There have been many reviews of the Fujitsu U810 around the net over the past few weeks, but now it's my time to take a look.  The reviews have been all over the spectrum with some dissatisfied and others really like the new little device.   I had this device over a weekend to give a once over and by the end of the weekend, I really liked Darth Vader.

Today in this InkShow I take everyone for a quick overview of the U810.  I run thru the external features to show the ports and layout of the device.  Then, I do a comparison with some computer gadgets to really give you an idea on how small the device.  Then we go into the keyboard - if your hands are on the larger side, you might want to watch this part of the InkShow as it's really small to try and type on.  The next part of the video is a little dark, but I am trying to show the screen and it does a good job. In the end, I liked the Inking on the U810, it just took some getting used to how I had to rest my hand on the screen.

• Our thanks to Allegiance Technology Partners for sending us the review unit. Visit Allegiance to learn more about purchasing the Fujitsu U810 for $1099.
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• Watch the embedded version below.

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Talk about good timing. While Matt and Warner were in town for our GBM planning meetings and Reader Meetup, John Hill from Allegiance Technology Partners, was able to get us a Fujitsu T2010 Tablet PC to do an InkShow with. The T2010 was quite the hit at the GBM Reader Meetup, especially the WXGA bright screen. Warner is beginning the process of shopping for a new tablet pc, so in this InkShow Video Review, Matt and I pitted the HP 2710p and Fujitsu T2010 against each other to see which one might rise up and maybe become Warner's next Tablet PC.

Follow the Read More link below for the embedded video and download links.

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I've pushed the envelope and burnt the candle at both ends this week to bring you, yesterday's "The Shift" video, and today's video of what we lovingly term The Stormtrooper! Both were promised and as such both were delivered. These videos have been much anticipated so with the burden of your buying decision in mind I have made the humanly impossible, possible. If you pay close attention you will notice that I am in the same attire for this video, as I am for The Shift Video, as I am for the Nova SunPad video - which is no coincidence as I filmed and edited them all on the same day! (Plus currently uploaded my TechED Speech which I will post shortly!)

   We have had a lot of requests in the past several months to do an InkShow of the Fujitsu T4215 Tablet PC. In addition to a review of the T4215, folks have been asking for a comparsion between it and the Lenovo X60 Tablet PC. In this InkShow, I tried to accomodate both requests, as I took a look at the T4215 and also spent about 13 minutes comparing it to an X60 XGA Tablet. I'm sure I missed some comparison things, but as you'll see in the video, I kept finding more things to compare even as I was trying to wrap things up! As you'll also see in this InkShow, the two tablet pcs couldn't be more different. As an example, and one I failed to mention in the review, Fujitsu's speakers are on the outside front of the tablet. The Lenovo x60 speakers are on the bottom front of the tablet. Guess which sound better? As a result of comparing the two tablet pcs, I ended up covering some of the features of the T4215 twice.

Overall, I really like the T4215. As is the case with their other Tablet PCs, Fujitsu has done a first class job in its design, performance, and functionality. My only beef with the T4215 is the 12" XGA screen. It is quite grainey and bothersome to the eye, much like the Toshiba M400 and M7 screens. I've got a few other nit picks, but they are personal preferences rather than design flaws. If you need a tablet pc with a smart card reader or with an integrated cd / dvd drive, I think the T4215 should be at the top of your list. A big plus with the T4215 over other tablets with integrated cd / dvd drives, is that the cd drive can be swapped out for a battery to provide additional mobile time.

The Fujitsu T4215 Core 2 Duo is now available with Vista Business, prices starting at $1989

The configuration and PC Mark 05 test results are included below after the viewing links. Special thanks to Allegiance Technology Partners for sending us the demo unit. Enjoy!

• Watch the InkShow (High Resolution 35:35, 276mb - recommend right-clicking and choosing Save-As to view locally.)
• Watch the Embedded low res SoapBox version below
• Visit AllTP.com
• Visit Fujitsu.com

Configuration

• Processor Intel Core 2 1.83 ghz 
• Physical / Logical CPUs 1 / 2
• MultiCore 2 Processor Cores
• HyperThreading N/A
• Graphics Card Intel(R) i945GM
• Graphics Driver Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
• Co-operative adapters No
• DirectX Version 9.0c
• System Memory 1024 MB
• Disk Space 76.32 GB
• Motherboard Manufacturer FUJITSU
• Motherboard Model FJNB1B9
• Operating System Microsoft Windows XP

PC Mark 05 results

Main Test Results
System Test Suite 3180 PCMarks

Detailed Test Results
System Test Suite
HDD - XP Startup 6.31 MB/s
Physics and 3D 77.68 FPS
Transparent Windows 134.81 Windows/s
3D - Pixel Shader 13.14 FPS
Web Page Rendering 2.12 Pages/s
File Decryption 50.07 MB/s
Graphics Memory - 64 Lines 481.4 FPS
HDD - General Usage 4.2 MB/s
Multithreaded Test 1 / Audio Compression 1891.5 KB/s
Multithreaded Test 1 / Video Encoding 334.71 KB/s
Multithreaded Test 2 / Text Edit 127.93 Pages/s
Multithreaded Test 2 / Image Decompression 24.9 MPixels/s
Multithreaded Test 3 / File Compression 4.07 MB/s
Multithreaded Test 3 / File Encryption 24.84 MB/s
Multithreaded Test 3 / HDD - Virus Scan 36.59 MB/s
Multithreaded Test 3 / Memory Latency - Random 16 MB 7.32 MAccesses/s

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I have had the pleasure of working with the Fujitsu ST5112 for the past few days courtesy of Allegiance Technology Partners.  This has been my first crack at really using a slate for more than just a few minuets (well, besides the Asus).  I have to say that the experience was definitely a treat.  The performance was better than expected with the Core Duo 1.2 processor, better than the 2.13 PM in my Toshiba Tecra M4 Tablet PC.  I will say, that I have been used to a Tablet PC with a keyboard, and the time I had with the unit, I was still missing the keyboard - but I can see getting used to it.

I have tried to cover some of the basic functionality in the video.  I open some Office applications and give an overview of the external buttons and ports.  I also try to offer answers to many of the questions we see in the forums like screen viewing angles, external monitor hookup and lighting.

Also, we're doing a trial with this unit to provide some perofrmance benchmark information.  I ran PC Mark 06 on the unit while I had it.  We are trying to incorporate requests from readers that have expressed some interest in these types of tests. This is just a trial to see how we can incorporate the results in our InkShows in the future.  The results are as follows:

HDD - XP Startup: 6.48 MB/s
Physics and 3D: 49.47 FPS
Transparent Windows: 117.72 Windows/s
3D - Pixel Shader: 12.29 FPS
Web Page Rendering: 1.57 Pages/s
File Decryption: 29.7 MB/s
Graphics Memory - 64 Lines: 294.88 FPS
HDD - General Usage: 4.16 MB/s
Multithreaded Test 1 / Audio Compression: 1232.36 KB/s
Multithreaded Test 1 / Video Encoding: 184.12 KB/s
Multithreaded Test 2 / Text Edit: 63.83 Pages/s
Multithreaded Test 2 / Image Decompression: 14.27 MPixels/s
Multithreaded Test 3 / File Compression: 2.73 MB/s
Multithreaded Test 3 / File Encryption: 14.44 MB/s
Multithreaded Test 3 / HDD - Virus Scan: 38.45 MB/s
Multithreaded Test 3 / Memory Latency - Random 16 MB: 5.9 MAccesses/s

If you have any questions you want answered, head over to the forums in the Fujitsu section, I'll be there to answer what I can.

• Watch the video ( 13 minutes, 121mb, Windows Media streaming or direct download).

• Visit Fujitsu ($2199.00 retail)

• Fujitsu at Allegiance Technology Partners Check out the 48 hour demo!

Enjoy!

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In this Hardware InkShow video review, I take a closer look at the Fujitsu P1610 Tablet PC, examine ink notetaking and touch, review the keyboard and compare it to the ThinkOutside Stowaway keyboard, and address some usability issues. In addition, I take a look at some of what you can expect out of the box.

The more I use the P1610, the more impressed I am with it.  I've never used a touch device that supplied such a good inking experience. My only negatives are the cramped keyboard and the limit of 1gb, but those are to be expected with an ultra mobile computer and are not deal killers for me. The next thing Fujitsu could do to improve this tablet would be to incorporate true multi-touch to offer the benefits of an active digitizer and touch. This will be an ultra portable tablet pc that I plan on holding on to for a while. It is a complete solution for the way I work when going mobile.

Special thanks to Allegiance Technology Partners for providing us with a demo unit. You can learn more about the P1610 and inquire about getting a demo unit for yourself by visiting www.alltp.com.

The P1610 that I demoed in this InkShow had the following specs:

• 1.2 ghz Solo Core processor
• Tablet PC with Touch palm rejection technology
• Windows Vista capable
• 512mb ram, 1gb max
• 60gb harddrive
• SD card slot, PC card slot, 2 USB ports
• Intel 945GM graphics adapter, 1280 x 768 resolution
• External VGA ( my testing showed up to 1800 x 1440 external resolution )
• Atheros Super AG wireless ( a/b/g )
• Bluetooth
• OneNote 2003

• Watch the InkShow ( 211mb, 39:38 .wmv streaming or direct download format)
• Watch the First Looks InkShow
• Watch Hugo Ortega's very first look at the P1610
• Read about enhancing the touch experience on your Tablet PC
• Visit Allegiance Technology Partners. Prices start at $1649.
• Visit Fujitsu.com

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When you go to a Mobile PC / Tablet PC conference, you never know what the folks from Microsoft will bring with them. Fortunately for you and me, they had the Japanese version of the Fujitsu P1610, the LOOX, on hand and let me borrow it for several hours.

Although not a complete video review, I take everyone through a quick "first looks" video review of the P1610 / LOOX Tablet PC running Vista and show you why this device is so much better than the P1510 - and why I'll end up buying one. Dennis Rice will be doing a more thorough InkShow on the P1610 in the next couple of weeks, but hopefully this video will provide you enough information to whet your appetite.

It is a bit hard to see my handwriting on this InkShow, but the most important thing to get from that feature is that even though the P1610 does have a touch screen, I did not experience any vectoring issues at all - a first for me. I've experimented with many touch based Ultra-Mobile PCs and Tablet PCs, and every one of them have given me vectoring problems when handwriting - all except the P1610 / LOOX.

Fujitsu just launch the product page at Fujitsu.com for the P1610, so you can head over there to check it out. In addition, www.AllTP.com has it available for ordering, as does many other online retailers.

• Watch the video ( 5:25 minutes, 28.8mb, Windows Media streaming or direct download).

• Visit the Fujitsu P1610 Product Page - suggested pricing starts at $1649

Enjoy!

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-Dennis Rice

Getting the opportunity to do these reviews is great, and a ton of fun (but man does it take time!).  Hehe, I even filmed the FedEx lady delivering the thing.  Maybe if we do enough of these things, we will understand how to produce a video!

I have been using convertible Tablet PC's for so long now (mainly my Toshiba M200), that I really forgot the pleasure of a great slate Tablet PC experience.  Well, my memory has been revived as I have been using the Fujitsu ST5032d.

In this review, I found myself thinking a lot about the difference between the use of a slate and a convertible.  When I had my HP TC1000, I used it a lot more for handwritten notes as I went about my job each day.  I also did activites such as reading eBooks, since having the smaller, thinner form factor was so comfortable in my hand.  I simply do not do those things with my Toshiba M200 as much (if ever).  I take a lot less notes, and I never read eBooks.  There is definitely a place for both, but after reviewing this piece of equipment, I have developed a new sense of slate lust!

Once again our special thanks go out to Mr. John Hill (and Jen too!) at Allegiance Technology Partners for providing the hardware. Please check out their site for all your Tablet and Ultra Mobile PC needs. We need them to continue to send us hardware for review, and your patronage will help that! They also offer a 48 hour Tablet PC demo for only the cost of the freight!  Great for making that final tablet purchase decision.

• Watch the video ( 13 minutes, 65mb, Windows Media streaming or direct download).
• Visit the Fujitsu Web site
• Visit Allegiance Technology Partners

Starting price: $2,149, with many accessories including external optical drive.

Let us know what you think and comment with your questions!

Enjoy!

In this video review, I take a look at the Fujitsu P1510D Touch Tablet PC. In particular , I take a tour of the tablet, the software, compare it in size to the TC1000, examine handwriting issues, and issues involving tablet pc functionality and touch in general.

For those interested in Ultra Mobile PC solutions, but don’t want to give up a keyboard, look no further than the P1510D. With an 80 gram digitizer, it is finger friendly, but could cause issues in handwriting for some people. It has DialKeys, RitePen, and EverNote bundled in with the tablet.

Overall, I was very impressed with the P1510D. It is light and a pleasure to hold. With 1024 x 600 resolution and an 8.9” screen, I was surprised at how much working room there was. I highly recommend it for those looking for an ultra mobile solution. I would strongly suggest that you order a demo of this unit first to see how it handles your handwriting. It is a mixed bag out there with some experiencing a lot of interferance with their hand while writing, and others with no issues at all.

Special thanks to Allegiance Technology Partners for providing this Tablet PC so we could demo it for you.

BTW: After receiving several requests, I have encoded this video as a .wmv and made it available via direct download instead of streaming via Flash. Please let me know which you prefer.

UPDATE: I understand the streaming quality is a bit poor right now, possibly due to our media hosting provider. I’d suggest you right click the Watch link below and save it to your computer for the best viewing experience.

• Watch the video ( 23 minutes, 77mb, Windows Media via direct download). For best viewing quality, right click the link and save to your computer.
• Visit the Fujitsu site
• Visit Allegiance Technologies Partners

Starting price (with Tablet PC features): $1599