One of the keys to making a more portable computing experience is to make it thinner. Following the Acer Timeline formula, MSI is going a step further with their X370. Here are the specs: Single DDR3 slot AMD dual-core E350 processor (1.6GHz, 1MB cache) 320GB/500GB/640GB hard drive AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics Two USB 2.0 ports Media card reader SRS PC sound 802.11b/g/n [...]
Continue reading...28. February 2011 | by Jonas
As tablets are cannibalizing traditional netbook sales, MSI is taking the approach of “if we can’t beat ‘em, we’ll join ‘em,” towards tablets. With the hardware they are showing off, that may not be such a bad strategy. Their WindPad 110W looks like it has the specs to backup its good looks. The processor is an [...]
Continue reading...21. February 2011 | by Jonas
MSI has announced their latest “Dream Machine,” the Wind U160MX. While most netbooks do not quite conjure up the phrase “Dream machine,” the Wind U160MX does have some unique features, but I leave it to you if anyone will be dreaming about this hardware. Here are the quick specs: 10.1″ LCD display, LED backlit, 1024 x 600 [...]
Continue reading...18. February 2011 | by Jonas
MSI has released some details of their updates netbook and ultraportables: Wind U160MX netbook: 10″ display, less than 1″ thick, 1 kg, Atom N455 Wind U270: 12″ display 16:9 ratio, dual core AMD E-350 processor, AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics, 1.3 kg, 1″ thick, ECO power saving technology to maximize battery life, antismudge coating X-Slim X370: 13″ display, [...]
Continue reading...29. December 2010 | by Jonas
The folks at NetbookNews spotted a prototype of a Windows 7 tablet from MSI. Dubbed the WindPad 100W, it is not clear that it will see the light of day, which just might be a good thing. The display is a 10″ capacitive touchscreen, with 1 GB of RAM and a 32 GB SSD. So far [...]
Continue reading...19. December 2010 | by Jonas
The future of the tablet is not so clear, so manufacturers are going to shoot widely and ask questions later. To that end, MSI is going to release two tablets, and they both are 10 inchers, but they are hardly share too much else besides WiFi, ambient light sensors and gravity sensors. On the one end, [...]
Continue reading...21. July 2010 | by Jonas
There always seems to be a gap between the standard netbook, and the CULV models. It often seems to me that there is a significant price delta where the right niche model could fill the gap, and offer a little more computer for a little more dollars, however this has been lacking. MSI is targeting the [...]
Continue reading...16. April 2010 | by Jonas
MSI has updated their netbook, with the introduction of the Wind U160. While it is nothing exceptional, it is a good overall package. The Intel Atom N450 has a balance of power consumption, and computing power. Rounding out the 2.6 pound package are 1 GB of RAM, WiFi N, and a 250 GB hard drive. What [...]
Continue reading...8. March 2010 | by Jonas
The MSI U160 is currently available for sale online in the States. While most netbooks fit into a cookie cutter template, this one stands out for one spec- battery life. The claim is 14 hours, and while you probably won’t get quite that long, the U160 should be able to go the distance of all [...]
Continue reading...28. January 2010 | by Jonas
No sooner does Apple show up on the scene with their iPad tablet, but the competition is already lining up to go head to head with them. With Apple using a smartphone OS on their tablet, they may be quite vulnerable. So far, it looks like the closed Apple ecosystem, that doesn’t even support Flash [...]
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1. April 2011 | by Jonas
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