Fujitsu LIFEBOOK U772

Slim, rigid magnesium chassis ; Low weight ; 14" screen in a 13" size ; Good energy efficiency and battery life ; Numerous communication standards ; Security features ; Excellent system performance

Moderate brightness ; Keyboard ; Very limited maintenance options ; Undersized cooling system

The U772's specs arouse big expectations, but the ultrabook cannot fulfill them in the course of the test

Click to EnlargeThe $1,149 Fujitsu LifeBook U772 Ultrabook combines solid speed, long battery life and security in a lightweight and durable design. However, we wish the keyboard offered more travel and that the touchpad wasn't so stiff in the middle....

Intel Core i7 processing. 128GB solid-state drive. Plenty of features for business and security

Inertial scrolling takes some getting used to. Glassy, glare-prone display. Ethernet requires clunky adapter. Mushy keys

The Fujitsu Lifebook U772 boasts all the features you would expect from a premium business ultrabook, along with a sharp-looking design and all-day battery life.

THE GOOD astonishing looks and build quality, accurate keyboard and trackpad, non-glare screen with a thin bezel, plenty of ports, 3G, docking connector and other business features bundled

THE BAD average battery life, stiff trackpad, only a HD ready screen with rather poor viewing angles, on the pricey side

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Poor keyboard ; Touchpad buttons ; Screen's vertical viewing angles ; Noisy

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Aggressive, attractive design ; 3G WWAN module ; Gigabit Ethernet ; Good performance

Uninspiring screen ; Terrible keyboard ; Keyboard isn't backlit ; Creates quite a whine under load

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