Ready to Buy S6210

Please take the time to read this and assist me in my dilemma.

I think I am finally ready to buy the Fujitsu S6210 from PortableOne. I called them today and discussed many things. They have no information of the S6220, and figure it will cost more with not much better performance.

The guy I talked to on the phone thought I should get the $1499 model and upgrade the ram to 768mb ($75) or to 1gig ($200) and upgrade the harddrive from 40gig 5400rpm to 60gig 7200rpm for $150. He said the 7200rpm drive helps performance out tremendously, and so does the increase in ram.

The problem is that if I upgrade to 768mb ram (which I want as opposed to the pricier 1gig)and 60gig 7200rpm hard drive, it will come to a total of $1724. There is no tax and free two day shipping (I would get it around the 19th). I was planning on spending $1500, and $1600 if I absolutely had to. I want to get both upgrades, but am having trouble justifying it to my wallet.

Keep in mind that I would still need to (eventually) purchase a carrying case, wireless router, printer, and maybe a usb mouse. That all adds up quite quickly.

The 768mb ram upgrade is really a good deal, while the harddrive upgrade would increase storage and speed, as I doubt I will ever upgrade it on my own in the future.

I have heard some people say the the 7200rpm is fantastic, while others say that they did not notice much of an increase in performance. I have seen the tomshardware benchmarks, but they really do not mean much to me. Does anyone have some actual experience with both?

My questions are the following:

+Is 7200rpm harddrive REALLY worth it?
+Should I get just one of the upgrades?
+If I just get one, which one should it be?
+Can someone justify it to me as to why I should spend more to get both?

I will be using this notebook for basic tasks (internet, word, etc) as well as digital photography and VERY light gaming. I want the computer to last me AT LEAST four years, but preferable more. I want to place my order in the next day or so, and am really stuck as to what to do about the upgrades.

Thanks in advance, and sorry this post is so long [ ]

 

I don't think you'll feel a big improvement with the 7200 over the 5400. I've seen the same configs side-by-side run at nearly the same pace. If you only have room for one in your budget, the RAM upgrade is going to impact you more. You can always upgrade the drive later if you want.

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you can find a review comparing 7K60 and 5K80 somewhere on the net, I forgot where is was, but like Brian said, the performace boost wan't that much from 5400RPM, probably around 10-13% at most. While the performace boost from 4200RPM to 7200RPM is huge.

 

Thanks for the suggestions.

Would they allow me to upgrade to a 60gig 5400rpm hard drive?

If so, how much would it cost?

I would assume this would be cheaper. Then I would also get the 768mb ram upgrade, and have quite a fast machine.

If nobody knows, I will call PortableOne tomorrow and find out. Then I will place my order online, although I am still uneasy about not waiting for the S6220.

 

Run1track:

If you are interested in the performance difference between the 5200 vs. 7200rpm drives take a look at the tomshardware review.

http://www4.tomshardware.com/mobile/20031031

As Brian and freeman stated correctly, an upgrade in ram will boost the system performance the most.
One reason is the integrated graphics solution which shares up to 64MB of the system memory.

See notebook specs here: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/products/notebooks/brochures/gries_color.pdf

Have fun with the notebook, I will order one myself pretty soon.

 

The model you are considering has a 5400rpm drive and 512meg of ram. It is the best value by far and if you start adding expensive upgrades it will not be a great value and just another expensive laptop. My advise is pay the $1500 and take whats leftover to buy the other stuff on your wishlist. Unless you start opening lots of apps at the same time (which is unlikely on a laptop anyway) I say more than 512meg is a waste most of the time.

I only wish Fujitsu started with a single 512meg stick of ram so we could more easily upgrade in the future. The next model up does this for $1650 and comes with a 3 year warranty. If you are willing to spend $150 for a 3 year warranty this model gives you the single 512meg stick.

 

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OK friends. Hopefully this will be (at least AMONG) the last of my annoying questions. I too, am ready to buy the S6210

Portable One seems to have the best $ deal and I can upgrade to XP pro for 100bucks plus I'd get the 3year fujitsu warranty.

Now the thing is that I live about 20 minutes from FRys and could get their 3year warranty and that way all I would have to do is bring it there if something went wrong...but here is the thing: I couldn't get it with Pro installed...now many people have told me that this doesn't matter for my purposes (online teaching) but my SuperGeek friends tell me that Pro is just and all around better system...

EEKK! ([:X]I am a girl btw so I can say that...)

WHAT SHOULD I DO????? I WANT TO BUY ALREADY!!!

OH![xx(]

There is even another choice--a shop about an hour from me called Notebook Shop (notebookshop.com) where I could probably get them to match Portable One's price, but they don't have the 5400rpm in yet but they have a 60gig 4200rpm in stock (Portable one has a 40gig with the 5400rpm--but my friend tells me that the RAM is more relevant in my case anyway...)
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Hi,

@ lajamer:

I would go with portableone, the free upgrade to a 5200rpm 40gig hard drive is a very good deal.
If you use your notebook for simple applications as it is in your case, 40gig is more than enough for your needs.

Windows XP home will fit your needs as well, as far as I know, the Pro version will allow you more connections per PC and has a few added security options.
If your primary use is online teaching the $1,499 deal is perfect for you.

Since you are teaching you might be able to get a Pro version of Windows for a reduced price as an educator.

@ Packrat:

I sent an email to portableone’s sales department last night about the ram issue. You can have one stick of 512MB ram as an option for $50 extra.

That’s how I will configure it. Leaves you with the option to upgrade it to 1gig when the times comes.

 

thanks brian. any opinion on the fujitsu vs frys warranty?[:I](I actually look a little bit like that smiley...but I have hair...and ears...)

 

(and a nose...)

 

Thanks for the reply...[:I]

I would definitely be buying the one with one stick of 512 and I definitely want a 3year warranty--it's just a matter of which is the better place to have the warranty FROM...Frys--which is near my house (but I couldn't have "Pro") or Portable One or Notebook Shop where I would get the three year fujitsu warranty.....

 

I'd be inclined to go with the best price without XP Pro. You really do not need it. In fact if you ask most people the difference, few can answer the question very well.

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I wouldn't go with the 1x512mb ram for $50 because for just $25 more I could get 768mb ram. I will call tomorrow and see if (and for how much) I could get a 60gig 5400rpm drive. If thats not a lot cheaper than the 60gig 7200rpm drive, I will accept the stock drive of 40gig 5400rpm. I really do not want to upgrade the drive in the future, but if I run out of space, I guess I will have to. Plus, by that time the prices of the 7200rpm drives will have dropped, and I could pick one up for cheap(er).

Am I doing the right thing by getting the S6210 vs the S6220. As an addition to the above mentioned things I will be using the computer for, I will alson(in the future) be converting home VHS tapes to DVD. I will do SOME editing and organizing on the laptop.

Will the S6210 be enough for that kind of activity, or should I wait for the S6220. The problem with waiting is that even if the S6220 comes out in July, it could be in the beginning of the month, or at the end. Plus, it will take while for PortableOne to get it in stock, and for me to get it. Then if anything is wrong with it, that will add more time until I can use it. I am just a little afraid that I will piddle around and come the end of August (and school) and I will be without a laptop, which I have been looking into since last February/March.

Anyway, should I go ahead and order the S6210 tomorrow, or wait for the S6220. Thanks for all of your replies so far, they have been helpful.

 

Hi,

Yes the 768MB deal sounds good. I decided to go ahead with the one stick of 512MB ram and upgrade to a full gig probably next year or so, when I see the necessity for it.

But if you do a lot of video editing, more ram is always a good choice.

I am also waiting for the S6220 specs and prices. As I mentioned earlier, I sent portableone an email regarding the release date and received the following reply:

“We do not have spec/pricing/shipping date available for the S6220. Please check back with us in about 3 weeks.”

As many others have posted this before, the Dothan chips won’t have a good performance/price ratio. Especially the jump from 1.8 to 2.0GHz is pretty steep.

I am hopping for a price drop once the new chips become available. Maybe Fujitsu will wait as long as possible to use up their supplies of the current chips first.

I do a lot of VHS capturing for my parents and usually let the conversion run over night, therefore the S6210 shouldn’t have any problems with that.

 

I'm not too far from you though, I live in norwalk, about 5 blocks away from Cerritos College. I just look at the notebookshop website, and they are pricy. I have placed my order through Portable1, and they delay my order to June10, I'll findout again tomorrow on how is my order goes. Also you should check out www.leog.net website, they have the forum similar to this one, except it's totally dedicated to fujitsu notebook, especially the P-series. Let me know if you need help.

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

 

Thanks

I will call and talk with PortableOne tomorrow and get things figured out. As of right now I will probably order tomorrow and get the $1499 model and upgrade to 768mb ram for $75 for a total of $1574. Then, in the future, if I need a new HDD, I will spring for a larger faster drive. Sounds like a fine notebook, and I hope it all works out well, which I am sure it will.

Hey Freeman, I have seen your name on leog.net. Do you have the S6210. Comments?

 

No, I don't have it yet, but that's the exact spec of what I ordered.
<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track

 

basically the only two differences between S6210 and S6220 are CPU and irDA, which S6210 doesn't have one. X86 has a review comparing Dothan and Banias(old Pentium M) 1.7GHz. so that's a close match comparing S6210 and S6220.
http://www.x86-secret.com/popups/articleswindow.php?id=104
you probably need something to translate like google or my favorite, babelfish. BTW: if you have google bar install, you can right click on the page and choose "translate into English"
believe me, you probably won't see noticably difference. around 5% at max. noticing a graph about power consumtion, Dothan actually fall short during light CPU usage, anything below 1GHz, and Banias will get your laptop run longer. And let's say Fujitsu decide to charge $150-200 for the difference between the two, I would rather put that money on the harddrive and memory, where I actually see performance difference.

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track

 

Well I just got off the phone with Ivan from Portable One! (He was great BTW) My new laptop will be here next week! I am STOKED!!![ ][ ][ ]
Thanks to everyone for all your help!!![^]

 

Yeah, mined is shipped from Japan to Portable1 too along w/ 200+ laptop for other people. BTW: where do you live?

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

 

PortableOne said the only harddrive upgrades for the S6210 are 60gig 7200 and 60gig 4200. I am going to keep the standard 40gig 5400rpm drive that comes with it. I am going to place my order today. Their new shipment comes in on the 16th and with two day shipping, I should receive it by the 18th/19th, and the 21st at the latest (I would think).

 

sweet,
I'm stuck in the middle between 91, 105 and 605 freeways.
check out my website though.

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

 

Your website is cool[ ]

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

 

up in the mountains between Malibu and Calabasas

 

Mine should be@Portable1 by Monday, and I should get mine on the 16. Backup then whole thing, format test for memory/harddrive/screen on the 16 night.[ ] repartition/install winxp/gentoo on 17 night.[|)] Install all software, setup network(wifi/vpn), and all other the detail configuration on friday night and over the weekend.[|)][|)] lot's of work ahead of me. I think I should plan my partition table right now, don't want to mess up later after installed everything. Then another full backup by Sunday night.

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track

 

Hey Freeman, would you sugguest that all Fujitsu owners reinstall the OS? Also, what are the benefits of creating a partition? I created an account at PortableOne, and will order the S6210 with 768mb ram tonight.

 

hereis my basic partition setup, even if that machine doesn't have linux install. 1. an active(bootable) partition for the OS and application, usually around 10GB, depend on my need. 2. a partition for data. 3. a partition reserve for swapfile a.k.a. virtual memory(for the OS)
I does that for couple of reason. 1. fragmentation, by moving stuff that written/rewritten frequently like data and swapfile to sepete partition, the OS partition don't get qute fragmented as freqent as the data partition, so even if you don't have time to run defrag frequently, it still doesn't bring down the performance. Plus the harddrive doesn't have to work too much when hunting for operating and application files because it doesn't have to look through the whole HD, just that partition, same goes for swap and data. NOTE on the partition for swapfile,, I usually set my swapfile to a fix size, so I don't have to do defrag for that either(because the size doesn't change), and when I set it up to a seperate
partition, it doesn't fragmented into ten million pieces across the HD(exaggerated version). Lastly, for some who choose their data to be more convenience over security. You can set that data partition to a FAT32 and not NTFS. while you lose your security for that data, but what you gain is compatibility. FAT32 can be read/write by almost every operating system. it's a bit convenience when you doing dual boot w/ linux. Eventhough linux start getting support for writing NTFS, but it's never perfected. and I don't trust it writing something on my NTFS OS drive. I hope that answer all your question.

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track

 

For my needs, I do not think I will reinstall or partition.

I lost track of time, and will not order the S6210 until Friday afternoon.

Now that the time has come to actually place my order, I am having second (and third[ ]) thoughts. I just hope I no not have any regrets or buyers remorse after buying the notebook. I have been researching notebooks for four months, and the time has come to make a purchase. I feel better knowing that PortableOne allows you to return purchases for any reason within thirty days.

 

I did it. I ordered the S6210 from PortableOne with both the 768mb ram and 60gig 7200rpm harddrive upgrades. The total was $1724 with no tax and free two day shipping.

I was able to justify it to myself to get both upgrades, as I prefer not to have to upgrade the harddrive in the future by myself. Now the tough part is waiting.

I still do not see how I will receive it by the 18th or 19th, as I was told on the phone. PortableOne gets their new shipment on the 16th, then they have to upgrade them all to what each customer whats, then they send it out for two day Fed Ex shipping. I assume it takes more than a day to upgrade all of the machines.

Oh well, I will get it soon enough. You can expect a full, detailed review of the machine from me after I get it and have time to play with it.

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Here are the specs on the one I ordered [ ]

- Intel (Centrino) 1.6GHz -M
- 768MB (2x256MB) 2GB Max
- 40GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive
- 13.3" CV (Crystal View) XGA TFT Display
- Super-Multi DVD±RW Drive
- USB 2.0
- 56K V.90 Global Modem
- 10/100mbps LAN
- Intel PRO/wireless 2200BG (Wi-Fi Certified 802.11b/g)
- Hot-swap Ultra Bay
- Silver Magnesium Encasing
- 3 Year International Warranty
- Windows XP Home

 

Is there any other version of S6210[?]
<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by lajamer

 

Lajamer, when are you supposed to receive yours?

I would like to have gotton a DVD Burner like you did, but I think I am going to wait and buy an external dual density dvd burner when they come out.

Lajamer, just for fun, we should each run the same benchmarks on our systems (when we get them) and compare the results.

Try SuperPI, which calculates PI (3.14...) to the millions of decimal places and times how long it takes as a benchmark. I do not know how much this really reveal as far as raw speed, but its worth shot.

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Ivan said that it will come in on MOnday and that I will get it shortly after--I don't want to run this "benchmark" thingy because I am afraid that mine will come up short and then I will feel bad and have buyers remorse--I want to stay blissfully ignorant [ )]

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track

 

I saw it on TechTV.

I do not where I downloaded it, but it is available here:
http://pw1.netcom.com/~hjsmith/Pi/Super_Pi.html

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where do you download the SuperPI, I'll get mine on Wednesday(afternoon). Technically, we all should get similar result, because SuperPI are very depend on pure CPU power, and less of everything else.

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track

 

same as mine. He told me that they will get it on Monday, do the upgrade and shipped on the same day. And I'll get mine on Wednesday. The question is when did you placed the order. I would think they would upgrade the order in chronological order and ship them. Even if that order doesn't need upgrade, I think they still test them anyway. So, it will pretty much goes by the date/time you order it. At least that's what I think anyway.

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

 

you know what, lajamer, since your came w/ DVD burner just like mine, I would strongly suggest burning the HD image onto the DVD when you first got your if the unit doesn't come w/ recovery disc. That's what I'll do on mine anyway. Because, I don't think Fujitsu give you the Windows CD, and if the windows is messed up, you can always go back to the original state.

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I would assume that we are all getting ours from the same shipment. I do not know when you (Freeman) ordered yours, but Lajamer order his/hers just a couple of days ago. PortableOne told me they were out of stock and the new shipment will come in on the 16th. How could they tell you they would have yours on Monday the 14th? Does that mean that mine will also be at PortableOne on Monday, and I will receive it on Wednesday?

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I ordered mine since May 17. The same day Fujitsu announced it's availability.

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Freeman, wow you have been waiting a long time. I guess I should not be concerned about a matter of a couple days...[ ]...however, I will still call to check it out.

RDY

The symbol means it can create DVD+R media and DVD-R media. They are different formats. Different DVD players can play one, none, or all.

At http://www.laptopsinc.com it comes with a 40gig 5400rpm harddrive.

From 768 to 512 is not as noticeable as 256 to 512, but still noticeable.

It will perform better.

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Ist Post....

Pleased to have discovered this forum - I have been researching sub portables for a while and had nearly decided on the Fujitsu. They seem to be the only company that produces a 13.3" screen.
A 12.1" seems a little too small and the 14.1" too large, henceforce too heavy. I love the weight at 3.8lbs inc battery and Optical drive.
I happened into Fry's yesterday and they just had received the new S6210's. I was impressed by the new crystal screen quality....
A couple of questions if I may.

1. DVD±RW - What does the symbol between the letters signify?
2. Is the stock 40g HD 5400 or 4200 rpm?
3. Is there any noticable performance difference upgrading to 768 from 512 for everyday non graphic intensive work?
4. I currently use a Sony Vaio PIII 1.3 laptop as my primary machine which weighs too much to take on the road - Will the S6210 perform as well or better?

Great info here, I enjoyed reading the threads.
Maybe those folks who are taking delivery any day would post a report on their impressions ?
Thank you

rdy

 

I called PortableOne and they told me they are getting the shipment with the S6210's on Monday, and that I can expect it on Wednesday. Does anyone know what time FedEx typically delivers packages, or could it be anytime? I want to make sure I am home to receive it. What happens if you are not home for a FedEx delivery. I know that if you are not home for a USPS package, you have to go to the Post Office and pick it up.

I am getting very excited. Now I need to look into:
Carrying Case (Whats a good one for the S6210) $40
Wireless "G" router(Will go to local OfficeMax for one)$90
Cheap Printer (I saw a $20 Lexmark Z25 for sale)
Optical Mouse(Saw one for $10)
Office Software(Microsoft Office Student Edition is cheaper)$140
I also think I will buy Half Life CounterStrike ($30) as it is quite a few years old, and should be able to be played good by the S6210

Computer: $1724
Accessories: $350+ after tax (will buy within six months)
Total: $2074
Pretty pricey, but I will have it for over four years.

What accessories are you Lajamer and Freeman getting?

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FedEx will be a pickup at local too, mine us like 5 miles away(after 6PM, I think), or they will redelivery it again the next business day.

I got a gamecube backpack, which fit mine P2040 perfectly, but I guess it won't fit the S6210. I already have a wifi at home, so no problem there.
Also got HP LaserJet 1100, Logitech USB Optical Mouse too. Software, I plan to dualboot w/ gentoo anyway. If you want cheap decent software, get the OpenOffice, there is a version for Windows as well. And GIMP(GNU Image Manipulation Program) for Photo Editing. It ain't PhotoShop, but darn close. For game, you got to spend your own money, But becareful, hence this is a laptop, make sure that the system can handle it, cuz otherwise, you can't return the software, money wasted.

And you think your is pricy. I got
$1709 S6210, 512MB 40GB SUPER 3YR
$150 80GB 5400RPM upgrade
$200 1GB RAM Upgrade
$149 Modular bay battery for S6210
$182.16 California Sales Tax
$4.49 Shipping (for battery bay)
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$2394.65 Total

about $300 more than yours. I'm not sure what accessories you will get, but I think memory & HD upgrade are worth it. The DVD burne is something I WANT. And I can't stand w/o Battery bay. I think it's pretty much, money well spend. At least I got around $1500 spare(a bit over and to be on the safe side) and ready to spend on laptop anyway. The rest will probably stay in my credit card account for a while. I should get it all paid out in 3-5 months.

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I do not really like OpenOffice, and I have already downloaded GIMP.

I got the 768mb ram upgrade and 60gig 7200rpm drive upgrade.
In the future I will upgrade to 1gig ram.

I also plan on buying an external dual density dvd burner (over 8gigs per disc) when they become available.

Thats too bad that you have to pay over $180 for tax. What is the rate in CA? I do not mean to gloat, but mine was tax free [ ].

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lajamer, this may be stupid question, but did you go to Fry's Electronics today(Saturday), shopping for S6210 case?

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Seriously, $300 more than yours wasn't bad for what I got. But if you plan to upgrade your memory to 1GB, that mean you got to get rid of that 256MB stick. So why not upgrade now, and worry about that. About the Dual Layer DVD, I have been thinking about it. Just two thing that I have been thinking about it. First, the blank DVD is very very expensive now, not to mention +R only, atleast for now anyway. Second, There have been some firmware hack lately, for getting regular DVD burner to burn Dual Layer. So, upgrade may not be neccessary. The question is, why do you need the dual layer. 9GB, versus 4.3GB? Almost everything you do, can get it done under 4GB anyway. Unless you plan to backup DVD movies/games, which is illegal as of now, thanks to DMCA[ !]. But, by the time DVD DL(Dual Layer) become more popular, cheaper, and more stable, maybe, just maybe, we'll have DMCRA(Digital Media Consumers' Rights Act).

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the firmware hack is very very new. just about lastweek, it was just a beta release for a few burner. it'll take a while to catchup to notebook dvd burner, if it ever. because even RPC1 firmware hack for notebook DVD burner is limited right now, why not check out http://www.rpc1.org for yourself. BTW, the issue about the memory isn't just the price. After I have talk to Ivan on friday, he told me that Fujitsu is very picky about the memory they use. They wouldn't just allow any brand for this new laptop. I think he said, Fujitsu only accept 3 brand for now. I'm not sure what they are, but I don't think any of them were from crucial. I have no doubt that crucial is a solid brand name, but it's ain't mushkin or corsair either. Plus this laptop is very new, so I can't be sure about the compatiblity from the crucial memory. Not to mention, when you send the notebook for a repair, you better make sure you take the new memory back out. Or they may not repair your laptop. This usually aren't likely to happened, but they are allow to do that legally anyway.

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As for the memory upgrade, I paid $75 for 768. A 512mb stick from crucial is $116.99. That comes out to $191.99, whereas it was $200 to upgrade to 1gig from PortableOne. Plus I could sell the 256mb stick on ebay for a few bucks.

I want the dual layer because I want to be able to fit a lot of high quality home video onto one disc.

What else can you tell me about the firmware hack?

What about a carrying case for the S6210?

Less than 100 hours until my S6210 arrives!

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I may look into the firmware hack some more. Thanks for the info.

I will not be upgrading to 1gig for a while, so I will deal with it when the time comes. I will probably end up calling PortableOne and asking what the three brands are. I hope you did not think I was insulting you or anything about your configuration, as I think it is great.

I might call PortableOne on Monday and ask them about a case for the S6210.

A quick question for you, what is the battery life with the modular battery add on?

Thanks!

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Fujitsu S6210: 1.6 PM; 768MB Ram; 60Gig 7200rpm Harddrive
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Fujitsu say 9hours, isn't it. And they were quite accurate(for a realworld benchmark) about 4-4.5 hours on the single battery, according to someguy who said he have tried s6210.
<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track