New! Maximum Hardware Specifications For Small Notebook PCs
For marketing purposes, Microsoft is restricting the following SKUs to certain hardware specifications :
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Starter for Small Notebook PC
Windows 7 Home Basic For Small Notebook PCs (China only)
This is similar in scope to the Microsoft Windows XP Home Ultra Low Cost PC (ULCPC) program. However, Microsoft has made several critical changes to the maximum hardware specifications allowed for Windows 7 Start / Home Basic editions, as well as the Windows XP and Windows Vista Small Notebook PC program.
1. Hardware limitations have been simplified, with the following key changes :
A greatly simplified and universal CPU criterion designed for easy understanding and management.
Removal of the graphics and touch limitations.
Limiting screen size to a maximum of 10.2 inches (measured diagonally) as the defining boundary between a Small Notebook PC and a full-featured laptop.
Expanding storage options.
2. Windows XP and Windows Vista Small Notebook PC (commonly known as netbook) or Nettop device class hardware requirements will be updated on a calender quarterly cadence until the date of Windows 7 general availability. At that point, they will no longer be updated.
New! New Hardware Limitations & Comparison
Key Specifications
Today (Windows XP / Windows Vista)
Windows 7 Starter / Home Basic for Small Notebook PCs
Screen Size
• Not to exceed 12.1"
• Not to exceed 10.2"
Memory
• 1 GB RAM
• 1 GB RAM
Storage
• 160 GB HDD or 32 GB SDD
• 250 GB HDD or 64 GB SDD
Graphics
• Less than or equal to DX9
• No limitation
Touch
• Resistive touch only
• No limitation
CPU
• Single core processors that do not exceed 1 GHz frequency, or
• Intel Atom (N270, N280, 230, Z500, Z510, Z515, Z520, Z530, Z540, Z550), or
• Intel Celeron 220, or
• AMD (MV-40, 1050P, TF-20, Geode LX, Athlon 2650e, Sempron 210U), or
• VIA (C7-M ULV, Nano U1700, U2250, U2300, U2400 or U2500)
Single core processors that :
• do not exceed 2 GHz frequency, and
• have a CPU thermal design power that is less than or equal to 15 W, not including the graphics and chipset
Windows 7 Windows XP
Processor 2 GHz 1 GHz
Scherm 10,2 inch 12,1 inch
Geheugen 2 GB 1 GB
HDD 250 GB HDD of 64 GB SSD 160 GB HDD of 32 GB SSD
Graphics no limit Directx 9
Touch no limiet 12,1 inch resistive
