Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q550 Slate PC: Pre-Order

If you're looking for a slate tablet PC running Windows 7, here's one to consider. Fujitsu introduces the STYLISTIC® Q550 Slate PC, designed from the ground up to meet the rigorous demands of mobile business users.

STYLISTIC® Q550 Slate PC

•     Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit
•     Bright 10.1" WXGA LED backlit IPS display with wide-viewing angles
•     Capacitive multi-touch and digital pen support for ease-of-use
•     Unique removable quick-swap battery for all day computing
•     Advanced security: integrated SmartCard slot, Fingerprint Sensor, and TPM (select configuration)
•     Extremely light weight starting at approximately 1.7 lbs
•     Battery life up to a standard business work day

Compared to the HP Slate 500, the Fujitsu Q550 is larger and a bit heavier, but it includes a removable battery (which appears to be $129). Plus, the Q550 includes a Fingerprint scanner and a SmartCard slot.  If you don't need these types of features, then the HP Slate 500 is a nice option because it's smaller, thinner, and lighter.  I currently use the Slate 500 but I'm waiting to see how the Q550 will compare to it.

If you're working in a hospital, you may want to consider the addition of a hand strap so that you're less likely to drop the Q550 on the floor. Neither the Fujitsu Q550 or the HP Slate 500 are rugged PCs. If you're looking for a rugged slate PC, wait for the Motion Computing CL900.

Growing number of slate tablet PCs running Windows 7

Over the past few weeks, I've been thinking about the ways I use my computers and I've concluded that I need to travel with a device running Windows. The iPad simply doesn't do enough for me and I don't think an Android slate would cut it either. I'm a business traveler and I need to run my Windows-based applications. Remote desktop only goes so far.

If you're thinking about getting a slate tablet PC running Windows 7, there are a growing number of options we're going to see later this year. Right now, you can purchase the HP Slate 500 for $799.

Soon, you'll have the option to purchase the Motion CL900 for under $1,000 and Fujitsu will be releasing the STYLISTIC Q550.

There are other slate tablet PCs that have larger screens. Plus, you can still get convertible tablets like the ThinkPad, the HP 2740p, or the Fujitsu LifeBook.

Fujitsu STYLISTIC® Q550 Slate PC offers Quick-Swap Batteries

The Fujitsu STYLISTIC® Q550 Slate PC is an emerging slate PCs running Windows 7 that offers "quick-swap" batteries. Unlike the Apple iPad (which does not have a user-removable battery), the Q550 makes it easy to swap between the 2-cell or 4-cell battery. Here's a little video that will give you a sense of what the Q550 will have to offer:



The STYLISTIC Q550 Slate PC equips you with the tools you need to efficiently complete mission-critical tasks. Its combination of pen and multi-touch will raise your computing interaction to new levels of convenience and productivity.

Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q550 (Secure Slate PC for Business Class)

The Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q550 is a business-class slate PC designed for the high-security requirements of mobile enterprise computing.

The STYLISTIC Q550 runs on Microsoft Windows® 7 and is compatible with Windows®' multi-touch capabilities. Users can control applications and input text by touching the screen simply with just a touch of their fingers or by the attached stylus.

The STYLISTIC Q550 is equipped with a next-generation Intel® ATOM™ CPU that is highly-compatible with Microsoft Windows® 7 operating system, energy efficient, and features superior performance. By making full use of Fujitsu's proprietary power supply control functionality, the new series provides effortless operations using a large-capacity battery that can power the slate PC's 10.1 inch screen while still lasting approximately 10 hours.