Fujitsu Lifebook S6510 series

sjobeck · 13th February 2008, 10:51 PM

This machine looks great

http://www.fujitsu.com/au/services/t...510/specs.html

1.7kg with a 14.1" LED screen - looks great too (look at the S6510 3.5G gallery)

Does anyone have one yet or know where I can see one in the flesh?

I was thinking of getting a Dell XPS M1330 until I saw this baby.

Any comments?

bodogbodog · 14th February 2008, 5:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sjobeck

Does anyone have one yet or know where I can see one in the flesh?

I have had a S6510P with the T7700 2.4Ghz processor for just over a month - it goes really well on Vista Ultimate with the standard 2gb of RAM (on one stick btw). I went for the faster CPU as opposed to S8510U with the built in 3G as those units have the lower speed T7500 2.2GHz processor

The unit is light and it's a great screen - 14.1" at this weight/dimensions is great

Depending on what you want to use it for the only thing to remember is that it uses built in Intel graphics as opposed to a dedicated card - so it's not really a gaming machine

The Window Experience score of my unit is 3.0 and gaming graphics 3.3 - that is because of the inbuilt graphics - the CPU is 5.3, memory 4.7, hard drive 4.9

I don't think you will be dissapointed with the build quality - these units are made in Japan and well (over?)engineered

Let me know if you have any other questions

Doug11 · 14th February 2008, 7:12 AM

The school my cousin goes to has Fujitsu Lifebooks as their compulsory laptop.

Out of about 400 students there is not one person who has not has repeated problems.
They were sold Fujitsu on their quality but they appear to be jsut junk.

This is last year of the 3 year cycle they hve for laptops. They went through a computer services company that was owned by Commander who recommended this POS.

<< J o Y i >> · 14th February 2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug11

The school my cousin goes to has Fujitsu Lifebooks as their compulsory laptop.

Out of about 400 students there is not one person who has not has repeated problems.
They were sold Fujitsu on their quality but they appear to be jsut junk.

This is last year of the 3 year cycle they hve for laptops. They went through a computer services company that was owned by Commander who recommended this POS.

i don't think it is the notebooks, i think is the students. they weren't built for that type of environment.

if you want really rugged/solid notebooks i think dell/ibm are the pick

sjobeck · 14th February 2008, 5:50 PM

Just ordered one - 2.0GHz C2D, 3gb ram with free port replicator, mouse and case.

Will post first impressions after I get it tomorrow

bodogbodog · 14th February 2008, 6:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sjobeck

Just ordered one - 2.0GHz C2D, 3gb ram

You won't be dissapointed - they're great units

All of the S6510 series come with port replicator, mouse and carry case

How much did you manage to get it for? - what processor is that? - looks like you upgraded standard memory in that particular model from 1gb to 3gb - what did that take - did you have to throw away a stick of the standard memory (was that a 1 x 1gb or 2 x 512mb?

sjobeck · 14th February 2008, 9:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bodogbodog

You won't be dissapointed - they're great units

All of the S6510 series come with port replicator, mouse and carry case

How much did you manage to get it for? - what processor is that? - looks like you upgraded standard memory in that particular model from 1gb to 3gb - what did that take - did you have to throw away a stick of the standard memory (was that a 1 x 1gb or 2 x 512mb?

$2250

T7250 - the T7700 was $300 more expensive and I couldn't justify the extra cash. They also didn't have the T7700 in stock

cost me $99 for an extra 2gb ram - the shop said they would install it for me. I don't know how many RAM slots it has or what the standard memory is

I'll let you know how I go. Just slightly concerned that it may not be sturdy enough to carry around everywhere.

sjobeck · 18th February 2008, 7:09 PM

I picked up my lifebook S6510m on Friday and am VERY happy with it so far

First impressions:

Very lightweight sturdy machine

Excellent brightness and clarity on the WLED screen. Viewable angle about 160% or more.

Keyboard has a very nice feel to it.

Included port replicator very useful - makes laptop stand at better viewing and typing angle on my desk.

Battery life has been good so far, more than four hours on my first outing using only basic word processing programs.

Included case and mouse are nothing to write home about

Trackpad is responsive but scrolling is achieved through fingerprint reader which is not as good as my previous HP which had edge scrolling on the trackpad.

Extra 2Gb of RAM was added for $80 and installed easily on the spot via the upgrade module bay. Windows vista runs smoothly so I will not be using the included XP downgrade discs as yet.

I can thoroughly recommend this laptop so far to anyone looking for a lightweight machine with a large bright screen.

Sjobeck

Protagonist · 20th February 2008, 10:36 AM

I have the S6410 which is a 13.3". The S6510 is essentially the S6410 but they managed to fit a 14 inch LCD. I have used the S6410 since late last year and cannot speak highly enough of it. If I hadnt seen this notebook, I would have no doubt have the XPS 1330 today. It has great battery life and is lightweight! I often get 4 hours easy with 4/8 brightness and Wifi turned on, all others turned off. The S6510 should be able to achieve the same since the insides are very similar.

sjobeck · 21st February 2008, 9:25 PM

A few more praises to sing about this machine

The fingerprint reader and omnipass password manager absolutely rock!! No more remembering passwords or having to type them in.

The power plan settings are excellent. The option to turn the DVD drive and reduce screen brightness to minimal (which is still very visible) makes my battery last well over four hours while on the road.

I love this machine!! It even runs Vista well!!

bodogbodog · 21st February 2008, 9:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bodogbodog

You won't be dissapointed - they're great units

This is one time I am really happy to say "I told you so!"

I'm very happy with mine and have put two mates onto the S6510 as well and they're also happy - one got the model with the integrated 3G

I have been very happy (surprised?) about how Vista Ultimate runs on the 2gb of RAM - my model does have the T7700 processor so it's pretty fast - the least "powerful" part of it is the integrated video - but I'm not worried about that at all as I didn't buy it as a gaming machine

13th February 2008, 10:51 PM	#1
sjobeck Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 298	Fujitsu Lifebook S6510 series This machine looks great http://www.fujitsu.com/au/services/t...510/specs.html 1.7kg with a 14.1" LED screen - looks great too (look at the S6510 3.5G gallery) Does anyone have one yet or know where I can see one in the flesh? I was thinking of getting a Dell XPS M1330 until I saw this baby. Any comments?

18th February 2008, 7:09 PM	#8
sjobeck Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 298	lifebook S6510M first impressions I picked up my lifebook S6510m on Friday and am VERY happy with it so far First impressions: Very lightweight sturdy machine Excellent brightness and clarity on the WLED screen. Viewable angle about 160% or more. Keyboard has a very nice feel to it. Included port replicator very useful - makes laptop stand at better viewing and typing angle on my desk. Battery life has been good so far, more than four hours on my first outing using only basic word processing programs. Included case and mouse are nothing to write home about Trackpad is responsive but scrolling is achieved through fingerprint reader which is not as good as my previous HP which had edge scrolling on the trackpad. Extra 2Gb of RAM was added for $80 and installed easily on the spot via the upgrade module bay. Windows vista runs smoothly so I will not be using the included XP downgrade discs as yet. I can thoroughly recommend this laptop so far to anyone looking for a lightweight machine with a large bright screen. Sjobeck

20th February 2008, 10:36 AM	#9
Protagonist Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fairfield, Sydney, NSW Posts: 309	I have the S6410 which is a 13.3". The S6510 is essentially the S6410 but they managed to fit a 14 inch LCD. I have used the S6410 since late last year and cannot speak highly enough of it. If I hadnt seen this notebook, I would have no doubt have the XPS 1330 today. It has great battery life and is lightweight! I often get 4 hours easy with 4/8 brightness and Wifi turned on, all others turned off. The S6510 should be able to achieve the same since the insides are very similar. __________________ Successful Trades: nVIDIAxp, CustomX, neK, picollo, commando, KyocEr@~*, sydney_kings, bangmango, Rickster, yoink, mwd, ysk, alisport, benarchibald, Travloujak, jtsmorris, Pugsley_21, mr_nguyen, Shadow27, kwax, MoMaN69, tippie, WooKiE_MaN, custom1, chippie, Locito

14th February 2008, 7:12 AM	#3
Doug11 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 866	The school my cousin goes to has Fujitsu Lifebooks as their compulsory laptop. Out of about 400 students there is not one person who has not has repeated problems. They were sold Fujitsu on their quality but they appear to be jsut junk. This is last year of the 3 year cycle they hve for laptops. They went through a computer services company that was owned by Commander who recommended this POS.

14th February 2008, 5:50 PM	#5
sjobeck Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 298	Just ordered one - 2.0GHz C2D, 3gb ram with free port replicator, mouse and case. Will post first impressions after I get it tomorrow

21st February 2008, 9:25 PM	#10
sjobeck Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 298	A few more praises to sing about this machine The fingerprint reader and omnipass password manager absolutely rock!! No more remembering passwords or having to type them in. The power plan settings are excellent. The option to turn the DVD drive and reduce screen brightness to minimal (which is still very visible) makes my battery last well over four hours while on the road. I love this machine!! It even runs Vista well!!