MSI U270 with new AMD Fusion APU, Zacate

Ahead of CES in January 2011, we’re getting sneak peaks of even more new devices to come. MSI is showing off its new model of netbook called the MSI U270. This is running on the new AMD APU (combination of CPU and GPU) range called Fusion. Under the Fusion range, AMD has allocated a segment for CPU running on small portable devices. This will be based on the Bobcat design of the CPU core, and under this Bobcat design, we’ll be getting two specific model, the Ontario and the Zacate. The Zacate is seen on the MSI U270 at 1.6 Ghz

This netbook will come with latest features such as USB 3.0 and HDMI-out while also not forgetting the typical functions such as USB 2.0, VGA out, SD card reader, ethernet port, audio jacks & kensington lock. Unfortunately, the body is very glossy and attracts a lot of finger prints. It uses a chiclet keyboard which is very standard on netbooks nowadays and has a two button touchpad. The demo unit has a 3-cell battery

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Further information such as price and release date is still unknown for now. Watch the actually preview video below:

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