NEC
NEC Corporation is a Japanese multinational information technology and electronics company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, NEC is one of Japan’s oldest and most influential technology firms, playing a key role in the development of telecommunications, computing, and IT infrastructure worldwide. The company provides a wide range of products and services, including enterprise systems, cloud solutions, network equipment, and public safety technologies. NEC’s long-standing reputation for reliability, innovation, and quality has made it a trusted technology partner for governments, enterprises, and educational institutions across Asia and beyond.
In the ChromeOS ecosystem, NEC develops Chromebooks and Chromeboxes primarily for the education and business markets in Japan and select international regions. These devices emphasize durability, long battery life, and robust security—attributes that align with NEC’s focus on enterprise-grade reliability and school-ready hardware. NEC’s ChromeOS devices often feature lightweight, energy-efficient designs and seamless integration with Google Workspace for Education and Enterprise. By combining Japan’s precision engineering with Google’s cloud-first platform, NEC supports the country’s digital education initiatives and enterprise modernization efforts, strengthening ChromeOS adoption throughout Asia.
NEC Devices
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NEC Chromebook Y2 |
| Release Date | July 17, 2020 | | EUA Date | June 01, 2029 | | CrOS Board | dood(dood) | |
| Internal Device ID | NECDood * |
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NEC Chromebook Y3 |
| Release Date | November 04, 2022 | | EUA Date | June 15, 2031 | | CrOS Board | metaknight(metaknight) | |
| Internal Device ID | NECMetaknight * |
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NEC Chromebook Y1 |
| Release Date | December 14, 2019 | | EUA Date | June 01, 2029 | | CrOS Board | phaser360(phaser360) | |
| Internal Device ID | NECPhaser360 * |
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NEC Chromebook Y1 Gen 2 |
| Release Date | June 01, 2021 | | EUA Date | June 01, 2029 | | CrOS Board | phaser360(phaser360) | |
| Internal Device ID | NECPhaser360G2 * |
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NEC Chromebook Y1 Gen2A |
| Release Date | November 09, 2021 | | EUA Date | June 01, 2029 | | CrOS Board | treeya360(treeya360) | |
| Internal Device ID | NECTreeya360 * |
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NEC Chromebook Y1 Gen3A |
| Release Date | October 19, 2021 | | EUA Date | June 01, 2031 | | CrOS Board | vilboz360(vilboz360) | |
| Internal Device ID | NECVilboz360 * |
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