The new LifeBook U820 updates the U810 range and is just 5.6-inches in size, this release adding a GPS receiver and integrated armin Mobile PC software for driving directions. It includes 1gb of RAM, with an option of hard drives up to 120gb or a solid-state drive up to 64gb. Some other cool features include a 1.3-megapixel webcam, fingerprint reader, and Kensington lock slot. Fujitsu plan to offer WWAN as an option next year. The new Lifebook U820 will retail at US$1,049, significantly pricier than the common netbook as mentioned.

Meanwhile, the LifeBook P1630, which upgrades Fujitsu’s P1620, digs an even deeper hole in the wallet, but for a good reason. The screen on this is 8.9-inches and the 2.2 pound tablet features Centrino 2 components, such as an Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 Ultra Low Voltage Processor and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity. Like the U820, it also comes with a 1.3-megapixel webcam and options for Bluetooth connectivity and a solid-state drive. This too will have WWAN offered with it in 2009. This line update will set you back a whopping US$2,179.