• MSI's 14-inch Ultra-thin Notebook Launched

    MSI's 14-inch Ultra-thin Notebook Launched

    Techtree News Staff, May 04, 2009 1807 hrs IST

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MSI has officially launched its MSI X-Slim series of ultra-thin notebooks for the Asia Pacific region in Japan. At the CeBIT 2009 expo in January, MSI had shown its X-Slim X340 and X600 models. Along with these two X-Slim models, another new 14-inch MSI X-Slim X400 model was also launched.

MSI's new X-Slim series ultra-thin notebooks are equipped with Intel's Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processors. MSI X-Slim 400 was the one that caught the attention since, X340 and X400 had already been announced earlier in January.

As we previously mentioned, MSI X-Slim X340's ultra-thin form factor reminds us of Apple MacBook Air. Andy Tung, MSI's director of U.S. Sales, mentioned that MSI would be using Intel Montevina platform based CULV processors for better battery life and lower thermal power ratings.



Tung stated that X340 is expected to be priced around $750 (Rs. 37,500 approx.) and hence we expect the new 14-inch X400 and 16-inch X600 to be somewhere above Rs. 40,000 price point. Unfortunately, no further details about the pricing have yet been disclosed.

Amongst the line up of notebooks, we'll find a new sub-segment of slim and ultra-thin notebooks with Intel CULV processors. This is just the beginning and it would be interesting to see the competition when MSI's rival OEMs launch their respective models.

Keep checking this space for India specific pricing and availability.

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(5) Comments
Mike Harrison
,Chattanooga, on May 08, 2009 07:26 PM
My only question: How well does it run Linux (Ubuntu /debian/Eeebuntu) and when can I buy one in the USA?
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Bill
,NewYork, on May 04, 2009 07:29 PM
There is no point having an ultra slim and small notebook which compromises expandability and screen realestate priced at over $700. If you want to save money you might as well purchase a netbook.
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prarthik
,Mumbai, on May 06, 2009 12:36 AM
well this is meant to be for those who are considering netbooks, but would prefer a machine that can handle different operations..... it is said that windows vista runs smoothly on it, so I would say that windows 7 should work wonders!!! also, the inclusion of an HDMI port, means that its able to handle High Def. Content among the rest of the tests one has in store for it
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Gagan Deep
,Delhi, on May 05, 2009 01:51 PM
I want to see its real perfermance. I think its change our life style.
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Prarthik
,Mumbai, on May 05, 2009 01:39 PM
keep ur facts up to date!!, they already said that the x340 will be priced at $1100 so the x400 and x600 will definitely be more!!
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