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Fujitsu ScanSnap S300, World's Smallest Duplex ADF Scanner

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Fujitsu rolled out today its latest ScanSnap scanner called the ScanSnap S300. Fujitsu is calling the S300 the world’s smallest and lightest duplex ADF scanner. The S300 is also the world’s first fully bus powered ADF scanner.

With the small size and no AC adapter required the S300 is the perfect scanner or use on the go from a briefcase or notebook bag. The scanner can scan up to eight double-sided color and or black and white documents per minute. Read more

Posted on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:07:30 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Fujitsu Launches the ScanSnap S510M for Mac Users

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Fujitsu introduced a new document scanner for Mac users today called the ScanSnap S510M. The scanner comes with enhanced functionality for searchable PDF creating, advanced paper handling for delicate documents, added filing sheets, and a new Quick Menu interface.

The scanner also comes bundled with software to enable PDF document creation with the touch of one button. The S510M also comes with ABBYY FineReader 3.0 for ScanSnap, which is a custom built character recognition software. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:22:44 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Fujitsu Announces PalmSecure Mouse and Login Kit

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Fujitsu today introduced the world’s first PC mouse that features built-in palm vein authentication. The mouse uses technology from both Fujitsu and Frontech Limited and is also available as a stand alone palm vein authentication unit.

The PalmSecure Pc Login Kit includes login-authentication software, which has a greater fault tolerance for the angle the hand is at when the authenticator is used. Fujitsu says that the PalmSecure mouse can easily replace an existing mouse. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:54:59 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Fujitsu LifeBook U810 UMPC Announced

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Fujitsu announced a new UMPC today called the LifeBook U810. This little computer has a 5.6” 1024 x 600 LCD display, an Intel A110 CPU, 1Gb of DDR2 RAM, a 40GB HDD and built-in wireless networking.

Bluetooth 2.0+EDR is built-in and the entire machine weighs a mere 1.56 pounds. Other features include a CF slot, SD slot, QWERTY keyboard and a fingerprint reader. The 5.6” display swivels and lays down in a tablet PC configuration. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:08:40 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Fujitsu U1010 Review

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Besides publishing a video review of the amazing HTC Shift, GottaBeMobile also released a review of the new Fujitsu U1010 UMPC.

Fujitsu introduced the U1010 UMPC in May. Back then it was the world's smallest tablet convertible UMPC. The U1010 runs on an Intel A110 CPU and features 1GB Ram, 40GB HDD and a 5.6 inch screen with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution.
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Posted on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fujitsu Develops Process that Could put 1.2TB of Storage in a Notebook computer

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Fujitsu Computer Products of America announced today that they have made a major breakthrough in hard disk drive technology. This break through could lead to future 2.5” notebook hard drives with a staggering 12 TB of storage space.

Fujitsu accomplished this by creating ideally “ordered” alumina nanohole patters for isolated bit-by-bit recording on a large disk area. This process combined with perpendicular magnetic recording processes currently being used allows for huge increases in data capacity. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:57:06 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New stylish Fujifilm Z10fd Camera

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Fujifilm announces a new camera series dubbed Z-series. The first one in this new line is the FinePix Z10fd.

The 7.2MP FinePix Z10fd is ultra-portable (competes with Sony T-series) and features Fujinon 3x optical Zoom lens, 2.5" LCD screen and packs 54MB of internal memory, Face Detection Technology, Automatic Red Eye Removal, IrSimple wireless data transfer, i-Flash Intelligent Flash, dual shot mode and blog mode. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Fujifilm F50fd 12MP Camera

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Fujifilm announces the F50fd 12MP digital camera.

The Fujifilm F50fd features 3.0x optical zoom and a 2.7" high-resolution 230,000 pixel wide angle view LCD.
Dual Image Stabilization, Face Detection 2.0 Technology with Automatic Red Eye Removal function, and ISO settings of up to ISO 6400 round out the feature highlights of the F50fd. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fujitsu releases 2.5 inch 200GB HDD with Rotational Vibration Compensation

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Fujitsu introduces the MHY2200BS series hard disk drives for mobile computers.

The MHY2200BS features storage capacities up to 200GB, with a 5400RPM spindle speed, and features to address the adverse effects of rotational vibration for use in industrial and enterprise applications that demand high performance under 24x7 operation. Read more

Posted on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:59:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fujifilm IS Pro SLR Camera

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Fujifilm announces the Fujifilm IS Pro SLR Camera.

The Fujifilm IS Pro features a 12.4MP chip, 5 simulation modes for daylight photography, facial detection, metal alloy frame, password feature protection, Nikon F mount compatible, dual cycle noise reduction for pristine photos at ISO 3200 and RAW and JPEG simultaneous shooting. Read more

Posted on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fujitsu FMV-U8240 UMPC Review

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Fujitsu introduced the FMV-U8240 UMPC about two weeks ago. The Fujitus FMV-U8240 Series is the world's smallest tablet-convertible UMPC, weighing only 580g and with a thickness of only 26.5mm.

AkihabaraNews had the chance to spend 3 days with the FMV-U8240 and the published a review and HD video about this cool UMPC.

Their test unit ran Windows XP, which performed smooth on the Intel A110 CPU. Their verdict is that they would choose the FMV-U8240 over the Sony VAIO UX. Read more

Posted on Sat, 2 Jun 2007 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fujitsu FMV-U8240 UMPC

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Fujitsu announces the FMV-U8240 Vista UMPC. The U Series is the world's smallest tablet-convertible UMPC, weighing only 580g and with a thickness of only 26.5mm.

The Fujitsu FMV-U8240 is based on new Intel Ultra Mobile Platform 2007.
Features of the FMV-U8240 include 5.6 inch screen with 1,024x600px resolution, QWERTY keyboard, 512MB/1GB RAM, Intel A110 800Mhz CPU, 20GB HDD and 8 hour battery life. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2007 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fujitsu Releases 2.5 inch 250GB HDD

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Today Fujitsu announced that they have developed a new super HDD with a 9.5mm profile that packs 250GB of storage space onto the small 5400 rpm 2.5” drive. The high storage capacity was reached by using perpendicular writing technology similar to that Seagate used with their 750GB drive.

Jujitsu expects to begin selling the MHY2 BH series drives during Q2 of 2007 with a target market of global makers of mobile computers and consumer electronics. Not only is this small drive packed with storage space, but it has a low noise level of 2.4 bels (1 bel is 10 decibels) and only needs 1.9 watts or less of power to operate. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 May 2007 15:05:05 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Fujifilm FinePix S9600 Review

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LetsGoDigital reviews the Fujifilm FinePix S9600.

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"The Fujifilm FinePix S9600 leaves me with mixed feelings. The camera itself is fine and feels exceptionally solid. It really seems like a camera for the serious user. This is mainly because of the lens with the real zoom ring and the fine zoom range. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

FujiFilm Commercial Inkjet Printers and Ink Coming

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FujiFilm announces to enter the inkjet printer market starting this month.

The British FUJIFILM Sericol Ltd. subsidiary will manufacture ink cartridges that are compatible with UV ink and solvent ink. The hardware side is supplied by OEMs.

Sales of FujiFilm printers and ink to sign and display printing companies, photo laboratories and commercial printing companies will start in the United States.
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Posted on Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:30:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

FujiFilm Finepix S5 Pro Review

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LetsGoDigital got their hands on one of the first pre-production samples of the FujiFilm S5 Pro camera and published a preview/review of this new DSLR camera.

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"The Fujifilm feeling can best be described as the way in which Fujifilm approaches imaging. On one hand, there's the technology of the hardware, and the way in which the image is formed internally within the camera, on the other hand there's the feeling that they have looked at the picture in more depth.
You can notice that technology and innovation from various divisions have come together to be included in the Fujifilm S5 Pro DSLR. "
Read the full review.
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Posted on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Super Expensive Happy Hacking Keyboard from Fujitsu PFU

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I actually thought the blank keyboard was a fad and is over now, but Fujitsu just released two new very expensive hand-made Happy Hacking Keyboards in Japan.

We reported about the Happy Hacking Keyboards with blank keys the first time in May 2005. The PFU company is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a keyboard priced at 525,000 Yen (~$4,394) and a 'cheaper' model priced at 262,500 Yen (~$2,197). I feel such a looser now, typing away on my $20 UltraX media keyboard from Logitech. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fuji FinePix F31FD with Hardware Face Detection

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Fuji has now launched a new digital camera with built in face detection technology called the FinePix F31fd. The camera uses face detection technology built into the cameras processor to help the camera focus on a subjects face. Fuji claims that the technology can identify faces and optimize settings in just .05 seconds. The face detection feature allows portraits to be taken faster and easier with better results. Read more

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Fuji F30 Review

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Digital Trends, our partner for consumer electronics reviews, published a review of the Fuji FinePix F30 digital camera.

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"All in all, the FinePix F30 is a decent but not great point-and-shoot camera. If you stay away from the hyped ISO 3200 and just use it in Auto as well as Natural Light and Flash, you’ll be happy with the results. "
Read the full Fuji F30 Review. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

FujiFilm FinePix F30 Review

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LetsGoDigital reviews the FujiFilm FinePix F30 digital camera.

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"To cut a long story short, the Fujifilm FinePix F30 digital compact camera is not only an attractive, well-made camera, it is also nice to work with and gives super results.
Fujifilm has a well ordered range on offer, and with the Fujifilm FinePix F30 it has come up with a digital camera that will be appreciated by a broad public. I'd recommend it any day. "
Read the full review. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Sep 2006 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fuji's New Camera Built For the CSI Crowd

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Fuji's got a new camera out that would really help David Caruso's character on CSI: Miami (well, this and a decent combover). It's the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR, and it's actually built with the law enforcement in mind. It can take pictures in both ultraviolet and infared. It's the first DSLR camera in the world that can do this.

This would help forensic scientists in their analysis of evidence, as well as cataloging it. "Not only does it produce outstanding images, but the digital medium allows for immediate verification of a captured image. This immediacy makes evidence preservation easier and data cataloging more efficient," said the owner of a law enforcement consultancy. Read more