Fujitsu hits Netbook market with M1010

Darius Chang | Aug 29, 2008

Fujitsu's first foray into the UMPC market is, to date, the smallest convertible tablet PC the world has ever seen. But at the same time, most users balk at having to fork out close to two grand for a device with limited power and a painfully small screen. With laptop prices dropping, the same amount can probably get you a gaming machine from Taiwanese manufacturers like BenQ or Acer.

Though Netbooks have been sprouting up faster than Shitake mushrooms, we were still a little surprised to see a low-cost laptop companion popping up in a premium brand's catalog. The latest M1010 comes ready for some cheap mobile action with the following components:

Intel Atom processor

8.9-inch display

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios

1.3-megapixel Webcam

1kg

But what sets this Netbook apart is that, possibly for the first time, clip-on covers are available to personalize and protect your portable. Price details are not available yet, but units should start shipping come Q4 2008.

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sylclh

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sylclh says...
any idea ..how much this cost?..normally fujitsu will burn a hole in 1 pocket..

Aug 31, 2008 15:01

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ferdiei says...
following their announcement, Lenovo (S9 & S10) or Dell (Mini 9s) is worth pondering with their competitive pricing, while the M1010 only plus factor could be its tablet form (not yet confirmed) expected to have a premium price...similar to the overpriced HP mini-note

Sep 04, 2008 23:44

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