MSI launches Hybrid Storage netbook

Hybrid theory

Taiwanese component maker and system builder MSI has launched what it claims is "the very first notebook computer in the world that is capable of operating both SSD and HDD hard drives simultaneously".

The Wind U115 Hybrid has both a 120GB/160GB hard disk drive (HDD) and an 8GB/16GB solid state drive (SSD). This enables an ‘ECO' mode, in which the netbook runs exclusively from the SSD, which MSI claims extends the battery life to 12 hours (presumably on the 6-cell battery model).

Here's the spec list:

Processor: Intel Atom Processor Z530 (1.60GHz)

Operating System: Windows XP Home

Chipset: Intel Poulsbo US15W

Memory: DDR2 533MHz, 1 GB

LCD: 10" 1024x600

Storage: 120GB/160GB 2.5" SATA HDD, 8GB/16GB SSD

Card reader: 4in1 (XD/SD/MMC/Memory Stick)

Webcam: 2.0M Webcam

I/O: D-sub x 1, USB 2.0 x 3, Mic-in, Headphone, RJ45

Battery: 3 cells/6 cells

Wireless: 802.11b/g/n, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth V2.0EDR (optional)

Webcam: 1.3M/2.0M

Sound: 2 speakers

Dimensions: 260x180x19-31.5mm

Weight: ~1.0 Kg (3-cell battery)

Click on the image below to go to MSI's product page for the Wind U115.