Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: quick, looks, fujitsu, lenovo | Themes: Business Notebooks
2. Features
You'll notice that our Features Table isn't as complex as in the past. You can find many of the items in the old charts in the slideshows for each computer. Also notice that we list all of the available options for a particular model, not just the options in the model we evaluated hands-on. The charts were modified to make it easy for both long time MobilityGuru readers and our new, less technically oriented readers to decide which laptop or notebook computers they would like to buy.
Finally you'll see that we have started using a Performance Prediction Score. After a long time testing mobile computers with benchmarks such as MobileMark 2005, SYSmark 2004 SE, PCMark05, 3DMark05 and PCMark06, we have discovered that traditional office laptop and notebook computer performance is pretty much predicted by the components they contain. While that's not an unexpected finding, it does bring into question our testing every model with the same components. The performance prediction index is further explained below the chart.
MobilityGuru will continue to do full blown feature charts and performance testing for almost all of the gaming notebooks and computer aided design workstations we evaluate.
Remember, my purpose here is not to pit the P7120D against the 3000 N100. Rather I want you to see a couple of examples of what's out there right now in business and consumer computers and to see what the benefits of each are.
| Fujitsu Lifebook P7120D | Lenovo 3000 N100 | |
|---|---|---|
| www.fujitsu.com/us | http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/ | |
| Width Depth Height | 10.28" x 7.83" x 1.26" - 1.43" | 13.25" x 9.94" x 1.38" - 1.63" (14.1" display)
14.2" x 10.5" x 1.38" - 1.63" (15.4" display) |
| Weight | 3.2 pounds | 6.1 pounds and up depending on components |
| Display Size | 10.6" widescreen | 14.1" and 15.4" both are widescreen |
| Display Resolution | Internal: 1280 x 768; External Monitor 1600 x 1200 | Internal Display - 14.1": 1280 x 800, 15.4": 1680 x 1050; External Monitor: 2048 x 1536 |
| CPU | Intel® Pentium® M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753 (1.20 GHz) | Intel Celeron M Processor 420 (1.60 GHz), Intel T2300 Core Duo (1.66 GHz), Intel T2500 Core Duo (2 GHz) or Intel T5500 Core 2 Duo (1.60 GHz) |
| Memory | Up to 2 GB DDR2 400 MHz | Up to 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz |
| Hard Disk Drive | 30 or 60 GB 4200 RPM | 80 to 100 GB 5400 RPM |
| CD/DVD Drive | Dual Layer Multi-Format CD/DVD or CD/DVD R-W | Dual Layer Multi-Format CD/DVD or CD R-W/DVD R |
| Graphics Processor | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 or 128 MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 |
| Battery | Lithium Ion 6-cell 7.2 Volt, 7800 mAh, 56 WHr or 4-cell, 7.2 Volt, 5200 mAh, 37 WHr | Lithium Ion 6-cell 10.8 Volt, 4400 mAh, 47 WHr (standard) or 9-cell 10.8 Volt, 6600 mAh, 71 WHr |
| Performance Prediction Index | 1 * | 3 - 1 depending on components selected * |
| Local Area Network | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Local Area Network | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Wide Area Network | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Modem | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Security Sensor | Yes | Select Models |
| OS | Windows XP Home and Professional, Windows Vista capable ** | Windows XP Home and Professional, Select Models Windows Vista capable ** |
| Comments | Available in four colors: blue, white, red and black |
* Specific product not tested. The Performance Prediction Index is based on tests of laptops and notebooks of similar configuration.
4 - high end single and multi core processors, fast memory, high end dedicated graphics adapters (for: graphically complex games, multimedia and computer aided design)
3 - high and middle end single and multi core processors, fast memory, less powerful dedicated or integrated graphics processors (for: less demanding games, multimedia, power office users)
2 - middle end single and multi core processors, fast to medium fast memory, integrated graphics processors (office users who want good performance and less demanding multimedia applications)
1 - low end single and multi core processors (including older technologies like Pentium M and Celeron), medium fast to slow memory, lower powered integrated graphics processors (for: office users, web browsing, email)
** Based on manufacturer's claim. Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista - like the new Windows Aero user interface - require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.
If you haven't already, be sure to see the slideshows for Fujitsu's Lifebook P7120D laptop and Lenovo's 3000 N100 notebook. They show various features of the computers and discuss components in context.
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