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| Developer | Gigabyte Technology |
|---|---|
| Type | Subnotebook/Tablet PC |
| Media | 160 GB 2.5" HDD |
| Operating system | Windows XP Windows Vista Linux |
| CPU | 1.6GHz Intel Atom |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Display | 8.9" LCD, WXGA 1280x768, Touch screen, LED Backlight, 180° rotation angle |
| Input | Keyboard Touchpad Microphone 1.3 Megapixel Webcam Touch screen |
| Connectivity | 10/100 Mbit Ethernet 802.11b/g wireless LAN 3 USB 2.0 ports 4-in-1 Flash Memory card reader Bluetooth |
| Power | 4400mAh Lithium Ion |
The Gigabyte M912 (also called the Gigabyte Netbook M912x) is a subnotebook tablet computer designed by Gigabyte Technology (Gigabyte). It was first announced at the 2008 Computex [1], but is still listed as "coming soon" on their web site. The M912 features an 8.9", LED backlit, WXGA (1280x768) touch screen display that swivels and opens 180°, and can be operated in either clamshell laptop mode, or tablet mode. Storage will consist of one 2.5" hard drive, ranging in size from 120GB to 250GB. Pricing has not yet been released officially.
It will feature the new Intel Atom 45-nm processors running at 1.6 GHz. Also featured is Bluetooth, WLAN and a 1.3MP camera. The M912 is seen as Gigabyte's response to the successful ASUS Eee PC, and is positioned to be the first tablet netbook in the market. It will feature full support for Linux, Windows XP, and Window Vista.
Specifications[edit]
| Linux Version | Windows XP Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Linux Novell (SUSE) | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
| Chipset | Intel 945GMS, ICH7-M | |
| Display | 10"W (1024*600) LED | |
| VGA | UMA | |
| Memory | 512MB DDR2/667MHz | 1GB DDR2/667MHz |
| Hard Drive | 80G / 2.5"SATA | |
| Battery | 3-cell, 2200 mAh: 2.5 Hours or 6-cell, 5200 mAh: 5.5 Hours | |
| WLAN | 802.11 b/g | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Webcam | 1.3 Megapixels | |
| Dimension | 260 x 180 x 19-31.5mm (10.23" x 7.08" x 0.748"/1.24") | |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg) for 3-cell, 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg) for 6-cell | |
| Launch Price | $399/299€ | $499/399€ |
Future models[edit]
MSI plans to release an 8.9" version, but not for the US market.[2]. MSI also is currently working on a new UMPC that is smaller, thinner than the current version. MSI stated that the next Wind will have similar components (including the Intel Atom processor), but it is aimed for business people. The new generation Wind is expected to be on sale in Q1 of 2009. The exact price is unknown. [3]
A desktop Wind PC (nettop) is also in development.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/News/Notebook/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1393
- ^ "MSI Wind revealed". www.laptopmag.com. 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "MSI Plans Next Wind Mini-laptop, Smaller Devices". www.pcworld.com. 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
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External links[edit]
- MSI Press Release
- MSI Wind Community
- MSI Wind PC Forums
- MSIWind.net User Forums
- MSI Wind PC Info & Community
- MSImobile, Linux version
- MSImobile, Windows version
- MSI Wind Infos & Reviews
Media[edit]
- Official MSI Pricing of the Wind in the US revealed.
- MSI Wind Preview
- Hands-on with the MSI Wind ultra-portable
- MSI Wind PC Dissection and Power Consumption Test
Reviews[edit]
- MSI Wind (Windows XP)
- The Atom-based Eee PC-a-like which talks the talk and walks the walk
- MSI Wind notebook starts the storm
- Chilehardware MSI Wind Review
Category:Subnotebooks Category:Linux based devices Category:Netbooks