Fujitsu releases ST6012 Slate Tablet PC

[John Hill]

Fujitsu today announced the ST6012 Tablet PC, the latest generation of their 12.1" tablet pc. Features include: an Intel Core 2 Duo ULV (ultra low voltage) 1.4GHz processor with Intel vPro Technology, Vista Business, 12.1" WXGA TFT indoor/outdoor screen, up to 4Gb DDR3 800MHz memory, up to a 250Gb 7200rpm hard drive or 64Gb SSD (solid state drive), up to 4Gb Turbo Memory, optional built in camera, Atheros or Intel draft-n wireless, 6 or 9-cell battery and one year warranty.

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HERE ARE THE TECH SPECS AS LISTED ON THE FUJITSU WEBSITE:

Models
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Business with XP Downgrade Service

Bundled Software
Microsoft® Office OneNote® 2007 and
Microsoft® Office Ready PC:
Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial
Adobe Reader®, Norton Internet Security™ (90-day free trial), ArcSoft Webcam Companion 2, Roxio Creator LJ (on select models), Google Desktop, Google Tool Bar, Google Picasa, OmniPass Fingerprint application, Fujitsu Driver Update utility,
Microsoft® Office Ready 2007 (60-day free trial) with Activation Assistant,
Microsoft® Office OneNote® 2007 (on select models), Evernote 2.0 Plus

Key Specifications

Processor
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor ULV SU9400

Display
12.1" Wide XGA TFT indoor/outdoor display with greater than 160° viewing angles
Internal: 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16M colors
External: 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16M colors
Simultaneous: 1280 x 80 pixel resolution 16M colors

Video Controller
Intel® GS45 video graphics controller, with the following amounts of shared video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT), as determined by the amount of system memory:

Video Memory
System Memory
Maximum Graphics Memory
Genuine Windows Vista®
1 GB271 MB2 GB783 MB3 GB1,295 MB4 GB1,295 MB
Microsoft® Windows® XP
1 GB512 MB2 GB1,024 MB3 GB1,024 MB4 GB1,024 MB

Digitizer
Electromagnetic (Active)

Chipset
Mobile Intel® GS45 + ICH9M-SFF-E

System Memory
Two DIMM slots; upgradeable to 4 GB max. of total memory (2 GB x 2).
DDR3 800 MHz memory

Intel® Turbo Memory
Optional Intel® Turbo Memory: 4 GB / 2 GB half-size mini-card
(This option is only viable with Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista® systems. If system is downgraded to an earlier operating system, the feature is disabled.

Webcam
1.3 megapixel

Audio
Realtek™ codec ALC269, Built in dual digital mic array with IntelliSonic™ noise cancellation software

Hard drive
80, 120, 160, 250 GB Serial ATA 150 Mbps, 5,400 rpm hard drive, shock mounted, Fujitsu Shock Sensor Utility
Optional 64 GB MLC (Multi-Level Cell) Solid State Drive

Communication
Integrated 10/100/1,000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Wireless Communication
Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5300AGN (802.11a/b/g/draft-n), or Integrated Atheros XSPAN® (802.11a/b/g/draft-n); both come with optional Bluetooth 2.1 with or without UWB

Security Platform
Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA), Embedded Trusted Platform Module TPM v1.2, Integrated Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated Smart Card slot, Fujitsu Security Application Panel, BIOS-enabled Computrace®/LoJack® for theft recovery/data security, Kensington lock slot

Ports
Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for input/output devices, One DC In connector, One LAN (RJ-45) connector, One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor, Docking port (100-pin, to dock with port replicator), One stereo headphone jack, One stereo microphone jack, , IR port for external USB keyboard/mouse support, IrDA port for communications

PC Card Slot
PC Card slot for one Type I or Type II card: PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus support, Memory Stick®/SD Card slot, Dedicated Smart Card slot (requires third-party application)

Media Slot
One shared slot for Secure Digital (SD) and Memory Stick®/PRO card

Battery Options
Standard Lithium ion (6-cell: 10.8V, 5200 mAh, 56 WHr max.); rated up to 7 hrs. 30 mins.
High-capacity lithium ion (9-cell: 10.8V, 7800 mAh, 84 WHr max.); rated up to 11 hrs. 40 mins.

AC Adapter
Auto-sensing dual voltage support, 100-240V AC; DC 16V, 3.75A, 60W

Tablet Dock (Optional)
One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor, Three USB 2.0 connectors for input/output devices, One LAN (RJ-45) connector , One DC-in connector, One headphone/line-out connector

Dimensions and Weight
With 6-cell battery: approximately 12.8" (w) x 8.7" (d) x 0.93/1.25" (h), 3.50 lbs.
With 9-cell battery: approximately 13.6" (w) x 8.7" (d) x 0.94/1.22" (h), 3.90 lbs.

Operating Temperature
41° F to 95° F (ambient temperature); 20% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing

Non-Operating Temperature
5° F to 140° F 8% to 85% relative humidity non-condensing



When 4 MB of memory is installed in a Genuine Windows Vista® system, approximately 3.3 GB is addressable memory; the upper memory is reserved by Vista for hardware usage.



You can download a technical information PDF here.


So what makes the ST6012 better than its forebears?

1. Semi-rugged

The ST6012 features a new semi-rugged design including a hard-wearing, unpainted exterior, magnesium alloy inner chassis and protective rubber material around the LCD.

2. Performance

Using the latest Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor, the ST6012 will get faster performance and better battery life than the ST5112. Before, the maximum hard drive speed was 5400rpm and now they offer several 7200rpm hard drive options.

3. Battery life

While I don't think you can trust ANY manufacturer's battery life assessment because of the wimpy test they use, Fujitsu is predicting a significant increase in battery life and we'll test these out as soon as our demo unit arrives.

4. Display

WOW! 300 nit brightness up from 180 nits offered by the ST5112. With the addition of WXGA resolution and a continuation of 160 degree viewing angles, this is a nice display indoors or out.

5. Intel Turbo Memory

Up to 4Gb! What else do you need to say about that?

6. Optional integrated webcam

Nice, but not earth shattering

7. Wireless USB

Wireless USB or Ultra-Wideband or UWB is based on a short range, high bandwidith RF communication protocol that is capable of sending high data transfer to another UWB device. This could include printers, scanners, digital cameras, MP3 players, hard disks and flash drives.

8. Pre-boot authentication

Pre-boot authentication reduces the risk of attackers gaining access to data by not loading the operating system until it is user authenticated and the ST6012 is the only slate on the market now that comes standard with this feature.

9. Portshutter

This is an app that allows the user (or better yet, the network admin) to set policies restricting which ports are available to the end user - great for healthcare