FIC's CW001 netbook has a DVD-RW drive and ExpressCard/34

First International Computer's CW001 netbook is destined for US shores after arriving in the FCC database on the 31st of December last year. The 10.4-inch, Atom-based netbook is noteworthy for finding room for both a DVD-RW optical drive and an ExpressCard/34 slot - which appears to be a first for this form factor.

While those two features are a worthy differentiation from the countless other netbooks on the market, the other specifications are about the same as any other netbook:

• Intel Atom CPU (1.6 GHz)
• Intel GMA 945 graphics
• Up to 2GB RAM
• 10.1-inch display (1024x600)
• 802.11b/g wireless
• Bluetooth
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• VGA output
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• 4 in 1 card reader (SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Pro)
• CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-RW optical drive

No price or release date has been announced.

FCC via Engadget