Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 Tablet PC Announced

Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced the LifeBook P1610 Tablet PC, a 2.2-pound computer with an 8.9-inch touch screen display. Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 is powered by the Intel Core Solo ultra-low voltage U1400 Processor and available with Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 or Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

According to the press release, the P1610’s 8.9-inch WXGA indoor/outdoor display has a backlight which illuminates the screen in indoor lighting. In outdoor lighting, a reflective surface within the LCD takes advantage of the sunlight to make the screen even brighter. “If the outside light is bright enough, users can turn off the backlight completely, dramatically extending the battery life,” Fujitsu published.

The small Fujitsu P1610 has connectivity features of larger laptops, such as Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or Atheros Super AG (802.11a/b/g) WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet LAN, modem, as well as optional Bluetooth.

Fujitsu also paid attention to security. The LifeBook P1610 includes Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2), built-in biometric fingerprint sensor, and BIOS support for Absolute Software’s Computrace computer theft recovery, data protection, and secure asset tracking software.

Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 has battery life of up to 3.25 hours, according to the product page.

The new ultra-portable LifeBook is priced starting at $1,599.

Press Release

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