Fujitsu has finally updated its venerable Loox T line of systems. I’m a huge fan of the Loox T as I was an owner of the original subnotebook that changed the rules by adding an optical drive in a sub 4lb. notebook. The evolution of the Loox T has seen a move from Transmeta to Intel Centrino platforms.

The specs of the new model include the following:

- Intel Pentium M 1.1Ghz (probably the latest ULV type)
- Intel 855GME Chipset (no change here)
- 256MB RAM (Upgradeable to 1GB)
- 80GB Hard Disk Drive Standard
- 1280x768 10.6” Screen (0.18mm dot pitch)
- DVD Multidrive (2x DVD-RAM/R/RW)
- 802.11b/g (probably Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG) Wireless
- PC Card Slot, CF Type I/II Slot, SD/MS Slot
- 56k fax modem/RJ45 networking
- 2 x USB 2.0 and 1 x IEEE1394 (4 pin)
- A new thumb security scanner

Other highlights include a 4800mAh large capacity battery (not standard), the removeable optical drive (for weightsaver or other options), and supposedly a newer brighter screen. The VGA out and S-video ports no longer need a dongle. Thank goodness!

Battery life for the standard battery (2400mAh) is 3.9 hours with the large capacity being rated at 7.8 hours. Furthermore, they claim 11.7 hours with large capacity plus bay battery. That’s about the same as the last generation.

The biggest change is probably the weight decrease. The standard version of the notebook now only weighs 3.02lbs (1.37kg). With large capacity battery, the weight is 3.3lbs (1.49kg). So, it looks like Fujitsu is really targeting the Sony TR with this new release.

More info can be found here .

And, a few more pix of the body of the new system…

How will Sony respond?  Of course, this system doesn’t have any integrated Bluetooth (or the frivolous webcam or microphone)...

And to the left of the VGA port is an S-Video out. The SD/MS reader is pretty cool too.

That looks cool. How do you think it compares to the TR ? I am just about to get one (TR) but this machine may sway me the other way. If anyone has used both can you let me know what your thoughts are. :ph34r:

I had a look at uk shops and this is all I could find.

Lifebook P5020

Intel Centrino 1GHz processor
512MB DDR RAM
60GB hard drive
CD-RW/DVD combo 
10.6” TFT display
56k modem
Wired 10/100 LAN
Wireless LAN 11b
Lightweight - only 1.7kg
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
3 years courier collect and return warranty

It isn’t the same but I like the look of the hard drive size and the 3 year warranty.

What do you think gr00vy0ne. What is the screen like compared to the TR?

The Fujitsu P5020’s screen is nowhere as nice as the Sony TR’s screen. Only the Japanese domestic model has a screen close to the TR’s and is also glossy.

The P5020 is also not the same as this new model. Rumor has it that the Loox T 70H will be called the P7000 series in other countries.

Obviously, it compares well to the TR because of the screen size and form factor. As always, it’s a matter of preference…like if you prefer BMW to Mercedes…both are good although some may fit the lifestyle of some better than others.

If you want opinions on the Fujitsu P-series then you’ll want to head over to http://www.leog.net for a dedicated discussion area. Obviously, the folks over there will push a P5020 over a TR and members here will push a TR over a P5020. So, you’ll have to do your own research on the matter and figure out what works best for you.

Thanks gr00vy0ne as always, goog advice. The screen is important to me as I want to watch dvd’s on the go with the machine so I think I will go with the TR. I am able to have a play with one as we have a local Sony store but I have no way of seeing a fujitsu, I would have to buy it without ever seeing one.

Any info on price regarding the new model?