Fujitsu Siemens Computers unveil notebook with dual-core processor

Corporate IT Update, Jan 5, 2006

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The new LIFEBOOK E8110 notebook with Intel Napatechnology has been unveiled by Fujitsu Siemens Computers (Fujitsu), an IT provider in Europe.

Fujitsu said the E8110 has a 15" XGA or SXGA screen, features Intel Core Duo processor (the first dual-core processor for notebooks) and Intel 945GM chipset with integrated graphics chipset. It offers Wireless LAN (Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 a/b/g), a maximum of 4GB DDR2-667 SDRAM memory and a separate SmartCard slot with optional fingerprint sensor and TPM module.

The E8110 weighs 2.4kg without drives, includes common ports such as parallel and serial and new port types such as SD card slot and ExpressCard slot and features an ECO button and second set of mouse buttons above the touch pad. The company said the notebook will run off its 5200 mAh battery for up to 12 hours.

According to Fujitsu, it has been designed for demanding office applications including enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management and also for image processing and development programs. The E8110 will be available from prices starting at GBP1149 including VAT from February 2006.

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