Welcome to a Laptop AC Adapter specialist of the Fujitsu Ac Adapter
The Fujitsu LifeBook A1110 notebook is a 15.4” desktop replacement which offers a user-customizable screen cover. With a spill resistant keyboard and durable design it fits in well with the college crowd -- who might not be overly kind to their computers. Prices start as low as $799; our review unit has a suggested retail price of $999 with some upgraded components. Read on to see if this notebook is worth the price and deserves a spot on your desk.
Our review unit of the Fujitsu LifeBook A1110 features the following specifications:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P7350 (2GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1
15.4" Crystal View WXGA display (glossy, 1280x800, replaceable lid)
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
4GB DDR2 800MHz Memory (2GB x 2)
320GB 5400RPM Fujitsu Hard Drive
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Integrated Bluetooth Wireless
Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer
Spill Resistant Keyboard
Main battery: Lithium ion (6-cell, 10.8v 4000 mAh, 43Whr)
AC Adapter: 80w (19v, 4.22A) such as Fujitsu LifeBook A6020 AC Adapter, Fujitsu LifeBook C1020 AC Adapter, Fujitsu LifeBook E6180 AC Adapter, Fujitsu LifeBook S7000 AC Adapter, Fujitsu LifeBook S6420 AC Adapter, Fujitsu LifeBook T4210 AC Adapter, Dell LifeBook V1020 AC Adapter, Fujitsu LifeBook E8210 AC Adapter, Dell LifeBook A1120 AC Adapter, Fujitsu Amilo V2085 AC Adapter, Fujitsu Amilo V1000 AC Adapter, Fujitsu Amilo A6660 AC Adapter
Size: 14.56"(w) x 10.43"(d) x 1.65”/1.85”(h)
Weight: 6lbs 7.6oz (7lbs 6.7oz travel weight)
One-year International Limited Warranty
Configured Price: $999
The Fujitsu A1110 has a fairly large footprint and is thicker than most notebooks in its category. The body has a black and dark grey layout, not including the replaceable cover which gives a splash of color to the rather bland look. The trend continues inside the notebook, with the palmrest, trim, and keyboard all black. The sides of the notebook look very clean and uncluttered, with the downside being that few ports exist around the notebook. It is clear that much of the notebook smacks of unrealized potential, leaving out some desired features that would have cost very little to add.
The user-replaceable cover is the main attraction of this notebook and probably the best implementation of one that I have seen. Older designs used by Dell and others looked like something stuck onto the notebook and out of place. This cover snaps into position and looks as if the it were an integral part of the notebook. It is very tight fitting and the paint quality is very good. Removing the cover takes little effort as long as you grip in the correct place; you could also leave it off if you wanted. One side benefit is you’ll have a spare lunch tray with you at all times.
Build quality is average -- fairly durable plastic trim, although the chassis could have increased rigidity to reduce some flex. The palmrest and lower chassis flex inward with a light grip, almost as if the notebook has large sections of open space. The screen cover without the colored lid attached gives very mild protection for the LCD, but with a light grip you can still produce ripples on the screen. With the colored lid attached very little protection is added. Another point of concern is the notebook doesn’t include any sort of internal frame for added support, which may explain the copious amounts of flex.
One feature Fujitsu has offered on some notebooks that we think is strange is a removable dust filter for the processor which is normally large enough to keep coins from moving through the ductwork. This particular notebook lists the dust filter as a feature, but it appears to be just a flat cover. Since no other filter piece is included in the accessory box, one idea that this port might serve is better access for an air gun to blast dust away from the inside-out.
With screen brightness set to 60%, wireless active, and Windows Vista set to the “Balanced” power profile the Fujitsu A1110 managed to stay powered for 2 hours and 32 minutes. While playing a DVD movie with the same settings it worked for 1 hour and 36 minutes, slightly under the average movie length. A larger capacity battery would have helped greatly, but instead this notebook was very outlet dependent.
Charge times were longer than normal, with a 16 watt charging rate indicated. Compare this to the 40-50 watts that most notebooks go by, and you can find yourself topping off slower than you need. Combined with a low capacity battery, this is a recipe for disaster if you have limited access to outlets while traveling.
The Fujitsu A1110 would be a great deal if it was $400 less than the current price of $999 for the configuration we reviewed. It offers a basic desktop replacement form-factor with a midrange processor and integrated graphics, which is the starting configuration for many budget notebook models. The design could be improved in many areas, but it does have a colorful lid which gives it a bit of a facelift. Build quality could be improved across the board with flexible plastic over the screen and palmrest. From what we have seen Fujitsu really needs to improve the design of this consumer notebook and rethink their pricing structure, especially now with the slumping economy.