MSI recently announced a new 12.1-inch netbook called the MSI Wind U230, which doesn’t seem to belong to our usual netbook fare. It has a 1.6GHz AMD Congo Neo X2 processor, ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics, and supports DirectX 10 and HD video playback.
Here’s a rundown of the full specs of MSI Wind U230:
- Display: 12.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
- OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
- Memory: 2GB (max 4GB)
- Storage: 160GB/250GB/320GB options
- I/O: HDMI, VGA, 4-in-1 card reader, 3 x USB, mic, headphone
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, 10/100/1000 LAN, optional Bluetooth
- Webcam: 1.3MP
- Battery: 3 or 6 cell
- Dimensions: 11.7″ x 7.5″ x 1.2″
- Weight: 2.9 pounds w/3 cell battery
Here’s a hands-on video of the MSI Wind U230 by netbooknews.com:
Hmmmmm, a dual core netbook with HD capability. Now were getting closer to something more usable. Probably around 1/2 or 2/3 the price of a Macbook. Had I not gotten such a good deal on the U100, I would’ve waited on the U230.