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Reinforcing the notion that many consumer electronics manufacturers are willing to eschew processing muscle in favour of ecological performance, computer maker MSI has unveiled a tweaked version of its existing Wind U110 ultra portable.
Reduced performance, reduced power consumption. What, no reduced price? Image: MSI.
Unsurprisingly labelled the Wind U110 Eco, MSI’s newly revised Netbook configuration drops its predecessor’s standard-issue 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor for a less capable but more power-efficient 1.3GHz Intel Atom Z530.
And, adding to the Eco’s attributes where efficiency is concerned, the revamped Wind also comes with a whopping nine-cell battery that will apparently deliver some 15 hours of mobile operation on a single charge.
Other contributing aspects attached to the $399 USD budget-friendly Netbook include a full gigabyte of DDR2 memory, 160GBs of hard drive storage, GMA 500 graphics, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, a 1.3 mega pixel camera, and a choice of Microsoft’s stalwart Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems.
While the Wind U110 Eco offers an increased focus on energy efficiency and operational longevity, such benefits are sadly not without potentially detrimental consequences. Specifically, the inclusion of a nine-cell battery pack makes the little Netbook a tad fat about the rear end and also adds somewhat to the computer’s overall shoulder strain.
The Wind U110 Eco is expected to hit retail outlets this coming October 22.
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