- The Fujitsu A77-K3 has an optical drive and Intel Core processor
- The A77-K3’s large screen and solid build are targeted at users with long hours of productivity
- Fujitsu prioritizes connectivity and functionality over the race for ultra-thin designs
Fujitsu has announced a new wave of FMV notebooks, and one model in particular seems to be bucking the industry’s shift away from physical media.
The FMV Note A77-K3 is a 16-inch notebook equipped with a 13th generation Intel Core i5 processor – but also, surprisingly, a DVD drive.
This release serves as a reminder that optical discs still have a place, even if most of the top laptop models prioritize cloud storage and streaming.
A design that defies current norms
The FMV Note A77-K3 is part of Fujitsu’s new 16-inch FMV Note A series, which also includes the A75-K3 and A53-K3.
While the A77-K3 stands as the high-end configuration, all three share a large WUXGA display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and narrow bezels.
The A77-K3’s inclusion of an optical drive stands in stark contrast to the current design trend of removing every single mechanical component to save weight.
Internally, the A77-K3 uses 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 256GB solid-state drive, paired with an Intel Core i5-1335U processor.
Its connection range is remarkably wide. Fujitsu has included USB4 and several USB 3.2 ports, a full-size SD slot, HDMI output, a Gigabit LAN port and Wi-Fi 7 capability.
The webcam supports Windows Hello facial recognition and includes a physical privacy shutter that gives users a level of security and control rarely found in older laptops with optical drives.
While it can’t claim the title of best webcam, its combination of biometric access and manual shutter functionality reflects Fujitsu’s continued focus on practicality.
The keyboard design maintains a traditional layout with a numeric keypad and one-touch buttons for quick access to basic functions such as the Internet and FMV Advisor.
Fujitsu’s choice to retain the DVD drive could be seen as addressing users who still rely on physical discs for software or data storage.
Fujitsu offers the world’s lightest laptop at just 634 grams, but the A77-K3 is far from light at around 1.9 kg.
In a market where the best laptop often means the most portable, the A77-K3 stands out precisely because it rejects that definition.
Via My Navi (originally in Japanese)
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