We already posted about the Wind’s expected specifications, based on the information posted by an online retailer, but we just got the official word from MSI. This subnotebook is poised to be the hottest release in the class since the Eee PC came out, though MSI opted to wait and do things a bit different than either Asus or HP. How different you ask? Well, how does an Intel Atom processor and a 10-inch screen sound to you?
Here are the official specifications. Of course, MSI didn’t officially state what processor will be used, but we did confirm that it’s an Intel Atom.
| Linux Version | Windows Version | |||
| Operating System | Linux Novell | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition | ||
| Chipset | Intel 945GMS, ICH7-M | Intel 945GMS, ICH7-M | ||
| Display | 10″W (1024×600) LED | 10″W (1024×600) LED | ||
| VGA | UMA | UMA | ||
| Memory | 512MB DDR2/ 667MHz | 1GB DDR2/ 667MHz | ||
| Hard Drive | 80G / 2.5” SATA | 80G / 2.5” SATA | ||
| Battery | 3 Cells / 2.5 hrs | 6 Cells / 5.5 hrs | ||
| WLAN | 802.11b/g | 802.11b/g | ||
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | ||
| Webcam | 1.3m | 1.3m | ||
| Dimension | 10.23″ x 7.08″ x 0.748″ ~ 1.24″ | 10.23″ x 7.08″ x 0.748″ ~1.24″ | ||
| Weight | 2.3 lbs | 2.6lbs | ||
The company also confirmed that the Wind will start for under $500, though we already saw that some versions will be going for more, based on the listing at Expansys. Over a phone conversation, all of the points from the revealing Laptop Mag interview were confirmed so be sure to check that out for the entire scoop.
Two cool details that we learned today are that the Wind’s keyboard will be only 20% smaller than a full size unit (HP’s 2133 Mini-Note has a 92% keyboard) and the Wind’s battery life should be over five hours, so it’s OK to start to get exciting. We can expect to see the Wind in the first week of June and Geek.com should have a review soon after the launch so be sure to check back.
