Fujitsu Introduces Waterproof ARROWS Tab Wi-Fi Tablet

by Linda A Epstein ~ January 2012

Fujitsu today announced the release of ARROWS Tab Wi-Fi, a new tablet PC targeted toward consumers in the ARROWS series of tablets and smartphones. The new tablet will be available for purchase throughout Japan in consumer electronics stores as well as Fujitsu's WEB MART shopping service site from January 19th.

Feature include : 10.1 inch display, fingerprint sensor, IPX5/7 water-resistant, high-speed Wi-Fi data communications, high-speed and high-efficiency dual core CPU, DLNA support, and a highly responsive Saku-Saku Touchpanel. .  The Arrows Tab has a lightweight, slim body style and it features and Dolby Mobile v3 front speakers,so users can truely enjoy video entertainment.

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Main Features

1. Equipped with fingerprint sensor for easy lock release and password management

1. Screen lock release

When recovering from sleep mode, it is easy to release the screen lock just by sliding one's finger over the fingerprint sensor. Fingerprint authentication makes for a highly secure usage environment.

2. Password manager

If authentication data, such as account IDs and passwords, are registered, one fingerprint enables the registered data to be accessed and managed, so users need not worry about forgetting this information.

2. Can even be enjoyed in the bathtub and kitchen

1. Water-resistant & lightweight

Users do not have to worry about getting the tablet PC wet when using it around water, such as in the bathtub or in the kitchen. Being thin and lightweight, the tablet PC is easy for users to carry wherever they go.

2. Hand gesture control feature

The built-in camera can recognize hand gestures for operation even without directly touching the screen. As a result, smooth operation of the tablet PC is possible when preparing food and the user's hands are not clean, or even when in the bathtub and user's hands are wet.

3. High processing performance delivers quick Internet and image responsiveness

1. Saku-Saku Touchpanel

The combination of the large 10.1-inch LCD screen and Fujitsu's proprietary quick-response panel delivers unprecedented ease of operation. With the touch panel's special surface processing, called Super Glide Coating, users can glide their way through the tablet's touch panel operations.

2. Dual core CPU

With the OMAP4 (1GHz) high-speed, high-performance dual core CPU for extraordinary processing performance, users can comfortably enjoy watching videos and playing the latest game applications.

4. Large-screen, high-resolution display for a striking audiovisual experience

1. Front stereo speakers achieve pristine audio quality

The tablet's two speakers allow for clear audio and powerful bass that is perfect for enjoying multimedia content.

2. One-segment broadcasts

With the tablet's "smooth display(5)" frame enhancement technology, which enables a 15 frames/second video clip to play at 30 frames/second, users can watch smooth one-segment video content.

3. Dolby(R) Mobile v3

The tablet is equipped with the latest version of DolbyMobile for producing lifelike surround sound. Virtual 5.1 channel surround(6) sound performance, which is equivalent to that used in home theaters, allows users to enjoy impressive audio - as if at a movie theater or concert hall from - wherever they are.

1. Style options

The tablet PC is pre-installed with six style options representing optimal combinations of wallpaper, applications, and widgets, depending on how and where it will be used. Users can easily switch styles depending on their mood or the situation in which the tablet PC will be used.

2. Text input

The tablet PC is equipped with a variety of text input modes, from one-handed input using a numeric keypad reminiscent of a mobile phone, to hand-written input using Fujitsu's proprietary high-speed and high-precision engine, taking full advantage of the tablet PC's screen size. The tablet can be used in different ways depending on circumstances or user preferences.