Hybrid Laptop+Tablet Windows 8 Computers Unveiled By Fujitsu

Microsoft has come up with a brand new operating system for Windows users with Windows 8. The new Windows 8 operating system features a whole host of improvements over the most recent versions of Windows, but the main new feature is the improved touch integration into the OS.

Microsoft has brought the Metro UI design from their mobile phones to the desktop environment and from early reports they’ve fully improved the touch experience in Windows –you no longer need a stylus to get around a touchscreen Windows PC, a finger will do just fine for regular computing.

Since Microsoft officially unveiled Windows 8 earlier this year Windows PC makers have already got some design samples available for consumers eyes. Makers like Lenovo and Acer have already shown-off computers that will take full advantage of the much improved touch functionality in Windows.

The 11.6-inch Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 hybrid laptop tablet offers a bright IPS display that should be great for viewing angles. Image: Fujitsu

Yesterday PC maker Fujitsu unveiled two new hybrid laptop computers for professional users ready for Windows 8 to be released. The new models include the Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q702 which offers a 11.6-inch touchscreen IPS display that can be detached and reattached to a custom keyboard dock (equipped with its own battery) when a user wants a tablet instead of a laptop. The second model is a 13.3-inch convertible tablet PC (laptop with a rotatable touch display) named Fujitsu LIFEBOOK T902.

The convertible Fujitsu LifeBook T902 tablet PC offers improved performance over previous editions. Image: Fujitsu

Both the Q702 and T902 have targeted release dates of Q3 2012. Fujitsu will be shipping each with Windows 7 Professional, but all buyers will be able to get Windows 8 upgrades once it’s released by Microsoft. Pricing will be quite high for the new models, the start price for the adventurous STYLISTIC Q702 will be $1,899 and the more tame LIFEBOOK T902 will be $1,099.

Main features

Although the Q702 and T902 are both touchscreen equipped PC’s for business users, they type of user that will appreciate each model will be different. The Q702 is equipped with a design and a feature set that best suits a mobile business person who needs a portable business computer with a touchscreen that’s Windows 8 ready. On the other hand if you want a more traditional business laptop that has a touchscreen, but doesn’t sacrifice performance, ports or an optical drive the T902 is your machine.

Below you can check out the main features that Fujitsu has released for the Q702 and the T902.

Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q702

                - Intel Core i3 and i5 processors (3rd gen. Ivy Bridge)

                - 11.6-inch 1366×768 LED backlit AH-IPS anti-glare display with multi-touch support for pen or touch input and a Gorilla Glass protective coating

                - USB 2.0 and 3.0, HDMI, SD/SDHC expansion ports

                - Accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, and ambient light sensors for fluid computing experience

                - Front-facing and rear-facing webcams with complementing dual microphones for video conferencing

                - 64 or 128 GB mSATA SSD

                - Intel® HD Graphics 4000

                - 4GB of DDR3 RAM

                - The Keyboard docking station features a removable 4-cell battery and expansion ports including USB, LAN (RJ-45) and external display support (VGA)

                - Optional WWAN/3G LTE mobile broadband support available at a later date (support may vary by region)

                - Biometric fingerprint sensor, Computrace® support, HDD and BIOS password protection, embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Intel® Anti-Theft Technology, and Intel® vPro™ Technology with select processors.

                - Up to 4.5 hours of battery life with the tablet only and with the dock battery life is estimated at up to 9 hours.

1.88 pounds approx. weight

Fujitsu LIFEBOOK T902

                - Intel Core i5 and i7 vPro processors (3rd gen. Ivy Bridge)

                -13.3-inch 1600×900 LED backlit display with multi-touch support for pen or touch input and a     Gorilla Glass protective coating

                - Built-in modular bay with quick release latch for easy interchangeability supports second           battery, second HDD, Super multi DVD-RW, BD-writer or weight saver

                - Complete suite of security features including dedicated Smart Card Slot, biometric fingerprint                 sensor, Computrace support, HDD and BIOS password protection, security panel, Intel® Anti-    Theft Technology, and optional Intel® vPro™ Technology

                - Optional TCG OPAL compliant SED drives

                - Accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, and ambient light sensors for fluid computing        experience

                - Optional WWAN/3G LTE mobile broadband support available at a later date (support may vary                by region)

                - Anti-microbial, spill resistant keyboard with trackpad

                - Up to 16 GB of DDR3 1600 MHz RAM

                - Bi-directional display hinge, hard drive shock sensor

                - up to 11 hours of battery life

                - 4.1 pounds approx. weight