Quick review of Fujitsu Lifebook SH761

Positioned as the "technology flagship" model in the Lifebook line, the SH761 is a showcase of all the latest technology that Fujitsu has in the 2011 models.

At only 1.6kg with a magnesium alloy body, the SH761 has a claimed battery life of five hours of actual usage, or eight hours with the extended battery.

The SH761 runs on an Intel Core i5-2520M (2.50GHz) or Intel Core i7-2620M (2.70GHz) CPU, has a 13.3in (1,366 x 768-pixels) display, up to 4GB RAM, nVidia GeForce GT 520M graphics chip, up to 640GB hard disk drive, a DVD Writer and a fingerprint sensor.

The notebook also features one USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports. One of the USB 2.0 ports can be used to charge mobile devices even when the notebook is off.


The SH761 is one of the models that comes with the 0-Watt AC adaptor.

The adaptor communicates with a chipset on the notebook to monitor the battery status and only switches on the adaptor when the notebook needs to charge.

When fully charged, the adaptor, true to its name, consumes almost no power

Quick review of Fujitsu Lifebook SH761

Positioned as the "technology flagship" model in the Lifebook line, the SH761 is a showcase of all the latest technology that Fujitsu has in the 2011 models.

At only 1.6kg with a magnesium alloy body, the SH761 has a claimed battery life of five hours of actual usage, or eight hours with the extended battery.

The SH761 runs on an Intel Core i5-2520M (2.50GHz) or Intel Core i7-2620M (2.70GHz) CPU, has a 13.3in (1,366 x 768-pixels) display, up to 4GB RAM, nVidia GeForce GT 520M graphics chip, up to 640GB hard disk drive, a DVD Writer and a fingerprint sensor.

The notebook also features one USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports. One of the USB 2.0 ports can be used to charge mobile devices even when the notebook is off.


The SH761 is one of the models that comes with the 0-Watt AC adaptor.

The adaptor communicates with a chipset on the notebook to monitor the battery status and only switches on the adaptor when the notebook needs to charge.

When fully charged, the adaptor, true to its name, consumes almost no power

Quick review of Fujitsu Lifebook SH761

Positioned as the "technology flagship" model in the Lifebook line, the SH761 is a showcase of all the latest technology that Fujitsu has in the 2011 models.

At only 1.6kg with a magnesium alloy body, the SH761 has a claimed battery life of five hours of actual usage, or eight hours with the extended battery.

The SH761 runs on an Intel Core i5-2520M (2.50GHz) or Intel Core i7-2620M (2.70GHz) CPU, has a 13.3in (1,366 x 768-pixels) display, up to 4GB RAM, nVidia GeForce GT 520M graphics chip, up to 640GB hard disk drive, a DVD Writer and a fingerprint sensor.

The notebook also features one USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports. One of the USB 2.0 ports can be used to charge mobile devices even when the notebook is off.


The SH761 is one of the models that comes with the 0-Watt AC adaptor.

The adaptor communicates with a chipset on the notebook to monitor the battery status and only switches on the adaptor when the notebook needs to charge.

When fully charged, the adaptor, true to its name, consumes almost no power

Alfa Romeo 159 gets new interior and 136 hp 2.0 JTDM diesel

To keep things fresh and kicking, Alfa Romeo has dressed up the interior of its 159 sedan for 2011, as well as introduced a new engine variant into the lineup – the new motor is a 136 hp 2.0 JTDM unit. The Euro 5, variable geometry turbocharger-equipped diesel block offers 350 Nm of torque from as low as 1,750 rpm.

Interior-wise, the 159 now features new sports cloth upholstery or sports leather in black or natural, depending on the trim level chosen (there are three – Turismo, Lusso and the sporty TI). Elsewhere, the cabin gets dressed up with elegant chrome-plated three-layer treatment or brush black aluminium inserts on the dashboard, on the mouldings and on the central console.

Bagging a TI variant not only gets you the sport bits, all replete in black and aluminium, new carbon fibre inserts on the central console and steering wheel may be ordered as optional items to complete the sport theme.

Alfa Romeo 159 gets new interior and 136 hp 2.0 JTDM diesel

To keep things fresh and kicking, Alfa Romeo has dressed up the interior of its 159 sedan for 2011, as well as introduced a new engine variant into the lineup – the new motor is a 136 hp 2.0 JTDM unit. The Euro 5, variable geometry turbocharger-equipped diesel block offers 350 Nm of torque from as low as 1,750 rpm.

Interior-wise, the 159 now features new sports cloth upholstery or sports leather in black or natural, depending on the trim level chosen (there are three – Turismo, Lusso and the sporty TI). Elsewhere, the cabin gets dressed up with elegant chrome-plated three-layer treatment or brush black aluminium inserts on the dashboard, on the mouldings and on the central console.

Bagging a TI variant not only gets you the sport bits, all replete in black and aluminium, new carbon fibre inserts on the central console and steering wheel may be ordered as optional items to complete the sport theme.

Alfa Romeo 159 gets new interior and 136 hp 2.0 JTDM diesel

To keep things fresh and kicking, Alfa Romeo has dressed up the interior of its 159 sedan for 2011, as well as introduced a new engine variant into the lineup – the new motor is a 136 hp 2.0 JTDM unit. The Euro 5, variable geometry turbocharger-equipped diesel block offers 350 Nm of torque from as low as 1,750 rpm.

Interior-wise, the 159 now features new sports cloth upholstery or sports leather in black or natural, depending on the trim level chosen (there are three – Turismo, Lusso and the sporty TI). Elsewhere, the cabin gets dressed up with elegant chrome-plated three-layer treatment or brush black aluminium inserts on the dashboard, on the mouldings and on the central console.

Bagging a TI variant not only gets you the sport bits, all replete in black and aluminium, new carbon fibre inserts on the central console and steering wheel may be ordered as optional items to complete the sport theme.

Quick review of Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100, the successor to its D5000 DSLR, has been refreshed with a creative Special Effects mode and a more convenient 3in swing-out LCD screen.

The 16.2 megapixel entry to mid-level DSLR is largely comparable to Canon's EOS 600D, with both sporting similar specs and price tag.


The D5100 comes with full manual controls, a wide ISO range of 100-6400/25600, and full 1080p HD recording with full-time autofocus and manual exposure control but Nikon seems most excited about the camera's new range of on board creative effects.

Included in the Special Effects menu is an HDR (high dynamic range imaging) mode, a Color Sketch mode, a Miniature (tilt-shift) mode and a Night Vision mode, all of which can be applied to both photos and movies.

"Now more than ever, consumers want to pack only one device with them when travelling on excursions both far away and close to home," said Lisa Osorio, general manager of marketing at Nikon Inc.

"By providing consumers with a simple path to creative freedom for both stills and movies, the Nikon D5100 is designed to become an essential camera for capturing all of life's occasions."