MSI Wind U160 is the second launch of their lineup featuring pine trail platform. This new MSI’s  Wind U160 is powered by Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz with a 10” LED Backlit WSVGA ,1 GB DDR2 RAM ,160 GB SATA and lastly  a 6-cell battery that MSI claims can last for up to 15 hours in ECO mode. This is the most thinnest model of Wind lineup up  to-date. This ultimate backup powered Laptop is available on Frys, Newegg, and Buy.com for just  $380. ( INR Rs. 19,000  Price in india).

Full Press Release

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – March 08, 2010 – MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is proud to announce the availability of the 2010 iF Product Design Award Winning Wind U160. The U160, MSI’s second netbook to feature the new Pine Trail platform, is powered by the Intel® Atom N450™ Processor. The incredibly efficient and Energy Star compliant U160 boosts a 15 hour battery life when running in MSI’s exclusive ECO mode. This allows users to get through a full day of work or school without having to bring their adapter.

Abandoning the traditional clamshell form, the Wind U160 ushers in a new era of netbook design. From the illuminated MSI logo on the netbook’s outer surface to the power button placed on the U160’s cylindrical hinge, the newest Wind model sports a slim new footprint. Just 0.98 inches at its widest point, the U160 is the thinnest Wind model to date.

The units’ raised chiclet keyboard and seamless wide touchpad increase both accuracy and comfort while typing. The U160 is available in a fashionable sparkling gold or a more formal black, and its Color Film Print finish gives it a sleek stylish new look.

The newest edition to the Wind family will also ships with 10-inch backlit LED display, 1 GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive, a 6-cell battery, Bluetooth connectivity and Microsoft’s Windows 7 Starter. MSI also included its user friendly EasyFace facial recognition security software to help U160 users protect their information.

FULL SPECIFICATIONS BELOW

MSI Wind U160

  • CPU                    Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz
  • OS                      Windows 7 Starter
  • Display                10” LED Backlit WSVGA (1024×600 resolution)
  • Chipset                Intel NM 10 Express
  • Graphic               Intel GMA3150 (UMA)
  • Memory              1 GB DDR2
  • Storage               160 GB SATA
  • Wireless               802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth
  • Battery                 6-Cell
  • Webcam              1.3 MP
  • I/O                       D-Sub, 3 USB 2.0, Mic–in, Headphone, RJ45
  • Card Reader         2 in 1 (SD/MMC)
  • Dimensions           10.4” x 6.5” x 0.94 -1”
  • Weight                  3.1 lbs with 6-Cell battery
  • Warranty               1 year which includes 1 year global warranty
  • Colors Available     Gold and Black

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