NEC Versa V-Series
The V-Series Versa models were cost-reduced and lacked some of the features of the others. Mainly, the screens were no longer detachable, there was no pen touch option, and the internals are somewhat simplified. Besides that, the specs seem to be about the same as the E-Series, but these models sold for less.
These models were also sold by AT&T as the Safari 3182 with slightly modified styling.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | CPU Type: Unknown - Intel 486DX2 @40 or 50MHz - Intel 486DX4 @75MHz |
| Chipset | Unknown |
| RAM | Type: Proprietary Standard: 4MB Maximum: 20MB |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE Uses proprietary adapter?: Yes Standard: 124, 256, or 320MB |
| Display Options | - 9.4" Passive Matrix Grayscale @640x480 - 9.4" Passive Matrix Color @640x480 - 9.4" Active Matrix Color @640x480 |
| Graphics Chipset | Western Digital WD90C24 VRAM: 1MB |
| Audio | PC Speaker |
| Main Battery | NiMH (7.2V, 3400mAH) |
| CMOS Battery | CR2450 |
| Power Supply | Proprietary 4-pin - NEC P/N OP-520-4701 |
| Disk Drives | Modular Bay (VersaBay) |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA Slots - Cirrus Logic Controller |
| Networking | None |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 2x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector |
| BIOS | Phoenix |
| Pointing Device | Trackball |
Common Faults & Maintenance
From what I've heard, these are even more electrically reliable than the E-Series, which are already said to be pretty good.
Brittle Plastic
Same as all the other original Versa laptops, the plastic parts in these are all brittle with age. This will usually cause a big stress crack around the right side hinge mounts in the display, but other fragile case pieces can also fail. You'll likely have to reinforce the hinge area plastics with a bit of epoxy.
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