Posted on Monday, July 05 2010 @ 16:11 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
MSI announced the Wind U160DX, a new 10" netbook with Intel's Atom N455 (1.66GHz) processor and up to two 2GB DDR3-667 memory. The company claims this Windows 7 Starter system can deliver a battery life of up to 15 hours, and other features include the GMA3150 integrated graphics, HDD of 160GB or above, SD/MMC memory card reader, three USB 2.0 ports, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and a 1.3MP webcam.
Meticulously crafted, MSI’s Wind U160DX netbook has received Germany’s iF Product Design Award and drawn attention from all quarters around the world. Boasting a leap in performance capabilities, the Wind U160DX supports DDR3 system memory and comes with the Intel ATOM processor N455 with MSI’s own TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology. Sheathed in MSI’s own Color Film Print technology, the Wind U160DX is less than one-inch thin and tips the scales at a mere 1kg. Slender, feather-light, beautiful, and perfect in every detail—the Wind U160DX was crafted to steal your heart and soul.
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern points out that the experience and craftsmanship that went into MSI’s chic, easy-to-use Wind U160DX has created a product with all-new features, including a 10.1” power-saving LED screen with a refresh rate of 8 milliseconds—twice as fast as similar products on the market, an independent chiclet keyboard, a seamless touchpad, a striking exterior, and a battery that holds a 15-hour charge—enough for all day.
The ultimate blend of technology and art
All-new design, in a class its own: The feather-light Wind U160DX features a unique display axle, blue LED power indicator, and your choice of either gold or onyx color film print. The MSI logo exudes a silvery glow when the netbook is being powered up and the areas on either side of the touchpad are coated with color film print to protect against scratches and wear. Meticulously crafted, the Wind U160DX is an elegant piece of work in a class of its own.
Unique chiclet keyboard: The U160DX also comes with MSI’s chiclet keyboard with each key independent from the others for solid, silent typing. Every stroke of the keyboard underscores the dedication put into both R&D and production, a spirit best characterized by MSI’s motto “Insist on the Best.”
Attention to details for a more comfortable experience
Wide seamless touchpad: The Wind U160DX comes equipped with MSI’s seamless especially widened for a chic yet unpretentious keyboard area.
10.1” LED screen refreshes in only 8 milliseconds: The Wind U160DX comes with a power-sipping 10.1” LED backlit display that refreshes in only eight milliseconds—more than two times faster than traditional laptops. It offers a smooth, clear, crisp picture when you watch movies and animation as well as more details and richer colors. Now, you can have cinema-quality visual entertainment on a netbook.
Breaking performance barriers
Intel’s latest ATOM processor N455: The Wind U160DX employs Intel’s Pine Trail platform with the new generation power-sipping Intel ATOM processor N455 that supports DDR3 system memory for outstanding performance.
TDE turbo technology: The Wind U160DX features MSI’s epoch-making TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology which can crank up the overclocking to instantly enhance the netbook’s processing performance, maximizing its hardware capabilities. It supports up to 2GB of DDR3 system memory for the ultimate in light and fast mobile computing.
15 hours of extended battery power*
ECO Engine power saving technology: MSI’s exclusive ECO Engine technology allows the user to effectively extend the Wind U160DX’s battery life with the touch of a finger. You can choose from among five power management levels—Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Office, and Turbo Battery. Actual tests have shown that the MSI Wind U160DX’s battery power lasts up to 15 hours on one charge, allowing you to leave the cables behind.
Supports 3.5G mobile network: Not only does the Wind U160DX supply 15 hours of continuous battery power, it offers full wireless network connectivity, including internal 802.11 b/g/n wireless network and Bluetooth v2.1+EDR. It also supports 3.5G mobile network for quick and easy connection to high speed wireless networks anywhere, anytime, allowing you to communicate with the world and enjoy the future of computing today.
