LaVie Z 'lost weight', priced at 1,600 USD in Japan

The device currently has a volume of only 875g instead of 999g and is equipped with the basic Ivy Bridge Core i5 chip, 128GB SSD drive and 8.1 hour battery.

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The weight of LaVie Z is now only 875g. (Photo: Engadget).

According to Engadget , NEC has officially announced the selling price of LaVie Z in Japan. This product has a starting price of 130,000 yen (approximately 1,600 USD). In addition, NEC's latest ultrabook model has been " reduced " to only 875g for the 13.3-inch model. Previously, LaVie Z 13.3 inch was advertised by NEC to weigh 999g.

NEC's latest Ultrabooks use magnesium-lithium alloy frames for lighter weight than aluminum on 50% ultrabooks. NEC LaVie Z's basic configuration is Ivy Bridge Core i5-3317U chip, 128GB SSD drive, USB 3.0 connection, SDXC, HDMI memory card reader and battery operation for 8.1 hours. The most advanced model of LaVie Z is built with a 256GB SSD and Core i7-3517U chip which is more expensive than the basic model of 30,000 yen (equivalent to 375 USD).

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Isabella Humphrey

Update 25 May 2019

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