The MSI X-Slim X340 is quite a proficient notebook PC which has a luxurious aluminum packaging. The 13.4 inch monitor helps the viewer see the best of images and videos and the visuals produced are very energetic and bright. The backlit logo keeps sparkling all the time. As far as connectivity goes, provisions are in place in the form of a couple of USB ports, a line in and a line out, Ethernet and HDMI ports a piece, a VGA port and finally a memory card reader. The basics are taken care of and with the X-Slim X340 from Micro-Star INT’L at the helm of affairs simplicity will be at its best. All the facilities that are required by a commoner will be met and all this comes at a cost that is negligible.

The battery that has been used in the MSI X-Slim X340 is very sturdy and is fixed at the back of the notebook PC. It can be switched, moved and easily replaced. The four cell battery with 2,150 mAh units will be enough to keep it going for hours at a stretch. The MSI X-Slim X340 laptop with its modest configurations and meagre pricing is good for those who need one for small purposes like presentations and college projects. You can install a lot of software and can also add extendable memory. It will benefit the user in the sense that maintenance costs are almost zilch and the longevity is commendable. Buy the MSI notebook and use it for as long as you want.

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A compact notebook, MSI Wind U100-220 is highly functional machine, which will allow the user to complete more tasks in less time. A lightweight gadget, it is ultra portable and can be easily carried from one office to another with much ease. A high performing laptop, it has a 10 inch LCD display screen that offers sharp and vivid images. The crystal clear screen offers additional comfort and reduces eye strain and has a resolution of 1024×600.

The notebook has a hard disk drive of 120GB, which offers ample storage space for all your media, photos, music and data. Equipped with 1GB of RAM, the notebook guarantees smooth operations even while using most advanced applications. It has Windows XP Home as its operating system and is powered by an Intel Atom N270 Processor which is fast and efficient. The processor can run multiple programmes at once and powers the notebook for outstanding access and mobility. For convenience, this net book also has wireless and Bluetooth capabilities so that you can access the Internet and share media wherever you go.

The laptop comes equipped with USB ports that enhance its expansion capabilities while its 4-in-1 card reader gives it additional connectivity. The USB ports make it possible for you to connect the laptop to external devices like a printer, Apple iPod or a digital camera and even a memory card. Weighing a mere 1kg and measuring just 26cm in length, the notebook is travel-ready. Ergonomically designed, the MSI Wind U100-220 netbook has an innovative keyboard and a touch pad that will allow you to use the net book easily and without any strain. Moreover, the U100 MSI Net book also has built-in webcam, stereo speakers and a microphone, all of which make it fun to indulge in online gaming and video calling.

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The MSI Wind U100 netbook has an Intel Atom N270 processor. Weighing only 1.3 kg, it is available in a white colour. With a clock speed of 1,600 Mhz, it has a hard disk memory of 160 GB with a speed of 5400 rpm. Its RAM is 1,024 MB while the size of the installed cache memory is 512 KB. Equipped with a WSVGA display screen of 10.2″, its display resolution is 1024×600. The widescreen display also has LED backlight and is anti-reflective type. The display screen type is non-glare TFT Display and the graphics card is Intel GMA 950. The MSI netbook does not have optical disc drives and the networking is LAN 10/100. As for the power source, the laptop runs on 6-cell Lithium Ion battery that can run for 5 hours at one go.

Other features of MSI Wind U100 include built-in devices like stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial and an aerial Bluetooth. The high performing net book also has a 3-in-1 card reader. The video features of the net book include a graphics processor, an Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0. As for audio, the system has an audio output sound card, an Audio Codec Realtek ALC888S. The MSI Wind U100 netbook is in compliance with Standards High Definition Audio and has audio input microphone. Other features include an integrated camera with sensor resolution 1.3 mega pixel. The input devices include a keyboard and a touchpad. The MSI Wind U100 also supports wireless LAN. The operating system is a Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.

There is good news for pro mobile gamers. MSI has recently launched its new gaming monster called the MSI GT627. It’s a new laptop that is optimised for gaming on the go. The company had unveiled this one at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2009. It is powered by MSI’s Turbo Drive engine Technology that offers CPU overclocking at the touch of a button.

The MSI GT627 has got everything a professional gamer thinks of. From high definition graphics to extraordinary processing speed to Dolby Digital sound, the MSI has incorporated everything in this ‘tiny monster’. This specimen is far more powerful than your MSI Megabook GX600 or MSI Wind. However due to high performance hardware and loads of options included in the machine the overall weight increases. So if you are not ready to put some extra pressure on your shoulders and lap then it will certainly disappoint you but if you are more focused on high-tech gaming then the MSI GT627 is one of the best gaming laptops on the planet as of now.

This gaming oriented laptop features:

• 15.4” LCD monitor
• NVIDIA Geforce 9800M GS 3D graphic card with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
• 7.1 channel output
• Intel Core2 Duo processor on Intel PM45 Express Chipset
• High definition video scaling
• Built in 2.0 mega pixels web cam
• Wide range of connectivity options including USB, HDMI and Wi-Fi

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MSI, a leading manufacturer of PC, netbooks and other computing peripherals, has recently unveiled its new hybrid netbook called the U115 Hybrid. The specialty of this netbook is that it equips both a legacy hard disk drive (HDD) and the much more advanced Solid State Drive (SSD). So you don’t have to get confused again between the secondary storage technologies while choosing a mobile computing machine.

The U115 Hybrid is expected to be a high performer. However it’s a natural thought that accommodating two different storage devices will drain out the battery power quickly. MSI insists it has already taken this into consideration and is providing the netbook with a little bit of extra juice to offset any power drain effect. The users will be able to switch between the SSD and HDD simply by using the ECO mode. The SSD is more energy efficient and as a result saves battery life.

Coming to the hardware configuration, the U115 Hybrid packs pretty satisfactory equipment into its compact and sleek body. An Intel Atom CPU is the life of this netbook and there is 1GB RAM, a 10in 1024 x 600 LCD screen, 2MP webcam, card reader, 3x USB 2.0 slots and WiFi. Essentially the same configuration as the popular MSI Wind U100 and everything you may need to access on the go is included. In addition to this, you can also opt for the wireless and Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR.

The U115 Hybrid seems to be a great deal. Ergonomically, it’s a handy computing machine which offers an easy to use keyboard and high precision touch pad.

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MSI, a leader in PC, notebooks and other peripherals is going to roll out its new range of ultraportable notebooks called VR220 YA Edition. The best part of this series is the bright colourful shades, which can arrest anyone’s attention at a glance.

The VR220 YA laptop edition is available in four vivid colours, namely, the Coral Pink, WASABI Green, Empire Black and Denim Blue. These laptops not only look trendy and stylish but are ultraportable and lightweight. It’s very easy to pack them and carry anywhere you want, without putting any strain on your shoulders. Performance wise, although not designed purely for power like the MSI Megabook VR601, these laptops will never get you stuck in middle of any type of application. All of them are powered via Intel Pentium Dual-core processors and bunch of other sophisticated hardware installations that let you enjoy multimedia, gaming and other works. All the VR220 YA Edition notebooks use MSI’s proprietary ECO Engine Power Management System which let the users switch among five different modes to judiciously use the battery.

VR220 YA Edition basic configuration

• Intel Pentium Dual Core processor
• 12.1 inch display (1280×800)
• Intel GMA 4500M graphics (up to 782MB of shared VRAM)
• 2GB DDR2 RAM @ 667 MHz
• Integrated speakers and microphone
• 250GB HDD
• 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN
• 3-in-1 card reader
• 1.3MP webcam

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