14 DAY TRIAL // It's been over one month since Intel finally unveiled its latest generation notebook platform, the Centrino 2. Since then, several manufactures have announced their own Centrino 2 notebooks, some of which have already been benchmarked and tested. However, more notebooks based on the new platform are still to emerge, with Fujitsu-Siemens' latest release confirming just that.
The company has announced today that it has redesigned its exclusive business notebooks part of the LIFEBOOK E and S series. The new LIFEBOOK E8420, S7220 and S6420 are equipped with Intel's latest mobile platform, and offer improved performance levels in three different designs. Additionally, the company has also announced that it will add to all three models several other features, including optional high-speed UMTS/HSUPA, TPM module or integrated fingerprint sensor.
Other features include a stable magnesium cover, a spill-proof keyboard, and a ShockSensor to protect the hard disk from physical damage. The new LIFEBOOK series of laptops also features an EcoButton, which, when pressed, automatically powers down the notebook functions that the user does not require at a given moment, thus extending battery lifespan.
The LIFEBOOK E8420 is a 15.4-inch notebook that can be equipped with an optional NVIDIA graphics card to turn it into a high-performance portable computer system, designed for power users who are looking for a complete desktop replacement platform. This model can also be featured with a second 320GB hard disk, while the vast range of connection interfaces offers support for a large number of external devices.
The other two S-series LIFEBOOK notebooks have been designed for users looking for a highly portable computer system, packed with a relatively large number of features. The S6420 model sports a 13.3-inch display and weighs 1.7kg. The LIFEBOOK S7220 is equipped with a 14.1-inch display and weighs 2.2kg. It can support a second battery, thus allowing users to work on it for an entire day.
Regarding pricing, the LIFEBOOK S6420 and S7220 start at 1,990 and 1,669 Euros, respectively. The 15.4-inch model has a starting price tag set at 1,799 Euros plus VAT.
