Fujitsu has introduced a new laptop, the FMV Note A, which stands out in today’s market for including a built-in Blu-ray drive — a feature that has largely disappeared from modern notebooks. The launch comes amid rising demand in Japan for new PCs equipped with optical drives as Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10.
The FMV Note A caters primarily to Japanese consumers, where laptops with niche features such as round trackpads and lightweight designs remain popular. The device combines relatively traditional hardware with a focus on offline media playback. “The new Fujitsu FMV Note A does sport a Blu-ray drive so users can watch high-quality movies on the go without an internet connection,” the company said.
In its highest configuration, the FMV Note A is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7735U processor from 2023, paired with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. It features a 16-inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Despite its full-sized form, the laptop’s 50 Wh battery offers a limited runtime of about 6.7 hours when playing video.
Weighing nearly 1.9 kilograms (4.2 pounds) and measuring over an inch thick, the FMV Note A is not among the more portable notebooks available. Its design accommodates a range of connectivity options, including two USB-C ports (one supporting USB 4), two USB-A ports, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, and an SD card reader.
The device is now available in Japan. The entry-level model, equipped with an Intel Core i3-1315U, 8 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD, and a DVD drive, is priced at around $820. The top-end version featuring the Ryzen 7 processor, Blu-ray drive, and 512 GB storage costs approximately $1,400. Fujitsu’s FMV line is not officially distributed in North America or Europe but can be obtained through import channels.
Source: Tom’s Hardware