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Date : Sun Dec 17 2023 12:15:05

It's almost 2024 and Japan is the only place in the world where you can get a 
brand new 13th gen laptop with a DVD writer AND a VGA connector from 1987

Date:
Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:01:40 +0000

Description:
Brand new Japanese laptop from NEC has a VGA port and other nods to the past.

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Japan has a reputation for its unique and unconventional approaches (KFC for 
Christmas dinner, anyone?) and is the only country where you can buy a modern 
business laptop with all the features you might need if you ever find 
yourself time-traveling to the past. 

The recently unveiled NEC VersaPro Type VD is primarily designed for business 
use and features a 15.6-inch full HD screen (1920x1080). It's powered by a 
13th generation Intel Core processor, compatible with Intel vPro Enterprise, 
and comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. 

The base model includes 4GB of RAM, expandable up to 32GB, and 256GB PCIe SSD 
storage, expandable up to 1TB. It offers Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 
connectivity. It also features a built-in 720p webcam with a privacy shutter, 
and a choice of biometric authentication methods - a facial recognition IR 
camera and an integrated fingerprint scanner. Past-proof design 

There are five USB ports  one Type-C USB4 Gen3x2 (Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 
four USB 3.2 Gen1 - and a Gigabit Ethernet port for those who prefer wired 
internet. Theres also an HDMI port, an SD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack. 

As an added bonus, the laptop has a built-in mini D-Sub 15-pin (VGA) analog 
port. So, if you ever find yourself in the past needing to output your 
display on a VGA business monitor , the VersaPro Type VD has you covered. 

This modern Japanese laptop also includes another nod to the past with its 
built-in DVD Super Multi drive, which will be useful if you need to watch 
DVDs or access content on an optical disc. 

Unlike most modern laptops, this one comes with a removable battery too. You 
can expect around 8 hours of use between charges. 

The VersaPro Type VD VKM47/DK (with Intel Core i5-1350P) starts at 
313,000/$2,130.28, while the VersaPro Type VD VKH52/DK (with Intel Core 
i7-1370P) starts at 366,000/$2,491. 

The optional time machine is extra. (Image credit: NEC) More from TechRadar 
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Japan  and it seems to defy the laws of physics with a 24-hour battery life



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he-world-where-you-can-get-a-brand-new-13th-gen-laptop-with-a-dvd-writer-and-a
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