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Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P7230 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core Solo U1400
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
Level 2 cache: 2 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945GMS
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: 1
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
USB: 2
Docking station port: 1
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Mbps Marvell 88E8055
Wireless WAN: integrated (1.8Mbps upload, 384Kbps download)
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: SD, xD, Memory Stick
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)/DVD-RAM
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 950
Graphics RAM: 224 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: colour TFT (+ anti-glare, LED backlight)
Display diagonal size: 10.6 in
Maximum resolution: 1280x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: 82 keys, 18mm pitch, 2mm keystroke
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.3x2.99x20.1 cm
Weight: 1.25 kg
Colour: black & slate-grey
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business
Software included: Acrobat Reader, WebCam software, Eco Power Saving Utility, Nero Essentials, Norton Internet Security (on CD), Fingerprint software, Toshiba Stack 4.x, 3G Watcher
Audio
Audio processor: SigmaTel STAC9228
Microphone: 2 digital array mics
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 5200 mAh
Estimated battery life (mfr): 7.5 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Max batteries supported: 2
Miscellaneous
Accessories: slip case, port replicator, second battery (2300mAh)
Other: fingerprint sensor, TPM module 1.2, hard disk shock protection
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Overview

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P7230

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
Verdict

The LifeBook P7230 isn't the most stylish of ultraportables and we have a few minor niggles, but overall it performs very solidly indeed.

Typical price

£ 1100

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