Comments on: Fujitsu’s 1.6Ghz U820 available in the U.S.

By: Tim Gardner

Tim Gardner — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:57:56 +0000

I have some pics and a little review posted on a blog here: http://guru-tim.blogspot.com/

By: Timmy

Timmy — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:16:31 +0000

Does anyone know if the U820 is shipping with FM transmitter? The one submitted to the FCC had it but I think they might have replaced it with GPS which is fine with me but was just wondering.

By: Timmy

Timmy — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:13:52 +0000

I have a U820 60Gb with Vista Business reserved from LaptopAuthority.com They have little bit better price than direct from Fujitsu. I should have it by end of next week. As soon as I get it I will have pics and reviews to post. Also no VAT in the US. FL tax where I am is 7% but not if you order it online like I did. Only local in FL is taxed. There are several sites online you can find the U2010 in the UK and Asia.

By: AL

AL — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:42:21 +0000

that’s 10% in Montgomery, AL.

By: gadjitfreek

gadjitfreek — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:50:57 +0000

Actually, it’s 8.5% where I live, and I was charged tax. I expect to take delivery next week.

By: Toby

Toby — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:55:12 +0000

Do we have any idea of these in Europe? (I’m in the UK, but don’t really mind as long as I order from a EU supplier)
Cheers.

By: Erwos

Erwos — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:36:27 +0000

There’s no VAT in the US. Sales tax is generally only 5%-7% or so, depending on locality – you don’t need to pay it if you buy online.

By: bhtooefr

bhtooefr — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:20:39 +0000

I’ll note that if you order from the Fujitsu site, you can customize the order… so if you want the 60GB drive with Vista Business (to get XP,) you can get that.

Of course, the P1630 is on there as well… and holy crap at the pricing on that thing.

By: Chippy

Chippy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:17:04 +0000

These are US tax-free prices and as the exchange rate has flipped (against the Euro) in the last 5 months, the $ prices arent as attractive as they were in Europe

By: JP

JP — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:01:54 +0000

Chippy, could you confirm that these prices are WITHOUT VAT?

Because at 999$ it’s still a bargain compared to the prices of other stores like Conics.net or Direct from Japan (who advertises on this website). But if you add a 20% VAT (for instance) then the price is not much better.

Also, in the US prices are always without VAT so I guess it would make sense.

By: Danila Benhur

Danila Benhur — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:59:58 +0000

Hi,

Good news! Could you assess U820 noise level?

Thanks!