NEC Personal Computers Makes Three Flagship Devices Available in the US Market

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Personal Computers, Ltd., a joint venture company of Lenovo and NEC Corporation, announces that its newest LAVIE devices are available in the United States, ahead of CES 2020. The three products address a broad range of user requirements - from ultimate portability for on-the-go professionals to integrated sound systems for families looking to entertain in their homes.

All three new additions combine the latest innovations in human-computer interaction with Japanese minimalist design and craftsmanship.

David Bennett, President and CEO of NEC Personal Computers said, "I strongly believe customers in the US market will appreciate the aesthetic and functionality of these devices. All created in strategic collaboration with leaders in Japanese innovation to bring the best of engineering and design to these products."

The two laptops and desktop meet user demand for both functionality and sleek, minimalist look, feel and design. Weighing at just 1.85lbs/837g, the LAVIE Pro Mobile pushes the boundaries of thin and light design for which NEC PC has been a trendsetter in Japan. While the desktop addition, the LAVIE Home All-in-one comes with a Crystal Sound Display offering an immersive experience with high-quality sound emanating from the screen that delivers a true theatre experience. The beautiful blue LAVIE VEGA brings together key features of both the LAVIE Pro Mobile and LAVIE Home All-in-one, compact but built-in with a legendary YAMAHA sound system for when it's time to unwind.



          LAVIE Pro Mobile: Combining Durability with Design

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          The new                       The LAVIE Pro Mobile is the ultimate device for
           13.3-inch                     professionals on the move with its compact
           display LAVIE                 design and exceptional portability.
           Pro Mobile in
           the color
           Bordeaux,
           offering
           exceptional
           portability.

                                       The super lightweight 1.85lbs/837g laptop with
                                         a 0.62"/15.5mm ultra-slim body and lift-up
                                         hinge keyboard offers portability with a long
                                         battery run-time of up to 15 hours, in mobile
                                         benchmark tests - allowing users to work
                                         anywhere at any time.

                                        Usually design is compromised to pursue
                                         durability and weight, but this model ticks all
                                         the boxes.

                                       While the top cover is made of Toray's high
                                         stiffness racing car grade carbon, the bottom
                                         case is made of light-weight magnesium lithium
                                         array - initially, exclusively used in the
                                         aerospace industry and later pioneered by NEC
                                         PC for commercial use in 2012.

                                        Topped with a magnesium array keyboard case
                                         designed by top Japanese craftsmen, the LAVIE
                                         Pro Mobile combines beautiful minimalist design
                                         with exceptional lightness.

                                                   Price and availability: Starting at 1,599.99
                                                    USD, the device will be available in the US in
                                                    March 2020.

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          LAVIE HOME All-in-One: A Perfect Addition to your Home

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                                        The LAVIE Home All-in-One is an all-in-one
                                         PC for users who want to enjoy high-quality
                                         entertainment with family or friends without
                                         crouching around a small screen.

                                       Staying true to the LAVIE portfolio, its design
                                         and function blends in perfectly with a home
                                         environment. With speakers embedded in the
                                         display, the PC is like a piece of glass that
                                         can complement your home's interiors.

          LAVIE Home All-               The Crystal Sound Display developed by LG
           in-one,                       Display, a technology leader in TV displays,
           equipped with                 generates a clear and better directed sound by
           10th gen Intel U              vibrating the display.
           Processor and 4
           array far-field
           mic for voice
           control.

                                       The high-performance, noiseless immersive
                                         display, and voice-operated control also
                                         offers the option to use Intel's Wake On Voice
                                         function to control the PC, even when Windows
                                         system is shut down.

                                                   Price and availability: Starting at 1,799.99
                                                    USD, the device will be available in the US in
                                                    March 2020. Details of the Japanese edition
                                                    will be revealed later.

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     LAVIE VEGA: Power-packed, for Work and Home

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                                        Looking for a device for office and home? The
                                         LAVIE VEGA packs a punch without compromising
                                         on looks.

                                       Its Gorilla Glass(R) 6 back cover gives it a
                                         reflective deep blue alumite finish. But the
                                         glass serves another special function called
                                         Smart Light. The LAVIE logo at the top has an
                                         LED built inside that works like a smart
                                         speaker, supported by Microsoft's Cortana with
                                         Modern Standby. Even when your laptop is closed
                                         and on sleep mode, the far field mic can pick
                                         up voice commands and activate Microsoft's
                                         Cortana to kick-start apps.

          LAVIE VEGA with               If you use a PC as a music player, LAVIE VEGA
           its 15.6" 4k                  also offers a powerful YAMAHA sound system co-
           OLED display is               designed by YAMAHA's team of leading sound
           the best PC for               masters.
           both business
           and personal
           use.

                                                   Price and availability: Starting at 2,099.99USD,
                                                    the device will be available in the US in March
                                                    2020. Details of the Japanese edition will be
                                                    revealed later.

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Download the high resolution product photo and spec sheet here.

About NEC Personal Computers

NEC Personal Computers is a joint venture company of Lenovo and NEC Corporation, established in 2011. By combining Lenovo's global scale and reach with NEC's product development capabilities and understanding of the Japan market, NEC Personal Computers aims to create products that maximizes ease of use with advanced technology.

NEC branded PCs are a market leader in Japan, offering LAVIE PCs and tablets. The company also designs and manufactures NEC branded commercial PCs which are sold by NEC Corporation.

Since launching its first PC in Japan in 1979, the NEC brand has been pushing the boundaries of innovation. In 2015, it launched the world's lightest 13-inch notebook, LAVIE Z, setting a trend in thin and light design widely adopted by PC makers today.

Note: "Yamaha" is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation. CORTANA is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others and are the property of their respective owners.

*All battery life claims are approximate and based on test results using the MobileMark 2014 ver 1.5 battery life benchmark test. Actual results will vary and depend on numerous factors including product configuration and usage, software, operating conditions, wireless functionality, power management settings, screen brightness and other factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. See https://bapco.com/products/mobilemark-2014/ for additional details.

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