The Fujitsu Lifebook is the lightest notebook that we tested, weighing less than 2kg. Like the Acer it only has a 14in screen but it does have a smaller bezel around the LCD which allows them to make this notebook even smaller.
The first thing that caught our eye when we pulled back open the LCD was the fingerprint scanner located just below the touch pad. The IBM machine wis the only other notebook that includes a fingerprint scanner. The scannner is a slide sensor which is more secure than a touch sensor as you actually have to drag your fingerprints across the scanner -- this way it limits the possibility of lifting a fingerprint from surface, a trick commonly seen in Hollywood movies. Another advantage to the slide sensor is that it's smaller and it doesn't get as dirty.
The setup software is easy -- you can set up the sensor to recognise more than one finger -- the IBM notebook can also do this. Once you've enrolled your finger you can be sure that your finger will be the only one that can grant you instant access to your files. We couldn't really separate which was better at reading our finger out of the Fujitsu and IBM. Just remember not to swipe too fast.
The Lifebook is equipped with an Intel Pentium 1.6GHz M processor as well as 512MB of RAM, 60GB HDD, DVD-ROM drive (no burner), and an Intel Extreme Graphics. Just above the keypad is a large LCD display and a set of buttons that can be programmed to launch applications as well as play music. But unlike the AOpen you can't play music CDs without powering the notebook right up.
Add Wi-FI, Modem, 100M LAN, as well as a 3-in-1 memory card reader, FireWire, and a whole heap of USB ports, and you should have all that you need from a notebook.
In terms of speed this is one of the fastest notebooks. Adding to its alure, it also has excellent battery life managing four hours.
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