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Hint of déjà vu notwithstanding, we’re pretty stoked to hear MSI”s ultra-thin X-Slim laptops, the 13.4-inch X320 and X340, are making their way to the retail channels this April. The X320 is sporting a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, while the Intel CULV-equipped X340 will be available in two configurations: a 1.2GHz Celeron M 723 and a 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo SU3500. MSI’s Director of U.S. Sales Andy Tung says he expects the trio to run for around $700, $750, and $999, respectively. If that’s not enough, two more X340 models are coming in May, in 1.3GHz Core 2 Solo SU2700 and a Core 2 Solo SU9600 options. No word on the 15.6-inch widescreen X600 model, but we’re hoping to see it sooner rather than later.

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MSI X-Slim X320 and X340 coming in April originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those sexy X-Slim X340s weren’t the only computers MSI was showing off ahead of CeBIT. The company also had on display three new Wind Top all-in-one desktop computers: the 19-inch AE1900, 20-inch AE2010, and 22-inch AE2200, each with touchscreen display. As for specs, here’s what we know: the AE2010’s running on an AMD 780G chipset with Athlon 1.5GHz, 2GB DDR2 RAM, DVD burner, and 1600 x 1900 resolution. We also spotted an Intel logo on the AE1900’s placard and Windows XP on its screen, but other than that, we’re pretty much in the dark here. With the Hannover conference just around the corner, here’s hoping that shroud of mystery is promptly lifted. Check out a pic of the AE1900 after the break.

Continue reading MSI showcases Wind Top AE1900, AE2010, AE2200 touchscreen all-in-ones

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MSI showcases Wind Top AE1900, AE2010, AE2200 touchscreen all-in-ones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We certainly aren’t tired of the X-Slim 320 laptop from MSI, with its Air-like form-factor in less expensive and slightly more practical packaging — it’s still many moons away from release, after all. Despite that, MSI felt the need to announce two new models to round out the still unreleased lineup: the 13.4-inch X340 and 15.6-inch X600. We don’t know much about these two yet except that the X340 is slated be priced somewhere in the (wide) range of $699-$999 in the US, that both offer HDMI in addition to VGA output, both are Centrino 2-based, and that the X600 even has an eSATA port on top of its two USBs. We’ll surely be seeing a lot more of this pair (plus the X320 as well) at CeBIT in just a few weeks, and are hoping that MSI will go ahead and maybe release one before introducing any more.

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MSI unveils new X-Slim models ahead of CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI briefly mentioned its GT627 gaming laptop amongst hordes of other machines at CES, but now the outfit is playing favorites by officially unveiling its latest 15.4-incher. Said rig features a pixel-packed 1,680 x 1,050 resolution display, a six-cell battery, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, an optional Blu-ray drive and a Core 2 Duo CPU. It’s also the first MSI laptop to feature the 1GB NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS GPU, and there’s even a 320GB HDD, 4-in-1 multicard reader, twin USB 2.0 ports, HDMI / VGA outputs, gigabit Ethernet, a two megapixel webcam and an ExpressCard slot to round things out. All told, the machine weighs in at 5.8 pounds, but it’s your best guess as to how much it’ll retail for. Full release is after the break.

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MSI gets official with GT627 gaming laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Wind U120 has been drifting around for months now in the minds of undersized laptop aficionados, and being that you’ve already heard it talked up, seen it ripped apart and perused a gallery full of hands-on images, all’s that left to do is break out the plastic. Yeah, we know — $469.99 is tough to hand over even for a rather respectable 10-inch netbook, but at least you get a six-cell battery, right?

[Thanks, Abigail]

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MSI’s Wind U120 netbook is go for purchase originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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