The integrated graphics which most netbooks come out with are pretty unimpressive, especially considering that their full-size counterparts (read: laptops) that are getting released these days tend to have some sort of dedicated graphics of their own. But in some instances, Intel’s GMA graphics chipset is able to hold its own when it comes to games and HD video, and this was proven in a recent demonstration at a Mobile Dev Camp event in Germany.

Pictured above is Quake III running at an average of about 35 FPS on an external monitor while connected to an MSI Wind U115–running Linux! Moblin Linux, that is. Intel’s Atom Z530 processor and GMA 500 graphics work in tandem for this one, and it’s pretty good work indeed. The same netbook was also demoed with other mobile devices playing HD video rather competently. To see the netbook in fragging action, continue reading for a video after the break.
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MSI just announced two upgraded models of its Wind Box – the DE200 and DC200. These two nettops are both equipped with Intel Atom 230 processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD and Windows XP Home.

Other usual nettop goodies are also included including Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports, and 6-in-1 card readers. An HDMI video out was added for the Wind Box DE200 for HD video playback as well as a discrete graphicto support up to DX9.

As you may have noticed, these specs may not be something to die for, but still good enough to bump up the capabilities of these two nettops nonetheless.

Price tag is at $249.99 for the DC200 and $299.99 for the DE200. If you’re interested on getting any of these nettops here are the pre-order pages – DE200 and DC200.

via Engadget

Following the availability of the MSI Wind U110 Eco in Amazon a couple of days ago, we now have the same netbook showing up over at Newegg.com.

In case you’re interested with the MSI Wind U110 Eco, prepare to spend around $399. For that price you’ll get some nice specs heralded by a 9-cell battery boasting of up to 15 hours of battery life.

As  a review here are the specs of the MSI Wind U110 ECO:

Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz CPU, GMA500 graphcis, 1GB of RAM, 160GB of HDD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 1.3 MP webcam, 3 USB ports and 4-in-1 card reader. This netbook’s RAM can be upgraded up to 3GB and so we heard.

via Engadget

The MSI Wind U115 netbook sans dual storage and dubbed as the Wind U110 Eco is now finally available for the U.S. market, via Amazon.com. If you will recall, the MSI Wind U110 this netbook was announced by MSI earlier this year but it is only now that it is finally being pushed to the market.

As a review, the MSI Wind U110 Eco netbook boasts of features such as Intel Atom Z530 CPU, GMA 500 graphics, 1GB of RAM (upgradeable to 2GB), 10-inch 1024×600 display, 160 GB of HDD, 1.3/2.0 MP webcam, 4-in-1 card reader, Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth.

The Wind U110 ECO also boasts of  a 3-cell or 6-cell battery pack which reports say can max out up 9 hours usage.

This netbook can be had for around $399 at Amazon.

While there may still be no sign of the MSI Wind U200 in the US, the netbook/CULV PC is making it’s way to a few European websites. We first saw the CULV netbook available for pre-order from Notebook.de a few weeks back. At the time there was no specific release date, apart from an availability of “3-4 weeks”. The website also didn’t provide a definite price, but was estimated at €629.

The MSI Wind U200 is now available to purchase from Notebook.de at a lower price than expected. The netbook is available for €599. The netbook is also available on Amazon.de for €611.22.

For a real bargain though, Blogeee are reporting that LDLC.com have the netbook listed for much less. From LDLC the netbook is more than 100 Euros less at €479.95.

That MSI Wind U210 pre-order page put up by Amazon a couple of days ago is true after all. The online store is now listing the said 12.1-inch netbook with limited stocks. So, if you’ve been waiting for this “not running Intel Atom CPU” netbook to come out, you might want to enter your order immediately as we’re pretty sure stocks are limited.

If you haven’t heard about the MSI Wind U210 before, well these are what you need to know - Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz Processor, Chipset AMD RS690 + SB600, 2GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM RAM, 250GB SATA Hard Drive, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, 1 x HDMI Port, 3 x USB 2.0, Windows Vista Home Premium, 6 Cell Battery (5200mAh) 5 hours (depending on usage and configuration) and LCD Type 12.1″ HD WXGA 16:9, LCD Resolution 1366×768, VGA, AMD Radeon X1250.

The MSI Wind U210 wills et you back for $429.99

Via Netbooked

iBuyPower is offering a great U.S. Labor Day Special package on four of its power gaming rigs. What’s so special about this package and is also the reason why we are covering it is the fact that these four powerful gaming rigs come bundled with MS Wind U100 netbook.

It is very seldom that we encounter a netbook getting bundled with desktop gaming PC equipped with all the goodies. So, if you’re planning to get a new rig and an ultra-portable machine this coming Labor Day, you might want to check out iBuyPower’s deals. In addition, iBuyPower is also offering upgrade to MSI Wind’s U210 if it case the Wind U100 doesn’t excite you at all.

Prices of these bundles starts from $1179.

ViaTweak Town

The 12-inch MSI Wind U210 is not about to be released in the U.S. yet. In fact there has not official announcement coming from MSI as to when it will start hitting U.S. store shelves.  But this will not stop Amazon.com from offering the MSI U210 for pre-order as early as now, knowing fully well that it has started showing up in Europe.

And here are the published specs of the MSI Wind U210 from Amazon’s pre-order page:

• Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz Chipset AMD RS690 + SB600
• 2GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM RAM
• 250GB SATA Hard Drive, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, 1 x HDMI Port
• Windows Vista Home Premium, Battery 6 cells (5200mAh) 5 hours (depending on usage and configuration)
• LCD Type 12.1″ HD WXGA 16:9, LCD Resolution 1366×768, VGA, AMD Radeon X1250

In addition, the said machine also boasts of  5-hour battery life. Not  a lot compared to some 10-inch netbooks that we know of. Price? It will set you back for $429.99.

Now here’s the Amazon pre-order page.

MSI has just confirmed the new touch-enabled MSI Wind U150 netbook. It’s not clear yet whether this will be in netvertible tablet form or your usual netbook form factor. One thing is for sure though, it will definitely be competiting against the Asus Eee PC T91 and its future iterations.

The said Wind U150 netbook which is scheduled to be announced in CES 2010 will be loaded with Intel’s soon to be available Pine Trail Atom platform. And since Windows 7 is already out by then, the Wind U150 will definitely have Microsoft’s new OS.

Unfortunately though, the netbook might not support Windows 7’s touch pack apps since it will not have a capacitive screen.

Still a long way to go before we see this Wind touch-enabled netbook, hopefully MSI will come up with more innovative ideas and apply to the final version of the U150. Otherwise, it might just eat the dust left behind by the Eee PC T91.

Via Gizmodo

In Europe MSI have released an alternative to their 12 inch CULV netbook, the Wind U200. The Wind U200 isn’t available to purchase in Europe or America yet, but the alternative 12 inch model, the U210 is available, well in Europe anyway, sorry America. Blogeee have gotten hold of the U210 which really does look like an oversized U100, as described by Brad Linder and I couldn’t agree more. The U100 is a great netbook from the company, so the U210 is sure to go down just as well, with perhaps that even re-badged as well. Blogeee have captured the unboxing on video which you can view after the jump along with various photos, with some comparing the U210 next to the U100.
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