHz and faster access to system memory with two DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module) A printed circuit board that holds memory chips and plugs into a DIMM socket on the motherboard. See memory module. DIMM - Dual In-Line Memory Module slots holding up to 1GB of DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 266 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. . The result is a powerful yet portable desktop replacement for corporate and small office/home office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) users. "The LifeBook E Series combines power, functionality and style," said Sara Nelson, Fujitsu PC Corporation's vice president of marketing. "Its impressive design gives users the ability to perform intensive business or graphics-laden applications effortlessly, liberating them from the traditional confines of desktop computing." Fujitsu has given users the option of choosing the 14-inch XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. or 15-inch SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. + display. The spacious 15-inch SXGA+ TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor display offers a greater viewing area and native 1400 x 1050 resolution for smooth text and graphics. With the addition of a standard ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. Mobility RADEON graphics chip now with 32MB of integrated DDR video memory, the LifeBook E Series can handle the most intense applications. Users can benefit from improved multimedia and presentation capabilities, superior DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. playback and longer battery life while on the road. Recognized for its functionality as well as performance, the LifeBook E Series now also features WiFi(TM)-compliant wireless LAN (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11b) capabilities. The addition of wireless LAN to the E Series' existing modem and Ethernet ports allows users to connect to the network in any type of environment, extending its versatility and creating a serious productivity tool. The desktop replacement features a standard flexible bay to allow users to swap devices, such as a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. The flexible bay can also house a second battery, extending a user's computing time up to 5.5 hours(1). To reduce total cost of ownership, Fujitsu has made these modular devices and second battery compatible with the new LifeBook S Series(2). In addition to its legacy ports, the notebook comes with an S-video out, an IEEE 1394 and two USB ports. It also has two Type I/II PC Card slots for easy expansion. An optional port replicator is also available and features a new slim, one-click design. The port replicator expands the number of ports available, including four USB ports, and allows for better cable management. The notebook comes preinstalled with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows XP Home and is available with a 40GB, 30GB or 20GB Ultra DMA 100 hard drive(3), giving users a massive amount of space to store data. LifeBook E Series is backed by a three-year or one-year International Limited Warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. for U.S. and Canadian customers. Users can choose the recommended configuration or customize their notebook utilizing Fujitsu's Configure To Order (CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. ) Program. With the estimated street price starting at $1,699(4), the LifeBook E Series is sold through Fujitsu's retail and reseller channels(5) as well as at www.fujitsupc.com or 1-877-FPC-DIRECT. Service and Support The LifeBook E Series incorporates the Fujitsu Service Assistant, a Web-based diagnostic and resolution application with every system. The Fujitsu Service Assistant provides support solutions to the most common issues that may be experienced with just a simple click of the mouse. The diagnostic program is designed to increase customer satisfaction by delivering faster, more effective problem resolutions, thus avoiding user frustrations usually associated with slower, non-technology-based service programs. The International Limited Warranty includes technical support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week(6). In addition, users can add Fujitsu Premium Care Service Plans, which include an on-site service or a screen protection plan. About Fujitsu PC Corporation Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Fujitsu PC Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and the leading provider of ultra-mobile computing solutions. Fujitsu PC Corporation delivers high-performance mobile computing solutions for the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market, including a wide range of LifeBook notebooks, Stylistic(R) pen tablet PCs and Pocket LOOX(TM) Pocket PCs. Fujitsu PC Corporation emphasizes leading-edge technology, exceptional product quality, user comfort and productivity and outstanding customer service as primary competitive advantages. More information on Fujitsu PC Corporation's complete line of mobile computing solutions is available at www.fujitsupc.com or 1-877-FPC-DIRECT. About Fujitsu Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, high-reliability/performance computing and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts make Fujitsu uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the broadband Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5 trillion yen (about US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/ (1) Battery life estimates reflect the results of Ziff Davis Business Winstone 2001 BatteryMark 1.0 as performed upon systems with maximum battery life settings enabled. Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications used, features selected, power management settings, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences. CD, DVD, CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. , or hard drive usage may also have an impact on battery life. (2) LifeBook E Series modular devices and second battery are only compatible with the LifeBook S Series (S6010). (3) Accessible capacity may be less due to formatting, applications, and backup utilities. For maximum user convenience and confidence, 1.5GB of the drive is partitioned and the original factory image is stored there. PowerQuest(R) Drive Image(R) Special Edition, a system recovery utility, can be used to restore the computer to its originals state at any time. (4) Pricing may change without notice. (5) Certain retailers will only offer select models. (6) Service and warranty repairs turnaround time (1) In batch processing, the time it takes to receive finished reports after submission of documents or files for processing. In an online environment, turnaround time is the same as response time. may vary by country and product. Support 24 hours a day, seven days a week applies to the U.S. and Canada only. Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo and LifeBook are registered trademarks and LOOX is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited. Stylistic is a registered trademark of Fujitsu PC Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. The statements provided herein are for informational purposes only and may be amended or altered by Fujitsu PC Corporation without notice or liability. Fujitsu PC Corporation disclaims liability for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions in this press release. Copyright 2002 Fujitsu PC Corporation. All rights reserved. |
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