- Fujitsu A77-K3 features an optical drive and an Intel Core processor
- The A77-K3’s large screen and solid build targets productive users for long hours
- Fujitsu prioritizes connectivity and practicality over the race for ultra-thin designs
Fujitsu has announced a new wave of FMV laptops, and one model in particular seems determined to resist the industry’s move away from physical media.
The FMV Note A77-K3 is a 16-inch laptop equipped with a 13th generation Intel Core i5 processor – but also, surprisingly, a DVD drive.
This release is a reminder that optical drives still have their place, even though most of the best laptop models prioritize cloud storage and streaming.
A design that challenges current standards
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 is the high-end configuration, all three share a large WUXGA display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and narrow bezels.
The inclusion of an optical drive in the A77-K3 stands in stark contrast to the current design trend, where every mechanical component is removed to save weight.
Internally, the A77-K3 uses 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 256GB SSD, paired with an Intel Core i5-1335U processor.
Its range of connectivity is particularly wide. Fujitsu has included USB4 ports and multiple 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, giving users a level of security and control rarely found in older optical-drive laptops.
While it can’t claim the title of best webcam, its combination of biometric access and manual shutter 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 Internet and FMV Advisor.
Fujitsu’s choice to preserve the DVD drive could be seen as aimed at 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 kilograms.
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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