Fujitsu FLEPia

Fujitsu FLEPia, an Outrageously Expensive Color e-Book Reader

Fujitsu Begins On-Line Consumer Sales of World’s First Color E-Paper Mobile Terminal FLEPia
- Displays up to 260,000 colors; features Bluetooth and high-speed wireless LAN; thin and lightweight -
Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, March 18, 2009 – Fujitsu Frontech Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the start of consumer sales in Japan of the world’s first color e-paper mobile terminal, FLEPia, available for purchase from today through Fujitsu Frontech’s online store “FrontechDirect”. Developed by Fujitsu Frontech and Fujitsu Laboratories, FLEPia is the first ever mobile information terminal to feature color electronic paper (color e-paper). In addition to being lightweight and thin, the color e-paper mobile terminal features an easy-to-view 8-inch display screen capable of showing up to 260,000 colors in high-definition, in addition to being equipped with Bluetooth and high-speed wireless LAN. FLEPia is also power-efficient, enabling up to 40 hours of continuous battery operation when fully charged, and does not require power for continuous display of a screen image, consuming power only during re-draw. Featuring significant storage capabilities, when used with a 4GB SD card, the color e-paper terminal can store the equivalent of 5,000 conventional paper-based books when each book is 300 pages long at 600KB per book, thus being environmentally friendly.　In Japan, FLEPia can now be easily ordered from Fujitsu Frontech’s online store. As an additional option, through Fujitsu Frontech’s dedicated website, FLEPia users can purchase e-books from the largest e-book online retailer in Japan and download the e-books directly into FLEPia. As the only color e-paper mobile terminal commercially available, FLEPia offers a convenient, paper-free and eco-conscious enriched innovative mobile reading experience to users.

Background
Fujitsu Frontech and Fujitsu Laboratories co-developed proprietary color e-paper, and announced the launch of FLEPia in April 2007 as the world’s first color e-paper mobile terminal. Previously, commercial samples of FLEPia were available for purchase on a limited basis for corporate use only, as part of field trials of the first ever color e-paper mobile terminal. Compared to the FLEPia commercial samples which were used in field marketing, the latest FLEPia offers 1.5 times higher brightness and greater contrast, enabled through optimization of the color e-paper’s optical properties. Re-draw speed was also enhanced by 1.7 times. In addition to previously available high-speed wireless LAN, FLEPia is equipped with Bluetooth, enabling users to easily download and access various content from nearly any desired location.

Key Features

1. Lightweight, thin and high-performance: 8-inch screen displays up to 260,000 colors in high-definition
Weighing just 385 grams (385g) and only 12.5mm thick, FLEPia is lightweight and easily portable, while offering an easy-to-view 8-inch screen. Featuring world-leading color e-paper technologies, the mobile display terminal enables users to view a multitude of documents and images in high-definition at 768 dots x 1,014 dots (XGA), with up to 260,000 displayable colors (4,096-color and 64-color display is also possible, if desired).

2. Power-efficient color e-paper; enables up to 40-hour continuous battery operation
As the color e-paper employed displays text or images by reflecting external light, FLEPia does not require power to maintain screen display, consuming power only during re-draw (power consumption is approximately just 1/50 that of standard notebook PCs under similar usage conditions). When fully-charged, FLEPia offers up to 40 hours of continuous battery operation (conditions: display of 2,400 pages at 1 page per minute with 64 colors).

3. Feature-rich external interface (Japan: Bluetooth, high-speed wireless LAN)
Equipped with Bluetooth in addition to high-speed wireless LAN, FLEPia offers dial-up connection via various Japanese mobile carriers, thus enabling easy download of content featuring images and text (excluding audio and video content) from nearly any desired location. Also included as standard features are a USB mini-B connector supporting USB2.0 (480Mbps) and a SD memory card slot. Stereo speakers (embedded) offer audio playback of e-books, including picture books.

4. User-friendly operation: touch screen, digital stylus, scroll key, function buttons
A touch screen featured on the 8-inch display screen, along with a digital pen, enables easy operation of FLEPia. Also included are a scroll key and 6 function buttons, enabling users to freely and quickly implement commands on the screen in all 4 directions (up, down, left, right), as desired.

5. Two e-book viewers included as standard features (XMDF and .book formats)
Two popular e-book viewers widely used on PCs or mobile phones in Japan - “BunkoViewer” (XMDF format; “bunko” refers to “library” in Japanese) and “T-Time” (.book format) are included as standard features. These e-book viewers enable downloaded e-books to be easily read with FLEPia. The e-book viewers offer an enriched reading experience compared to conventional paper-based reading, enabling readers to jump from the table of contents to desired sections and freely enlarge or shrink text or images. A vast number of e-book sites are currently available on the Internet, and a wide range of approximately 20,000 Japanese e-books in either XMDF or .book format can be downloaded with FLEPia (see “Content Storage Capacity” under Specifications).

6. Equipped with Windows CE5.0 (Japanese version)
In addition to the content browser, Microsoft’s Windows CE5.0 (Japanese version) enables use of an internet browser, e-mail, and various software on FLEPia. Microsoft’s Office can also be used to generate text documents, spreadsheets, or presentations, making it possible to view a variety of documents - including e-mail file attachments - while in transit or in the field and away from an office environment, thus fully maximizing FLEPia’s multiple functions as a mobile information terminal. In terms of text input, a software keyboard and digital stylus make it possible to send e-mails and other text

Dedicated customer-support website offers technical support, maintenance, software upgrades (Japan)
Fujitsu Frontech will offer a dedicated customer-support site, FLEPia World, on its Japanese website. FLEPia World will offer product information to potential customers considering purchase of FLEPia, in addition to technical and maintenance support to FLEPia users. Software upgrades will be offered free-of-charge.
Furthermore, customers will have the option of purchasing e-books through the FLEPia World website via Japan’s largest e-book online retailer - offered through a collaboration between the retailer PAPYLESS CO.,Ltd. and Fujitsu Frontech - and downloading the e-books directly onto FLEPia.

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Fujitsu's New Harddrive

Fujitsu’s New 500GB 2.5” HDD with AES 256bit encryption

Here's another 2.5” SATA 500GB HDD from Japan, not much to add here since it's pretty obvious what it does It's interesting to note Fujitsu will release two versions, the regular 2.5”SATA HDD (MJA2 BH series and the Security Freak powered MJA2 CH featuring built-in AES 256bit encryption function.

Both HDDs have 8MB of cache, a 1.4W of consumption in writing mode (1.3W in reading mode), an average SATA speed (1.5 to 3Gbit/s), 5400rpm, and only emits 2.4dB.

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LifeBook U2010 from Fujitsu

LifeBook U2010 from Fujitsu now official

Singapore, August 06, 2008 — Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today proudly unveils the LifeBook U2010, the successor of the futuristic Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), the LifeBook U1010, which won over many Fujitsu converts along with a host of worldwide accolades. Mobile professionals, glamazons and urbanites will be enchanted with the computing delights contained in this polished powerhouse and they will absolutely impress onlookers everywhere.

Mr. YS Ng, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing says, “Last year, Fujitsu made UMPC history with its landmark, feature-rich LifeBook U1010. Continuing in its unique 3-in-1 tablet/notebook/handheld PC tradition, the amazing LifeBook U2010 cements our triumph in this field as it replicates the ingenuity of the U1010 as well as accentuating its lifestyle features with an array of distinctive colours and wireless music on-demand – all while remaining fashionably small and powerfully compact.”

Ever wished you could listen to that favourite collection of songs you painstakingly uploaded from your personal CDs on your drive home? Well, the LifeBook U2010 comes with the technology to make this nice-to-have a reality with its ability to wirelessly connect to any FM radio and its audio output to play aloud your chart-toppers - in this case, straight from your notebook’s music library, using only your home entertainment system or even your car’s FM stereo system! Thanks to its nifty wireless music on-demand technology, the U2010 allows you to take charge of the atmosphere at any party and rev up the tempo to the beat of your play list straight off your UMPC, without the hassle of burning the songs to a CD first - how’s that for loving Mother Nature!

Every experience with the LifeBook U2010 will prove to be an enjoyable one with its high resolution SuperFine 5.6” WXGA 1280 x 800 screen with 300nits brightness. It even has a one-touch Raku Raku zoom button for optimal viewing. Available in Ocean Black, Pink Gold, Cool Silver, Fuchsia Red and Luminous Blue, the petite U2010 is simply a delight to have. And as for the glamazon who hops from one chillout spot to the next in her urban playground, the lightweight (610g) and multimedia-centric LifeBook U2010 accords her centre-stage by entirely meeting her entertainment and communication needs on a portable full-featured Windows Operating System with a built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel camera and digital microphone, making instant messaging and online chatting effortless.

To enhance your experience with this mobile companion, the finger-friendly Microsoft® Origami™ Experience 2.0 application(1) is made available with the LifeBook U2010 for quick touch access to your favourite multimedia programmes. With fully-optimised browsing features, your music, videos, photos, games will all be within easy reach, not to mention updating your blog and taking quick notes will be such a breeze.

The wonders of the LifeBook U2010 extend to busy professionals who need to be constantly on the go, making the long battery life of 8 hours(2) an absolute bonus. With wireless connectivity features and Bluetooth® v2.1 to minimise work downtime for business travelers on the go, it’s simply the perfect mobile companion. Moreover, this tablet-convertible UMPC’s generous storage space (up to 60GB or option of 64GB SSD) means that having big business files on hand for reference is not a problem at all.

In addition, let’s not forget that this petite PC in your palm swivels and turns over to double up as a handheld tablet PC that lets you scribble in short notes for automatic conversion to soft copy text – even when using your fingers! Of course, if time and inclination permits, who’s to stop you from engaging in some electronic sketching with your stylus? And to make sure this mini laptop doesn’t slide out of your grip and derail your artistic efforts, this LifeBook U2010 has a slip-resistant base.

Be it a business professional, glamazon or urbanite, everyone craves a longer battery life. Hence, the LifeBook U2010 comes prepared to meet this demand because it runs on the latest Intel® Centrino® Atom™ processor technology with Intel® Centrino® Atom™ processor Z530 (1.6GHz) and Intel® System Controller Hub, thus endowing it with lower power consumption properties. This means that you are more likely to reach your destination before your battery bails on you. Especially with an extended battery as backup, businessmen will also no doubt be grateful for the longer battery life since it means less hassle with wires since the charger stays in the office even as you don’t.

As with all Fujitsu PCs, this UMPC comes replete with a suite of security features that guarantees the confidentiality of your information. Ensuring that your confidential documents stay private is a 2-level BIOS lock and an Anti-Theft Lock Slot. In addition, the LifeBook U2010 has a Fingerprint Sensor which allows the encryption of sensitive files with a swipe of your pre-registered fingerprint since no password can be more secure than that of your own fingerprint!

Fujitsu remains firmly committed to the promotion of a cleaner environment and complies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS) across its entire range of products. In addition, Fujitsu has established a set of commitments that goes beyond RoHS requirements, thus allowing it to stay keenly focused on its customers’ health and well-being as well as to embrace a healthier environment for all. By adopting a green factory concept and being committed to the cause of energy-efficient computing, Fujitsu also fights to sustain the Earth as a sponsor and a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.

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Akihabara

Fujitsu F706i Waterproof Wonder

Fujitsu Unleashes Its New Waterproof Wonder! The F706i Hands-on

The nice team over at Fujitsu invited us to the launch of their cool new waterproof wonder, the F706i series. And what's a better place than a swimming pool announce the launch of their new waterproof phone!
 Our little wonder is available in four colors, and features on it's front end a new LED panel that provides important information regarding the phones operation, (time, lock...) and displays a nice pattern (design figures with 50 different colors), the 2in1 phone option (you can have two telephone numbers on one device), HSDPA support, 3G WorldRing (can be used overseas), the DCMXiD (electronic wallet), PC web browser (a real internet browser).

Of course our F706i features a 1Seg TV tuner and a 2Mpix camera with image stabilizer. All these nice and nifty features are found in a slim body (16.9mm) and with a large 2.7” screen...

Available only in Japan.

Let’s enjoy the magnificent pictures taken by David who seems to have had a really, REALLY good time at the launch... Lord, next time I'll go too! As long as the girls wear swim suits..

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Akihabaranews

Waterproof MobilePhones

Fujitsu delivers the F705i, world’s slimmest waterproof 3G Mobile Phone

With just a thickness of 13.7mm, the F705i just become this morning the slimmest waterproof phone ever made. Our little wonder meets the IPX5 and IPX7 waterproof standard which means that your can still operate the phone after been spayed with water or plunged underwater (1m max during 30 minutes). The perfect device for those who want to bring their phone to the Hot Spring (Japanese one) or in the bathtub.

The F705i also feature the Super Clear Voice and Super Clear Mike, which automatically adjust the volume of an incoming caller’s voice according to the ambient noise level.
OUr device also receive a 1.3Mpix camera, the Quick Zoom (in order to increase or decrease the size of the text displayed on the screen)

106x49x13.7mm, 111g, 170min of talk time and 100min for videophone.

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