NEC TCM270 - opinions please

cuthbertlilly

Looking to buy a new netbook/laptop.

Opinions on the below machine please guys?


NEC TCM270



Specification overview
NEC TCM 270
Processor
1. VIA C7-M ULV
2. ULV:1.0GHz:3.5W/1.2GHz:5W
Architecture & Motherboard
Bus Architecture : 32 bits
Chipset :
-Northbridge : Via VN 896
-Southbridge : Via VT 8237A
Memory
Speed : DDR2 533
Maximum Memory Slots : 1 expansion slot
Video
Screen : 12.1" TFT WXGA (1280*800)
Video Controller : Embedded Via VT1708A
Storage
DOM : 512 - 1024 Mo
Power Supply
Primary Battery : Li-Ion w/ 4400 mAh 6 cells (9 cells optionnal)
AC Adapter : Input : 110-240V, 50/60Hz AC. Output : 19V, 4.73A
Multimedia
Audio Controller : Audio Codec VT1612A
Integrated Speakers : 2HP stereo
SmartCard reader (OPTIONAL)

I/O Ports
USB : 3x USB 2.0
IEEE1394 : no
Audio Jack : Audio out / Mic in
Modem RJ-11 : no
Express Card : 1 PCi 34/54 (right)
LAN RJ-45 : 1x (back)
VGA port : 1x (right)
Infrared : no
TV-Out : no
Connector for Port Replicator : no
User Interface
Pointing device : Touch pad with directional scroll button or optional fingerprint security
Keyboard : 86 keys - standard UK layout
Communication
LAN : 10/100 base-T LAN (autosensing, PXE compliant)
Wireless LAN : Via 6656 WLAN 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth : no
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H) : 297 x 210 x 32 mm
Weight : 1.7 kg
Operating Constraints : +5°C to +35°C
Regulatory and Safety
Compliance : CE, TUV, FCC class B
Recycling : WEEE and ROHS
Security cable slot : yes

fwor

What do you want to do with it? How much is it?

Just a really quick look suggests it's a minimal-spec thin client, so it ain't got much grunt.

cuthbertlilly

fwor wrote: »

What do you want to do with it? How much is it?

Just a really quick look suggests it's a minimal-spec thin client, so it ain't got much grunt.

The NEC TCM270 is £99 online or £149 via retail outlet.

I’m looking for a low cost netbook/small laptop (i.e. <£200) – I’ve £75 Amazon vouchers to use.

Have also looked at MSI Wind refurb netbook on Argos outlet e-bay (c£130), but not sure if it will do what I need:

Ø PRIMARILY: W.Hill casino games (i.e. Flash), Betfair/bookies sites (ideally at least 4 windows simultaneously).
Ø Facebook, email, basic Word and Excel documents
Ø Online banking
Ø General web surfing.

Have also considered an 11.6” netbook with 2GB RAM.

How easy is it to upgrade a refurb netbook from 1GB to 2GB RAM (are there any models which are easy to upgrade?).