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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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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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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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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Oh, so speaking of the new netbook – it’s called the MSI Wind Netbook Love Edition” and it’s labeled a special charity model. I suppose portions of these netbook sales will go towards the charity program? Again – it’s not entirely clear. In any case, the new netbook shows off a little lovin thanks to bright silver and gold heart patterns on the white chassis.

Now back to the charity program – MSI claims that the “Love with the Wind” program will provide charity donations (what kind of donations??? money? computers??) to Taiwan, China, Poland, Ukraine, Turkey, Russia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, and India.

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In case you missed it yesterday, MSI began shipping the new Wind netbook to major etailers here in the U.S. Unfortunately, the Wind is listed as being sold out at all these sites which include Amazon.com, Newegg.com, and Buy.co. GearLog is reporting that Frys Electronics has them also but the Frys website doesn’t list the Wind at all. I’ll have to give them a call later on today. Most stores will be carrying the three cell version of the Wind for around $499 while the six cell version should be hitting stores around the September timeframe.

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Here’s another review of the MSI Wind notebook – this time it’s from the folks at CrunchGear and this is what they had to say about the system:

The price is right, the performance is right, and the portability is so right that it’s somehow wrong (in a right kind of way). I’m really impressed with this machine — MSI has a winner on its hands.

Awesome.. now if somehow someone could get their hands on this notebook here in the U.S.

Oh yes.. if you’re expecting to get the six cell battery version of the Wind, you’ll have to wait until August. Apparently the LG plant fire from March did a number on battery production. In the meantime, you can supposedly get the three cell version of the Wind but I’ve yet to find someplace that has them in stock.  Truth is, if MSI doesn’t get the stock issues straightened out, they’re going to leave themselves open to an onslaught from the likes of Dell (and really any other major vendor looking to break into the cheap ultra-portable market).

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MSI’s upcoming Wind desktop PCs are set to launch in Asia and in Europe starting in July. These systems feature a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, and a DVD drive. With starting prices at $199, these desktop systems are initially targeting the business audience. Consumer systems should hit the market sometime in the September time frame – just in time for the back-to-school season to really kick into gear.

Truth is.. with the possibility of an Atom based Dell Studio Hybrid system coming out shortly, I just can’t get excited by these MSI desktop systems anymore.

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AVING is reporting that MSI expects to begin shipping the MSI Wind in the Japanese market starting on July 4th. For those of you in the U.S., the Wind is now available for purchase on Amazon.com though you can expect a three to five week wait before you actually get anything in the mail. The only systems available at Amazon for now are Windows XP based systems.

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Think Linux and Windows XP are the only viable OS’s for the MSI Wind notebook (which isn’t available yet of course… at least not easily)? Well if you know what you’re doing and you know where to look, you can have a third alternative thanks to OS X. A adventurous fellow over at the InsanelyMac Forum managed to get Kalyway 10.5.2 installed on the MSI Wind. As you can see in the picture above, the OS thinks it’s running on a Mac Pro system powered by an Intel Core Solo processor (of course the actual processor is a 1.6GHz Intel Atom). Pretty nifty stuff! I’ve played with Kalyway before and I must say – when it works, it’s awesome.

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However, ExtremeTech is reporting that the new Wind PC desktop runs on just 35 watts of power on full operations which also means it can run without a fan and generate less than 30 dB of noise. Not bad at all. The Wind PC measures 300 x 260 x 410 mm. Available specs include a 160GB 7200 RPM HDD, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, DVD combo drive, and a TV card. No word on anything else.

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LaptopMag has published a review of the new MSI Wind notebook here on their website – giving the notebook (really ultra-portable notebook) 4.5 stars out of 5 stars and their Editor’s Choice award. By now, you guys probably know the specs of the notebook to heart so I won’t bring it up again. Here’s the verdict from LaptopMag:

If there were a Survivor: The Mini-Notebook series, and each of the ultra–low-cost notebooks were incrementally eliminated, the MSI Wind NB would be the one left standing.

Yes.. I do believe I have to get my hands on this beast… or at least child-beast.

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Jealousy ensues here at Krunker.. as CNET’s Crave UK has managed to get their hands on an upcoming MSI Wind mini-notebook system. They’ve published several pictures of the system here on their website and also written a preview here. They had this to say:

This could be the best mini laptop so far — it’s comfortable to use, has a good display, is super-affordable and promises great performance

They’re not spilling the beans on the processor but we’ve already heard rumors that they are shipping the Intel Atom processor inside.. so that’s definitely good news from the Atom front. The specs that they did confirm are as follows:

• 1GB RAM
• 80GB HDD
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• D-Sub video out
• 4-in-1 memory card reader
• 3 cell battery
• 10 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display

Finally.. check out their picture of the power brick.. it’s nearly as large as the system itself!

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We found out late last month that MSI was planning to release an ultra-compact notebook to compete against the ASUS Eee PC called the MSI Wind. Details on the Wind were not known until now. The 10 inch system will utilize the Intel Atom processor and will have a display resolution of 1024 x 600. The Wind will come in two OS versions – a Novell Linux version and a Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition version.

The specs on the Linux version are as follows:

• Intel Atom processor
• Intel 945GMS and ICH7-M
• 10 inch LED display
• Integrated video
• 512MB of RAM
• 80GB HDD
• 3 cell battery lasting 2.5 hours
• 802.11 b/g wi-fi
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Measures 10.23 x 7.08 x 0.748 inches
• Weighs 2.3 lbs

The specs on the Windows XP Home Edition are as follows:

• Intel Atom processor
• Intel 945GMS and ICH7-M
• 10 inch LED display
• Integrated video
• 1GB RAM
• 80GB HDD
• 6 cell battery lasting 5.5 hours
• 802.11 b/g wi-fi
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Measures 10.23 x 7.08 x 0.748 inches
• Weighs 2.6 lbs

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