Fujitsu Enhances Digital Entertainment with the new LIFEBOOK AH551
The all-in-one Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH551 is a true beauty inside and out with its sleek ultra-chic design and latest computing technologies that combine powerful performance with energy efficiency.
Sydney, Australia: 16 November, 2010 – Fujitsu today announced the launch of the LIFEBOOK AH551, an all-in-one notebook designed for users seeking the best performance and features, especially when it comes to digital entertainment and gaming. The LIFEBOOK AH551 is powered by the latest Intel® Core™ i7-640M processor and NVIDIA’s OPTIMUS technology for GFX, a fully automatic feature that enables users to experience amazing high-end graphics, photos and video applications as well as dynamic sound and extended battery life.
“The more advanced computing technology and applications become, users will anticipate more power and performance from their notebook computers. Our new technology and design enhancements in the LIFEBOOK AH551 deliver stunning visuals with a significantly better digital entertainment experience that are beyond expectations of customers” explains Mr. Ivan Chan, Country Director, Fujitsu PC Australia.
To give users the best multimedia experience, the LIFEBOOK AH551 features a 15.6-inch High Definition display with 350:1 Contrast Ratio and 60% Colour Gamut that is enhanced by NVIDIA’s 1GB discrete graphics card. Further boosting its performance is the Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system, which is supported by DDR3 memory. The LIFEBOOK AH551 also comes loaded with a Dual-Layer DVD Super Multi Writer, a built-in camera, and is compatible with the latest USB 3.0 specifications. Furthermore, the notebook also boasts enhanced surround sound and dynamic sound features.
For added convenience and enhanced user experience, the LIFEBOOK AH551 is also equipped with unique Scroll Wheel functionality, making it easier to zoom in/out and navigate documents and web pages. In addition, the touch pad and NVIDIA’s OPTIMUS technology for GPX are powerful illustrations of Fujitsu’s commitment to enhancing notebook usability and computing experience through continued innovation.
As a nod to its Japanese heritage, the LIFEBOOK AH551’s slim and smooth design flaunts flowing curved corners, thin, chromatic lines and high-quality coating, making it a stylish and sophisticated technology device that will impress even the most demanding notebook users.
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.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Fujitsu this year, a new brand promise ‘shaping tomorrow with you’ has been introduced to embody Fujitsu’s focus in building a progressive future with customers through excellence in computing products and services. As a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions in the global marketplace, Fujitsu exemplified “One Fujitsu” by the unification of Fujitsu’s personal computer lineup into the acclaimed LIFEBOOK notebook and energy-efficient ESPRIMO desktop series, assuring customers alike of Fujitsu’s consistently high levels of customer-centric support and service worldwide.
Pricing and Availability
Vendor: Fujitsu PC Australia
Model: LIFEBOOK AH551
RRP: from A$1,699
Website: http://au.fujitsu.com/pc
Customer Care Hotline: 1800 288 283
Distributors: Bluechip Infotech and Multimedia Technology
Availability: Now
| Specifications | ||
| Platform1 |
Intel® Core™ i7-640M1 processor 2.80GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.20GHz /
Intel® Core™ i5-460M1 processor 2.53GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.80GHz |
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| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit | |
| Display3 | 15.6-inch SuperFine LED backlight 16:9 HD Widescreen TFT, 1366 x 768 pixels (220nits Brightness, 350:1 Contrast Ratio, 60% Colour Gamut) |
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| Built-in Bay Device1 | Dual Layer DVD Super Multi Writer4 / Blu-ray Writable Drive | |
| Memory | Memory 2GB DDR3 1066MHz Max. Memory Supported5 – 2x4GB DDR3 1066MHz, Dual-Channel Support |
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| Hard Disk1 | 500GB SATA 7200rpm | |
| Battery | Up to 3.78hrs6 (with 6-cell battery) | |
| Weight | Approx. 2.9kg (with 6-cell battery) | |
| Detailed Specifications | ||
| Hard Disk Drive | SATA-300 Drive, S.M.A.R.T support, Two Partitions – 50/507 | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA®GeForce 310M with dedicated video memory of 1GB | |
| High Definition (HD) Audio | Realtek ALC269 HD audio codec with dual built-in stereo speakers HD Audio-in: External Mic-in HD Audio-out: Headphone-out |
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| Communication | 1000/100/10Mbps8 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and 802.11BGN wireless network connection. Separate ON/OFF switch for wireless connection. Bluetooth® v2.1 + EDR (Optional). Integrated camera9 | |
| User Interface
Quick Launch Button |
Spill-resistant Keyboard7: 103-key, 18.4mm key pitch, 3mm key stroke Intelligent Touch Pad with configurable vertical and horizontal scroll functions Independent Scroll Wheel with circular finger movement to drive page up/down view of lengthy pagesSupport button11 |
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| Card Slots | ExpressCard™ 34 support, MS/MS Pro/SD/SDHC/SDXC |
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| Connector Interface | USB 3.0 x 2,USB 2.0 x 2,VGA-out, RJ45 (LAN), HDMI-out x 1, Power Adapter DC-in, HD Audio-in, HD Audio-out | |
| Security12 | BIOS Lock, 2-password Hard Disk Lock, Anti-theft Lock Slot | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 384(W) x 266.3(D) x 28.8 ~ 41.7(H) mm | |
| Colours | Diamond Black / Urban White | |
| Bundled Accessories | ||
| AC Adapter | Input AC 100~240V, Output DC 19V 80W | |
| Bundled Softwares | CyberLink PowerDVD™, CyberLink PowerDirector, Roxio Easy Media Creator, CyberLink YouCam, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Fujitsu UpdateNavi13, Fujitsu Hardware Diagnostic Tool, Fujitsu Display Manager, Fujitsu Power Saving Utility, Fujitsu Hotkey Utility, Fujitsu Battery Utility, Mobility Center Extension, Sun Microsystems Java Runtime, Windows Live Essentials (Windows Live Messenger, Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Call, Windows Live Writer, Movie Maker and Silverlight),Symantec Internet Security 60 days trial, Purchase Office Product Key to activate Office 2010 preloaded on this PC14 | |
| Mouse (Optional Accessories) | Optical USB Black Mouse (Retractable) | |
| Disclaimers: | ||
| The above information shows the general technical specifications of the product and does not represent actual configuration that would be sold in your region. For specific configurations and their availability, please check with your local distributors. | ||
| 1. Please check actual bundling with country local distributor. | ||
| 2. Please check actual bundling with country local distributor. Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic will be available for specific regions only. | ||
| 3. It is natural for all thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) to show a small number of missing or discoloured dots. These are commonly known as non-conforming pixels. This is a technology limitation of TFT LCD and does not represent a defect. Fujitsu warranty does not cover limitations in technology such as non-conforming pixels. | ||
| 4. Supports DVD multi formats such as DVD-RAM, DL DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R and CD-ROM. | ||
| 5. 8GB DDR3 1066MHz maximum memory is supported when Fujitsu recommended 2GB DDR3 1066MHz memory module is made available. | ||
| 6. Results obtained from BAPCo® MobileMark® 2007 (Productivity Workload) performed on systems with maximum battery life settings under laboratory testing environment. Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, sound volume settings, running applications, connected peripherals, power management settings, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences in the real life situation. Built-in bay devices or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. Note: Up to 3.78hrs battery life is based on Intel® Core™ i7-640M configuration with standard 6-cell battery. | ||
| 7. This refers to Windows 7® hard disk drives C:\ and D:\. 50/50 refers to approximate 50% allocation of user accessible hard disk storage to C:\ and D:\ drives. For Windows 7® hard disk drives, 16GB will be reserved for internal recovery usage which is not shown. | ||
| 8. This term does not represent actual data rate of 1000/100/10Mbps and simply indicates compliance with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab standards. Actual maximum data rate depends on network configurations, cable conditions as well as connected devices. | ||
| 9. Available only for models with integrated camera. Please check with your local distributor on the local configurations. | ||
| 10. Spill-resistant keyboard does not imply the system is water-proof. If liquid is spilt onto the keyboard, power off the system immediately and turn the notebook upside down to drain off the liquid. | ||
| 11. Support button launches the Fujitsu Support Center console with various applications for diagnosis and support purposes. | ||
| 12. BIOS Lock needs a supervisor/user password to access BIOS setup. BIOS settings can be configured to prompt for password at every first bootup or all bootup sequences. Access to BIOS setup is needed to configure Hard Disk Lock. Hard Disk Lock requires an access key to retrieve data on the hard disk. This is a Data Confidentiality security feature. Anti-theft Lock Slot allows the use of a lock to physically secure the LIFEBOOK. Full security unlock sequence – Bootup Lock (BIOS Lock), Hard Disk Lock.NOTE: Loss of password requires the LIFEBOOK to be returned to Japan factory for system refresh. Cost of shipment and lost data will be borne by the customer. 2-password refers to Master Password and User Password of the HDD Lock. The Master Password can be used to clear the User Password at the BIOS settings under Hard Disk Security. If HDD Lock prompt is enabled, only the User Password can be used to boot up the unit. Loss of these 2 passwords means the HDD content cannot be retrieved. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the safe keeping of these 2 passwords for retrieval of data from the locked HDD. | ||
| 13. UpdateNavi is a Fujitsu Proprietary application that updates LIFEBOOK drivers by connecting automatically to Fujitsu’s server. This will help update your LIFEBOOK with the latest software drivers and utilities to ensure compatibility between hardware and software, maintaining smooth operation anytime, anywhere.
14. This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Office software on this PC. Specifications reflected above are engineering and hardware specifications. They do not represent actual usage or operating dimensions, sizes, performances and weights as these are dependent on factors such as operating temperature, type of operating system and application used, connected devices and accessories as well as hardware configurations of the notebook. Please check the compatibility of 3rd party accessories before purchase. Ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C / 41°F to 95°F (operating), -15°C to 60°C / 5°F to 140°F (non-operating). Relative humidity: 20% to 85% RH (operating), 8% to 85% RH (non-operating). Please note that 1GB is equivalent to 1,073,741,824 bytes. |
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