Fujitsu Lifebook AH550 Pro Reviews

The Fujitsu LifeBook AH550 is a rather basic multimedia notebook with a minimalistic appearance. The piano black shell and interior go a long way to help in the looks department but it doesn't have the media buttons, large speakers or high-resolution screen options offered by other media-oriented notebooks in this market segment. Fujitsu has come a long way with improving the pricing model of their notebook lineup, but for $749 we might expect to see a small bump in features when all other parts are starter-level Intel components. If this notebook had a slightly higher resolution screen-even as an option-and the 8-cell batteries were standard on entry models it would be a very good desktop-replacement system. Overall, the AH550 is worth checking out if you're looking for a stylish, entry-spec notebook priced under $800.

The timeless elegance of the Fujitsu AH550 is a pleasure from the minute you first set eyes on it. True, the glossy surfaces need more cleaning than matt ones, and you should also take particular care to protect them from getting scratched. But in general we have no complaints about the notebook's workmanship and robustness.