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Cometh the Wind: MSI Wind Notebook Finally Shipping

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MSI Wind mini notebook begins shipping.

After failing to meet its scheduled release date last month, tthe pre-ordered MSI Wind ultra-portable/low-voltage notebook finally began shipping on July 7th, 2008, as promised. Those who didn’t pre-order the Wind can buy it now at Fry’s and online New Egg, Amazon, Fry’s, ZipZoomfly, MWave.com and Buy.com. This version of the Wind comes with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, Windows XP Home Edition, 1GB DDR2 memory, 80GB 2.5” SATA drive and a 1.3MP webcam.

It carries an asking price of $479 and comes with a 3-cell battery pack. Those of you who have your sights planted on the $399 Linux version or the 6-cell version will have to wait till September. MSI is also going to roll out its Wind mini-desktop in Europe and Asia this month, however, the diminutive desktop won’t be released in North America.

Image Credit: MSI

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avatarAnd in this promotional

And in this promotional shot for our new mini notebook, we'll be promoting the idea that this notebook will make you more appealing to women out walking their dog. All this and "sneak peaks too!!!"

 Advertising.... gotta love it.

 

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