Fujitsu LifeBook A512

Specifications

Processor

Intel Core i3-2328M

Graphics adapter

Intel HD Graphics 3000, Core: 650-1100 MHz, 9.17.10.2817

Memory

4096 MB

, DDR3

Display

15.6 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, TN LED, Samsung 156AT05-701, glossy: no

Mainboard

Intel HM75 (Panther Point)

Storage

Toshiba MK3276GSX, 320 GB

, 5400 rpm

Soundcard

Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller

Connections

1 Express Card 54mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphones, microphone, Card Reader: SD, SDHC

Networking

Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000/2500/5000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth 4.0

Optical drive

Optiarc DVD RW AD-7760H

Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 36.5 x 378 x 252 ( = 1.44 x 14.88 x 9.92 in)

Battery

48 Wh Lithium-Ion, 10.8 V, 4400 mAh

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64 Bit

Camera

Webcam: 1.3 MP

Additional features

Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard Light: no, Adobe Reader X, Cyberlink YouCam 5, Microsoft Office 2010 (demo version), Norton Internet Security (60-day demo version), Nero Multimedia Suite 12

Weight

2.5 kg ( = 88.19 oz / 5.51 pounds), Power Supply: 211.5 g ( = 7.46 oz / 0.47 pounds)

Price

499 Euro

Links

Fujitsu homepage

[+] Add to comparison

» Compare devices

Pricecompare

Average Score: 70.75% - average
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

price: 60%, performance: 67%, features: 68%, display: 66% mobility: 86%, workmanship: 67%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 75%

Reviews for the Fujitsu LifeBook A512

81% Review Fujitsu LifeBook A512 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Cool worker. Matte display, Core i3 processor, ExpressCard slot, two operating systems - the Fujitsu LifeBook A512 is a work notebook that should please both home and business users. Our review reveals its strengths and weaknesses.

60% Fujitsu LifeBook A512 review: budget laptop with fast processor and anti-glare display is good for business use
Source: PC Advisor English

Very short battery life recommend this laptop to a life on the mains leash, although its older IO, low-res screen and chunky build still make it hard to get excited about this dated design. In its favour are relatively easy memory and drive upgrades, fairly fast main processor and an anti-glare display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/15/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 70%

Foreign Reviews

70% Viel Notebook für wenig Geld
Source: PC Magazin - 4/13 German

Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

Geschäftlich unterwegs
Source: c't - 11/13 German

Battery runtime good, office performance satisfying, 3D gaming performance bad, display satisfying, noise emissions very bad
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013

72% Fujitsu LifeBook A512 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz

HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 72% display: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 50% emissions: 60%

Comment

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs). Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
2328M: Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.2 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card (650/1100MHz). Similar to the Core i3-2330M but without SMB tools support.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15.6":

15-16 inch is a standard display size for laptops and offers the biggest variety of products.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.5 kg:

Usually subnotebooks, ultrabooks and quite lightweight laptops with 12-16 inch display-diagonal weigh as much.

Fujitsu: Fujitsu, founded 1935, is a Japanese company specializing in semiconductors, air conditioners, computers (supercomputers, personal computers, servers), telecommunications, and services, and is headquartered in Tokyo. Fujitsu employs around 160,000 people and has 500 subsidiary companies. The partnership with Siemens AG was established in 1999 in the form of Fujitsu Siemens Computers, one of Europe's largest IT hardware suppliers, and owned 50/50 by Fujitsu and Siemens. 2009, this cooperation was terminated. In future, no laptops will be sold with the brand "Fujitsu-Siemens" but only "Fujitsu".

Fujitsu is a medium-sized laptop manufacturer, which did not belong to the global Top 10 in the last years. In the smartphone sector, Fujitsu does hardly play any role. The ratings are above-average in the reviews (as of 2016).

70.75%: This rating is bad. Most notebooks are better rated. This is not a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.