NEC's latest VersaPro UltraLite Type VC looks like an ordinary laptop, but NEC claims that this 12.1-inch ultraportable laptop can last 14.5-hours without recharging. It comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 ultra low voltage (ULV) processor, 1GB RAM, 40GB hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista or XP Professional OS, all this in a 217x268x27mm body that weighs only 958 grams. Moreover, the "Secure Redirector" from NEC guarantees that nobody will have access to your files.

NEC Display Solutions of America today announced the extension of its award-winning MultiSync 70 Series with the introduction of the MultiSync LCD2470WVX widescreen display. Featuring 1920x1200 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 400cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and XtraView wide-angle technology, the LCD2470WVX is ideal for enterprise and performance-minded users in search of advanced technology, rich features and top performance at an affordable price. The LCD2470WVX monitor also comes packed with advanced features, such as No Touch Auto Adjust, Dynamic Video Mode (DVM) with five settings (Standard, Text, Photo, Gaming and Movie) and NaViSet software that allows for screen adjustments via the computer mouse. The MultiSync 2470WVX widescreen display comes with standard three-year limited warranty.

Intel has announced the formation of the USB 3.0 promoters group, a consortium that aims to create a "super speed personal USB interconnect."

The first members of the promoter group (HP, Intel, Microsoft, NEC Corporation, NXP Semiconductors and Texas Instruments) said that USB 3.0 will deliver more than ten times the data transfer bandwidth of USB 2.0, which tops out at 480 Mb/s. The new interface will be designed to be used in consumer electronics and mobile applications and able to deal with digital media file sizes that are likely to exceed 25 GB.

Intel stated that USB 3.0 will be based on current USB technology and ports and cabling will be backwards compatible; however version 3.0 will offer enhancements for better protocol efficiency and lower power consumption. The development group will also integrate an upgrade path to optical capabilities for USB. A completed USB 3.0 specification is expected to be released in the first half of 2008.

NEC on Tuesday released a trio of new gaming AccuSync LCDs to replace the award-winning GX2 series monitors. The 19-inch LCD19WMGX, 22-inch LCD22WMGX, and 24-inch LCD24WMCX all support HDMI connectivity and HDCP. Both LCD19WMGX and LCD22WMGX also include super-bright OptiClear Screen Technology, which provides brighter color reproduction. Every screen features integrated speakers and 5ms pixel response time. The dynamic contrast ratios are 1,000:1 for the 19-inch AccuSync and 2,000:1 for the 22-inch and 24-inch panels. The AccuSync LCD19WMGX and LCD22WMGX are available now with an estimated street price of $279.99 and $379.99, while the AccuSync LCD24WMCX will be available later in September for $549.99.

Toshiba, Fujitsu and NEC Electronics have agreed to jointly develop advanced 32-nanometre chips. All three companies have been discussing about sharing the estimated 1.66 billion dollars in development costs to help compete against giants such as Samsung Electronics. In May, Samsung, IBM, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd., Infineon Technologies and Freescale Semiconductor announced their alliance in manufacturing 32-nanometre chips.

NEC has announced a new LCD monitor in their MultiSync lineup. The 19-inch LCD1990SX comes with a 1280×1024 resolution, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 250cd/m2 brightness, 8ms response time and 178/178 degrees viewing angle.

NEC Display Solutions of America recently announced the extension of its MultiSync 90-series with a 24- (LCD2490WUXi) and 26-inch (LCD2690WUXi) widescreen LCD monitors. The new models are available from February 2007 with estimated street prices of US$1,499.99 for the 24-inch and US$1,699.99 for the 26-inch model. The new displays qualify as Windows Vista Premium monitors and comply with the EU's RoHS and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directives. Based on in-plane switching (IPS) module technology, both models feature a native resolution 1920x1200, a brightness of 400cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 800:1. The 26-inch model has a 92% color gamut. Both monitors have HDCP, which is supported through the DVI-D connector.

2006 was a bad year for Sony with their exploding notebook batteries, but now NEC has managed to join the list of dangerous computers with desktops which catch alight. NEC says that a part of the power supply unit, supplied to them by an unnamed external manufacturer (does Sony make PSUs for them?), was the culprit for two overheating computers leading to fires. The desktop model affected is the Valuestar model, built between November 2003 and June 2004.