Fujitsu LifeBook A6110
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Review Date: 3rd Dec' 07

Last week, we reviewed Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/S, a sub-$900 desktop replacement notebook. It's time to review one more of the economically priced laptop models, however from Fujitsu. It's LifeBook A6110 and the configuration we are reviewing is currently priced at $799 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

The LifeBook A6110 is Fujitsu's latest entry into the less than $1,000 range of laptops, that's in addition to the low-priced LifeBook V Series. It packs a Core 2 Duo processor and large hard drive into a bulky looking case. The LifeBook A6110 will not win any fashion contests due to its somewhat large size and simple black case, but it does offer a host of powerful features to make it a viable contender in the competitive budget notebook market.

The LifeBook A6110's 15.4 inch display has a native resolution of 1,280x800 that is surprisingly sharp. However, the screen's gloss tends to be quite reflective at times making it distracting in a well lit room. Unlike most notebooks that have to deal with a limited amount of surface space, the Fujitsu LifeBook A6110 features a full size keyboard making it ideal for typing word processor documents. Plus, the keyboard is spill resistant, so you don't have to worry about a cup of coffee ruining your expensive piece of equipment.

Inside the LifeBook A6110, the $799 configuration model, you'll find a 1.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with integrated GMA X3100 graphics, 1GB of RAM and Atheros based wireless a/b/g connectivity. It has an impressive amount of hard drive storage, 160 gigabytes, that is much larger than most notebooks in its price range. As far as performance goes, it multitasks well, but is not particularly suited for use with computer games or other programs that rely heavily on graphics. One advantage that the Lifebook A6110 has over its competitors, the Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/S for instance, is its inclusion of dedicated slots for not only PC Card but ExpressCard as well, which is not typically a standard in notebooks at this price.

Expect a battery life of 2 hours for normal usage, which is quite decent for a desktop replacement model.

If you don't want to limit your budget to $799 and have a couple more hundred bucks to spare, you may enjoy a configuration with 2GB of pre-installed RAM and wireless Draft-N connectivity. But even an extra 200 dollars won't get you any near to Fujitsu's exclusive 'point and write' touchpad, which lets a user input text via handwriting on the touchpad. It's only the $1449 configuration that comes equipped with this superb feature.

The Lifebook A6110 is a quality notebook overall with plenty of features to make it a good choice for those looking to purchase a laptop on a budget that is capable of handling everyday computing tasks. Although it suffers from its large size, especially when compared to comparably priced machines, it makes up for it with its full sized keyboard, attractive glossy screen, plethora of ports and inclusion of multiple expansion cards.