MSI Wind PC

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MSI Wind PC
Type Subnotebook/Netbook
Developer Micro-Star International
Processor 1.6GHz Intel Atom
Memory 512 MB (Linux) or 1GB (Windows)
Media 80 GB 2.5" HDD
Display 10" (25.4 cm) 1024x600 LED-backlit TFT LCD
Power Linux: 3-cell (2.5 Hours) or Windows: 6-cell (5.5 Hours)
Input Keyboard
Touchpad
Microphone
1.3 Megapixel Webcam
Connectivity 10/100 Mbit Ethernet
802.11b/g wireless LAN
3 USB 2.0 ports
4-in-1 Flash Memory card reader
Bluetooth (only Windows version)
Operating system SUSE Linux, Windows XP
A Size comparison, with an ASUS EEE 900 on the top, the Wind in the middle and a Lenovo X60 on the bottom
A Size comparison, with an ASUS EEE 900 on the top, the Wind in the middle and a Lenovo X60 on the bottom

The MSI Wind PC is a subnotebook computer designed by Micro-Star International (MSI). Wind stands for “Wi-Fi Network Device.” It was first announced at CeBIT 2008,[1] and first listed for pre-orders on 9th May 2008[2]. There will be 8- and 10-inch versions supporting a relatively high resolution of 1024×600. Storage will be via a 80GB 2.5-inch hard drive; 1 GB of RAM will be standard. UK pricing is currently at £349 ($678) for the XP version and £319 ($620) for the Linux version[citation needed], which is on the low end of the initial estimate of between £299 to £699 when first announced.[3] In the United States, the SUSE Linux version will have a SRP of $399 and the Windows XP version will cost $549. Only the 10" LCD model will be available in the US.

It will feature one of the new Intel Atom 45-nm processors running at 1.6 GHz.(1.9 GHz with AC & TurboDrive enabled)[4] Also featured is Bluetooth, WLAN and a 1.3MP camera. The Wind PC is seen as MSI's response to the successful ASUS Eee PC. It will feature full support for Linux and Windows XP Home Edition, but it will not support Windows Vista. The device may fall into a newly defined category of Netbooks.

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[edit] Availability

The MSI Wind is expected to be available June 16, 2008 in the U.S.[5] Online retailer Expansys is currently taking pre-orders on their U.S. website, with pricing inflated to $604 for the Windows XP version and $560 for the Linux version[6].

[edit] Specifications

Linux Version Windows XP Version
Operating System Linux Novell (SUSE) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Chipset Intel 945GMS, ICH7-M
Display 10"W (1024*600) LED
VGA UMA
Memory 512MB DDR2/667MHz 1GB DDR2/667MHz
Hard Drive 80G / 2.5"SATA
Battery 3-cell, 2200 mAh: 2.5 Hours or 6-cell, 5200 mAh: 5.5 Hours
WLAN 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth No Yes
Webcam 1.3 Megapixels
Dimension 260 x 180 x 19-31.5mm (10.23" x 7.08" x 0.748"/1.24")
Weight 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg) for 3-cell, 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg) for 6-cell
Launch Price $399/299€ $499/399€


[edit] Future models

MSI plans to release an 8.9" version, but not for the US market.[7]. MSI also is currently working on a new UMPC that is smaller, thinner than the current version. MSI stated that the next Wind will have similar components (including the Intel Atom processor), but it is aimed for business people. The new generation Wind is expected to be on sale in Q1 of 2009. The exact price is unknown. [8]

A desktop Wind PC (nettop) is also in development.[9]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "MSI's Wind PC 10-inch pictured", www.fudzilla.com, 2008-03-10. Retrieved on 2008-03-10. 
  2. ^ "MSI Wind listed", www.fudzilla.com, 2008-05-09. Retrieved on 2008-05-09. 
  3. ^ "MSI intros the Eee-ish Wind PC", www.engadget.com, 2008-03-09. Retrieved on 2008-03-10. 
  4. ^ http://www.dailytech.com/MSI+Launches+10+Wind+Netbook+at+399+499/article11962.htm
  5. ^ "MSI Wind to use Intel Atom CPU, ship on June 16", Crave.CNet.com, 2008-06-03. Retrieved on 2008-06-03. 
  6. ^ "MSI's Upcoming Wind Laptop Priced From $560", www.pcworld.com, 2008-05-12. Retrieved on 2008-05-12. 
  7. ^ "MSI Wind revealed", www.laptopmag.com, 2008-05-13. Retrieved on 2008-06-11. 
  8. ^ "MSI Plans Next Wind Mini-laptop, Smaller Devices", www.pcworld.com, 2008-06-05. Retrieved on 2008-06-11. 
  9. ^ http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpc.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2F2008%2F0519%2Fmsi2.htm&hl=cs&ie=UTF8&sl=ja&tl=en

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