# Laptop product launches and retail sales in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/laptop-product-launches-and-retail-sales-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-08-27T03:14:49.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

MSI Computer Japan has announced the release of its new “Modern S” series business laptops, which are available exclusively through its official online shop. The lineup includes the 14-inch “Modern 14S AI+ G3M” and the 16-inch “Modern 16S AI+ G3M,” both utilizing Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processors. These models are designed as Copilot+ PCs to support AI-driven productivity and creative workflows.

Concurrently, Amazon Japan is hosting a “Smile Sale” from August 28 to September 3, featuring discounts on various high-performance laptops. Notable deals include an MSI “Crosshair 16 HX E14W” gaming laptop equipped with a GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. Other participating brands include ASUS, with discounts on TUF Gaming and ROG Zephyrus models, and Acer, featuring a discount on the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: MSI launches new Modern S Copilot+ PCs and Amazon hosts laptop sales

MSI launches new Copilot+ PC “Modern S” business laptops in Japan, while Amazon hosts a sale featuring discounts on MSI, ASUS, and Acer gaming laptops.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/msi-launches-new-modern-s-copilot-pcs-and-amazon-hosts-laptop-sales

### 2026-08-08: HP, Lenovo, and ASUS laptops featured in recent sales

Various high-performance laptops from HP, Lenovo, and ASUS are seeing significant discounts during sales events, featuring advanced processors and high-capacity RAM.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hp-lenovo-and-asus-laptops-featured-in-recent-sales

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