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    What's the case of LifeBook® N3530 made of from?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by irfan, Mar 1, 2006.

  1. irfan

    irfan Notebook Consultant

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    I am willing to buy a new notebook very soon. I am very concerned about the style and also the durability. I have narrowed my list down to three or four notebooks now, sony fe, ibm t60, toshiba tecra 7 and fujitsu n3530. I wonder what's the casing material for n3530? is it plastic? magnesium alloy? and I would appreciate if you comment on n3530. How would be its screen quality?
     
    irfan, Mar 1, 2006
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  2. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    According to this thread the lid on the 3500 is magnesium alloy and the rest is abs plastic.
     
    mach_zero, Mar 1, 2006
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  3. irfan

    irfan Notebook Consultant

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    it seems that this is a quite hefty machine for a 15.4' laptop. It is 7.92 lbs !!??
    heavier than most 17' laptops
     
    irfan, Mar 1, 2006
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    True enough, LOL. But I hear that is due to the fact that they are built like a tank. Very sturdy though not very portable.
     
    mach_zero, Mar 1, 2006
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    tsy Notebook Guru

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    Seen teh screen. Nice! But yeah its built really really heavy. That is the main reason why I have NOT bought it. Waiting for the E8210. Hopefully it comes out soon or I'll go buy the Mac book
     
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    irfan Notebook Consultant

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    This was almost the thing I was looking for. Great looks, very sturdy... But on the other hand 7.9 lbs !!?? that is kinda intolerable for a 15.4' laptop. I can't get it really, how fujitsu hopes to sell this thing...well, if only they can find a way to convert everyone into "hercule" :)
     
    irfan, Mar 2, 2006
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    I think Fujitsu means for the N series to be DTRs more than portables.
     
    mach_zero, Mar 2, 2006
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  8. JonHatley

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    Thats correct. Its really not that heavy though. Unless your like 12 years old. I carry it around quite often and its not that bad.
     
    JonHatley, Aug 16, 2006
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