I have had the U810 for about 6 months. I got it with the accessories for around $600 in like new condition. It's a great laptop/tablet. For the dummies (you some of you commentors are idiots) out there Fujitsu has several laptop/tablets. Fujitsu is great in that it provides a wide range of laptops/tablets for a variety of tastes. This for someone who wants a touch screen with more features than a eepc or a netbook and can afford the extra change.
My biggest complaints on the U810 that the U820 doesn't address:
1) lacks the 1024x768 resolution that most programs are expecting to have as minmum resolution. But I guess all the netbook miss that mark. 2) Second it only has VGA out. This is a pain to use with KVI switches that want to have a DVI/HMDI out. 3)No backlit keyboard and the led lights for the keyboard suck. 4) Scroll wheel - this needs a scroll wheel. The up down button are in a bad place and browsing websites is greatly hampared. 5) Processing. This needs a dual atom. If I understand the atom isn't must faster than the U810 CPU 6) Memory - geez 1gb - please this should be 2gb for the premium. 7) 3g - need 3g that supports GSM or CDMA. OR have an express slot instead of CF for using a WImax card
1. The U820 *DOES* address that, with 1280x800 resolution. (I'll note that I need to see one in person before I even *CONSIDER* purchasing it - I've seen a U810 in person, and that was near my upper limit for resolution.) 4. I believe the U820 allows use of the fingerprint reader as a scroll wheel. 5. Intel won't allow manufacturers to use a dual Atom in a UMPC or netbook. Would you rather them shoehorn a 10W Core 2 Duo in there, rather than the current 2W Atom, and have like 30 minutes battery life? 6. Chipset limitation there... for low power, they used one of the Poulsbo chipsets, which are limited to 1 gig.
Just in case you didn't know, you can configure the fingerprint reader to act like a scroll wheel. It's far from perfect, and takes some practice to hit it with your finger right, but I find it useful sometimes. Generally I agree with that sentiment. At least a proper rocker on the side of the screen would be nice.
Also, there is an HSDPA model, though personally I prefer handset EVDO tethering (via bluetooth) since it's cheaper for me, and I can add/kill the data feature on my plan at will without extending my contract or signing for a separate two year contract ("BroadBand Access Connect" on Verizon, gets steeper discounts than full BroadBand Access data plans) for the computer's card. It was nice to have for the summer while I was out more hiking, traveling, etc, but now I don't have to pay for it during the winter when I'm at home more. Plus, I can use it with any computer I own.
The Chromebooks are here, starting with Samsung's Series 5, a cute little number that promises instant-on access, 3G connectivity, and long enough battery life to web surf with the best of 'em.
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I have had the U810 for about 6 months. I got it with the accessories for around $600 in like new condition. It's a great laptop/tablet. For the dummies (you some of you commentors are idiots) out there Fujitsu has several laptop/tablets. Fujitsu is great in that it provides a wide range of laptops/tablets for a variety of tastes. This for someone who wants a touch screen with more features than a eepc or a netbook and can afford the extra change.
My biggest complaints on the U810 that the U820 doesn't address:
1) lacks the 1024x768 resolution that most programs are expecting to have as minmum resolution. But I guess all the netbook miss that mark.
2) Second it only has VGA out. This is a pain to use with KVI switches that want to have a DVI/HMDI out.
3)No backlit keyboard and the led lights for the keyboard suck.
4) Scroll wheel - this needs a scroll wheel. The up down button are in a bad place and browsing websites is greatly hampared.
5) Processing. This needs a dual atom. If I understand the atom isn't must faster than the U810 CPU
6) Memory - geez 1gb - please this should be 2gb for the premium.
7) 3g - need 3g that supports GSM or CDMA. OR have an express slot instead of CF for using a WImax card
1. The U820 *DOES* address that, with 1280x800 resolution. (I'll note that I need to see one in person before I even *CONSIDER* purchasing it - I've seen a U810 in person, and that was near my upper limit for resolution.)
4. I believe the U820 allows use of the fingerprint reader as a scroll wheel.
5. Intel won't allow manufacturers to use a dual Atom in a UMPC or netbook. Would you rather them shoehorn a 10W Core 2 Duo in there, rather than the current 2W Atom, and have like 30 minutes battery life?
6. Chipset limitation there... for low power, they used one of the Poulsbo chipsets, which are limited to 1 gig.
Just in case you didn't know, you can configure the fingerprint reader to act like a scroll wheel. It's far from perfect, and takes some practice to hit it with your finger right, but I find it useful sometimes. Generally I agree with that sentiment. At least a proper rocker on the side of the screen would be nice.
Also, there is an HSDPA model, though personally I prefer handset EVDO tethering (via bluetooth) since it's cheaper for me, and I can add/kill the data feature on my plan at will without extending my contract or signing for a separate two year contract ("BroadBand Access Connect" on Verizon, gets steeper discounts than full BroadBand Access data plans) for the computer's card. It was nice to have for the summer while I was out more hiking, traveling, etc, but now I don't have to pay for it during the winter when I'm at home more. Plus, I can use it with any computer I own.