Fujitsu Lifebook P5020
December 3rd, 2003 | by Nabeel Hyatt
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Average user rating from 17 users |
Great Little Laptop
by Robert on May 3rd, 2007 at 9:22 AM:
I had this laptop and it was awesome, until it got stolen. It had very good battery life and the screen was amazing.
amazing
by lionel on Nov 20th, 2004 at 4:19 PM:
i used to have this laptop... i loved it, then it got stolen from the room below where i was sleeping. =(
Wonderful road machine, but....
by Tom B. on Oct 19th, 2004 at 8:36 PM:
This is a wonderful road machine that has supplanted both my big Dell Lattitude and my Dell desktop as my primary machine. The battery life is great--can watch a movie on one battery (carry two batteries, watch two movies!), and the screen is adequate (I'm using it now). The speed is adequate for word processing, spreadsheets, etc. HUGE 60 GB HDD is only half full, and I have lots of MP3s, etc. I have written one book on it, and edited a second. I love this machine and cannot live without it.
Downsides: the machine is flimsy--it feels solid, but the plastic hinge covers come loose easily, and the little doors (like on most computers) that cover the VGA port, and the ethernet/modem connections are prone to falling off. Had to send the machine back to deal with the hinge cover problem--Fujitsu wanted to charge over $200 to repair what they considered "abuse," but which was normal wear and tear. You sort of have to baby the thing--the case Fujitsu sells with it is nice, but you should put the Lifebook in its case, then put the case in another case or the padded pocket of a backpack.
This is a good way to tote it--I can fit the machine, AC adapter, extra battery, headphones, and a DVD or two into a backpack with room for a book or two, strap it to my back and run across the airport to make connections. Try that with an 8 lb boat anchor cum desktop replacement! Get this machine, but treat it nicely.
Best MiniLaptop going
by DeeBee on Jul 20th, 2004 at 12:52 PM:
First of all, if you want Linux, buy a laptop designed for it. I like Linux too but complaining about not being 100% for linux doesn't make sense. Now, this happens to be the best small laptop on the market. When comparing the laptop display to the Sony, make sure the brightness is set the same. The one I saw in Frys had the brightness set low and side by side the Sony looked better, until I set the 5020 brightness to high. The it was no question, the Fujitsu is every bit as bright and easily as clear. I was diassapointed that the ethernet jack ins't active, only WiFi worked. Not much a problem since I have wire-free everywhere. The CPU is very fast but the battery life is most outrageous. This thing runs like the energizer rabbit. It has great looks and youknow, it does exactly what is was designed for. It has a strong case and feels like quality. Atta boy Fujitsu.
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Worth every penny.
by Mr. Mann on May 6th, 2008 at 10:31 AM:
I still think of buying one now to replace my current desktop replacement.