Fujitsu follows the tiny tablet-notebook trend with 9" LifeBook

August 8, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced the LifeBook P1500, its smallest notebook that converts into a slate tablet.

The LifeBook P1500 is slightly larger than a DVD case and weighs 2.2 pounds. It has a 8.9" wide SVGA touch screen display that can be used in tablet mode or laptop mode. The screen rotates and tilts to switch between the two.

The LifeBook P1500 -- the successor to the LifeBook P1000 -- is powered by an Intel Pentium M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753 and 915GMS chipset that has up to 1GB of system memory. The notebook also has a biometric fingerprint swipe sensor. For connectivity, the P1500 has built-in modem, LAN and optional Atheros Super AG WLAN with dual diversity antennas.

In addition to converting from a notebook into a tablet, the P1500 notebook can be converted into a desktop PC. With industry standard ports and card slots, it's possible to attach a standard keyboard or large screen monitor. An optional docking station is also available.

The LifeBook P1500 comes with Microsoft Windows XP Professional and standard Microsoft apps, as well as EverNote Plus 1.0 for Windows note management software, ritePen 2.5 with next-generation handwriting recognition and Fortune Fountain DialKeys which provide on-screen keyboards and thumbpads.

The LifeBook P1500 notebook is available through the Fujitsu direct sales force, Web site and channel partners with pricing starting at US $1,500 for a base configuration. Users can choose from a recommended configuration or they can customize their system.

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