Fujitsu Siemens Computers sold more tablet PCs and convertibles in Europe, the Middle East and Africa than any other manufacturer in 2005. The leading European IT company posted sales of almost 40 000 tablet PCs and convertibles last year, or some 15 000 more than in the 2004. This amounted to 60% year-on-year growth (market growth: 8%) and a 25% market share - enough to claim top spot in this market segment.*
Fujitsu Siemens Computers upped the pace in the fourth quarter of 2005, when it again outperformed the competition with 74% growth and a 27% market share. The company is number one with slates (51% market share) as well as convertibles (30%), a segment in which its unit sales rose by a remarkable 178%.
"These figures show that we are the undisputed frontrunner in the market for pen-based tablet PCs and convertibles," said Peter Esser, Executive Vice-President Volume Products & Supply Operations at Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
"With more than 20 years of experience in this field and a large base of satisfied customers, we have now set our sights on developing products and solutions that are even more customer-friendly, flexible and lightweight."
Product portfolio
The STYLISTIC ST503x series is specially designed for working on one`s feet. These devices are light, thin and robust, with a brilliant display that enables user-friendly operation both in and out of the office. Connectivity via the WiFi-certified 802.11 b/g standard, IrDA, Bluetooth and Intel Centrino mobile technology delivers the flexibility to work without interruption for up to nine hours.
The STYLISTIC ST5032 features a brilliant 12.1-inch display with anti-reflective coating that is ideal for indoor operation but also works outside. An integrated fingerprint sensor and trusted platform module (TPM) provide maximum security. The STYLISTIC ST5031, meanwhile, is optimised for outdoor usage, featuring a special anti-reflective 10.4-inch screen with frontlight that enables work or play even in direct sunlight.
At only 1kg the LIFEBOOK P1510 Convertible is the lightest convertible notebook in its class. The full notebook and tablet PC functionality make it the ideal mobile companion for business trips, field staff and vertical markets such as healthcare or insurance. It features a top-quality 8.9-inch screen and battery life that can be upgraded to allow up to eight-and-a-half hours of operation. Passive digitiser technology means any stylus can be used to operate the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. An integrated fingerprint sensor, meanwhile, provides additional security and convenience.
The LIFEBOOK T Convertible series combines the versatility of LIFEBOOK notebooks with the functionality of STYLISTIC tablet PCs. Simply turn and fold the screen, and the LIFEBOOK T transforms from a conventional notebook into a user-friendly tablet PC. The LIFEBOOK T comes with a 12.1-inch wide-angle TFT display with anti-reflective coating for unrestricted indoor and special outdoor use.
More information about tablet PC products from Fujitsu Siemens Computers is available at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/products/mobile/tablet_pcs/.
Customer case studies can be found at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/case_studies.
For photos, go to www.fsc-mediaserver.com/photoserver.
* Source: Canalys, EMEA Tablet PC Market, January 2006
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider with a strategic focus on next-generation mobility and dynamic data centre products, services and solutions. With a portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. The company is a member of the United Nations Global Compact initiative.
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