MSI is now shipping their newest netbook, the Wind12 U230. The U230 runs on an AMD processor, has a 12.1 inch WXGA display, packs ATI’s Radeon HD3200 graphics, 2GB of RAM, a 6 cell battery, three USB ports, a 1.3 megapixel camera, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, an Ethernet port, audio in/out, a 4 in 1 card reader, and VGA/HDMI outputs. HDD sizes go from 250GB to 320GB flavors. Both styles of these netbooks are on sale on NewEgg as of now, and is selling for $429.99 and $479.99.

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MSI North America Announces Availability of Two Powerful, Yet Portable New 12.1″ Wind12 U230 Models

Both U230 Models Feature the new AMD Processors, 12.1″ HD LCD, 2GB of Memory, and Windows 7 Home Premium

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – March 9, 2010 – MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is proud to announce the availability of the new Wind12 U230-033 and U230-040. The new models will replace the successful Wind12 U210, a favorite among netbook users looking for a larger screen and more computing power. Upgrades to this new generation of netbooks include the first Wind to feature a dual core processor and Bluetooth connectivity.

Weighing in at just 3.3 pounds both versions of the U230 ship with 2GB of DDR2 memory, with a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. The newest editions to the Wind family are loaded with a 12.1″ HD (1366×768) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD and an ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics card. The combination delivers a bright widescreen visual experience with exceptional color saturation and crisp imagery.

The Wind12 U230 also features MSI’s EDS (Ergonomic De-stress) keyboard with keys that are 51% larger than those on a standard keyboard. The larger keys greatly improve finger contact range, which reduces stress on fingers and wrists to improve accuracy and comfort. Additionally, MSI included a 1.3M webcam, HDMI port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, and a 4×1 card reader in the new U230 notebooks.

The new Wind12 U230 models are available now at Newegg.com starting at $429.99. MSI offers a 1-year limited warranty with extended customer services hours at 1-888-447-6564.

-Simon
simon(at)thetechsketch.com

Souce: NewEgg