Fujistu Debuts Two New Windows 8-Ready Tablets


The Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 hybrid tablet has an optional attachable keyboard docking station.

Fujitsu has expanded its mobile portfolio with two new Windows 8-ready tablets: the Stylistic Q702 and the Lifebook T902.

The Stylistic Q702 hybrid tablet features an 11.6-inch, HD, dual digitizer, multitouch display for pen or touch input. An optional attachable keyboard docking station turns the tablet into a traditional notebook, complete with LAN, USB, and VGA connectivity as well as an additional battery (providing up to 9 hours of battery life).

Powered by a 3rd Generation Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, the Stylistic Q702 weighs in at approximately 1.88 pounds. Security is provided by a biometric fingerprint sensor; Computrace support; HDD and BIOS password protection; embedded Trusted Platform Module; Intel Anti-Theft Technology; and optional Intel vPro Technology.

The tablet also features:

  • USB 2.0 and 3.0, HDMI, and SD/SDHC expansion ports
  • Accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, and ambient light sensors
  • Front-facing and rear-facing webcams with complementing dual microphones for video conferencing
  • 64 or 128 GB mSATA SSD
  • Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • Onboard 4GB DDR3
  • Available with Windows 7 Professional at launch (Windows 8 ready)

The newly redesigned Lifebook T902 convertible tablet PC features a frameless 13.3-inch HD anti-glare widescreen display, isolation keyboard, and a variety of other enhancements, including a dual digitizer with 10-finger multitouch support. Thinner and lighter at 4.1 pounds, the tablet is powered by the 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and boasts an array of security features: dedicated Smart Card Slot; biometric fingerprint sensor; Computrace support; HDD and BIOS password protection; security panel; Intel Anti-Theft Technology; and optional Intel vPro Technology

Other features include:

  • Built-in modular bay with quick-release latch for easy interchangeability supports second battery (for up to 11 hours of battery life), second HDD, Super multi DVD-RW, BD-writer, or weight saver
  • Optional TCG OPAL compliant SED drives
  • Accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, and ambient light sensors
  • Anti-microbial, spill-resistant keyboard with trackpad
  • DDR3 1600 MHz, up to 16 GB
  • Bi-directional display hinge, hard drive shock sensor
  • Available with Windows 7 Professional at launch (Windows 8 ready)

Pricing on the Stylistic Q702 starts at $1,099; the Lifebook T902 starts at $1,899. More information is available at the Fujitsu website.

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