Digital Journal – Thin is in. And I’m not talking about Keira Knightley’s exposed ribcage. When it comes to notebook PCs, Fujitsu is leading the way with its new stylish LifeBook Q2010 weighing in at only 2.2 lbs and going all anorexic on us at just three-quarters of an inch thin. In Canada, this notebook retails for $2,260, for the base configuration.
The lightest 12-inch notebook on the market, the Q2010 features a 1.20 GHz Intel Core processor, a 60GB hard drive, Bluetooth connectivity and two battery options. Indeed, mobile professionals can opt for a three-cell or six-cell battery, depending on how light they want their notebook to be.
Also cool is a suede-like covering at the bottom of the unit to protect against overheating – a very real concern for laptop lovers who want to keep their laps burn-free.
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The Fujitsu Q2010 is the world’s slimmest notebook at only three-quarters of an inch thin. |
“Our notebooks are known for wow factor and the introduction of the LifeBook Q2010 in Canada continues our tradition of raising the bar in design sophistication,” said Mary Pereyma, National Sales & Marketing Manager, Mobile Computing Products of Fujitsu Canada.
Pereyma’s self-congratulatory statement isn’t just PR double-talk. When it comes to design, the Q2010 is the RAZR of notebooks, riffing off the popular cellphone’s sleek piano lacquer and solid build. It’s the kind of notebook you’d be proud to Wi-Fi with at a Starbucks.
Being so thin, the laptop uses a Wi-Fi connection (an Ethernet port would be too big for this baby) and includes no CD/DVD drive. However, engineers at Fujitsu offer a separate docking station that includes a burner.
Also worth noting is a unique leather carrying case that can be purchased separately, allowing you to encase the Q2010 is something more functional than a tote bag. However, this newcomer from Fujitsu might be too handsome to hide from inquisitive eyes.
