SINGAPORE, MARCH 26, 2007 – NEC Computers Asia Pacific (NECCAP) announces the launch of the new NEC VERSA S3200 series 13.3" widescreen notebook. Weighing only at 1.96kg, the NEC VERSA S3200 is an extraordinary combination of crystallize style, design, material and technology with an appealing stylish coal-black design and the essence of alloy in its compact casing. It is an ideal notebook designed for smart travelling users.

"Customers are looking for a compact yet durable notebook which can be use best for travelling. With the new NEC VERSA S3200, customers are able to experience business computing technology in a stable and reliable long life platform. The metal alloy chassis is made specially for mobile users who demand a sturdy notebook in a compact size," said Makoto Iwasaki, Marketing Director of NEC Computers Asia. "The metal alloy finishing at the bottom is furnished for efficient heat dissipation to ensure stable operation. With NEC VERSA S3200, customers who are always on the move need not constantly worry about the condition of the laptop."

The NEC VERSA S3200 13.3" widescreen LCD Display featuring NEC’s Super Shine View (SSV) technology provides a spectacular visual experience, lifelike colours with increased brightness and higher contrast compared to ordinary LCD screens. Equipped with the 4 high definition quality speakers positioned in 3 different directions, NEC VERSA S3200 provides various impressive soundscape to compliment the visual world. Moreover, user is able to connect NEC VERSA S3200 to home theatre surround sound receiver through the SPDIF digital audio optical output without software decoding, at the same time, preserving the sound quality of HDTV and DVD. This impressive luxury notebook boasts higher levels of excitement, introducing a whole new visual and audio experience. With the compliments of the DVD super-multi drive, users can now enjoy music, vivid color photo, excellent multimedia visual and sound effect of DVD movies on the road.

NEC VERSA S3200 also includes other comprehensive and practical features including built-in 1.3Megapixels for WebCam video conferencing and shortcut buttons for emails, internet, wireless LAN and search function enhances convenience to travelling users.

The built-in 1.3Megapixels WebCam make communication convenient and instantly like never before. NEC VERSA S3200 supports low cost video conferencing through VOIP technology. Easy access of emails, websites, search functions and activation of wireless LAN with the availability of four One-touch shortcut buttons. NEC VERSA S3200 eliminate mesh of wires with 802.11b/g wireless broadband network connection capability and Bluetooth technology supporting variety of wireless audio device and application.

"One of NEC strategic initiatives is also to provide an infotainment hub for customers. With the implementation of shortcut buttons, fantastic sound system and large quality images in NEC Versa S3200, customers can now experience both the powerful features of the notebook and easy access to entertainment instantly. This is the perfect machine for optimized balance of work and play anytime, anywhere on the road," Makoto Iwasaki added.

NEC Versa S3200 series is empowered by the Intel Core Duo Processor, Intel 945GM Express Chipset and can be preloaded with Windows Vista Business, Vista Home Premium or Vista Home Basic operating systems. Working on the latest processors and high performance technology, the NEC VERSA S3200 is fully competent to deliver outstanding usability, reliability, security, functionality and Aero User Interface.

As part of NEC's corporate vision, the new notebooks are RoHS compliant and environmentally-friendly.

The latest NEC VERSA S3200 will be available at NEC authorised resellers in April 2007.