It seems that the netbook is predestined to overtake advanced functions, which phones, handheld gadgets and especially laptops cannot keep up with. The latest example is the Fujitsu U820, a mini 5.6-inch netbook that combines a mobile internet PC and GPS navigation. The U820 backs on Garmin’s Mobile PC software and provides powerful mobile computing while checking the ideal road to a specific destination. The Garmin-Fujitsu GPS netbook comes preloaded with maps of the U.S. and Canada. Fujitsu targets professionals and GPS enthusiasts with the new U820 that will go on sale for $1050 (£660).Features of the Fujitsu U820 netbook. It’s powered by an Intel Centrino Atom processor and comes with up to 120GB hard drive or 64Gb solid drive if requested. Although the GPS netbook is small the 5.6-inch gadget offers an improved QWERTY keyboard (U810) with an extra set of rows as well as a zoom utility. Power consumption is an issue be it with netbooks or GPS navigation systems. The U820 backs on a four-cell battery that allows 7.5 hours of operation after all. Alternatively, a two-cell option is available, but battery life drops down to 3.5 hours.The Fujitsu netbook is also dubbed as the Garmin Mobile PC, although there’s a bigger version too. Garmin’s GPS software supplies many points of interests and enables turn-by-turn directions and advanced route planning. Other computer highlights include a Crystal view touchscreen display, WLan 8802.11a/b/g/draft-n, fingerprint sensor and BIOS lock as well as a 1.3 MP webcam, and wireless broadband (from 2009). Additionally, there is a Kingston lock slot to deter thefts. The netbook weighs in at just 590g.Last but least, the Fujitsu U820 netbook has preloaded Windows Vista Business or Home Premium on board.
