Yesterday, NEC announced their new 12.1″ NEC VersaPro UltraLite VC. It’s a very lightweight laptop – less than two pounds with the SSD.
It’s a sequel to their previous 12.1″ Versapro UltraLite from a few years back, and it’s currently only listed as being available in Japan (and possibly other parts of Asia) with availability beginning in January of 2009.
There are a wide range of CPU options from Celerons all the way up to Intel’s Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage SU9300 (1.2GHz). You can also chose a conventional HDD or a Solid State Drive (SSD). Storage maybe a 1.8″ form factor. It features DDR3 memory.
Among the features:
– Withstands 150kg of pressure
– Magnesium Alloy frame
– Keyboard is water resistant
– 1.9 pounds / 868 g (SSD)
Announced Models:
– VY12A/C-6 (Base) Intel SU9300 CPU, 80GB HDD, 1GB RAM, No DVD Drive, 248,000 Yen
– VY12A/M-6, Intel SU9300, 80GB HDD, 1GB RAM, Super DVD Writer, 262,000 Yen
Read: Press Release (Japanese)
via Akihabara News