Fujitsu Lifebook T2020 - A Review

6 Oct 2008



A review Fujitsu LifeBook T2020 Notebook

Fujitsu Lifebook 2020 is an upgrade of 2010 with new processor and chipset. This tablet notebook has the same design, build, oulook but better performance department. From the designr point of view, keeping the mechanical and outlook saves a lot of design time. It only needs to change the motherboard design to roll out a new notebook model.

Let us take a look at some broad specification of this notebook
Specifications
* Intel Core 2 Duo U9300 1.2GHz
* Intel GS45 chipset
* 120GB (5400 rpm) hard drive
* 2GB DDR3-800Mhz SDRAM
* Windows Vista Business
* 12.1" WXGA active digitizer display (resolution 1280x800)
* 2 x USB
* 1 x VGA - 15 pin * 1 x IEEE 1394 (Firewire) * 1 x Type I/II PCMCIA slot
* 1 x Smart Card slot
* 1 x Media card reader
* 1 x Microphone-in and 1 x Headphone
* Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n)
* RJ-45 and RJ-11 * 10/100/1000 Ethernet
* Bluetooth 2.0
* 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery
* Weight: 3.8lbs.
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The T2020 has a rugged design that will last adverse atmoshpheres. The design is sleek and appealing. It weights only 3.8lbs. The active digitizer makes it great for note-taking. In overall it has great design with good feel.Its hinges are solid.

Processor, Graphics,Memory

The T2020 has a Intel Core 2 Duo U9300 1.2GHz processor and a 120GB hard drive. It boots up quickly and is very good if you want to start surfing quick. The T2020 has improvement from its predecessor, the T2010 as far as processor performance is concerned . The processor speed is NOT for the programmers, gamers or for that purpose any one appliation that loads processor heavily and needs answer in real time.




Battery Life

Under normal surfing conditions, this notebook will last 5 hours and 30 minutes using normal 6 Cells Li Ion battry. If battery life is a concern you may like to have 9 cell battery in place of the 6 cell battery which will theoritically make the battery life of 8-9 hours. The battery life is great and if battery life is a concern go with this notebook.

Screen

The 12.1-inch display looks good. The brightness level can be adjusted. The colors are bright and lively. The Tablet perfoms well in outdoor too with its wide angle view.

Speakers The notebook has only one speaker. If you like to listen songs only at very low volume it is ok. Otherwise the sound you will feel lack of sound quality. Listening with external speakers and amplifiers is ok. It does have audio and microphone jacks.

Ports

Th T2020 has two USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), External monitor/VGA, modem (RJ-11), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), docking connector, headphone jack, and microphone jack. It also includes Type I/II PCMCIA slot, Smart Card slot, and media card reader.All of them surprisingly fit in this small notebook.





Pros

* Good screen, small * Solid design and chassis * Very light weight - easy to carry * Great battery life at 5 and a half hour * Improved performance over T20101

Cons

* Expensive at about $1500
* Only one Speaker


Final Thought In Overall, this laptop is definitely a bit expensive. However, if you want extreme mobility and long battery life you may like to consider it.