Sunlight Proves No Match for New Fujitsu Tablet PC; Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC Brings Extraordinary Flexibility, Increased Productivity with Reflective Front-Light Screen Technology.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2004 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today gave mobile professionals the option of an indoor/outdoor display on its new slate Stylistic(R) ST5000 Tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words . The new screen is ideal for field workers who need a reliable mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solution as they inspect job sites, conduct surveys or visit clients. Offered as an alternative to the indoor-only 12-inch 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, the 10.4-inch indoor/outdoor display is one of the best on the market today for outdoor viewability. By employing special reflective front-light technology, text and graphics can be clearly seen in a wide variety of light environments. Under direct sunlight, the display gets even brighter rather than becoming washed out. In low light conditions, the display's front light can be adjusted to enhance viewability. This adaptive feature gives users the freedom to carry their Fujitsu Tablet PC wherever they need to go. Together with a high capacity battery and Wi-Fi capabilities, users can be more productive throughout their day, whether they are on campus or in the field. The Fujitsu Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC is powered by an Ultra Low Voltage Low voltage is an electrical engineering term that broadly identifies safety considerations of an electricity supply system based on the voltage used. While different definitions exist for the exact voltage range covered by "low voltage", the most commonly used ones include "mains Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor operating at 1.0 GHz. Designed specifically for mobile applications, the Intel Pentium M A family of CPUs from Intel that are part of its Centrino brand for mobile computing. Introduced in 2003 at speeds up to 1.6 GHz, it was formerly code named "Banias." Introduced in 2004, the second-generation Pentium M (code named "Dothan") uses the same chip package but is built with 90 Processor helps the system deliver superior performance and extended battery life. This longevity is enhanced by a bigger standard battery (4,400 mAh), providing users up to five hours(1) of computing time. A high-capacity battery (6,600 mAh) which can last up to eight hours(1) is also available. "With multiple screen options and two distinct form factors, Fujitsu accommodates the needs of all types of mobile professionals," said Paul Moore The Right Reverend Paul Moore, Jr. (November 15, 1919 - May 1, 2003) was a bishop of the Episcopal Church and served as the 13th Bishop of New York. Ordination Bishop Moore was ordained in 1949 after attending General Theological Seminary in New York City. , director of product marketing for mobile computing at Fujitsu Computer Systems. "The variety of solutions offered by Fujitsu demonstrates our commitment and expertise in the tablet computing arena." Fujitsu offers the slate Stylistic ST Series Tablet PC and the convertible LifeBook(R) T3000 Tablet PC, as well as two touch screen notebooks, the LifeBook B Series notebook and LifeBook P1000 notebook.
Stylistic ST5010 Tablet PC Specifications
Processor: Ultra Low Voltage Mobile Intel Pentium M
Processor operating at 1 GHz
Display: Indoor-Only 12" XGA TFT or Indoor/Outdoor 10.4"
XGA TFT Reflective FL
Memory: 256 MB SDRAM (standard) / 2 GB SDRAM (maximum);
DDR 333 MHz memory
Hard Drive: 60 GB or 40 GB shock mounted hard drive(2)
Communications: Modem and 10/100/1000 Base-T/TX Ethernet LAN
Wireless: Optional integrated Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Network Connection (Wi-Fi Certified 802.11b/g) or
802.11a+b/g (available on ST5010D model)
Card Slots: One Type I or Type II PC card slot; one dedicated
Smart Card slot; shared Memory Stick / Secure
Digital media slot
Battery 6-cell Lithium ion battery (4,400 mAh); optional
9-cell Lithium ion battery (6,600 mAh)
Ports: Two USB 2.0, Infrared port (IrDA 1.1-compatible,
4Mbps), Modem (RJ-11), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45),
IEEE 1394, external monitor and docking connector
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Bundled Application: Microsoft Office OneNote 2003
Dimensions/Weight: 8.66" (W) x 12.77" (H) x 0.82 - 0.88" (D) / 3.4
lbs
The Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC is currently shipping and sold through the Fujitsu direct sales force, Web site and channel partners. Pricing for the Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC starts at $2,049(3) (US). Models with the indoor/outdoor display start at $2,249(3). Users can choose from several recommended configurations or they can customize the Tablet PC using the Fujitsu Configure To Order (CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. ) program. Service and Support The Fujitsu Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC is backed by a one-year or three-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. The International Limited Warranty includes technical support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week(4). In addition, users can add Fujitsu Premium Care Service Plans, which include an on-site service or a screen protection plan. About Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Fujitsu Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :6702) committed to the design, development and delivery of advanced computer systems and managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality for the business enterprise. The company offers a complete line of high-performance mobile and desktop computers, scalable and reliable servers as well as managed and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . Fujitsu Computer Systems emphasizes leading-edge technology, exceptional product quality and user comfort and productivity, as well as outstanding customer service. More information on Fujitsu Computer Systems is available at us.fujitsu.com/computers. About Fujitsu Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, highly reliable computing and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/. Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. Stylistic is a registered trademark of Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking or its subsidiaries in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. Microsoft, OneNote, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. The statements provided herein are for informational purposes only and may be amended or altered by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation without notice or liability. Product description data represents Fujitsu design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual results may vary based on a variety of factors. Specifications are subject to change without notice. (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 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. , 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. , LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , wireless LAN, or hard drive usage may also have an impact on battery life. (2) Accessible capacity may be less due to formatting, applications and backup utilities. (3) Pricing may change without notice. (4) 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. |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion