Fujitsu announces new NBs!!

Im very happy with this news, especially the new models with a 17" and PM chip which seem to be in a N6 case!

Two models especially interest me. One is a 17" with a choice of a Turion CPU or an older PM 1.7GHZ.

The other one is a 17" with a cool black case with the new PM 1.86GHz CPU and dual hard drives!

Read more here:

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000003040774/

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_9503.html

UPDATE: The 17" NB in the silver case actually has the new 1.73GHz chip!

Full Specs: (New design case similar to N6)

NB Series: -PM 1.73
-512MB DDR2 PC4200 RAM
-17" WXGA DXII LCD
-160GB ATA/100 (2x80GB)
-Dual Layer DVD Writer
-Intergrated Graphics! How disappointing!
-HD Audio
-PC Card and Expresscard Slot
-Estimated battery life: 2.5 hours
-Size: 405?~295?~45.5mm
-Weight: 4.6kgs



NX Series: (based on N6 case but black)
-PM 1.86
-512MB DDR2 PC4200 RAM
-17" WXGA DXII LCD
-200GB ATA/100 (2x1000GB)
-Dual Layer DVD Writer
-128MB X600 GPU
-HD Audio
-PC Card and Expresscard Slot
-Optional TV Tuner
-Estimated battery life: 2.5 hours
-Size: 405?~295?~44-45mm
-Weight: 4.5kgs



Apparently release date in Japan is April 23th, hopefully worldwide release soon.

 

While these are exciting, don't assume we'll see all of these in the US.

Brian

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I knew this was coming!

But I was not willing to wait [ ]

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As Brian says, we've never seen a Loox branded device in the U.S., only LifeBook. I seriously doubt we'll see these state side. But certainly we might see their features integrated into the LifeBook series here in the U.S.

And for those of you living where these notebooks will be sold. I'm jealous of you [ ]

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Im hoping they will at least release it in Asia [ ]

I've been waiting for a 17" Centrino notebook from Fujitsu for a long time. Shame the cheaper NB series has intergrated grahpics.

 

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

 

I will just have to wait till my n6010 wears out for one of these. Damm that will take years It would have beennice to have a quieter fan and better battery life but I could not be happier with my laptop.

 

These new machines will probably only give you the same battery life as the N6. It has a claimed battery life of only 2.5hrs! Maybe its the screen and dual hard drives. Its also as chunky and heavy as the N6. I would have expected a lighter and thinner notebook since it uses centrino.

 

Seems like Fujitsu is doing what Toshiba did with their Qosmio Series.

I dont really like the idea of 2 harddrives, as it will be useless to me.

Anyone care to explain what "DXII" means?

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I think its just Japan's interpretation of "Enhanced CV". The DXII screens i believe use what they call 'dixel' technology.

 

Yeah Ive seen them in the local electronic shops here in Tokyo, pretty nice, they are priced around $2200-2500 USD when converted from the YEN.

 

If anyone wants these Laptops, I could always buy them here (tokyo) and sell`em via paypal/ebay etc to anyone in the US/Canada.

I`ll sell them at store price plus $25 to cover my travel/time costs, and buyers will pay for shipping & duty/taxes!

email me if your interested.

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