NEC has announced five notebook PCs and two tablets as fall/winter models, along with a new consumer-focused commercial. They are scheduled to go on sale on 29 October, with the X14 featuring a large-capacity battery and lightweight design.
NEC Personal Computers announced three notebook PCs, the LAVIE X14, LAVIE S13 and LAVIE N13, and two tablets, the LAVIE Tab T12N and LAVIE Tab T8, as its 2026 fall/winter models, with their release date set for 29 October. The company outlined a policy of evolving the brand in a new direction for both consumers and businesses in the AI era, and released new consumer products and a new commercial at the same time. Bungo Kanzaki (神埼文吾) said the company aims to expand points of contact and make LAVIE a more familiar part of everyday life.
The LAVIE X14 has a lightweight body weighing approximately 1,021g and a large-capacity 99.9Wh battery. It delivers approximately 30.1 hours of video playback and approximately 51.0 hours of idle time, and features fast charging designed to provide approximately one day's use after 30 minutes of charging, as well as AI Smart Charging. Toray carbon fiber is used for the top cover, while the display has WUXGA resolution and the computer is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor.