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MSI and Los Angeles Dodger fans will love this one. The two organizations have partnered to bring about special Dodger limited edition versions of the MSI Wind Top AE2220 All-in-One PC and the MSI Wind U135DX netbook. And..

To mark this occasion, the Dodgers will be having an “MSI Night” at Dodger stadium tomorrow night (July 9th) where MSI co-founder, Henry Lu, will be unveiling the new products as well as throwing out the first pitch of the game.

MSI will also be giving away three All-in-One PCs and three netbooks that night at the stadium and launching a new contest for Dodger fans. Running from July 9th till August 9th, the contest encourages Dodger fans to submit photos “showcasing their Dodger spirit”.  Prizes include MSI Baseball Limited Edition AIO PCs, MSI Baseball Limited Edition netbooks, Baseball Limited Edition Signed Balls, and Baseball Limited Edition T-Shirts courtesy of MSI.

Here are the specs to the two systems:

MSI Wind Top AE2220 All-in-One PC:

• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.2GHz)
• NVIDIA ION Graphics Processors
• 21.5” (54.61cm ) 16:9, 1920 x 1080, Full-HD Multi-Touch Screen
• NVIDIA GeForce 9300 Integrated Graphics with 256MB VRAM
• 4GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
• 802.11 b/g/n WiFi
• 640GB SATA2 HDD
• Double-layer DVD Super Multi drive
• Two 5W 5.1-channel surround speakers with SRS Premium Sound

MSI Wind U135DX netbook:

• Windows 7 Starter Edition
• Intel Atom N455 (1.66GHz)
• Intel NM10
• 10” WSVGA 1024×600 display
• Intel GMA3150
• 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
• 250GB SATA HDD
• 802.11 b/g/n WLAN
• USB 2.0 x 3, VGA (15-pin, D-Sub) x 1
• 1.3 MP webcam
• Measures 10.24" x7.09 " x0.78"
• Weighs 2.6lbs (6-cell battery)

As for MSI Night at Dodger stadium, opening pitch will take place at 7pm tomorrow night with giveaways taking place throughout the game.

Those of you interested in the “Triple Play Give Away” Photo Contest can head over to http://us.msi.com/MSIAIO/Tripleplaygiveaway/index.aspx

Read more about the partnership by heading over to http://us.msi.com/dodgers/

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MSI is out with a slightly updated Wind U135 netbook, now known as the U135DX. The new 10 inch portable features a slightly faster processor in the form of the Intel Atom N455 processor, support for up to 2GB of DDR3 RAM, an LED backlit display, and a battery life of up to 7 hours. There’s a color print film on the chassis that protects the netbook from everyday wear and tear as well as improvements such as a chiclet keyboard and a wider touchpad. Expect the U135DX in August for £229.

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Wait a second.. didn’t someone already kill this device? Oh.. whoops. it’s not the HP Slate but rather the newly announced MSI Wind-Pad – a new Windows 7 powered tablet running on rather mundane netbook specs.

Features of the Wind-Pad include a 10 inch 1024 x 600 capacitive touch-screen display, an Intel Atom processor clocked at 1.66GHz, 2GB of RAM, a 32 GB SSD, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, USB and HDMI ports, and an 8 hour battery life.

Unfortunately the Wind-Pad comes bundled with Windows 7 although MSI tries to alleviate things with their own customized user interface. The problem is – Windows 7 performance is barely adequate on the Atom processor. Throw in touch features, and you’ll probably want to run to the Apple iPad. The Wind-Pad is probably better served with an Android OS – so someone start hacking the tablet once it comes out ok?

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Above is MSI’s “SketchBook” concept system combining the netbook form factor with a graphics tablet. Need a keyboard? Not a problem – the graphics tablet can be flipped over to reveal a keyboard. The SketchBook was recently showcased in Amsterdam ahead of the COMPUTEX show to be held in Taiwan in the beginning of June.

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LaptopMag is out with their latest netbook review – this time of the new MSI Wind U160 netbook. The reviewed system (with a price of $379) features:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 1GB of RAM (expandable to 2GB)
• 160GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
• 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display
• Intel GMA 3150 graphics
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Ethernet
• Headphone, Microphone
• VGA port
• 4 in 1 media card reader
• Chiclet keyboard
• 1.3 megapixel webcam

Here’s the verdict from the review:

“The MSI Wind U160 ($379) isn’t perfect—its battery juts out of the back and its keys are smallish—but on the whole it’s a strong choice in the 10-inch category. This machine offers especially long battery life, good performance, and one of the lightest designs you’ll find. “

The U160 certainly appears to be a viable 10 inch netbook option but as the reviewer notes, you’ll be better served with the cheaper ASUS Eee PC 1001P. We prefer the larger touchpad and keyboard of the Toshiba NB305.

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Yeah it’s been awhile since we ran a “Netbook Deals of the Day” posting – mostly because the holiday season was over and the transition to the new Pine Trail platform was upon us. However, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, several e-tailers are running netbook deals that you might be interested in, so without further ado, let’s check out them deals!

In the thin-and-light category, Newegg is selling the Toshiba Satellite T135-S1305 notebook for a mere $549.99 ($150 dollars off the original price of $699.99). Specs for this thin-and-light include an Intel Pentium SU4100 ULV processor clocked at 1.3GHz, a 13.3 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display, 3GB of RAM, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit, 320GB HDD, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, built-in stereo speakers, and full-sized keyboard. The notebook measures 12.7" x 8.78" x 0.87-1.35" and weighs a reasonable 3.88lbs. The Pentium SU4100 will provide 2-2.5x more processing power than your typical Atom N270 processor so this is certainly a notebook to consider if you want a bit more oomph in your everyday needs.

The other notable Newegg.com deal is for the ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU1X-BK Crystal Black 10.1" WSVGA Netbook – priced at $319.99 ($30 dollars off the original price of $349.99). This netbook features the Intel Atom N280 processor (it’s a pre-Pine Trail netbook), a 10.1 inch LED-backlit display, 1GB of RAM, a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, built-in speakers, media card reader, and a 6 cell battery for approximately 10+ hours of battery life.

Let’s move over to Geeks.com, a great place to find new and refurbished units.

We’ve never heard of the company, but Geeks is offering the PeeCee Mini M02 Atom N270-based netbook for a low price of $259.99. This system (which is almost gone) features:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• Windows XP Home Edition
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• Intel GMA950 graphics
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Ethernet and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• 10.2 inch widescreen LCD display
• Built-in 3 in 1 card reader
• Measures 10.35 x 7.24 x 1.36 inches and weighs 2.78 pounds

Should you buy it? If you’re not sure of the brand then you might want to reconsider.. but if you have cash to blow and you’re adventurous, then why not check it out!

Fans of the original MSI Wind U100 will definitely want to check out the current deals over at Geeks.com where the company is offering 3 cell versions for a mere $279.99. They have them in pink, white, and black. The specs are:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• Intel GMA 950 graphics
• Ethernet and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 10 inch WSVGA display
• Windows XP Home Edition
• Media card reader

If you’re a fan of convertible notebooks, then check out the Geeks.com deal on the ASUS Eee PC T91 here on their website. The 8.9 inch system features the Intel Atom Z520 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 16GB solid state drive, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 0.3 megapixel webcam, and Windows XP. Perhaps even funnier is the comparison chart that Geeks put up on the site comparing the T91 against the newly announced Apple iPad. Here are snippets from the chart (keep in mind, I’m merely copying what THEY put up. I am stating this myself so don’t go flaming me for this!):

Heh.. the sad thing is – yes the T91 supports Adobe Flash thanks to Windows XP.. but can the Atom Z520 handle HD flash video.. uhh.. don’t think so.

Alright, the final “deals” come from Dell where they’re currently offering the Dell Mini 10 and 10v at low starting prices. In fact, starting prices for both the Mini 10 and the 10v come in at $279. The Mini 10 has the updated Pine Trail platform while the Mini 10v is using the older Atom platform featuring the Atom N270 processor. Both systems feature similar specs as well as a small 3 cell battery. Want a 6 cell battery for that Mini 10?  You can get one for $299 which still isn’t a bad price. Finally, Dell is also offering a Mini 10 model with a built-in GPS for a price of $399.

OK, our final vendor of the day is PC Mall where they’re offering the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 thin-and-light notebook for a mere $469.99. OK the check out price is actually a tad-bit higher at $519.99 (the actual price is $569.99 minus an instant rebate of $50 dollars and then a mail-in rebate of $50 dollars. Yes, we hate mail-in rebates too). The U350 features an Intel Pentium SU4100 processor, a 13.3 inch LED backlit display, 3GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, a 4 cell battery, and an HDMI port.

The MSI X-Slim X350 is a 13 inch thin-and-light notebook with the following specs:

• Intel Core 2 Duo SU4100 processor
• Intel GS45 + ICH9M-SFF chipset
• Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics
• 13 inch HD LCD display
• Multi-touch enabled touchpad
• Optional WiMAX support
• 9 hour battery life
• Chicklet keyboard with raised keys
• Weighs a mere 3.31 pounds and measures less than an inch thick at its widest point

Here are pictures of the new MSI Wind U135 netbook featuring the latest Intel Pine Trail platform. The U135 is available in black, silver, red, and black and features a 6 cell battery delivering up to 7.5 hours of battery life.

Specs include the following:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• Intel NM10 chipset
• Up to 2GB RAM
• 10 inch WSVGA LCD display
• Intel GMA 3150 graphics
• HD audio
• 250GB SATA HDD
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• 4 in 1 media card reader
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• 6 cell battery
• Chicklet keyboard and enlarged touchpad
• Windows 7 Starter Edition

The MSI Wind U160 is one of four new models added to the Wind lineup of netbooks and ultraportables. A winner of the 2010 iF Product Design Award, the Wind U160 sports a completely redesigned chassis measuring less than an inch thick at its widest point and a weight of a mere 2.2 lbs.

The U160 has an “ultra-thin fuselage with a gold Color Film Print finish” and features:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• Intel NM10 chipset
• Up to 2GB of DDR2 667/800MHz RAM
• 10 inch WSVGA LCD display
• Intel GMA 3150 graphics
• Optional external Super-Multi drive
• Up to 9 hours of battery life
• Seamless touchpad

Another year-end deal for all of you to consider.

Newegg is offering the MSI Wind U110-031US 10 inch netbook for a low-price of $299.99 (limit 5 per customer). The specs to this netbook are:

• Intel Atom Z530 processor clocked at 1.6GHz
• 10 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display
• Intel SCH US15W chipset
• Intel GMA 500 graphics
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• 3 USB ports
• VGA port
• Microphone and headphone jack
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 4 in 1 media card reader
• 9 cell battery with 14 hour battery life

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