Fujitsu Lifebook AH572

Fujitsu Lifebook AH572 Review

Fujitsu's first 3D laptop, the LifeBook AH572, isn't designed for gamers. This $999 15-inch notebook is for multimedia mavens who want to add an extra dimension to watching movies, whether it's Blu-ray blockbusters or online content. The AH572 is also the first U.S. notebook to record 3D video, using dual cameras above the display. But just how good is the 3D experience, and is the AH572 well rounded enough to justify spending a grand?The LifeBook AH572 sports a glossy black plastic chassis with a subtle fleck treatment that lends a bit of flair while minimizing smudges (at least somewhat). The chrome strip on the front lip of the notebook is a classy touch, but our eyes were first drawn to the odd touchpad configuration; alongside a rectangular touchpad is a smaller circular touchpad used just for scrolling, similar to that on the LifeBook S760. You'll also find two webcam lenses above the display for recording 3D video. At 1.8 inches thick and 6.6 pounds, the LifeBook AH572 isn't a machine you'll want to carry around. In fact, it's more than a pound heavier than the 15-inch Toshiba Satellite L655, though it's certainly lighter than 15-inch gaming rigs such as the MSI GT680 (7.6 pounds).