It’s clear that Fujitsu Siemens has attempted to address some of the criticisms levelled at its previous business ultraportable, the U9200. At first glance, the two laptops look pretty similar, but the U9210 is a vast improvement.
The U9210 is no beauty, but its new chiselled, clean lines are more alluring than its predecessor’s squat curves. And its rugged looks also belie a chassis that now feels resilient.
It isn’t as light as some of the true ultraportables on test, but at 2.11kg, it’s still fairly portable. That’s a good thing, too, as the embedded 3G modem and five-hour battery life make the U9210 a good go-anywhere business laptop.
There’s a full complement of Centrino 2 hardware. An Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 is partnered with 2GB of DDR3 memory, and it’s a combination that earns 1.18 in our benchmarks. That’s some way behind other laptops here with the same processor, but this is partially because the 2GB of memory is supplied as a single stick. The flipside is that this makes it easy to add an extra couple of gigabytes in the future.
Similarly, the lack of a fingerprint scanner is a shame, but businesses will appreciate the smart card reader.
So, why the average score then? The short answer: ergonomics. First, the keyboard is cramped, and its key action too light and indistinct. Second, the somewhat dull colour reproduction of the display fails to impress.
The U9210 is a sturdy, powerful business portable. The embedded 3G is a surprising addition, but isn’t enough to warrant a recommendation.
Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 year(s) collect and return |
Physical specifications | |
| Dimensions | 300 x 229 x 37mm (WDH) |
| Weight | 2.1kg |
Processor and memory | |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel PM45 Express |
| RAM capacity | 2GB |
| Memory type | DDR2 |
| SODIMM sockets free | 1 |
| SODIMM sockets total | 2 |
Screen and video | |
| Screen size | 12.1in |
| Resolution screen horizontal | 1,280 |
| Resolution screen vertical | 800 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Graphics chipset | Intel GMA4500MHD |
| VGA (D-SUB) outputs | 1 |
| HDMI outputs | 0 |
| S-Video outputs | 0 |
| DVI-I outputs | 0 |
| DVI-D outputs | 0 |
| DisplayPort outputs | 0 |
Drives | |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| Hard disk usable capacity | 147GB |
| Spindle speed | 5,400RPM |
| Internal disk interface | SATA 300 |
| Hard disk | Western Digital WD1600BEVT |
| Optical disc technology | DVD writer |
| Optical drive | Optiarc AD-7590S |
| Battery capacity | 5,200mAh |
| Replacement battery price ex VAT | £78 |
| Replacement battery price inc VAT | £90 |
Networking | |
| Wired adapter speed | 1,000Mbits/sec |
| 802.11a support | yes |
| 802.11b support | yes |
| 802.11g support | yes |
| 802.11 draft-n support | yes |
| Integrated 3G adapter | yes |
Other Features | |
| Wireless hardware on/off switch | yes |
| Wireless key-combination switch | yes |
| Modem | no |
| ExpressCard34 slots | 0 |
| ExpressCard54 slots | 0 |
| PC Card slots | 0 |
| USB ports (downstream) | 2 |
| eSATA ports | 1 |
| PS/2 mouse port | no |
| 9-pin serial ports | 0 |
| Parallel ports | 0 |
| Optical S/PDIF audio output ports | 0 |
| Electrical S/PDIF audio ports | 0 |
| 3.5mm audio jacks | 2 |
| SD card reader | yes |
| Memory Stick reader | yes |
| MMC (multimedia card) reader | yes |
| Smart Media reader | no |
| Compact Flash reader | no |
| xD-card reader | no |
| Pointing device type | Touchpad |
| Audio chipset | Realtek HD Audio |
| Speaker location | Above keyboard |
| Hardware volume control? | no |
| Integrated microphone? | yes |
| Integrated webcam? | yes |
| TPM | no |
| Fingerprint reader | no |
| Smartcard reader | yes |
Battery and performance tests | |
| Battery life, light use | 312 |
| Battery life, heavy use | 91 |
| Overall application benchmark score | 1.18 |
| 3D performance (crysis) low settings | 2fps |
| 3D performance setting | Medium |
Operating system and software | |
| Operating system | Windows Vista Business |
| OS family | Windows Vista |
| Recovery method | Recovery disc |
| Software supplied | Nero Burning ROM Essentials |
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