Tokyo, May 31, 2000 -- Fujitsu Limited announced today that it will
commence sales of a new notebook PC for customers in Japan who
wish to use an English operating system. The new LifeBook E-6170,
which runs on the English version of Microsoft Windows 98 (second
edition) is based on models already available in the U.S. and Europe
through Fujitsu PC Corporation (FPC) and Fujitsu Siemens Computers
(FSC), respectively, as well as in some parts of Asia. Support,
including repairs and technical consultation, will be provided by
Fujitsu in 22 countries(*1) around the world.
Equipped with a 14.1 inch XGA TFT display and a Mobile Intel Celeron
500MHz processor, and with a slim profile of just 32.8mm (*2), the
LifeBook E-6170 comes with US101-compatible keyboard and a flexible
multi-function bay for easy expandability. It also features convenient
"one-touch" buttons for launching applications with a single touch.
Key Features of LifeBook E-6170
| 14.1" XGA TFT LCD, Mobile Intel Celeron 500MHz processor, 64MB SDRAM Memory (max 256MB), 24x max CD-ROM drive, 9GB hard drive, 56K modem, US101-key compatible 87-key board, Touch Pad pointing device, "one-touch" buttons |
| (*1) | Japan, U.S.A., Britain, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Finland, France, Belgium, Portugal, Luxembourg, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia (Service may vary depending on country.) |
| (*2) | The thinnest part of the case, excluding projecting portion, measures 32.8mm. |
* All company/product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders and are used for identification
purpose only.
About Fujitsu Limited
Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) is a leading provider of Internet-based
information technology solutions for the global marketplace.
Comprising over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide --
including ICL, Amdahl and DMR Consulting -- it had consolidated
revenues of 5.26 trillion yen ($49.6 billion) in the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2000. Fujitsu's pace-setting technologies, world-class
computing and telecommunications platforms, and global corps of over
60,000 systems and services experts make it uniquely positioned to
harness the power of the Internet to help its customers succeed.
Altogether, the Fujitsu Group has 188,000 employees and operations
in over 100 countries.
Home page: http://www.fujitsu.com/
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Toshiaki Koike, Bob Pomeroy, Scott Ikeda
Fujitsu Limited, Public Relations
Tel: +81-3-3215-5236 (Tokyo)
Fax: +81-3-3216-9365
E-mail: pr_mailbox@hq.fujitsu.co.jp
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LifeBook Information Service
Toll-free (within Japan): 0120-89-2745
(Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00)
* except: public holidays/Fujitsu-specific holidays
Website: http://www.fmworld.net/globalpc/ (English)
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