- Fujitsu A77-K3 has an optical drive and an Intel Core processor
- The A77-K3’s large screen and solid construction are aimed at productive long-hour users
- 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 and, surprisingly, a DVD drive as well.
This launch serves as a reminder that optical drives still have a place, even as most of the best laptop models prioritize cloud storage and streaming.
A design that challenges 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 is the top-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 all mechanical components are removed to save weight.
Internally, the A77-K3 uses 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 256GB solid-state drive, along with an Intel Core i5-1335U processor.
Its connectivity range is remarkably wide. Fujitsu has included USB4 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 on older laptops with an optical drive.
Although 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 layout 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 a service to users who still rely on physical disks 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 about 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.
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