Review of Fujitsu Siemens AMILO Pi1505
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These are the kind of reviews that get me worked up. Here we have a perfectly good Intel Duo processor-based laptop, priced at the equivalent of less than $950-The Fujitsu Siemens AMILO Pi1505-and us Yankees have no chance at it. It's only sold in the U.K.
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These are the kind of reviews that get me worked up. Here we have a perfectly good Intel Duo processor-based laptop, priced at the equivalent of less than $950-The Fujitsu Siemens AMILO Pi1505-and us Yankees have no chance at it. It's only sold in the U.K. and the Continent. When you add a $400 or $500 airfare to Europe to the retail price, the laptop doesn't become that appealing to an American.
Nevertheless, for our Euro readers out there, here's what you can look forward to in the Fujitsu AMILO Pi1505. The base specifications aren't going to blow you away, but again, for the price, do they have to? What you do get standard is a 1.6 GHz T2050 Core Duo, with the option to upgrade to a faster version, a 1.8 GHz Core Solo, or even the brand-spanking-new Core 2 Duo.
This Fujitsu laptop's 15.4-inch display comes with high-gloss CrystalView technology with a resolution of 1,280 x 800. That partners with an Intel GMA950 graphics and a 945GM chipset. So again, you won't be winning any medals for the graphics and visual performance, but you won't have many complaints about clarity or crispness either.
Also average are the standard RAM-512 MB worth-and the standard hard drive-60 GB. Both are upgradeable to as much as 2 GB of RAM, and as much as 120 GB of hard drive.
And in keeping with the discount theme of the
Fujitsu Pi1505, don't expect hot technologies like BlueTooth or extras like a PC Card slot. However, just when I started to not mind being on this side of the Atlantic, I find out that the AMILO Pi 1505 does have nice perks like an ExpressCard slot, a 4-in-1 card reader, a dual double-layer DVD burner, a FireWire port, and TV and VGA outputs.
And to boot, those smug Europeans can use the AMILO Pi1505 laptop while drinking a weisse bier in Munich, a Burgundy in Leon or a café con leche in Barcelona. Makes you sick, doesn't it? :)
Fujitsu Siemens AMILO Pi1505 Technical Specifications
- Processor 1.6GHz Intel Core Duo T2050, 667Mhz FSB
- Memory 512MB DDR2 667MHz
- Harddrive 60GB 5,400rpm parallel ATA
- OS Windows XP Home
- Weight 5.6 pounds (2.5 kg)
- Screen 15.4 inches
- Screen resolution 1280x800
- Graphic Card Intel GMA950 IGP
- Battery Life 2-3 hours
Pros
- Decent performance
- Long-lasting battery
- Wide range of CPU options
Cons
- Just 512MB RAM
- Tiny, 60GB hard drive
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Comments
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Re No.: L50110
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By: Sajjad ul wahab Dec 23, 2009 4:11 AM
Hi To All
i have siemens laptop but it need bios ( master password) i need wht is the solution for it plz send me by this e mail adress thnx n advance
Re No.: L50110
Ser .Nr : DULM008313
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By: Topher May 14, 2009 9:26 PM
bought this laptop the other week windows vista home Premium a gig of ram and 80 gig hard drive...244 quid with office and a load more software thrown in...can you complain? and its not even glitched once
By: RASHID Apr 20, 2009 3:34 PM
Hi ,
I bought Fujistsu Siemens Amilo Pi 1505 two year ago and didn't use it for last six months. Now, when I tried to switched it on , system asks for BIOS password which I never gave . I have tried all the options with battery etc but nothing works. could you please help me to get rid of this problem?
SER.NR.YSLM080631 BAT.SA-NXM06-P12 OEM:AMILO-PiBS016 REG NO:L50110
By: Anil Apr 14, 2009 9:18 AM
Hi ,
I bought Fujistsu Siemens Amilo Pi 1505 two year ago and didn't use it for last six months. Now, when I tried to switched it on , system asks for BIOS password which I never gave . I have tried all the options with battery etc but nothing works. could you please help me to get rid of this problem?
Look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks and regards, Anil
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By: Veeravunni Mooppan Jan 11, 2009 1:44 PM
hi sir . i have bought a new laptop siemens amilo pi 1505 just 3 months so when i need to install xp professional it asks for bios password so can u help me plzz i need your help now -MASTER PASSWORD tnks alot
By: rodi Dec 29, 2008 2:22 PM
hi sir . i have bought a new laptop siemens amilo pi 1505 just 3 months so when i need to install xp professional it asks for bios password so can u help me plzz i need your help now -MASTER PASSWORD tnks alot
By: rodi Dec 29, 2008 2:22 PM
hi sir . i have bought a new laptop siemens amilo pi 1505 just 3 months so when i need to install xp professional it asks for bios password so can u help me plzz i need your help now -MASTER PASSWORD tnks alot
By: jamal Nov 05, 2008 3:59 PM
dear; I think you should help us with this password because we are many who need it. it's not necessery to tell you that sometimes we by old laptop without any papers (second hand). So please if you can realy help it will be very kind of your part. FugiTsu amilo pi 1505. password at the begining when it turned on ! Thank you for help.
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Dear sir, I heav amilo pi 1505. I WANT MASTER PASSWORD FOR SYSTEM BECAUSE SADUNLY LOOKED SO PLEASE SEND ME MASTER PASSWORD FOR MY AMILO LAPTOP.THANKS.
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Dear Sir, Hoping you are doing well and good. We want to purchase computer laptops from your company Please if you can supply with us the above . . products ,feel free to contact us with your price list and stock list. Yours in Gods service Father Mark Poon Project coordinator St catherine Catholic charity organization P.o Box 4201 Masaka Diocese Masaka Uganda
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Dear Sir, Hoping you are doing well and good. We want to purchase computer laptops from your company Please if you can supply with us the above . . products ,feel free to contact us with your price list and stock list. Yours in Gods service Father Mark Poon Project coordinator St catherine Catholic charity organization P.o Box 4201 Masaka Diocese Masaka Uganda
By: Father Mark Jul 16, 2008 10:11 AM
Dear Sir, Hoping you are doing well and good. We want to purchase computer laptops from your company Please if you can supply with us the above . . products ,feel free to contact us with your price list and stock list. Yours in Gods service Father Mark Poon Project coordinator St catherine Catholic charity organization P.o Box 4201 Masaka Diocese Masaka Uganda
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Dear Sir, Hoping you are doing well and good. We want to purchase computer laptops from your company Please if you can supply with us the above . . products ,feel free to contact us with your price list and stock list. Yours in Gods service Father Mark Poon Project coordinator St catherine Catholic charity organization P.o Box 4201 Masaka Diocese Masaka Uganda
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Dear Sir, Hoping you are doing well and good. We want to purchase computer laptops from your company Please if you can supply with us the above . . products ,feel free to contact us with your price list and stock list. Yours in Gods service Father Mark Poon Project coordinator St catherine Catholic charity organization P.o Box 4201 Masaka Diocese Masaka Uganda
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Dear Sir, Hoping you are doing well and good. We want to purchase computer laptops from your company Please if you can supply with us the above . . products ,feel free to contact us with your price list and stock list. Yours in Gods service Father Mark Poon Project coordinator St catherine Catholic charity organization P.o Box 4201 Masaka Diocese Masaka Uganda
By: Father Mark Jul 16, 2008 10:11 AM
Dear Sir, Hoping you are doing well and good. We want to purchase computer laptops from your company Please if you can supply with us the above . . products ,feel free to contact us with your price list and stock list. Yours in Gods service Father Mark Poon Project coordinator St catherine Catholic charity organization P.o Box 4201 Masaka Diocese Masaka Uganda