It would be bold to think that netbooks would survive? Of course, the growing trend and plummeting prices of tablet PCs and then the launch of Intel’s Ultrabook bandwagon, nothing more would have discontinued the netbook form factor. Well, not so fast, Cedar Trail has suddenly renewed attention on the fading teeny-sized notebooks, for another extra generation at least. One of the dynamic forces in the netbook class, MSI – just released its new Wind U180 for 2012.

Thoroughly built by MSI for 2012, “The Wind U180, brings a novel zenith in PC technology, providing both performance and sensational pleasing appearances,” MSI alleges. “It sports a minimalist dark, creamish white or violet, and in less that an inch thin, it tips the scales at about 1kg, and is covered in MSI’s own striking IMR color film stamp to avert scratches and stains.”

Intel’s Cedar Trail platform doesn’t only pleases the eye, but it steals the show as well. The Wind U180 sports either an Intel Atom N2600 (1.6GHz) or N2800 (1.86GHz)  CPU nestled into Intel’s NM10 chipset running GMA 3650 graphics inbuilt, memory of up to 2GB of DDR3-800/1066MHz, SATA hard drive 250GB/320GB 2.5-inch, (2-in-1)memory card reader, a duo of an HDMI port, USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 0.3MP webcam, HD audio, 6-cell battery, and of course, Windows 7 Starter operating system.

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The MSI X460 and X460DX notebooks are now available in Amazon and Newegg. Prices start at $799.99. These laptops weigh only 4.4 lbs and is less than an inch thin. These models might be the lightest notebooks boasting an Intel Core i7 processor and MSI advertises them as such.

The X460 model has a Core i5-2410 dual-core processor. The Nvidia GT 540M serves as its dedicated graphics card. The X460DX showcases a Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor and uses an integrated Intel graphics. The X460 and the X460DX allows owners to wirelessly stream high-def 1080p content to TVs since they feature the Intel Wireless Display Technology. They also feature an HDMI port, USB 3.0. Both models have a metal alloy chassis and island style keyboard.

Source: Notebook Review

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We’ve seen netbooks “blinged” up before and now it’s MSI’s turn to glitz up one of their netbooks. Internally the MSI Wind N135DX isn’t much different from other Wind U135 netbook offerings from the company. You get an Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and a 10 inch screen with a standard netbook resolution of 1024×600. Other specs are currently unknown but, will most likely come with Windows 7 Starter and a 160-250GB hard drive.

The outside of the Wind U135DX however is different to previous MSI Wind netbooks we’ve seen before. The lid of the netbook comes covered in, as the name of the netbook suggests, Swarovski crystals. Pricing currently isn’t known but, we do know that the netbook will become available within Europe shortly.

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Earlier this year, MSI released the MSI Wind U160. At the time, it launched with the Intel Atom N450 processor, as did many other netbooks released around the same time. The company are now updating the netbook and it will include the dual core Intel Atom N550 processor.

The design will remain the same and it appears other specs are also the same. The only difference is the new processor. Netbook News have got a hands on with the latest MSI Wind U160 model and you can view the video after the jump. The release date hasn’t yet been announced yet though and neither has pricing. (...)
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Reports from a recent study indicate that consumers are choosing 14 and 15 inch notebooks over ultraportable devices. The most affected however, seems to be 13 inch notebooks. MSI are no longer offering their X360, which features a 13 inch display, while Lenovo will stop making the ThinkPad X300, another notebook that sports a 13 inch display.

Ultraportable machines have their advantages over larger notebooks, such as the portability factor with regards to weight and bulk but, the average 15 inch notebook also has a shorter battery life of about 100 minutes, than the average 13 inch notebook. However some consumers regard smaller devices as having less power, while 15 inch notebooks come with more powerful CPUs and will replicate a desktop experience more. It’s not all down to the way consumers see things however, manufacturers also offer a more competitive price on the 15 inch panels, than they do for smaller displays. Could ultraportables be on the way out? While Lenovo and MSI have given up on their 13 inch devices, netbooks and tablets are still very popular, with more devices being announced all the time.

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It seems that Asus is not the only one which is preparing to launch a tablet device. MSI, Asus arch-rival in the netbook market is also preparing to launch its own tablet device – called the WindPad 100. Netbooknews.de has just published some official photos of the said WindPad. And obviously MSI is aiming to compete with the very popular Apple iPad.

The MSI WindPad 100 will have a 10.1-inch display, Intel Atom Z530 CPU 1.6GHz, 2GB of RAM and 32GB SSD. The WindPad will also come with its own docking station. Other than these, there’s not much we can write about this MSI tablet device. Oh, before I forget this tablet device will be available sometime in September. Price is still unknown.

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At Computex 2010, MSI have introduced two new concept netbook designs. Unfortunately not much information is known about the two netbooks but, we do have some information regarding the netbooks.

First up is the MSI Serene. The Serene uses MSI’s thermal technology, meaning the netbook will be fanless, making it almost silent while in use. The thermal technology uses heat dissipation, which the company wants to integrate into future products.

The MSI La Mode is also designed with heat dissipation in mind. Other than that, it’s pretty much like the MSI Wind U160 but, tweaked slightly on the exterior design. The case will be ebony cloth with wave pattern as well as a luminescent MSI logo.

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While we’ve already seen the insides of the recently released U160, we haven’t seen the full unboxing photos of the netbook, which thanks to The Link, we now have. ElectricPig have also provided info on the UK selling price and release date. Those in the UK can expect to see the MSI Wind U160 next month for £329.

The company note, that while it is an updated version to other Wind models, such as the U100, by adding the Intel Atom N450 processor, the looks have also been updated and are very reminiscent of the Sony VAIO SR line. The only thing which spoils the look for some, will be the battery but, the added battery life it can provide will be worth it, if you use your netbook away from a mains socket. You can view the unboxing photos below.

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If you’ve been looking for an AMD-powered 12-incher netbook, MSI has the one you are looking for NewEgg is finally shipping the Wind12 U230 with the following specs:

MSI Wind12 U230

• 12.1″ 1366 x 768 display
• AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 or AMD Athlon X2 L335
• ATI Radeon HD3200 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 250GB or 320GB HDD
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• 802.11b/g/n WiFi, LAN
• 3 x USB, VGA and HDMI out, 1.3MP camera, headphone and mic output, card reader
• 6-cell battery
• Weight: 1.5kg

The faster X2 version goes for US$479.99 while the lower-end Neo sells for US$429.99.

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We’ve covered the Wind Box before and in keeping up with the times, MSI put the latest and greatest Pineview processor into it’s nettop line. The new models are the DE220 and DC220. It packs in either an Intel Atom D510 or D410 processor, up to 4GB RAM and a 160GB HDD. It’s also capable of HD with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4300 graphics card and packs 802.11b/g/n WiFi as well and Windows 7 Home Premium.

No word on pricing yet or a release date but I’m feeling this will be pretty soon.

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