Any thoughts on the Fujitsu Lifebook P2000?

Post #53,693 by Another Scott 9/28/02 9:16:20 AM Reply	Any thoughts on the Fujitsu Lifebook P2000? Hi Doug, You seem to have tried just about every neat hand-held electronic device out there. :-) I was at a meeting with someone who had a small Fujitsu Lifebook. I think it was a [link\|http://webshop.fujitsupc.com/fpc/Ecommerce/buildseriesbean.do?series=P2\|P2000]. I don't know if it was the 30 GB version with 802.11b, but it seemed like a very capable machine. The owner used it for a Powerpoint viewgraph presentation. It seems quite comparable to the U1, but has a larger screen, has (the option of) a 30 GB drive, and it comes standard with a CD-RW/DVD drive. The Fujitsu lists at $1699 with 30 GB (in the US). It weighs 3.4 pounds. The Sony has FireWire and Memory Stick interfaces that the Fujitsu doesn't, as expected, but with networking I don't think that's a terrible limitation (at least if it's used on a network with those ports available.) The latches on the Fujitsu did seem to be quite dainty, so I don't know how resistant it is to real-world handling. I'd be interested in your take. Thanks. Cheers, Scott.
Post #53,732 by dmarker2 9/28/02 1:48:10 PM Reply	Re: Fujitsu Lifebook P2000? - Yup My other choice - reason for the outright enthusiasm for the PCG-U1 is that it is so durned small (2.5 times a CLIE PDA) and I want total portability, lifebook is still too heavy & I don't need CD rom (can plug into USB if needed). I now use memorystick/SD cdard/CF card for data txfr between computers (PCG-U1 has memstick native, the others are thru PCMCIA cards that accept SD & CF). Also, I can either attach a CDROM thru the built-in network in PCG-U1, or I can copy CDROM to CF (have a 256mb one & can go to 512 & 1 GB CF cards now). Lifebook is a very good unit but PCG-U1 has the near perfect combination of size, weight & features. Cheers - Doug PS my reason for keeping on top of all these devices is that my job as Principal Technical Architect requires that I know their capabilities - esp strengths & weaknesses)
Post #54,385 by dmarker2 10/1/02 9:46:13 PM Reply	Re: Am hearing rumours that sony vaio line is about to be replaced with new generation models. If true then I suspect the PCG-U1 has been a prototype & may be indicative of what to expect. Anyone else able to track down any info? Doug M

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