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MSI U270 review

Our Rating :
Price when reviewed : £338
inc VAT

A smart little laptop, but the U270 isn’t as well equipped as its similarly priced competitors

Specifications

11.6 in 1,366×768 display, 1.3kg, 1.6GHz AMD E-350, 2.00GB RAM, 320GB disk, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

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Unsurprisingly, audio quality from the integrated speakers was basic at best. A distinct lack of bass, low volume and a sharp high end means we suggest plugging in headphones for anything more than internet video.

MSI U270 keyboard

Typing on the full-size, Chiclet-style keyboard was reasonable, although we did notice a clear flex in the keyboard tray that appeared with only minor pressure. Each key had a decent amount of travel and a precise springy action, so we were confident that our presses would be recognised. Unfortunately, the tiny touchpad is nowhere near as good; both the pad itself and the buttons below it felt too small, with a finish that creates slightly too much friction and stiff buttons.

MSI U270 right

We liked the U270’s small size, but it came up short in terms of memory and hard disk space when compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad S205. It also can’t compete with the IdeaPad’s excellent build quality and fantastic keyboard. If you’re looking for something more powerful than a netbook, the Lenovo is the better choice.

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Basic Specifications

Rating ***
Processor AMD E-350
Processor clock speed 1.6GHz
Memory 2.00GB
Memory slots 2
Memory slots free 0
Maximum memory 8GB
Size 31x297x190mm
Weight 1.3kg
Sound Realtek HD Audio
Pointing device touchpad

Display

Viewable size 11.6 in
Native resolution 1,366×768
Graphics Processor AMD Radeon HD 6310
Graphics/video ports HDMI
Graphics Memory 384MB

Storage

Total storage capacity 320GB
Optical drive type none

Ports and Expansion

USB ports 3
Bluetooth no
Wired network ports 1x 10/100
Wireless networking support 802.11n
PC Card slots none
Supported memory cards SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick
Other ports minijack audio output, minijack microphone input, 1x USB3

Miscellaneous

Carrying case No
Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Operating system restore option restore partition
Software included Microsoft Office 2010 Starter edition
Optional extras none

Buying Information

Warranty one year RTB
Price £338
Details www.msi.com
Supplier http://www.cclonline.com

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