Friday, March 29, 2013

NEC looks to sell its mobile phone unit to Lenovo -- report





A look at NEC's dual-screen device.




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Japan-based NEC is considering selling its ailing mobile phone unit, a new report claims.




NEC is looking to sell off its mobile phone unit to Lenovo, Reuters is reporting today, citing people who claim to have knowledge of the discussions. The company is also talking with other Japan-based companies about selling off its mobile phone operation.




Lenovo has been reported to be involved in a slew of talks lately surrounding a mobile phone acquisition. Most recently, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing said that his company was open to buying BlackBerry, lending further credence to claims that the PC maker has plans to enter the mobile space.




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