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Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,564.68
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 955
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
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Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 800
CPU Type: Intel Pentium 4
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 400
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 40
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 5.6
Modem: None
Display Size: 5.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: FPCM21342
Model: FPCM21342
UPC: 611343080521
EAN: 0611343080521
ASIN: B000W8ZRYO
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A true UMPC for the road warrior January 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I do a lot of traveling for my company, and have been looking for a UMPC to replace an ailing Psion MX-5, as well as my 5-pound Thinkpad. I agonized over the OQO2 for a while, but the keyboard size and configuration is just not useful for 2 or 3-fingered typing unless you bring an external keyboard, and the price is prohibitive.
I ordered the U810 with Windows XP (my company does not use Vista) and it arrived 3 weeks ago, just as I was about to go on the road. I grabbed a teeny USB-powered optical drive, and used it to load the MS Office suite apps and Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 while on the road. All went well. The latest Kaspersky security suite installed wirelessly with no problems. As a Psion user, I found the wonderfully bright touchscreen invaluable and easy to use for document correction and proofreading. Finally, I loaded Zoomit so that the bright but small screen could easily be used to view Web pages with small type. The keyboard, though small, does lend itself to 3-finger typing like the Psion, though I found it easier to use than the Psion's. A hint for aging road warrior typists - while typing documents increase the font size to at least 18 and then you will be easily able to read your writing. Decrease the font at final formatting.
Still on the road, I was able to type a 14-page trip report on the U810, and I used the built-in SD card slot to download photo images frm my camera, edit the images using Photoshop, and incorporate them into the trip report. I inserted an 8-GB CF card into the CF card slot for precious file storage. The battery, as advertised lasted longer than 5 hours with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi running.
Once I reached home, the U810 slid easily into its docking station which was attached to a 19-inch Samsung MCD monitor, and a wireless Adesso keyboard with trackball. All worked well instantly, as did the immediate connection to my home wireless network. The U810 is now my primary email-answering and web-surfing computer.
So, I recommend the Fujitsu U810, especially if you are a Psion user and used to small keyboards. I can pack the U819, its VGA/ethernet dongle, AC adapter, and an extra battery and the whole set still weighs less than 3 pounds and fits in the same space that my Thinkpad used to take up. I only gave it 4 stars because it is not pocketable like the Psion.
 Lots of functionality/small device! January 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the first review I have brought myself to write online. I ordered the U810 a couple weeks ago and have been using it very frequently. I read many reviews about it on the internet prior to buying it, so I knew what to expect about its limitations and features.
I have to say that I was blown away when I first opened it up. Everyone always says they are amazed at how small it was when they first saw it. Reading those reviews I figured that I wouldn't be surprised at its size when I first saw it, but even expecting it, I was still amazed at how compact this device really is.
I ordered mine with Vista Home Premium on it. I have had 3 other computers prior to this one with Vista on it, so I am very familiar with Vista and know what to expect. One of the main gripes about this device is its performance with Vista. I feel that its performance is actually fairly good. I am a PC gamer, so I usually use PC's with high performance. This UMPC handles applications very well. You just have to keep it mind that it does have limitations. You should expect to multitask with more than 4 applications or use 3D programs on this. But, if you are looking for a device to handle web surfing, productivity apps, email, IM/Communication apps, then this device is great!
Wireless performace is great. During my initial setup, I was downloading some programs from the internet and also my home network. I downloaded a large program from the web at a steady 700+ Kbps. I also was able to copy over about 3GB of data in about 6 minutes on my home network. I was also streaming videos off the internet with it without any choppiness.
SD/CF performance is not that great, so it should only be expected to copy smaller files to and from the card.
The screen resolution and clarity is amazing. Everything shows up very clear on it and is easy (albeit small) to read.
The keyboard is also very nice. It is tough to touch type on it after being accustomed to a normal sized keyboard. But, it would definately be possible with some practice. I find it easier to thumb type. The mouse stick is also very nice and easy to use. I toned down the sensitivty two notches and find it very easy to use and accurate.
What I have done is used the included VGA adapter and a USB hub to plug in a monitor and KB/Mouse and now I use it as my primary home email/websurfing PC that I can take with me anywhere. The performance is adequate for what I use it for and it is such an amazing device. Very recommended for people who travel or people who just like high tech gadgets!
Closest thing yet to the UMPC ideal January 3, 2008
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Microsoft's UMPC or Origami specification, like many of their speculations such as the first iterations of Dot Net, was fuzzy and left people wondering might emerge. Now as the Microsoft Tablet PC spec celebrates its fifth birthday, Fujitsu has, in my opinion, come the closest yet to realizing the UMPC goal: a very small, lightweight, affordable computer that runs Windows with few, if any limitations, anytime, anywhere.
To be sure, Fujitsu calls the U810 (U1010 in outside the US) a mini-laptop.
Many of us lusted for the Toshiba Libretto when it was released several years back or the various lightweight ultra-portable Sony Vaio computers.
Fujitsu has essentially pushed past them and others including the OQO. There is nothing remotely near the U810 at this price point. The Asus Eee doesn't qualify because it lacks the 40GB hard drive of the U810.
In terms of operation, the U810 is distressingly far from perfect. In fact, if you are going to live with the U810, you're going to have to change the way you think and use computers. But the changes are worth it.
The package itself is small. You can put it in a large jacket pocket. The 5.6" screen is wonderful, tack sharp. To deal with the high resolution, I had to default to a Windows theme with extra-large icons and use the Windows Accessibility options to set the default screen font and icon size larger. Once I did that, my aging eyes had no problem with the screen. In web browsers, like Firefox and Internet Explorer, you will find yourself using the Zoom option frequently especially with poorly designed pages that have abnormally small fonts to begin with.
This is a full bore Windows machine. This model is shipped with Windows Vista Business and includes a Windows XP "downgrade" disc. With only 1GB of RAM and a relatively slow CPU, I "downgraded" to Windows XP within a couple of days. Vista is simply too bloated and slow and user unfriendly for the U810.
On the other hand, Windows XP Pro SP2 runs beautifully. I typically have a half-dozen applications open and processing speed is more than adequate.
My first thought was that the 40GB hard drive would be insufficient. However, throw a 16GB Compact Flash in and you have plenty of storage for music and movies. You can also us SC cards up to 2GB. Be aware that the U810 may not support some SDHC cards.
I do wish there was more than the one USB port.
WiFi reception is excellent. I've tried it up to 50 feet from my access point with no problems. Bluetooth is also excellent. No problems pairing so far with any of the devices I have tried.
Bluetooth is unusually important with the U810. The U810 keyboard is definitely not amenable to touch-typing. I've adopted a two-finger style and can crank out maybe 15 - 20 words a minute tops with a fair number of typos. You can thumb type, but it is a little too large for convenience and accuracy.
Add a USB or Bluetooth mouse and a Bluetooth keyboard like the iGo Stowaway, however, and you have a set-up that will work well for just about any ordinary productivity task available in Microsoft Office in a package that weighs less than two pounds. I haven't had any need to travel since I acquired the U810, but I can tell you right now that this device is my new travel computer. Goodbye to carrying a heavy laptop and assorted paraphenalia. The U810 with a mouse and Bluetooth keyboard, an extra battery or two and a cellphone that I can tether to is all I'll need as my basic travel kit.
The U810 is definitely not perfection. The keyboard is the biggest disappointment. It is just too small to be practicable for touch typing and too large to be convenient for thumb typing. Another half-inch to an inch in width would have made it well suited to touch typing. The touchscreen which does not have an active digitizer is difficult to use for inking. If you rest your hand on the screen while inking, you get vectors all over the place which prevent handwriting recognition. Keeping your hand off the screen forces you to hold the pen awkwardly which leads to rapid fatigue. The provision of two LED "headlights" to illuminate the keyboard is, unfortunately, merely a marketing gimmick. They don't work well at all. A backlit keyboard would have been extremely useful.
Fujitsu does not include the Microsoft Touch Experience pack which would have allowed the user to make the QuickLaunch, TaskBar and scroll bars larger. This is a big mistake. The Touch pack features are required here.
Finally the stylus provided with the U810 is way too small to be useful. You are much better off getting a hefty third-party stylus.
Even with these defects and shortcomings, however, the Fujitsu U810 is the realization of dream that many have had: an affordable, ultra-portable computer. The U810 will truly let you handle any workday task with ease: email, browsing (including Flash videos), streaming music, any Office type application and even some lighter-weight image processing apps. Battery life is excellent. I have yet to run the battery all the way down. I estimate about four hours run time using WiFi and Bluetooth, but please not that this is just a guesstimate.
Fujitsu is an under-recognized company. They have been in the tablet computer business for a long time and have come out with a number of innovative tablet PC products such as their T42xx line, the P1610 and now the U810.
The U810, in my opinion, is truly a showstopper. If you can live with the deficient keyboard, it really is a great ultra-portable computer.
Jerry
I can finally travel lite December 16, 2007
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I stopped travelling with laptops last year because they are just too big to lug around the globe, especially considering the fairly simple tasks I do on the road. No laptop was small enough, no tablet pc was normal enough, and no smart phone was smart enough. Until now.
My U810 arroved on Friday and by Saturday night it was all loaded with everything I need including CorelDraw, Eudora, OfficeXP, ACDSee, Efax and a few others. I have seen people complain about performance but I look at it more as a smart phone that does everything my PC does.
I did consider the ASUS eee, but lucky for me it was not sold at any local retailer. There are few things this machine wont do, and no learning curve except that it is my first Vista machine.
Vista. I've read people who say Vista is too much for this. Maybe, but it has some nice functions that I rather like. The Vista book by Yarnold was VERY helpful as were the optimizing suggestions in the comments section made by Mr Hon his Amazon review.
It took me a while to figure out how to use handwriting. Now I love it, but not for long documents. The keyboard really is a three or four finger affair, but again, so much better than a smartphone or even the VAIO.
I wrote this review because I thought someone like me who is on the road and just wants something light that doesnt need its own bag should speak up for this magnificent device. Also, it won't take up the whole airline tray, I can use it in bed in the hotel to deal with emails (using handwriting); it isnt a big deal to take out and set up in a casual meeting, and I can use it to get a better look at pics on CF cards when I am on a shoot. (Actually the CF card slot was that last nudge I needed to finally order it).
CONS: OK, the keyboard is pretty small. Also as a power saving feature, the touch screen function does turn off after a while, but there are good instructions in the comments section from one of the other reviewers which seems to have stopped this problem.
UPDATE: It turns out that while standard SD cards are too slow for ReadyBoost, 133x speed SD cards do work for Vista Readyboost. As far as I can tell, SDHC cards are still too slow for this. I have seen 133x CF cards and when the price goes down I will get one of those too. Also, when Explorer blacked out, because of the way the power switch works, I couldnt figure out how to shut it off. Luckily there was a solution in the Vista book I had (ctrl/shft/esc).
And finally - here is the thing I thought everyone was lying about, but it is true. The battery lasts and lasts and lasts. I have not timed it but I was using it all night without a problem. Amazing.
The Ultimate UMPC - Excellent October 26, 2007
46 out of 47 found this review helpful
After researching for the best UMPC for 2 months. I finally settle on the U810.
PROS
This UMPC is actually quite fast for the the specs. It can play all types of video smoothly and handle intensive website with tons of flash very well. Internet connection is as fast as my Asus G1 (2Ghz duo core 2). LCD is sharp and clear but text a little hard to read. But this is easily overcome by increasing the dpi from 96 to 125. Now I can read at an arm's length. The keyboard is what I like most. Its small but manage to type at quite a good speed. Keyboard has also a good feel. Battery is impressive. It runs 5 hrs with normal usage (surfing and running office). I also like the clam shell design. Its actually quite 80s looking (which I like) but yet has a modern feel. I also like the fact that it is slim compare to oqo2. Mouse control is also good (I am use to IBM little red dot type) and u can actually click on it.
CONS
Thumb typing is slow. Its too big to thumb type. Unless u have big foot's hands u will make alot of mistake typing. THis is made worse by the fact that lots of keys has 2 or 3 function. So if u need to use the arrow key u need to press the FN key and arrow key together. But u can remap the key with "keytweak". Works like a charm. This thing also heats up quite fast and the hot air blow directly at your right hand when using hand held mode. The fan is also loud but its typical for any laptop.
Why I choose U810 as compare to other UMPC
1) Can load youtubes, intensive flash webpage and runs DVD quality video w/o stuttering. (Nokia N800, samsung q1 ultra & everun fail this test. They all stutter and freeze once in a while)
2) Screen size is good at 5.6" 1024x600 (I actually want to get sony UX but I realise that the screen is too tiny for a 1024x600 - but sony screen is way better in terms of contrast and is ultra sharp.)
3) A real Keyboard (beats all UMPC except Kohjinsha - 2nd best is oqo 02 but oqo cost much more in terms of similar performance)
4) A Laptop + Tablet design and in small form (10 stars for that) - This is the cutest Laptop I have ever seen. Small and powerful. (There is no UMPC like this - closes is KohJinSha and flip start. But flip start is too expensive beside u810 can do flip start at $500 lower)
5) One of the fastest UMPC now. And for the price and performance (I mean not specs but real performance) - no other UMPC can beat
One more thing I wanna add. Get the Vista version. Lot of ppl will oppose me but I think Vista is the future. I have done an XP /Vista comparision. I prefer vista cause its faster (not application performance) but launching programs. Vista has a superfetch function which store your most use program in its memory. I can launch my email, firefox and winamp faster than XP - cause Xp runs from the HDD (which is 4200rpm). 1 Gb of ram is actually more than enough. I actually scale down my VISTA to a VISTA "lite version" by turning off all those services i dun need (a whopping 20% of memory), Tune down aero display and use Tune up utilities to optimize it. Right now my u810 uses only 418mb of ram (before was 770mb) and leave the rest for superfetch.
In conclusion, this UMPC works like a laptop yet small enough to flip start anywhere & can handle application at reasonable fast speed. I would have given 5 stars if not for that stupid fan blowing my hand and over mapping of keyboards.
Update dec 10 2007: I have reply to a comment on how to improve U810 performane. Click on the comments.
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