MSI Wind U115 Hybrid netbook has hybrid storage

Posted on Monday, December 29 2008 @ 18:12 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
MSI introduced the U115 Hybrid netbook, this model has a 10" LED-backlit LCD display and features "hybrid storage": the U115 Hybrid has a 120GB/160GB 2.5" HDD along with a 8GB/16GB SSD.

The system features the Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor, Intel Poulsbo US15W chipset, 1GB DDR2 533MHz memory, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, Windows XP Home Edition, 4-in-1 memory card reader, 2MP webcam, three USB 2.0 ports, mic/headphone ports, Ethernet, VGA-out, three or six cell battery, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and optional Bluetooth 2.0 EDR.
The U115 Hybrid is equipped with MSI's Exclusive Hybrid Storage Technology; the very first notebook computer in the world that is capable of operating both SSD and HDD hard drives simultaneously, combining all the features of SSD and HDD in the U115 Hybrid for your enjoyment.

The U115 Hybrid functions primarily with the SSD system, offering a reliable, shock-absorbent, and speedy operating environment. You have the option of choosing the SSD system while operating with Windows, and selecting the HDD hard drive for file storage. The SSD system if much faster than HDD when retrieving files and it takes up less power. It is also much more shock-absorbent while riding on the train or the MRT.

Furthermore, because of the MSI Exclusive Hybrid Storage Technology, the U115 Hybrid will temporarily disconnect the HDD system while operating in "ECO on Mode". Retrieving and storing files will all be done with the SSD system, the battery life of U115 Hybrid is super long.* The HDD system can also be activated with a few simple functions for the large storage space.


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