Fujitsu S6000 Ram Question

Hi,

When I buy a S6231 from Portableone does anyone know what kind of ram I will get. Is it good ram like Samsung or is it just generic?

Also, can anyone see a problem with putting Corsair XMS Ram in this laptop. I think it would be cool to use that especially since the video shares system ram. Maybe I can get slightly better graphics performance with that...

Thanks


Victor O'Connell

 

The Fujitsu S6231 should come with Infineon pieces. There shouldn't be a problem putting Corsair XMS RAM because I got them in my S6210 [ ]

Fujitsu S6210: PentiumM 1.6Ghz 1GB DDR333 RAM 7K60 Hard Drive

 

Did you notice a big differnce with the XMS? Was it worth it?

Also does Fujitsu solder in their CPU's so they cant be upgraded. If they do then that is lame. Really, really lame. [V]

Victor O'Connell

 

The only performance in getting ram is just having more ram. The Corsair XMS doesn't in way do much if your BIOS doesn't allow you to change any configuration. And about the processor being soldered in or not, the first S6210 that had dead pixel, I cracked it open and it wasn't soldered which was good [ ]

Fujitsu S6210: PentiumM 1.6Ghz 1GB DDR333 RAM 7K60 Hard Drive

 

Is the ram easy to get to on this laptop. Does it have a hatch on the bottom or do you need to take the case apart to get to the memory?

Victor O'Connell

 

the RAM is very accessible and exceedingly easy to install. hope this helps!

Fujitsu s6220 1.7 Dothan 7k60 2GB RAM, 2ndary battery for 7hrs life--Booya!

 

The RAM is located on the bottom of the notebook. There are two screws that hold the aluminum like lid. It is very accessible.

Fujitsu S6210: PentiumM 1.6Ghz 1GB DDR333 RAM 7K60 Hard Drive

 

Thanks guys.

I just want to say that Fujitsu has the best support of any laptop manufacturer around. I called their tech support to ask some questions. I called like 5 times for different questions [} ] and everytime I had a max wait of 3 minutes. Their menu is so short too and you get directly connected quickly. Plus they actually know their sh*t!

But, heres the best part that might catch most people off guard. The people answering the phones are actually AMERICAN! No you dont have to speak to lame ass Indian's who can barely understand your questions and you dont have to dumb down all your technical questions to the level of an 8 year old.

This alone makes the $1500 price tag on Fujitsu laptops worth it. There's nothing worse than a tech company with crappy tech support.

Home run for Fujitsu with this customer.

Victor O'Connell

 

Haha hey thats good to know. Now I don't have to feel like a idiot talking to these people like with companies I've dealt with [ ]

Fujitsu S6210: PentiumM 1.6Ghz 1GB DDR333 RAM 7K60 Hard Drive

 

Are there any professional reviews of the S62xx series that you or anyone can point me to??

I am comparing what an IBM T42 would "bring to the table" vs a Fujitsu S6231. I am concerned about the S series keyboard and the solidness of the case, since the S7010D I saw seemed kind of flimsy. Also the S7000 series has been getting fair to poor reviews. Since the P series gets good reviews, I am wondering which series the S62xx models compare to, if indeed they are similar and not different from the others.

Anyway, if anyone knows were I can find some reading on this series, please point me to it (other than threads here which I have read).

Thanks,

Andrew
Austin, TX

 

HAHA. I left a response for you on the other thread too. The reason I said the screen was so good is because I believe that the Fujitsu screen is the best option available in the thin and light notebook category right now. It is much less reflective than other "xbrite" type screens. I went to frys and compared it directly to a HP DV1000 and a Sony "I cant remember what series" both with the new glossy displays. You will see that the Fujitsu reflects much less light and the light it does reflect is soft and blurry. The HP seriously was like looking in a mirror. It was terrible. The Sony was in the middle but still not as good. I was actually seriously thinking of buying the HP DV1000 before I found the Fujitsu and compared them at Frys. Its a HUGE difference. I think i would have regretted it if I had bought the HP and had to live with it for the next 2 years.

Victor O'Connell

 

Actually I was mistaken, the graphics in the T42 are better. But whats with IBM's custimization? You get stuck with a 1.5ghz BIANAS if you want 14.1" screen. Plus the IBM are too heavy to even compare them to Fujitsu. Did I mention how ugly they are???

 

Actually you are incorrect on the 1.5 Banias on the T42 also.
The T42 I am talking about is 23795VU and is a 1.6 Dothan, single 512M memory module, a 40GB 5400 and 64MB ATI 9600 card. With 3 year accidental damage coverage it was $1,900 with shareholder discount (I am not a shareholder, but IBM gave me the discount anyhow). It is a 14.1" XGA screen, and it weighs 4.9 pounds with optical drive and battery. I am kind of undecided on exactly how ugly I think it is. It certainly is plain and non-descript looking, looks like any IBM Thinkpad I have ever seen in the past!

I AM NOT aware of accidental damage coverage being available on any Fujitsu. Is it?? If so, from where????

I just received this T42 5 days ago. (I am simply deciding whether to keep it or get the Fujitsu, I have about 25 days to decide).

BTW, if you ever want a Thinkpad (sounds like you don't) you need to check EVERY variation of model that they offer. The pricing is weird...some models cost more with less features than less expensive models with more features. The ThinkExpress models are always the best value.

Andrew
Austin, TX

 

Well it really depends how many times you plan to drop your notebook. If you plan to drop it like every week get the IBM. If not get the Fujitsu. Its not just going to go and break itself. Why dont you buy accedental damage insurance on the fujitsu and it will come out to be the same price as IBM. The S6000 screen is like 500 million times better than IBM. Its a beauty. And cheaper for the same specs. I looked at IBM before buying the S6000. IBM is just too ugly. Bleh. There are full reviews of the S6210 on this forum. Just use the search feature. S6210 has glowing reviews EXCEPT for the graphics chipset. But IBM's chipset is the same.

Victor O'Connell

 

I am not worried about dropping it, I am simply talking about how solid it is, the quality of the keyboard for typing and the keyboard flex.

As for the S6000 screen being "500 million times better than the IBM" why do you say that???? (500 million times is a WHOLE heck of a lot)!!

The CV is a glossy screen, but I understand that it is less reflective than the SONY XBrites?? IS THIS TRUE???

The IBM I am looking at is a T42 with ATI 9000 card, so it is not shared graphics. None of the T42's are, actually, they range from an old 7500 card to a 9600 card in the T42p's.

Andrew
Austin, TX

 

Thanks, that makes me feel better, and at least lets me know that I am not going out of my mind. Yes, I found the HP and SONY screens to be very much like mirrors, and am happy to have someone confirm that the Fujitsu is much less reflective.

I had a DV1000 for 2 days (without the glossy screen) and had HP Shopping send me a FEDEX label to return it to them. I thought that it was a not very good machine. The main reason I didn't like it was this:
It is supposed to be a "multimedia machine" and the DVD playback on it was aweful. You can buy a $200 portable DVD player that plays DVD's better than the DV1000 does!!

Anyhow, thanks for the info on the Fujitsu screen, I will go check it out tomorrow.

If I get one, is it better to order from Portable One or direct from Fujitsu??
Also, is accidental damage protection available on them????

Thanks,

Andrew
Austin, TX

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by voconl

 

Well, that's cool, but...
When I say "accidental damage coverage" I am talking about way more than the screen, I am talking about the entire unit. The IBM cost $169 for 3 year Thinkpad Protection. If it is run over by a train, and you collect the pieces, you get a new notebook (unless the damage was "intentional"). Same as the Dell Complete Care warranty. To me, there is a pretty big difference. However, if I like the S6231 enough, I will forget about the warranty. Screen damage is a little concerning to me, however. If there was a problem with the Fujitsu screen not caused by damage, I assume that it would be covered??
Andrew
Austin, TX


<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by voconl

 

www.shopfujitsu.com does offer a screen replacement warranty details below.

Screen Damage Protection Plan
Provide LCD repair, no questions asked, twice in a one-year period
One Year +$149.95
Three Years
(Requires purchase of a two-year service plan) +$382.87

It's better to buy from portable one for 3 reasons. One is they give you an extra 2 years of warranty so you get 3 years instead of one. That normally costs $179 extra from fujitsu. Two is they offer free shipping. Three is that if you want to upgrade ram it is cheaper through P1 and P1 gives more hard drive options.

One good thing about Fujitsu is they offer 5% discount to students, but that's not more valuable than the extra warranty.

BTW, I left you one more message on the other thread. Hope all this helps.

Victor O'Connell

 

We can all just get screen damage warrantys and every 6 months poke a screwdriver through our screens. The protection plan states "no questions asked" right... [} ]