The NEC Lavie netbook (pictured above) has more to it than just a peculiar boxy chassis and questionable white-on-black finish. The netbook is apparently squashproof, NEC claims LaVie is able to withstand a 330lb/150Kg fattie sitting on it... for up to a whopping 5 seconds. That gives you enough time to scream "Get your fat ass off my lappy!" and dive for your box-like beaut.
The construction of the machine is that of magnesium alloy, and will be better known as the Versa N1100 in the Asia Pacific region. Why bother building a crushproof machine? Well apparently its in response to laptops that have sustained damaged in the commuter craziness or in overhead lockers when flying. The superduper-construction is set to differentiate the netbook (slightly) from others in the crowded market (pun wholeheartedly intended).
Well, to take the grossness to the next level, NEC 'soaked' the LaVie in 'artifical sweat' which we hope (oh how we hope) that this was just water and salt. Supposedly it did fine. *shudder*
The machine has even been dropped on all 6 faces onto wooden, concrete and iron floors. Talk about durability testing! Obviously once you grab your machine from under Gertrude's sweaty ass NEC wants to make sure that if it slips out of your hand, everything will be fine.
Don't expect NEC to cover your clumsy ass though, the warranty provided with the machine is standard and doesn't cover impact damage or physical abuse.
Other specs are as you'd expect from a current-gen netbook.
via liliupting and APC
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