The first clamshell convertible in a UMPC form factor, Fujitsu’s LifeBook U810 is a strong contender in a growing field, despite some quirks. We’re still apprehensive about this mini-PC category, and we’d like to see a mobile broadband option, but at only $999, the U810 has a lot to offer highly mobile users who are in the market for a companion to a primary PC (view our photo gallery).
Our tested configuration came in white, but only black units will be available in the U.S. If not for the four-cell battery hanging off the back, this notebook would be about the size of a small Mead notepad. As it is, the 1.6-pound, 6.7 x 6 x 1-inch U810 is small enough to fit in a large purse or a side pocket in a shoulder bag.
Fujitsu packs in lots of buttons and external controls, starting with the mouse pointing stick on the right, above the keyboard. Next to that are two scrolling buttons and a Function toggle. On the left are the mouse buttons and a small speaker. Navigating the system with the mouse and buttons was intuitive when we held the system in our hands. On a desk or table, however, navigation became awkward. And in both situations, our hands started to cramp after only a few minutes. Also, we had to slow the mouse-tracking down a notch to gain accuracy; its default setting made us miss the mark too many times.
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Our tested configuration came in white, but only black units will be available in the U.S. If not for the four-cell battery hanging off the back, this notebook would be about the size of a small Mead notepad. As it is, the 1.6-pound, 6.7 x 6 x 1-inch U810 is small enough to fit in a large purse or a side pocket in a shoulder bag.
Fujitsu packs in lots of buttons and external controls, starting with the mouse pointing stick on the right, above the keyboard. Next to that are two scrolling buttons and a Function toggle. On the left are the mouse buttons and a small speaker. Navigating the system with the mouse and buttons was intuitive when we held the system in our hands. On a desk or table, however, navigation became awkward. And in both situations, our hands started to cramp after only a few minutes. Also, we had to slow the mouse-tracking down a notch to gain accuracy; its default setting made us miss the mark too many times.
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