MSi X-Slim X360 laptop measures 1" thick, powered by Intel Core i5

The MSi news continues with the introduction of the X-Slim X360 laptop, which certainly lives up to its name at only an inch thick.

Running on an Intel Core i5 CPU, the X360 is a powerful ultra-portable laptop, weighing only 3.09 pounds. MSi is also boasting up to nine hours of battery life and high-quality audio and video on this notebook thanks to the integration of the Intel HM55 chipset.

Buyers also have some choices when it comes to certain specs, namely hard drive sizes. Here's what else there is to consider:

• Windows 7 Home Premium
• 13-inch display (1,366 x 768 resolution)
• 4GB of DDR3 memory
• 250GB/320GB/500GB hard drive
• SD/MMC card reader
• HDMI and VGA outputs
• Two USB 2.0 sockets
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 4- or 8-cell battery

Pricing and details are still unknown, so stay tuned.