MSI S20 Slidebook (Slidebook S20 0M-048US) Specifications and information

MSI S20 Slidebook alternatives

Information from 04 Jun 2012.

MSI is working on second generation Ultrabook which features a touchscreen and convertible functionality. The S20 is a convertible Ultrabook which uses a sliding design, much like the Asus Eee Pad Slider and long forgotten (and never sold) Samsung Slider 7. The MSI S20 is equipped with Windows 8 which Microsoft has retooled for touch input with the Metro interface (pictured above). The S20 is exciting because it will be one of the first touchscreen convertible Ultrabooks with both Ivy Bridge and Windows 8 — a combination that could actually represent a good touchscreen computing experience in the world of mainstream PCs for the first time.

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MSI S20 Slidebook Specifications

Manufacturer MSI
Model name S20 Slidebook
Model id Slidebook S20 0M-048US
CPU Intel Core i5
CPU speed 1800 Mhz
Graphics Intel HD 4000
OS Microsoft Windows 8.1
Display Size
11.6" 1920 X 1080
Screen Type
LED-Backlit LCD
Touchscreen type
 Multi-touch
RAM 8192 MB
SSD 128 GB
Weight (Minimum) 1170gm / 2.58 pounds
Size 300/20/99.9 mm
Size 11.8/0.8/3.9 inches
Physical Interfaces DC-in
Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)
HDMI (Micro)
USB 3.0 (x2)
Ethernet 10/100
Wireless Interfaces802.11 b/g/n
BT 4.0
No Wireless WAN (e.g. 4G)
AdditionalAC Adaptor
Accelerometer
Capacitive Touchscreen
Microphone
Stereo speakers
IPS / Wide-View Display
*Specifications can vary
MSI S20 Slidebook popularity (12 months)
MSI S20 Slidebook news and review links.Date
Slashgear - Hands on photo set and thought on the MSI S2023/02/19
Sliding MSI S20 Ultrabook with Ivy Bridge and Windows 8 — First 23/02/19
The Verge - Hands-On with S2023/02/19
Engadget - Hands-on with the MSI S2023/02/19
Engadget - MSI S20 Review23/02/19

MSI S20 Slidebook alternatives

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Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 260, 12.5 inch, 1300 grams (2.87 lbs)
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Asus Transformer Book Flip TP200, 11.6 inch, 1200 grams (2.65 lbs)
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Toshiba Satellite Radius 11, 11.6 inch, 1300 grams (2.87 lbs)
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Lenovo Flex 3 11, 11.6 inch, 1400 grams (3.09 lbs)
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Acer Aspire Switch 12, 12.5 inch, 1200 grams (2.65 lbs)
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