After making a brief appearance at CES 2015, Lenovo's notebook collaboration with NEC is finally slated to hit Western shores as the LaVie Z and LaVie Z 360.
The 13-inch systems, according to TechSpot are nearly the same as announced in Jan., and they strike a perfect balance between features and portability although, they are slightly heavier and bit pricier than originally expected.
They share Quad HD screens, fifth-generation Core i7 processors, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB solid-state drive.
Engadget noted that the only major difference is the convertible touchscreen which transforms the PC into a makeshift tablet.
The 848-gram LaVie Z is available to purchase in the United States and costs $1,699 before a $200 web rebate for a limited period.
The LaVie Z weighs 925-gram and costs $1,849 ahead of a $150 rebate.
According to NDTV Gadgets, the weight is the only major difference between the two laptops that are otherwise identical. The Lenovo LaVie 360 carries the added hinge that allows it to rotate 360-degrees.
The 64-bit Windows 8.1-based LaVie Z and LaVie Z 360 boasts a 13.3-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) LED-backlit IPS anti-glare display, and it is powered by an Intel Core i7-5500U Processor (dual-core with Hyper-Threading, clocked at 2.4GHz, Turbo clock 3GHz) coupled with integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics and up to 8GB of LPDDR3 1600MHz RAM.
In addition, it packs a 256GB SSD storage and measures 319.0x212.1x17.0mm.
Lenovo guarantees up to 7 hours of video playback when detailing the 6-cell Li-polymer battery of the LaVie Z and LaVie Z 360. In terms of connectivity both LaVie Z and LaVie Z 360 include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI-out, a SD card reader and a combo headphone along with a mic jack. Besides a 720p HD webcam, Lenovo is also is also giving a push to the onboard Yamaha AudioEngine utility.
Engadget noted that there is a possibility that lower-end versions are coming, too. However consumers who can't wait will have to pay a premium.
