Though notable for its lineup of high-end gaming notebooks, MSI has been showcasing its Slider S20 concept in a number of trade shows earlier last year, including Computex 2012. Through a press releases issued earlier this week, the manufacturer will finally be ready to launch the convertible Ultrabook before the end of this quarter.
The S20 will pack some heavy specs including a full 1080p display,Core i5 CPU, 8 GB DDR3 RAM, 128 GB SSD, touchscreen capabilities, and a slide-out keyboard for a not-so-heavy final weight of 2.2 pounds (1 kg). Interestingly enough, there is no mention of the screen size of the notebook, though it is likely to be 11.6-inches or similar. If so, the S20 could make for a great alternative to the successful Asus Zenbook Prime UX21A, another superthin 11.6-inch full HD Ultrabook currently in the market.
Expect the Slider S20 to be available within the next few months for a launch price of $1199. Whereas only conceptual models were shown at previous shows, the retail model will make its first public reveal next week at Vegas.
MSI Announces Availability of Ultra-Light Slider S20 Ultrabook Convertible
Ingenious lightweight design and superb performance on display at Aria Resort & Casino until January 10th
City of Industry, Calif. – January 3, 2013 – MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, announces the availability of the Slider S20 Ultrabook Convertible, a clever blend of portability and performance featuring a slide out keyboard, Windows 8 and Intel® Core i5 processor.
The Slider S20 is the perfect companion for business travelers, students and all users seeking computing power without sacrificing portability and battery life. Equipped with state-of-the art components, including a16:9 1920x1080 full HD 10-point touch screen, 8GB of DDR3 memory and 128GB of SSD storage, the Slider S20 weighs 2.2 lbs. and is less than 1 inch thick for lightweight on-the-go computing.
“Many users prefer the mobility of a tablet, but still need the processing power of an actual laptop computer,” said Andy Tung, vice president of sales for MSI US. “MSI’s S20 Ultrabook Convertible solves that problem by combining the best of both worlds, giving users the choice of using it as a tablet or as a laptop.”
To perfectly complement its performance, MSI also designed the Slider S20 for easy connectivity, with a Jackson Peak Wireless adapter, Ethernet, 2 USB3 ports, Bluetooth capability, mini HDMI-out connector and an integrated 720P HD webcam. The Slider S20 will be available in Q1 2013 for $1,199.99 MSRP.
About MSI Founded in 1986, MSI designs, manufactures and markets superior technology solutions and products, including Tablets, Notebook PCs, All-in-One PCs, and PC components including IPCs, Servers, Mainboards and Graphic Cards. Committed to innovation and style, MSI products are available in more than 120 countries and employ more than 14,000 people worldwide. To learn more about MSI’s complete line of products, visit us.msi.com or follow us on Facebook atfacebook.com/MSI.ComputerUS and Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/msiUSA.
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After graduating with a B.S. in environmental hydrodynamics from the University of California, I studied reactor physics to become licensed by the U.S. NRC to operate nuclear reactors. There's a striking level of appreciation you gain for everyday consumer electronics after working with modern nuclear reactivity systems astonishingly powered by computers from the 80s. When I'm not managing day-to-day activities and US review articles on Notebookcheck, you can catch me following the eSports scene and the latest gaming news.
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