
Here is a new laptop from NEC that comes with an external design that matches the local equivalent of Nissan’s Micra model (also known as the Nissan March). Priced at $1,020, this desktop replacement also features a Nissan logo above the keyboard and comes with a slipcase made out of the same material Nissan uses in the March’s seats. The notebook PC is powered by a 1.8GHz Sempron 3400+ processor, 512MB RAM, a DVD-ROM drive, a 15.4 inch widescreen and Windows Vista Home Basic operating system.
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NEC Corp. Japan unveiled the world’s most powerful supercomputer on the market, meant for advanced use in the sciences. NEC explained that its latest supercomputer, the SX-9, is capable of calculating 839 teraflops or equal to 839 trillion floating point operations per second. The first thing we’d do with this is strap a bra to our heads and create a supermodel from scratch. The company will show the SX-9 at a supercomputing convention next month in Reno, Nevada.
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by Nicole on October 15, 2007

The US-110 desktop by NEC, is the latest desktop from NEC. There’s not much info on the RAM memory and CPU, but this little desktop features Windows CE OS support, MPEG and WMV support, and be used for VoIP. It goes for about 290 Yen in Japan.
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by Johan on October 11, 2007

Here is another business-oriented laptop made by NEC. Measuring 217mm x 268mm x 27mm, the “VersaPro UltraLite Type VC” boasts an impressive 14.5 hours of battery life. It utilities the U7500 Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of RAM, 40GB of hard disk drive, and a choice of Windows Vista or XP Pro operating system. Its “Secure Redirector” guarantees that nobody will have access to your sensitive files.
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NEC has unveiled the new LCD2470WVX LCD display, which is the latest addition to the MultiSync 70 line of LCDs. The screen measures 24″ in a widescreen format and has a maximum resolution of 1,900 x 1,200. What makes this LCD screen cool is that it can pivot, swivel, and tilt for the best alignment possible, including pure vertical. With a thin bezel, the LCD2470WVX is extremely suitable for multi-monitor use. Other specifications include a brightness level of 400cd/m2, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a response time of 5ms. No word on the release date so far.
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by Johan on September 15, 2007

NEC unveiled the powerful 17-inch pro-media NEC VERSA P9110 notebook, which is ideal for sophisticated AV home entertainment demand and graphic intensive business users with impressive features to keep up with the high definition (HD) trend. The laptop comes equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Vista Home Premium / Ultimate, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, between 160GB and 250GB of hard drive space, 7.1-channel audio, NVIDIA’s GeForce 8400M GS, a 56k modem for connecting up in dire situations, and a built-in mic. Furthermore, you will get a dual-layer DVD burner, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, an ExpressCard slot, three USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire connector, VGA / HDMI outputs, a four-in-one multicard reader, 1.3MP shooter, WXGA+ widescreen panel, and a built-in “subwoofer” to compliment the four speakers. NEC VERSA P9110 series will be available in all local NEC authorized retail outlets at the end of September 2007.
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by Johan on September 11, 2007

NEC has recently released a trio of new AccuSync LCDs for gamers and other video-conscious users. The 19-inch LCD19WMGX, 22-inch LCD22WMGX, and 24-inch LCD24WMCX are support HDCP encryption to display video from Blu-Ray, HD DVD, and other protected sources at the full resolution of the display, up to a full 1080p on the 24-inch model. The 22-inch display also sport a native HDMI connection that feeds audio and video, allowing users to hook up a PlayStation 3 or a dedicated movie player to the LCD without an adapter or occupying the DVI port. These larger screens also have a special DV mode with six presets optimized for different game and movie settings.
These LCD screens offers a quick 5ms pixel response time, and produces a relatively vivid image through dynamic contrast ratios of 1,000:1 for the 19-inch AccuSync and 2,000:1 for the 22-inch and 24-inch panels. The LCD19WMGX and LCD22WMGX retail for $280 and $380 respectively, while the LCD24WMCX will be available in late September for $550.
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by Johan on July 25, 2007

NEC unveiled their latest LCD monitor, the 1990SX, which sports a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, 250cd/m2 brightness, an 8ms response time, and a 178-degree viewing angle. Even better, the monitor features automatic black level adjustment, DVI / VGA inputs, and a built-in power supply. So far, there is no info on pricing or the release date. But it seems that the NEC 1990SX LCD display will be available in Japan next month.
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by Johan on July 20, 2007

NEC has showcased some of high-tech concept phones at the Wireless Japan Expo. Here are some of our favorites. The cell phone with the leather strap can double as a communication device as well as a girlfriend spanking device.
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NEC has unveiled a new WiFi router and PCMCIA card that utilizes the draft 802.11n standard. Both devices will be able to reach speed of up to 300Mbps theoretically. So far, there is no info on the pricing or availability.
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