Fujitsu's LifeBook S6510 gets reviewed

Fujitsu's LifeBook S6510, which we just caught wind of earlier this month, has made its way over to Notebook Review not a moment too soon, and the kind folks over there have put the machine through its paces in order to give you the skinny. As expected, reviewers marveled at the thinness of the 14.1-inch lappie, and even with the optical drive loaded in, they were delighted to find that it only weighed four pounds. Additionally, it was stated that the S6510 was surprisingly rigid, and while the LCD didn't exactly live up to the standards Fujitsu has set for itself, it was far from abysmal. Furthermore, the unit performed admirably in a plethora of tests, the keyboard was a joy to use and the battery life was right on par. Notably, the unit did emit quite a bit of heat, but all in all, this LifeBook should certainly fit the bill if you're looking for a business laptop that won't add any undue strain on your back.

[Thanks, Susan]

[xxcorpxx @ Nov 20th 2007 12:04PM]

Have one, love it! Light, very fast, very bright, all in a small footprint with no compromises. Fingerprint readers works very well, modular optical is a nice touch. Wireless is better than on the S7110.

I have the Dell XPS m1330 right next to it. The m1330 is like a brick compaired to the Fujitsu. The S6510 is my new favorite laptop. Now if I could just get one that would play Tabula Rasa!

[Igor @ Nov 20th 2007 12:43PM]

How much is it?

[holycow @ Nov 20th 2007 1:12PM]

USB slot and earphone/microphone jacks in the front... not good.

[kureshii @ Nov 20th 2007 1:23PM]

Isn't that firewire?

[holycow @ Nov 20th 2007 1:29PM]

there is firewire as well.. but who cares about that.. not like anyone uses it. But isnt that a USB slot next to the firewire ? or is that the wireless switch ?

[IndepMusic.com @ Nov 20th 2007 1:28PM]

wayyy overpriced but nice laptop.

http://www.indepmusic.com

[xxcorpxx @ Nov 20th 2007 2:06PM]

Overpriced based on what?
The pricing that I have is great. less then 2k for the T7700 proc with 2gb ram and 120 gb hd and 3 year warranty.

That is not usb in front, it is Wireless switch next to the firewire port.
Had 3 usb down right side. 2 near front and 1 in very back.
This is a unit you just have to have in your hands to appreciate. Or better yet, compare it side by side with other 14.1 widescreen laptops.

[dude @ Nov 20th 2007 4:19PM]

It's not a Mac.

[xxcorpxx @ Nov 20th 2007 4:55PM]

Not that I want to start an entire Mac debate but, damn people. It isn't supposed to be a mac. If I wanted a mac, I wouldnt' even have looked at the thread. I am so tired of reading Mac vs PC wars in these forums, keep it on topic.

[Naveed @ Nov 20th 2007 6:41PM]

i love how fujitsu doesnt make the laptop any bigger than it needs to be(the thin bezel around the screen). I wish all laptops did that. This is probably smaller than most 13.3" laptops. Does this one come with a track point option?

[xxcorpxx @ Nov 21st 2007 9:19AM]

No pointer, only pad.

I personally prefer pad. Those pointers are always trouble.

[j3oomerang @ Nov 21st 2007 2:15PM]

i prefer both

[jrdude @ Dec 8th 2007 2:19PM]

How hot does this puppy get? I'm tired of the searing heat that my vaio s580 generates...