LIFEBOOK T Series: The quick-change artist

Issued by Opportun(at)e for Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Johannesburg, 23 Sep 2003

Fujitsu Siemens Computers is optimistic about the market prospects for tablet PCs. In one easy step, the new LIFEBOOK model is transformed from a notebook to a tablet PC

Following through on its commitment to mobile computing, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has introduced yet another addition to its tablet PC product line, the LIFEBOOK T Series. The LIFEBOOK T Series is an artful blend of Fujitsu Siemens Computers award-winning LIFEBOOK notebook and STYLISTIC tablet PC product lines to produce one of the most versatile PCs ever. With a flip of its screen, the LIFEBOOK T Series transforms from a traditional notebook into a highly mobile tablet PC.

The new LIFEBOOK T Series broadens Fujitsu Siemens Computers successful LIFEBOOK product line to include an ultra-portable notebook weighing in at just 1.88kg.

Equipped with Intel Centrino mobile technology, the LIFEBOOK T Series ensures wireless mobility, high performance and long battery life. Users benefit from the virtual ink functionality of the Microsoft Windows XP tablet PC Edition. Hand-written comments can be jotted down directly on the screen and saved or converted to text for use in other applications. For functions such as opening applications and selecting text, the pen takes over from the keyboard and mouse. And the pen features are always available, whether in tablet PC mode or notebook mode.

"Due to our outstanding STYLISTIC Tablet PCs Fujitsu Siemens Computers has managed in the past year to climb to the number two position in both, Germany and the entire EMEA region among suppliers of tablet PCs," said Peter Esser, Executive Vice President Volume Products and Supply Operations at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "The LIFEBOOK T Series -a very smart integration of tablet PC and Ultraportable Notebook Technology - is designed as a flexible mobile client for business-critical applications. The productivity of mobile workers using a LIFEBOOK T will improve noticeably."

Previously, Fujitsu Siemens Computers offered only pure pen tablet PCs. These were particularly successful in specific market segments and a favourite of professionals such as doctors and market researchers who spend so much time on their feet. The new LIFEBOOK T Series, however, will appeal to a much broader user group. It comes well equipped to tackle anything mobile professionals, students and frequent travellers are likely to do. Featuring Intel Centrino mobile technology, the system is powered by an Intel Pentium M processor operating at 1.4GHz and comes with the Intel 855GM chipset and integrated Wireless LAN.

For photos of the LIFEBOOK T Series, visit www.fsc-mediaserver.com/ms/go.cfm?folderid=2774&jumpfactor=6

Fujitsu Siemens Computers

Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company. Serving the needs of large corporations, small to medium-sized enterprises and consumers, the company operates in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It offers a unique choice of world-class computer technology and innovative IT infrastructure solutions. Embedded in a global cooperation, Fujitsu Siemens Computers takes advantage of the strengths and the innovative power of its parent companies Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG.

"Powering the Information Age" is the company`s vision. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will enable people to freely access information and services anywhere and at any time with world-leading products, services and solutions, thus ensuring people`s success within a knowledge-based society. The strategic direction is focused on mobility and business-critical computing as the key drivers of the Information Age in the 21st century.

The company offers everything for enterprise computing, ranging from best-in-class Intel- and Unix-based servers to mainframes and enterprise storage solutions. It is also one of the leading providers of mobile computing products, PCs and workstations to business customers, and is the number one supplier of computers for home users in Europe. For further information, please visit www.fujitsu-siemens.com.

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