MSI has begun shipping its revamped Wind12 U230, a shrunken down version of the original 12.1-inch model with the same model number. So how do you tell them apart? For starters, the new 11.6-inch Wind12 U230 is being described as a "light notebook," while the original version was dubbed a "netbook." 

Don't try wrapping your head around that one, you'll just end up with a headache like we did. Much easier to fathom is the spec sheet, which includes an AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor clocked at 1.6GHz, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, 2GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 4-in-1 card reader, 1.3MP webcam, three USB 2.0 ports, a 6-cell battery, and other netbooky "light notebooky" specs.

"The Wind12 U230 Light is another extension of our very successful ultra slim U Series notebook line," said Andy Tung, vice president of sales and marketing for MSI North America. "It's a special combination of solid processing performance, HD display, and a full sized keyboard for the feel of a notebook, yet it's packaged in an ultra slim design with remarkable battery life and stylish good looks, which has proven to be very popular with consumers."

The redesigned U230 Light is available now for $400.