Fujitsu Lifebook U904

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Reviews for the Fujitsu Lifebook U904

80% Fujitsu Lifebook U904 review Stylish consumer design, biometric security and a dazzling display - does this business Ultrabook have it all?
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
If you're in the running for a nippy, stylish business Ultrabook and have a specific requirement - such as a WQHD+ display or biometric security - then the Lifebook U904 is an attractive option. While the keyboard and Windows 8.1's scaling issues proved two particular gripes for us, they could prove non-issues, or even advantages depending on your own needs and preferences. In addition to the business benefits, the Lifebook U904 brings many qualities over from the consumer side - from its classy, metallic finish to its slimline dimensions and lightweight nature. If you're not prepared to make any compromises and have the deep pockets to match, it would be difficult to recommended any other model can satisfy both sets of users' needs so well.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

83% Extrascharfes Ultrabook
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 84% performance: 45% features: 80% display: 100% mobility: 87% ergonomy: 88%

Fujitsu LifeBook U904 (i7-4600U, 10GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
Source: c't - Heft 5/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/16/2014

81% Fujitsu LifeBook U904 (i7-4600U, 10GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 3/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 81%

80% Fujitsu LifeBook U904 (i7-4600U, 10GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
Source: e-media - Heft 1/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

98% Fujitsu LifeBook U904 (i7-4600U, 10GB RAM, 259GB SSD)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 24/2013
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 98%

Fujitsu Ultrabook U904
Source: Futurezone.at DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: top ultrabook; very good performance and equipment; outstanding display Negative: disappointing chassis
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/30/2013

85% Teszt: Fujitsu Lifebook U904 – Közel sem átlagos
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 85% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%

Recenze: Fujitsu LifeBook U904 – lehký jako pírko a s extrémním rozlišením
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium display with high resolution; good features in a slim body; full-fledged docking; noiseless operation at office work. Negative: Too shallow keyboard and slightly delay touchpad; poor quality speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2014

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If you’re in the market looking for a business laptop, the Fujitsu Lifebook U904 is certainly worth a look. Fujitsu claims that it is currently the world’s thinnest 14-inch ultrabook with a height of only 15.5 mm and you definitely won’t have any trouble slipping this in your briefcase or bag. It has an evenly distributed weight and the case is made of magnesium alloy, giving it an extremely tough and solid feel when you hold it.

The slim body however does not compromise in power; it comes in configurations from a 4th generation i5 right up to a 4th gen i7 with turbo-boosting up to 3.3 GHz. Paired with 10 GB RAM and an SSD, even the heaviest programs will open within seconds and booting up will not take much longer either.

The 14-inch display comes with a resolution of 3200 by 1800 pixels with an optional 10-point multi-touch. But due to the lack of anti-glare coating, the touch display can be very reflective; the non-touch screen variant however comes with a matte coating that makes it non-reflective.

As with most business laptops, the integrated Intel graphics will not be able to run demanding games but it can run slightly older games and lowering the resolution to 1920 by 1080. One of the main draws of ultrabooks are their battery life, this one will roughly give you a solid 7 to 8 hours of use. For those that are security conscious, it comes with a fingerprint sensor as an alternative security option.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

4600U:

A Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

Fujitsu: Fujitsu is a Japanese technology group listed on the Nikkei 225 with origins dating back to 1935. Its products and services focus on information technology, telecommunications, semiconductors, networks, computer and communications products and advanced microelectronics.

In 1999, the cooperation with Siemens in the IT sector (servers, notebooks, desktop PCs, etc.) started under the Fujitsu-Siemens brand. 10 years later, this cooperation ended.

84%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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