NEC VersaPro UltraLite VS netbook gets quick review [Video]

The NEC VersaPro UltraLite VS-7 netbook is probably the lightest and thinnest 10-inch netbook on the market today. It weighs just 725g and is only 19.4mm (0.76”) at its thickest point. That alone would make the VS-7 sit at the top-end of the netbook segment in terms of pricing. However, that’s before you consider that it also includes a 1.86GHz Z540 Atom CPU, GMA 500 graphics, 64GB sold-state drive and a high-resolution 10.6-inch display with 1280 x 768 pixels.

The guys over at Akhibara News have been playing around with one for a bit now and posted a quick review of their thoughts. The performance was very good, with the VersaPro VS-7 being able to play any 720p divx file thrown at it (even in full screen!) They also installed Photoshop CS3, which could handle it very well (unheard of in a normal netbook).

Yes, it does cost more than twice your average netbook at over $1000, but it has the performance increase to match. It’s just a shame that it is only available in Japan (for now). Check out a video tour of the device after the jump. Read more

NEC’s impossibly thin VersaPro UltraLite VS netbook gets video demo

NEC recently announced what is probably the thinnest and lightest 10-inch netbook that I’ve come across. The VersaPro UltraLite VS has a 10.6-inch (1280 x 768) screen and comes with a 64GB SSD. It measures just 19.4mm at its thickest point and weighs only 725g. The guys over at IT Media managed to get hands-on and watching the videos demonstrates just how light this netbook is. The guy is lifting this up with just two fingers at its outer edge!

There’s no room for a touchpad on this device, so you’ll find a trackpoint instead, which I prefer anyway. It does only come with 1GB of soldered RAM though which is an annoyance, especially considering its 98,000 Yen (£606, $995, €712) cost. However, what you do get for that price is an 8-hour battery life, strong build quality and a quiet and cool machine. Check out the video after the break. Read more

NEC VersaPro UltraLite VS: wafer-thin netbook for recession-busting price

NEC has announced one of the thinnest and lightest 10-inch netbooks that I’ve seen. The VersaPro UlraLite VS weighs just 725g and is only 19.4mm (0.76”) at its thickest point. It also comes with some impressive tech under the hood with a 1.86GHz Z540 Atom CPU, GMA 500 graphics, 64GB sold-state drive and a high resolution 10.6-inch display with 1280 x 768 pixels.

To make sure this tech can fit into its slender chassis, the keyboard sits at the bottom and this means there is no room for a touchpad. Instead you’ll find a trackpoint to navigate, which I prefer anyway. You’ll also find that they’ve managed to squeeze in three USB ports, Ethernet and Wi-Fi (b/g). The standard battery should last you 4.7 hours with the larger capacity battery lasting 9.4 hours.

There are some very high performance components in the NEC VersaPro, all packaged in an extremely skinny case. However, as you may have guessed this doesn’t come cheap, not at all. It is now on pre-order in Japan for 99,750 Yen ($1051, €754, £662). However, once it hits retails in June the price will increase to an eye-watering 176,000 Yen ($1,858, €1,333, £1,171). Now if that isn’t a pre-order incentive I don’t know what is!

Via Engadget.