By Al Hilal on Wednesday, February 22, 2012Filed Under: Laptops

Displayed at a computer exhibition in Taiwan during Information Month, the MSI X370 Ultra Laptop is designed to satisfied consumers who want a thinner, lighter, and more stylish laptop. The X370 is less than 1-inch thin and weighs only 1.4kg. Regarding design and look, the laptop features the MSI’s etched checkerboard design, a shimmering color film print on its cover, and unique diamond-pattern surface finishing.
Inside the MSI X370 Ultra Laptop you can find the AMD’s new generation dual-core E-350 processor, an energy-saving processor that uses as low as 18-watts of electricity. The low energy consumption enables the battery life to last up to 10 hours after a full charge, that’s long enough to help you finish whatever works you have without the power cords.
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By Al Hilal on Monday, February 13, 2012Filed Under: Netbooks

Netbook is a computer category that Apple doesn’t enter. Steve Job said that netbook is a piece of junk. But it doesn’t stop big players like MSI to continue upgrading their netbook line up. In early February 2012, MSI unveiled its all-new Wind U180 netbook featuring Intel Cedar Trail Atom processing platform, TDE overclocking technology, and DDR3 system memory support. Coming optional with Atom N2800 processor, the Wind U180 utilizes Intel NM10 high-speed chip set and the latest generation display graphics technology that enables users to enjoy high resolution 1080p movies on its 10.1″ LED backlit display.
Regarding design and look, the all-new MSI Wind U180 is less than 1-inch thin and weighs at only 1kg. Users with different style and mood, have a choice to pick their favorite colours including black, white or lavender. The netbook is also sheathed in IMR color film print to prevent scratches and smudges. A stylish Chiclet keyboard and swirl design touchpad are other unique features those users can expect.
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By Al Hilal on Sunday, February 5, 2012Filed Under: Laptops

You want a notebook, you also want a tablet, but you don’t have the budget for both devices, only one device you can effort. A high-end tablet such iPad or Galaxy Tab could set you back around $500, a stylish and powerful ultrabook such as Samsung Series 5 would cost $900 at minimum. If you want all of them, you need to have $1,400. If you don’t have such amount of money, how to solve the problem? Lenovo has the answer: the $1200 IdeaPad YOGA. I know it’s not the right answer for everyone, but let’s see what it can do.
The IdeaPad YOGA is a multi-mode notebook with four different usage style: notebook, tablet, stand and tent. Measuring 16.9mm thin and weighing 1.47kg, the YOGA comes with a 360 degree dual-hinge flip design which make the four usage mode possible. For entertainemnt, users can flip the screen into stand or tent mode.
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