NEC Versa S970

Technical Details: 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, Windows Vista Business, 1GB DDR RAM, 120GB, 14 inch screen, based on the Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family. MiMo (Multiple in Multiple out) technology via the Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11n networking capabilities.

Features: Built-in fingerprint scanner, Eco button.

Pros: Slim. Light. Competitively priced. Plenty of power from the core CPU and 1GB of ram. NEC have also included a good range of security features like a fingerprint scanner placed in-between the mouse buttons. Enter to the BIOS is also secured by a two password system in place. You can also lower the power consumption by way of an Eco button, if your on a long road trip this can help preserve battery life for a few extra, possible vital hours. Overall processing and visual performance is considerable lowered, but for most business users this will be acceptable.

Cons: Bland exterior, trackpad cna be tricky to get the hang of, the keys are crisp to the touch. The materials used feel like an Acer Aspire, with low quality cheap plastics. The overall chassis feels solid however. It's a cheap laptop, NEC definitely scrimped with the LCD display. The 1,280 x 800 native resolution is acceptable, but the brightness and clarity is a big letdown at most viewing angles.

Verdict: Aimed at business users, the screen size and brightness is a letdown, overall multimedia performance is average. But for business users they will find the security and power consumption features useful. It's solidly built but with cheap materials, but fairly light - weighing in at 2.3kg. There are better options available.

Reviews

Posted on 09 / 08 / 2007

Excellent spec, finger print recognition make it feel like a prop from mission impossible.
The display is dull, in bright light I have difficulty seeing anything. Look very ordinary.

I upgraded because I needed a notebook capable of handling vista. It comes with a few 60 day trial office software, but does not come with many bundled applications. I bought online, if you shop around, go to high street dealers and take note of the spec and deals they offer. I am sure you will struggle to find another notebook computer as good value as this.

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