Fujitsu Releases New Tablet PCs By Mike Sachoff Staff Writer Article Date: 2008-11-04 Fujitsu announced today its new LifeBook U820 convertible mini notebook that features Windows PC functionality, and integrated Garmin Mobile PC navigation software. The LifeBook U820 weighs 1.32 pounds and is powered by the Intel Centrino Atom Z-series processor. It has a 5.6-inch XGA touch screen that offers a similar viewing area to standalone GPS systems. It has improved QWERTY keyboard with an extra set of rows for comfortable typing and a zoom utility for better viewing. LifeBook U820 mini notebook specs and features: New Built-in GPS receiver and integrated Garmin Mobile(R) PC software -- preloaded with maps of the U.S. and Canada, millions of destinations and points of interest, turn-by-turn directions, and route planning. New Lighter weight starting at 1.32 pounds. New Powered by the Intel(R) Centrino(R) Atom(TM) Z-series processor which supports lower power consumption, fewer chips, VT Technology and integrated support for 1080p HD video decode. New An additional row of keys and a new overall layout of the keyboard to more closely simulate a standard QWERTY keyboard. New Maintains security features including fingerprint sensor and BIOS lock, and adds a Kensington lock slot to deter physical theft. New Now offers up to 7.5 hours of battery life(3) with four-cell battery or 3.5 hours(3) with new 2-cell battery option. New Hard disk drive up to 120GB or solid state drive up to 64GB. New Improved screen resolution with WXGA display. New Enhanced video quality with 1.3 mega-pixel (640x480) resolution Webcam. Prices start at $1,049 for a base configuration. Fujitsu has also introduced the LifeBook P1630 feather-light and compact convertible PC featuring the new Intel Centrino 2 Ultra Low Voltage processor technology, integrated wireless broadband and a Webcam. LifeBook P1630 specs and features: New Improved performance and battery life from the latest Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 processor technology with dual-core Intel(R) Core(R) 2 Duo SU9300 Ultra Low Voltage Processor and Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5300 (802.11a/b/g/draft-n). New Up to 6.15 hours(4) with the high-capacity battery option -- an hour longer than its predecessor. New Optional wireless broadband (coming in the first quarter of 2009). New Webcam with 1.3 mega-pixels (640 x480) resolution. Prices start at $2,179 for a base configuration. About the Author: Mike is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest ebusiness news.