NEC Versa E6150 Review
Notebook now not only as a computer but also for lifestyle and because of that the factor of design now become very important even for notebook makers. Looking on that tendency it was very surprising looking the design of NEC notebook with Fuchia design which already known since 2 years ago. This is seen from the use of plastic material similar with skin on the outside surface of the notebook. Previously, this design looks really unique. But now, in the era of many notebook and electronic devices take glossy theme, the view of this notebook looks a bit outdated. The physical form have rigid look and added with the weight which reach 2.4 kg.
But just like our old man say "do not jugde the book by it's cover". Behind of this convensional form, already put high class components on this notebook. Not only using Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 which is the 2nd generation of Centrino processor, NEC also planting nVidia GeForce 9600M into this notebook. The combination of this 2 high class component resulting high perform including when compared with other notebook in the same class such as BenQ S42-LE04but unfortunenately the use of nVidia GeForce 9600M make the battery power can't stand long.
However, this shortfall can be overcome if you take the advantage of ECO facility that can be accessed via the button at the bottom of the screen. This facility had been made with purpose to make it easier for notebook owner to change the power settings as needed. By pressing this button, i can switch the mode, which marked with the change of the ECO button color and the text on the screen.
However, because Versa E6150 doesn't have onboard graphic card even you had change the ECO mode but the graphic card that will being used is still GeForce 9600M and this one was differented with BenQ S42-LE04 which instantly changing the use of graphic card to Intel X4500 onboard graphic card when switching to Power Save mode. So in the terms of saving power consumption, Versa E6150 is still less than the BenQ S42.
However there is unique feature on Versa E6150 which cannot be found on others notebook which is Multimedia Touch and Go. This feature is basically using the touchpad as well as shortcut keys. By pressing the button (or more precisely the area) Switch berlambangwith arrows, the touchpad will changed the function into a shortcut key. This shortcut key included with multimedia access (such as Play, Pause, and Volume) and Office (Excel, Word). This feature is quite fun and useful, although you have to learn to touch correctly because i had encountered difficulties when using it for the first time.
With the good performance that this notebook can bring, I really think if NEC Versa E6150 can comes with more stylish design and modern, this notebook will become a perfect notebook for me. But for you which think the design is not a problem, this notebook is very eligible to buy because of the good performance and supported unique feature such as unique Multimedia Touch-and-Go.
NEC Versa E6150 Specifications
- Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2,4GHz, cache 3MB, FSB 1066MHz)
- Memory : 2GB DDR2-800
- Chipset : Intel PM45
- Graphic Card : nVidia GeForce 9600M MS 256MB
- Harddisk : Fujitsu 250GB, SATA, 5400rpm
- Optical drive : DVD Writer
- Facilities : WiFi, Bluetooth, LAN, USB (4x), kamera, card reader, Express Card, HDMI
- Display Screen : 14,1 inci
- Sound Card : Realtek ALC262
- Operating System : Windows Vista Home Premium
- Battery : 4800 mAh
- Dimension : 34, 25,1x(3,6-4,2) cm
- Weight : 2,41 kg
- Guarantee : 1 tahun
- Official Site : www.nec.com
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