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MSI US ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE WIND U123
 
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – May 21 2009 –MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is excited to announce availability of the new Wind U123. The innovative Wind U123 features the powerful new Intel® Atom™ 1.66 GHz N280 processor, EasyFace identification software and other MSI exclusive technologies. Like its award winning predecessors, the Wind U123 is equipped with an ergonomically designed keyboard and touch pad, and an enlarged 10.2” LCD display for comfortable typing and browsing respectively.

“We are excited to launch another version of our award winning line of Wind netbooks,” said Andy Tung Vice President of Sales, MSI US. “The U123’s brilliant colors, upgraded Atom N280 processor, and aggressive pricing make it our best Wind model yet.” 

The U123’s smart looking case has a sleek, clean design and is the first Wind available in red and blue, in addition to the standard grey and white. The U123 is available with 6-Cell battery and 9-Cell Battery at Amazon.com, Newegg.com, Buy.com, Mwave.com, Zipzoomfly.com, JR.com, BHphotovideo.com, and www.msimobile.com.
 
U123 (6-Cell battery) U123 (9-Cell battery)
CPU Intel® Atom™ Processor 1.66GHz (N280) Intel® Atom™ Processor 1.66GHz (N280)
OS Windows® XP Home Windows® XP Home
Chipset Intel® 945GSE + ICH7M Intel® 945GSE + ICH7M
Graphic Intel® UMA GMA950 Intel® UMA GMA950
Memory 1GB DDR2 533MHz
(One expandable memory dimm slot)
1GB DDR2 533MHz
(One expandable memory dimm slot)
LCD 10.2” WSVGA (1024 x 600) LCD 10.2” WSVGA (1024 x 600) LCD
Storage 160GB / 2.5” SATA HDD 160GB / 2.5” SATA HDD
Card Reader 4 in 1 (XD / SD/ MMC/ Memory Stick) 4 in 1 (XD / SD/ MMC/ Memory Stick)
I/O D-sub x1, USB 2.0 X3, Mic-in, Headphone RJ45 , TV Antenna Connector D-sub x1, USB 2.0 X3, Mic-in, Headphone RJ45 , TV Antenna Connector
Battery 6 Cell 9 cell
Wireless 802.11 b/g 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth V2.0EDR
Webcam 1.3M 1.3M
Sound 2 Speakers 2 Speakers
Dimensions 10.24”( L) x 7.08”(W) x 0.38” ~ 1.30”(H) 10.24”( L) x 7.08”(W) x 0.38” ~ 1.30”(H)
Weight 2.98 lbs with 6-Cell battery 3.2 pounds lbs with 9-Cell battery

About Micro Star International Co., Ltd.
Established in 1986 and headquartered in Taipei Taiwan, Micro Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI) strives to design and manufacture superior technology and innovative products, while offering outstanding customer service. The MSI portfolio includes Notebook Computers, Mainboards, Graphics Cards, Desktop Computers and Wireless Communication Products. MSI develops all its product lines with the goals of promoting and empowering the environmental protection movement. To learn more about MSI’s complete offering please visit http://us.msi.com/.

About MSI

BBased in City of Industry California, MSI Notebook manufactures and sells a wide array of mobile computing products that includes Gaming Notebooks, Ultra Portables, The Essential Series, The Professional Series and MSI’s award winning line of Wind Netbooks. Each product line is designed with the latest technology to meet a specific set of needs for the various classifications of mobile users. To learn more about MSI Notebook’s complete offering please visit : http://www.msimobile.com

Press Contact:
Tiffany Lin
Marketing Manager
TiffanyL@msicomputer.com
Tel: (626) 913-0828 ext.102
 


  
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