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All integrated multimedia notebook with large 15" TFT display

Singapore, November 1, 2001 - Reach the epitome of cool with the new LifeBook C series from Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific. Truly innovative for the way you work - this multimedia powerhouse is for your very personal pleasure only.

Edit movies, listen to music, create personal compilations and VCDs for your friends and loved ones. Do it all on Fujitsu's new LifeBook C-7631. A director's dream machine - it's all in one nifty package encased in CoolSilver. For additional viewing comfort, Fujitsu has increased the LCD panel to 15 inches, duplicating the desktop experience.

Endowed with an all-in-one integrated design, the notebook is all you ever need for work, play and more. Crunch data with ease with the powerful Intel® Pentium® III 1GHz Processor, 256 MB SDRAM and 8 MB video RAM. Accompanied by a roomy hard disk of 30GB, the LifeBook C-7631 can be a store for both work and leisure for the busy executive.

The multimedia capabilities of the LifeBook C-7631 are truly astounding. An IEEE 1394 'FireWire' connection transfers audio / video data at 400Mbps, approximately 33 times faster than USB. Eliminate the need for a separate USB hub; for peripheral connectivity is boosted with 4 USB ports, the highest number to be featured in any notebook so far. MD-format files can be downloaded via the SPDIF port. The S-Video Out port allows digital video to be output directly onto a television, thus utilizing the notebook as a DVD or VCD player.

Audio can be amply showcased on the LifeBook C-7631 since the notebook plays your favourite music even with the cover closed. This is made possible by 4 quick-application launch buttons that also double up as CD-player controls.

Coolness also comes with freedom. With the LifeBook C-7631, you can surf the web, print and synchronise your PDA - all wirelessly. Through our Bluetooth™ PC card, you can enjoy cable-free communications up to 50 metres** without line-of-sight. For high-speed access in office, there is always the integrated LAN and modem.

The Fujitsu LifeBook C-7631 will be bundled with Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition.

Technical Specifications
LifeBook C-7631

Intel® Pentium® III Processor 1GHz with SpeedStep® technology
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition pre-installed
256 MB SDRAM
20GB HDD (S.M.A.R.T. support)
Integrated V.90 modem and 10/100 Mbps LAN
15" XGA TFT colour display
Up to 3.5 hours Battery Life*
Internal Hi-Fi stereo speakers
One Touch Programmable Application Launch Buttons
IEEE1394 FireWire (400Mbps high speed)
S-video Out
Optical Digital Audio Out (SPDIF)
Full-sized keyboard
All-In-One design with DVD drive
Optional: Bluetooth PC Card
Approx 3.3 kg (with DVD drive)

*Results obtained from Ziff Davis (BusinessWinstone 2001) BatteryMark V 1.0. Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences. DVD or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life.

**Reception depends on magnetic field of the environment as well as location of receiving devices.

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is the Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters for PC business of Fujitsu Limited, Japan. Its responsibilities include the marketing and sales of a wide range of personal computers for the corporate and end-user markets in the Asia Pacific.

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, high-reliability/performance computing and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts make Fujitsu uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the broadband Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5 trillion yen (about US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002.