The only Core Ultra 265U laptop with a VGA port and a DVD writer just launched — and yes, it HAS to be in Japan

• Japan keeps releasing new laptops with ports that disappeared from global designs
• NEC VersaPro VX-R mixes retro hardware with up-to-date business specifications
• VGA and DVD support show how Japanese buyers prioritize long-running workflows

Japan continues to stand apart as the one market where retro technology remains a normal part of new product launches.

The arrival of the NEC VersaPro VX-R reinforces this pattern because it combines an Intel Core Ultra processor with features that disappeared from most global lineups.

A VGA port and a DVD writer now feel unusual on a modern notebook, yet Japan remains the only region where these components still appear on brand-new machines.