NEC UltraLite
| Developer | NEC |
|---|---|
| Type | Laptop (notebook) |
| Release date | October 1988 |
| Introductory price | US$4,000 to US$5,000 |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 3.3 |
| CPU | NEC V30 at 4.92 MHz and 8.14 MHz |
| Memory | 640k RAM |
| Display | Supertwist electroluminescent backlit 8.25x4.25 LCD screen |
| Graphics | CGA compatible, 320x200x4 or 640x200x2 |
| Connectivity | built-in 2400 bit/s modem |
| Power | 12V |
| Weight | 4.4 lb (2.0 kg) |
The UltraLite is a line of notebook-sized laptops first released by NEC in 1988. The original model was released in October 1988, alongside the heavier and more-capable ProSpeed. The UltraLite was the first notebook computer on the market compatible with the IBM PC. The original model was based on the NEC V30 microprocessor; the computer includes MS-DOS 3.3 built into ROM.
PC Magazine featured the UltraLite on its cover in November 1988 and shortly thereafter journalists began referring to any A4-sized computer as "notebooks", to distinguish them from the larger and heavier laptops of the time.