The uber portable Fujitsu Lifebook

A tipster just sent us photos of a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook – code name “Helios” – taken in the Sierra Wireless booth at 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain (February 2007).

The laptop will include integrated HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access) at 7.2 MBits/sec. and HSUPA (high-speed uplink packet access) at 1.4MBit/sec. The system is rumored to also include new Intel processors (plural) with lowered power consumption, optical disk drive and weigh less than 3 pounds. The picture also shows a silver “AirCard Enabled” sticker by the monitor.

Though it’s covered in/hidden under formed white plastic except for the screen and keyboard, it looks to be thinner than your average laptop. Our friendly tipster said he/she was told by Siemens that the masked Lifebook is expected to be released “soon.”

As a comparison, here are the specs for the new Lifebook P7230 announced by Fujitsu, price ranging from $1649 – $2179:

• Windows Vista
• 1.2 GHz Intel Core Solo ULV Processor U140 (not more than none)
• Integrated Camera
• 1 GB memory
• 80 GB hard drive
• 10.6 in. screen
• 6-hour lithium ion battery
• Modular bay for drive or second battery
• Fingerprint sensor
• Weight: 1.25 kg (approx. 2.63 lb.)

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