Are MSI\’s 12.1-inch netbooks a hair too large for you? Wonder of wonders, there\’s a smaller version that\’s practically exactly an identical inside. Though the hot MSI Wind12 U230 Light confusingly weighs just just like its predecessor (3.3 pounds) and remains 1.22 inches thick, it\’s got a smaller 11.6-inch matte LCD screen that makes it two inches shorter in either direction on a horizontal plane. You\’re still getting a similar 1,366 x 768 display, 1.6GHz Athlon Neo MV-40 processor, 2GB of RAM, Radeon HD 3200 graphics, 250GB hard disk drive and sub-par four hours of battery life, but MSI did think to trim the fat in one last direction, and knocked $30 off the value. That makes the now-shipping U230 Light a somewhat reasonable deal at $400 from Amazon. PR after the break.
Compelling Combination of Power and Portability in Svelte Design Available Only in Retail Stores for $399
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MSI Computer Corp., a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, today announced the supply of its 3.3 pound Wind12 U230 Light notebook, with a smaller 11.6-inch high def screen than its 12.1-inch award-winning predecessor, the U230. This new model features AMD\’s 2nd Generation Ultrathin Platform and Microsoft\’s latest operating system, 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium, all driven by one of the most progressive mobile operating software available.
\” It\’s a unique combination of solid processing performance, HD display and an entire sized keyboard for the feel of a notebook, yet it\’s packaged in an ultra slim design with remarkable battery life and elegant attractiveness, which has proven to be highly regarded with consumers.\”
Product highlights include:
HD support and sleek design: Within its portable and stylish form factor, the MSI Wind12 U230 Light notebook has a cinematic 16:9 LED backlit display, a footprint smaller than a sheet of A4 paper and a total weight of 3.3 pounds including battery. It delivers the high performance and expansive sight view associated with notebooks, with the slimness and portability of a netbook.
Solid processing performance: With the recent processor from AMD, performance is more than double compared to standard lightweight notebooks.
60% less power consumption than standard notebooks: A result of MSI\’s innovative craftsmanship, the U230 Light is optimized for energy efficiency and delivers on-the-go computing with low power consumption and energy saving features that use approximately 60 percent less power and deliver twice the battery life* of normal notebooks.
*Actual battery performance depends upon operating conditions and user preferences.
\” The Wind12 U230 Light is another extension of our very successful ultra slim U Series notebook line,\” said Andy Tung, vp of sales and marketing for MSI North America.
\” It\’s a distinct combination of solid processing performance, HD display and an entire sized keyboard for the feel of a notebook, yet it\’s packaged in an ultra slim design with remarkable battery life and elegant attractiveness, which has proven to be highly regarded with consumers.\”
The U230 Light (MSRP $399.99) is currently available on Amazon.com and online and in stores at Office Depot. For additional information and whole specifications, please visit the U230 Light product page.
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