MSI Intros Wind U115 Hybrid Netbook, with Both SSD and HDD

MSI has introduced the Wind U115 Hybrid Netbook (risking, apparently, the wrath of Psion) which uses both solid-state and hard-disk drives, making it the first netbook to do so.

The SSD is used for most of the U115's operations, while the HDD is used for storage. The netbook has a "ECO on" mode which "temporarily disengages the hard drive." According to their press release, this results in "super long" battery life, which they quantify as 12 hours on their product page.

Aside from the hybrid storage system, it's pretty standard fare for a netbook. No word on pricing or availability yet.

• Intel® Atom™ Processor Z530 （1.60GHz）
• Windows® XP Home
• Intel® Poulsbo US15W
• Up to 2GB DDR2 RAM
• 10" 1024x600 LCD Panel
• 8GB SSD / 120GB HDD or 16GB SSD / 160Gb HDD
• 4 in 1 Card Reader
• 1.3 or 2.0 MP Webcam
• D-sub x 1 , USB 2.0 x 3 , Mic-in , Headphone, RJ45
• 3 / 6 cell battery
• 802.11b/g/n, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth V2.0EDR （option）
• 2 speakers
• 260 x 180 x 19-31.5mm
• ~1.0 Kg （with 3 cells battery）