Is Fujitsu E8410 series a good buy?

Hi,

Anyone here got Fujitsu E8410C series laptop. If yes, can you tell me a bit more about it. Few queries please:

1. Hows the build quality of Fujitsu. I have never had a Fujitsu laptop before. I had a think pad earlier.

2. How about the keyboard, Its a while keyboard and i sort of disliked it. But any suggestions from people using this lappy will be great.

3. How about customer service from Fujitsu?

Thanks & Regards

 

Fujitsu customer service in USA is better then F&S in Europe, a lot of people like it.

The build quality of professional Lifebook notebooks is very good. Maybe not as good as the IBM Thinkpads of a few years ago, but still very good.
I personally love the Fujitsu Lifebook keyboards. Not as superb as the Thinkpad but still very good.

But to judge, we need to know the price and the configuration.

Good luck.

 

Thanks mate for the reply.

The configuration & the pricing that I'm getting is


Fujitsu E8410C

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Business
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2GHz Processor
Mobile Intel 965PM Express Chipset
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M 128MB Dedicated
2GB DDR2 667MHz Memory
No Turbo Memory
160GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
DVD±Rewriter Double Layer
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) No Anti-Glare
Web Camera
No Fingerprint Reader
VGA, S-Video Output
Battery Life: 8-cell Li-Ion 5200mAh

Price $ 2,195.00 AUD

& the Lenovo that I was about to buy was this configuration & price

Lenovo T61: (Price 1,899AUD)
Windows Home Premium
15.4 WXGA,
T7300 2.0GHZ,
Intel graphics chipset,
120GB HDD 5400 rpm,
1GB RAM 667 Mhz,
Intel wireless 4965 AGN,
one year EXS Warranty,
6 cell battery,
no fingerprint security

I have never ever owned a Fujitsu notebooks, so really don't know and going by some of the reviews, there quality is a bit of a issue. I don't know if they have improved on this.

Cheers

 

Please do not confuse 2 things. Fujitsu Siemens is not the same as Fujitsu, Fujitsu is of much higher quality, especially the Lifebook series. Like I said before, it is not an IBM but still very good. But for 300$ I would definately go for the Fujitsu.

1) It has a much better video card, the 8400M. It is around twice as good as the Intel and it is DX 10 capable.
2) The Fujitsu has 2 GB. The upgrade alone costs around 100-150$. 2 GB is highly recommended, especially for such a fast system.
3) The Fujitsu has 160 GB prependicular (technique which makes hard drives faster) hard drive while the IBM has 120 GB 'normal' hard drive.
4) The Fujitsu has Vista Business while the IBM has Home Premium.
5) The Fujitsu has an 8 cell battery while the IBM has 6 cell battery.

I would personally go for the Fujitsu all the way.

But still it is your choice. I hope to have informed you enough.

 

Thanks mate. I think it makes better sense to go for Fujitsu. Well , I didn't know Fujitsu Siemens and Fujitsu are different.

you missed one point. Fujitsu has got better display its WSXGA+ whereas LENOVO has got WXGA.

 

Ah thanks for noticing

Please let us know what you think about your new notebook.

 

Yes, I will pick up my notebook on Monday.So looking forward to that. But I still can't understand why are these notebooks not so popular, if they are good.

 

Possibly because:

1. Premium pricing for Fujistu over Lenovo, HP or Dell equivalent
2. Lack of brand recognition, poor marketing. When's the last time you saw any advertising for Fujistu notebooks?

Why risk big dollars on an unknown brand if you have a work machine from Dell, HP or Lenovo that has served you well. Many other folks would rather buy a consumer grade machine and pocket $700 savings.

 

Well, yea u r right. I have seen no marketing whatsoever for Fujitsu. Infact few days i didn't even knew that Fujitsu makes laptops too and probably thats the reason why I'm very much worried for my new notebook and thats why I was saying a BIG NO for Fujitsu laptop. But anyways I ordered it and will get it on Monday.

But Fujitsu in Australia is not as expensive as Lenovo. Dell, HP etc are cheaper then Fujitsu. Only Lenovo is expensive.

 

Hi Harry_SS,

I believe, you got your Fujitsu laptop E8410 few months back.
Now i also decided to buy the same model. what do you feel, can i go for this model ?

Specifications
Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology (or Intel® Centrino® processor technology)
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz)
- Genuine Windows Vista® Business
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G with Total Available Graphics Memory of 374MB
- 2GB DDR2 667MHz
Intel ®Turbo Memory 1GB
Hard Disk 250GB

its around 2800 s$

 

Hi Harry_SS,

I believe, you got your Fujitsu laptop E8410 few months back.
Now i also decided to buy the same model. what do you feel, can i go for this model ? Specifications:
- Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz)
- Genuine Windows Vista® Business
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G with Total Available Graphics Memory of 374MB
- 2GB DDR2 667MHz
Intel ®Turbo Memory - 1GB
Hard Disk - 250GB
Price - 2800 s$

http://www.ivolute.com.sg/index.php?productID=450


Thanks

 

I've got the Lifebook E8410 at work and I'm a bit disappointet by the build quality. The notebook itself is sturdy enough but it overall feels very cheap. Furthermore the keyboard flex too much.

 

Hey,

I ordered a fujitsu 8420 and Im wondering if it is worth 1500% including tax. Also I would like to know if it is built for reliability and quality.

Stats
centrino 2 2.26 1066 mhz fsb
1 gb ddr3 1066 mhz
swxga screen
atheros wifi
intel accelerated graphics 4500hd

thx

 

I love my Fujitsu Lifebook N6470. it does not feel cheap at all. it's build is very nice. 2 heatstinks/2 fan's. makes it very nice. and dual HDD's 17" widescreen. the sound on the speakers are very good. I had to call tech support one day and i was shocked a american took my call. i was like did i call the right company. lol. it was made in Japan. Japan knows how to make laptop's. i can overclock 2600Hd to 2600HD XT and undervoly my cpu to the lowest volt. so it run's cool and plays my game's. I wish Fujitsu would put 9800M/8800M series Nvidia cards or Ati 3870 in there notebook because i would buy one. this is my first laptop. and i am very very picky when it comes to a laptop or desktop. and i am very happy. yeah i cant maxx out all my game's but thats what my desktop is for. you will enjoy your notebook.