samsung nc215s solar netbook

the ‘samsung nc215s’ solar-powered netbook

the ‘samsung nc215s’ solar-powered netbook will be available this summer in the united states and russia. the top of the device is a solar panel capable of generating an hour’s worth of power for every two hours of exposure to sunlight.

the netbook’s 10.1-inch 1024×600 -pixel display is specifically designed for use in direct sunlight, featuring a brightness of 300cd/m2 and an anti-reflective coating. the ‘nc215s’ features either a dual-core n570 or single-core n455 intel atom processor, with a choice of a 250 or 320 GB harddrive. a sleep mode called ‘samsung fast start’ combines the stability of hibernation with the fast reloading of sleep, while ‘sleep-and-charge’ enables the USB charging of external devices even when the computer is off.

a full charge of the six-cell battery is reported to provide up to 14 hours of use.

the ‘samsung nc215s’ is expected to be released in the united states in early july at a cost of 400 USD, and in russia in early august, for 13,999 rubles (500 USD).

top view

front view

via gizmag