Isaiah's Tech

Why Microsoft, why? According to the latest reports, Microsoft has banned the ability for netbooks to have hybrid storage systems, like the MSI Wind U115. The Wind U115 Hybrid netbook has this technology and, according to some tests, has the best battery life (for a netbook). Microsoft, though, doesn't like this and now the Wind U115 is being pulled from store shelves, which is a big disappointment. If you can't find it in stores, the MSI Wind U115 is still being sold on the official site (for $500 USD), but who knows how long it will be up for.

[Engadget]

If you remember back in January, we heard that the MSI Wind U115 will be capable of running an SSD and an HDD at the same time using a new hybrid storage technology. The Wind U115 has: a 10-inch display, Intel's Atom Z530 CPU, a 6-cell battery, and 720p video playback to cap it off. It is now shipping for £450 - £500 ($675 USD - $750 USD) in the UK, but it is also available in Japan. Apparently, the Wind U115 is the netbook with one of the longest lasting batteries out there, according to MadShrimps. I hope we can get a double check on that though.

[Engadget]