MSI expands their X-Series lineup of ultra-portable notebooks (which was first seen at CES 2009) with the announcement of the new X340 and X600 systems. Unlike the original X320 which had an Intel Atom processor on the inside for “long life mobile computing”, the new X-Series systems are designed for performance, multimedia oriented applications and thus feature Intel Centrino ULV (ultra-low voltage) processors on the inside.

The MSI X340 has a 13 inch 16:9 aspect ratio display, a weight of 1.3kg, and a maximum thickness of 1.98 cm (with the thinnest point being 6mm). Other features of the X340 include a full complement of I/O ports, an HDMI port, Blu-ray support, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, and an optional WiMAX module. Expect the X340 to be available in three colors – Splendid Champagne Gold, Elegant Pearl White and Stylish Techno Black.

If the 13 inch display is a bit small for your liking, then you’ll be interested with the new MSI X600 which features a 15 inch 16:9 aspect ratio display. The system also features the Intel Centrino ULV processor platform, and weighs only 2kg.

Unfortunately there’s no word on pricing as of yet.

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Showed off at CES 2009, MSI Global officially took the wraps off their new All-in-One PC – the Wind NetOn AP1900. Measuring a mere 35mm in width (or depth depending on how you look at it), MSI considers the AP1900 the “world’s slimmest AIO PC design”. Here’s what you need to know about the AP1900.

• Intel Atom processor N270
• Rear side has a shiny UV glossy coating
• Comes with VESA standard wall mount for secure mounting
• 18.5 inch WSXGA 16:9 widescreen display with 5 ms response time
• 1000:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m2 brightness
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Consumes only 35 watts of power
• Max of 2GB of RAM
• Intel GMA950 graphics
• HD Audio and 2 speakers
• 1,3 megapixel webcam
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 4 in 1 media card reader
• 160GB SATA HDD
• DVD SuperMulti drive
• Measures 550 x 420 x 35 mm and weighs 4 kg
• < 26 dB noise
• Windows XP Home

While pricing was not unveiled, expect the MSI Wind NetOn AP1900 to be extremely affordable for an all-in-one unit.

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We noticed a new trend developing at CES 2009 – the emergence of small form factor PCs – some of which are mountable on the back of VESA compatible LCD displays thereby transforming a standard LCD display or TV into a make-shift all-in-one PC. We saw this earlier at CES with the ViewSonic LinkPC and now we see it from MSI with their Wind NetBox products.  Here’s the rundown of the new products.

For business applications, digital signage, gaming, and thin clients, there’s the MSI MS-9A08.

Specs include: 

• Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Celeron M processors
• Intel GM45 + ICH9ME chipset
• Up too 4GB RAM
• DVI-I, HDMI output
• Dual Intel Gigabit LAN

Now if you’re looking for a quiet, cool running, fanless solution, then the MSI NetBox DU100 is the system to check out.

Specs include:

• Intel Atom processor N270 clocked at 1.6GHz
• Intel 945GSE + ICH7-M chipset
• 2.5 inch 160GB 5400RPM HDD
• Up to 1GB memory

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MSI officially introduced their new all-in-one nettop systems called the “Wind NetOn”. The NetOn’s come in three sizes – 16 inches, 19 inches, and 22 inches and feature a thin form factor, a 16:9 aspect ratio touch-screen display, power-saving efficiency, and large storage spaces. The following were the displayed systems at CES 2009.

Wind NetOn AE2203:

• Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 2.6GHz 45nm processor
• Intel G45 + ICH10 Chipset
• Up to 2GB DDR2 667/800 MHz RAM
• 21.6 inch display – up to 1920 x 1080
• Built-in touch multimedia keys
• Built-in 200W PSU
• Hardware acceleration for MPEG2/AVC and VC1 formats
• Energy Star 5.0 qualified
• EPEAT registered

Wind NetOn AP1902:

• Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor
• Intel 945GC+ICH7 chipset
• 1GB RAM
• 18.5 inch 16:9 1366 x 768 WXGA display
• Slim tray-in super multi burner
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n

Wind NetOn AP1901:

• Intel Atom 330 Dual Core processor
• Intel 945GC+ICH7 chipset
• 2GB memory
• 250GB 2.5 inch SATA HDD
• Slim DVD SuperMulti Burner
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n

Wind NetOn AP1900:

• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
• Intel 945GSE + ICH7-M Chipset
• 1GB RAM
• 18.5 inch 16:9 1366 x 768 WXGA widescreen display
• Less than 25 dB noise level
• Energy Star 5.0 Compliant and EPEAT registered
• 35 mm thickness

Wind NetOn AC1600:

• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
• Intel 945GSE + ICH7-M chipset
• Up to 2GB RAM
• 15.6 inch 16:9 aspect ratio, 1366 x 768 WXGA widescreen display
• Less than 20 dB noise level
• Energy Star 5.0 Compliant and EPEAT registered

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There’s a new 17 inch gamer notebook out from MSI and it’s called the GT725.  The system features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Intel PM45 Express chipset, and the latest ATI Radeon HD4850 GPU. Other specs to the GT725 include:

• Dolby Theater Class 5 speakers
• ECO engine – power management function to extend battery life under 5 different modes – gaming mode, movie mode, presentation mode, office mode, and turbo battery mode
• eSATA support
• HDMI
• 2.0 megapixel webcam
• Optional DTV receiver
• Aluminum exterior
• Aerodynamic touchpad design with simple black mirror plate as base
• W,A,S,D buttons are highlighted for gamers
• Up to 4GB RAM
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• 4 in 1 media card reader
• DVD SuperMulti/Blu-ray drive
• Measures 395×278x26.5-35mm and weighs 3.2 kg

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MSI is rolling out their new all-in-one nettop system at CES 2009 – the “Wind NetOn”. Four models will be available – the 22 inch AE2203 and three 19 inch models consisting of the AP1900, AE1901 and AP1902. The AE1901 will feature the dual core Atom processor while the AE2203 will come with advanced AV and entertainment functions with support for full HD. Stay tuned for pictures from CES 2009.

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MSI’s answer to ASUS’s Eee Box desktop PC comes in the form of the MSI Windbox (oh so original..). The Windbox comes in a slate form factor and is designed to be attached to the back of a flat-panel display via the VESA mount.

Features of the MSI Windbox include an Intel Atom processor N270, 1-2GB of RAM, 160GB/250GB HDD, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Multi-format memory card reader, three USB ports, 7.1 channel audio, and VGA output. Windows XP Home comes with the Windbox and the entire unit weighs just 500 grams.

Expect the MSI Windbox in Q1 for around 200 Euros.

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Someone needs to do something about MSI’s product names.. they are just darn right strange. Case in point – the newly announced MSI nettop series called the Wind Netons. That’s right.. Netons. What the heck is a Neton anyhow?

Making up the new Wind Neton product lineup are three systems – the M16, M19, and M22 – with the numbers indicating the size (or nearly the size) of the built-in display.

On the low end of the spectrum, you have the Neton M16 with a 15.6 inch display, a 1366 x 768 resolution, and a price of around $400 dollars. The M16 will be coming out in February 2009.

The midrange model is the Neton M19 which features an 18.5 inch display, a resolution of 1366 x 768, and sells for around $500 dollars. The M19 will be coming out in January of 2009.

Finally, on the high end, the Neton M22 comes with a 22 inch display, a resolution of 1920 x 1080, and a price of roughly $800 dollars. The M22 will be coming out in March of 2009.

It’s assumed that all the priced systems will feature the single core Atom processor although MSI plans on offering the dual core Atom processor as well. The single core desktops will come with Windows XP while the dual core desktops will feature Windows Vista.

Again.. what the heck is a “Neton”?

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Meet the new MSI EX710 17 inch widescreen multimedia notebook system. The notebook is powered by an AMD Turion64 X2 processor, and comes equipped with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470 GPU, Dolby Surround Sound, 4 integrated speakers and a subwoofer. The full specs are as follows:

• AMD Mobile Processor Turion64 X2
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 17 inch widescreen display
• ATI HD3470 GPU with 256MB
• ATI RX690T+SB600 chipset
• Dolby Home Theater
• Built-in Combo/DVD Super Multi Drive
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Optional Bluetooth
• Max of 4GB RAM
• 100 GB to 320GB SATA HDD
• 5 in1 card reader
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Integrated DTV receiver
• 1.3 megapixel camera

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What do you when you want a low-cost OS X notebook? Install OS X on a netbook of course! That’s what the folks at Wired.com’s Gadget Lab did with an MSI Wind netbook. They took a distribution of OS X (containing the necessary drivers for the MSI Wind) and installed the OS right on the netbook itself. Sure some components failed to work but overall, you’ve got yourself an inexpensive OS X based system as a result. Pretty nifty! So who else will try this out?

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Technorati Tags: OS X, MSI Wind