NEC Preps New LaVie M Ultra-Thin Laptop

Although not everybody likes netbooks, their popularity is unquestionable, which is why a number of companies continue to expand their netbook portfolios with the introduction of new models. However, CULV-based ultra-thin laptops are becoming an alternative for those who are looking for the portability of a netbook, but with a slightly increased performance. This is where the new LaVie M ultra-thin laptop from NEC comes in, providing users with a choice for a new 13.3-inch machine that can be easily carried around and can deliver the performance of a CULV platform.

Designed to compete with similar models from the likes of Acer, MSI, ASUS and others, the new LaVie M device expands NEC's portfolio of ultra-thin laptops, providing customers with an alternative to the company's own line of LaVie Light netbooks. The system hasn't yet been officially announced, but details of the product have just been made available on the Internet, providing us with a perspective on what to expect from the new system.

As expected, NEC's new ultraportable is designed to take advantage of Intel's CULV (consumer ultra-low voltage) platform and offers support for the chip maker's low-power Celeron SU2300 processor, clocked at 1.2GHz and coupled with 2GB or 4GB of RAM. Boasting a 13.3-inch display with a 1366 x 768 resolution, the new ultraportable laptop can provide its users with a large capacity 320GB hard drive and a battery life of 8.5 hours, according to available details.

Unfortunately, there's no word on the pricing of the new system, but users in Japan should be able to purchase one sometime in early November, with a choice for a black, white or red color. Whether this system will be made available outside of Asia remains to be seen, but we will try to update you as soon as details become available.