Fujitsu "thins the bar" with new notebook

Whenever I think that there's no new innovation in the notebook PC space, along comes a new device that makes me stop and go, "droooooooool."

Such is the case with the Fujitsu LifeBook Q2000 series (model Q2010), announced this morning. To call it a "thin and light" notebook doesn't give it justice (it's like calling an iPod a "music player."). The 2.2-pound notebook is lighter than a Quiznos sub (and probably better for you). The notebook starts at $1,999 and is available now at the Fujitsu Web site.

Features of the 12.1-inch notebook include an Intel Core Solo ultra-low voltage processor, 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connectivity, integrated Bluetooth (on higher-end models), and a standard 3-cell battery (with about 1.75 hours of life, but upgrade options include a 6-cell battery with up to 7 hours of life).

The notebook is so light you would worry about breaking it easily, so Fujitsu says it has protection features such as shock sensors and accelerometers that protect the hard drive, and magnesium upper and lower casings with titanium hinges for more durability.

In order to reach its thin and light status, features like an optical drive, Ethernet port and video port were removed. However, Fujitsu says the optical drive is part of a docking station accessory ($299 if you buy the dock with a notebook, otherwise it's $499), and Ethernet and video ports come standard with a dongle that connects to the notebook. The docking station adds some weight to the unit, but it's still pretty light with the extra heft (think a Quiznos sub with extra cheese and bacon).

* Click here (pop up window) for a closer look at the Q2010 in its docking station.

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