... In addition to all the problems I got with each brand new delivery, there is a more serious and underlying major hardware problem for Fujitsu-Siemens that has been uncovered. This could potentially be as bad as the great Fujitsu hard drive product recall of 2002!!
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(+) cool and quite robust trackpad, good display,64-bit windows 7 (-) few connectors,dell drivers only, not realy for gameing (most models), finger print prone!
Advantages: Do NOT Buy Disadvantages: Lagging Issue
...as bad as the great Fujitsu hard drive product recall of 2002!!
Known as "the Lagging Issue", the problem lies in the communication between the motherboard and the hard disk drive(s) in Fujitsu-Siemens laptops.
The problem is a defect in communication between the motherboard and the hard drive that causes stuttering so bad that CDs cannot be burned and even the clock cannot keep time. It also makes an intermittent ... ...with the Raid controller manufactured by Via Technology (but the Raid array doesn't seem to make any difference, so 0 or 1 is the same).
This component is installed on the motherboard manufactured by Uniwill and fitted into Fujitsu-Siemens PC Notebooks such as the Amilo M1437G, Amilo M3438G, and Amilo M4438G.
It is most noticeable when listening to MP3s or playing games.
I am glad that I no longer have this laptop. I eventually got my money back after I had numerous brand new replacements that all were immediately returned for serious manufacturer defects (very poor build quality). I also experienced the poor customer service, terrible repair attempts and more besides. In addition to all the problems I got with each brand new delivery, there is a more serious and underlying major hardware problem for Fujitsu-Siemens that has been uncovered. This could potentially be as bad as the great Fujitsu hard drive product recall of 2002!!
Known as "the Lagging Issue", the problem lies in the communication between the motherboard and the hard disk drive(s) in Fujitsu-Siemens laptops.
The problem is a defect in communication between the motherboard and the hard drive that causes stuttering so bad that CDs cannot be burned and even the clock cannot keep time. It also makes an intermittent BRRRRRRrrrr noise.
The problem seems to be with the Raid controller manufactured by Via Technology (but the Raid array doesn't seem to make any difference, so 0 or 1 is the same).
This component is installed on the motherboard manufactured by Uniwill and fitted into Fujitsu-Siemens PC Notebooks such as the Amilo M1437G, Amilo M3438G, and Amilo M4438G.
It is most noticeable when listening to MP3s or playing games.
It doesn't seem to matter if there are one or two hard drives, what does seem to matter is the speed of the hard drive the revs (rpm) -- the faster the spin the less the lag (but the defect is still there)!
Fujitsu-Siemens install hard drives from different manufacturers -- Seagate, Fujitsu, Samsung etc... but always the same Uniwill motherboard with the Via Raid controller.
Fujitsu-Siemens have been unable to find a solution, but through their customer's tests and trials, the problem has been identified and the solution requires a BIOS update.
Please read all about this on Fujitsu-Siemens' own web site -- in the forum area --
http://support.fujitsu-siemens.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13089&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 or http://tinyurl.co.uk/ky94
There is an on-line pan-European petition for those who bought one of this series
Advantages: Solidly built; good performance; bright, clear screen. Excellent value for money as a balanced package. Disadvantages: No major ones. Case gets quite warm after moderate use.
The Fujitsu Amilo M1473G is a well-specified, well-built mid-range machine that will meet the needs of many people seeking a decent laptop at a decent price. This review does not cover usage as a gaming machine, but as a workhorse for office and imaging/design tasks.
The 15.4" screen is a crystal-brite model giving a bright, clear image which is ideal for imaging work - though as with all screens of this type it can be very reflective if positioned ... ...to show up more clearly than with the matte screen types. The resolution of 1200 x 800 is a nice balance of clarity and workspace - allowing the main window to be sized down a little and sub menus to be stacked to the side when using image processing and web design programs.
The machine has a feel of general solidity about it, which gives confidence to the user. The screen is well secured and nothing feels flimsy. The keyboard is light but positive ...
RD51 28.06.2006
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For the last one year i am using this.I am so happy to use it, yet i never met a problem to use this system.
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jipson 29.01.2008
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The AMILO M1437G is a high performance all round notebook with only true mobile components. The elegant and slim design with its 15.4" crystal view widescreen display (16:9 format) makes the AMILO M1437G an excellent multimedia notebook. Furthermore the display's resolution - WXGA (1280x800) - and the crystal view technology make your picture amazingly sharp and detailed. Combined with high performance graphics, ATI Mobility Radeon X700 and 128 MB video RAM, this notebook presents you a great graphic performance for video streaming, etc. in an attractive package. You get even more: InstantOn functionality and a build in remote control. This guarantees as much comfort as possible for you! Additionally the "silent mode" function reduces the fan noise by diminishing the power.
