Fujitsu Lifebook S760 review

Thanks to an Intel Core i5 520M processor, the Lifebook S760 managed an impressive 89 in our multimedia benchmarks. Even intensive tasks such as video encoding shouldn’t be a problem with this much power. There’s no dedicated graphics chip, but the integrated processor can handle HD vide which can be output via HDMI or VGA for connecting to a larger external display or projector.

There are three USB ports, one of which will charge devices even when the laptop is powered down, plus an ExpressCard slot. A built-in motion sensor is designed to protect the hard disk should you drop the laptop. We found the default setting slightly too sensitive, but it was easy to decrease this in software.
Given that it weighs just 1.6kg, the integrated DVD re-writer is a surprising, but convenient inclusion. However, you’re unlikely to be able to use this on the move, as you’ll need to use the modular bay for a secondary battery, which will set you back between £100 and £150. The reason for this is that the main battery lasted just three and a half hours in our light-use test. If you’re running any demanding applications – and taking full advantage of the Core i5’s power – battery life will shorten considerably.

Although we’ve seen ultra-portables that last longer, few have this much processing power. The problem is that this power will cost you dearly and you can get cheaper laptops with almost the same amount of power and longer battery lives.