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Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook E8020 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M 750
Clock speed: 1.86 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 915PM
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video
Infrared: 1
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 4
Docking station port: yes
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Ethernet: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Modem: Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
ExpressCard: 1 x ExpressCard/34/54
Smartcard: yes
Flash card: SD/MMC
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Serial ATA
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 24x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 24x CD
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon 600
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad with scroll button, pointing stick
Keyboard: 85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.3x3.5x28.5 cm
Weight: 2.9 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: ManageIT suite, DeskView 5.x manageability suite, DeskView 10.x client management solution
Audio
Audio processor: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, SPDIF/headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4800 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: Smartcard plus caddy (£40)
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Overview

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook E8020

Editors rating
Rating: 7.6
Verdict

Although its design is distinctly uninspiring, the LifeBook E8020 is an excellent performer with a good set of features. This is a solid sub-3kg desktop replacement system that can, at a pinch, be taken on your travels.

Typical price

£ 1240


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