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NEC LaVie Light netbook gets WiMAX, faster processor

NEC is showing off an updated version of its LaVie Light netbook. The new model looks a lot like earlier netbooks from the company, but it has a faster processor, additional RAM and hard drive space and a couple of other new features including built in WiMAX mobile broadband support and a high capacity SDXC […]

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NEC introduces two new LaVie Light netbooks

NEC is introducing two more netbooks in its LaVie Light lineup. Both models will have a 10.1 inch, 1024  x600 pixel  display, and 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1. The LaVie Light BL100 will have a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU and a 16GB solid state disk.It’s only available in white. The NEC LaVie Light BL300 will […]

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NEC launches thin, light, and pricey Atom-powered mini-notebook

NEC’s first foray into netbook territory was the Lavie Light laptop, which stood out from the competition primarily due to its boxey design and ability to withstand sweat. Now NEC is back with a mini-laptop that’s super thin, super light, and has a price tag reminiscent of ultraportables of yore. The NEC VersaPro VS measures […]

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NEC LaVie Light gets 10 inch display, new colors

NEC is rolling out an updated version of its LaVie Light netbooks. The new models come in multiple colors including ping, blue, black, and white. And they sport 10.1 inch display, which would be roomier than the 8.9 inch screen on earlier models if NEC hadn’t decided to throw a 1024 x 576 display in […]