CES 2009 Begins: Meet The ASUS S121

As CES opened, emotions were running high. This is a big year for netbooks and we’re expecting multitudes of new netbooks on the way, and so with no further ado, we announce the first one: the ASUS S121.

Some have said it isn’t quite a netbook, blurring the distinction between those and notebooks. It has an Atom processor, but is no budget machine. It has a glorious 12.1-inch LED active-matrix TFT 1280 x 800 display, paneled with glass from edge to edge. Its SSD comes in at a whopping 128 GB.

This new netbook isn’t an update of the N12Jc series of laptops, but it will also be known for its battery capacity. ASUS says the S121 can survive over 10 hours when using an internal and external battery in conjunction.

It’s a lightweight at 2.6 pounds. It will be facing all kinds of competition this year, so come back soon to see our complete coverage of CES 2009 if you want a look at the contenders.

Via PCWorld.