
The Wind U115 is the first netbook from MSI to feature both a solid state disk and a hard drive. This hybrid netbook will be released in Japan this week for 69,800 Yen or about $723. FYI, this 10-inch netbook sports a 1024 x 600 display with Intel Atom Z530 CPU that consumes less power than the Atom N270 CPU found in most netbooks. [Liliputing via Laptop Notebook News]

If you’re looking for a new gaming laptop, be sure to check out MSI GX723, which is designed specifically for gamers. This new gaming laptop comes packed with a 17-inch WXSGA screen, an Intel Core Duo processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M graphics, up to 4GB of RAM, a choice of either a 320GB or 500GB hard drive, a six/nine cell battery and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. Pricing and release dates are still unknown at the moment. [MobileWhack via Laptop Notebook News]

The new CULV-based thin-and-light laptop from MSI has been unveiled from Engadget Chinese. Weighing at 1.4-Kg or about 3-pounds, the laptop comes with a 12-inch (1366 x 768 pixel) LED-backlit display, Intel GMA 4500M integrated graphics, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, a 2GB of DDR2 memory, and a 250GB HDD. The 12-inch MSI U200 retails for $700. [Engadget Chinese via Laptop Notebook News]

Famous netbook manufacturer MSI has released a new gaming headphones which are dubbed as the SyrenPhones. These headphones feature a uni-directional microphone that can reduce noise up to 100Hhz. It also comes with a unique G Logo Power indicator that uses golden-plated USB interface to eliminate noise and to deliver better sound quality. The In-Line volume control function allows users to change the volume directly while playing video games. No info on pricing so far. [FarEastGizmos via Video Game Blog]

MSI has announced the MSI GX633 gaming laptop that comes equipped with the GeForce GT130M 3D graphic card, which is a mid-range GPU. This 15.4-inch laptop uses the AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile CPU with up to 4GB of RAM, a maximum of 500GB hard drive, and all the usual modern features like 802.11n WiFi, built-in Bluetooth, and a 2MP webcam. The GX633 can be plugged on a big display via VGA or HDMI. MSI’s ECO Engine allows you easily switch between a gaming mode and more energy-efficient options. No word on pricing so far. [GameGuru via Laptop Notebook News]

MSI is set to release a new ultra slim 14-inch notebook in the form of the MSI X400. This Apple MacBook Air competitor will likely be built around the Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) chipset. But, there is no further info about this new X-Slim notebook model. We hope that MSI will release an official specifications sheet in time for 2009 Computex in Taipei, Taiwan. Stay tuned for more updates. [Notebook Italia via Laptop Notebook News]

Here is the successor to the standard MSI U100 netbook. Dubbed as the Wind U100 Plus, the 10-inch netbook comes equipped with an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive with Windows XP Home preloaded, the GMA 950 integrated graphics, and a 3- or 6-cell battery. Its 10-inch LED backlight display comes with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels. Available in Imperial Black, Angelic White, Regal Red, Rose Champagne and Metallic Blue, the MSI Wind U100 Plus also supports a 1.3MP webcam, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an Ethernet LAN port, three USB ports, a 4-in-1 media card reader, and a VGA output. [MSI via Laptop Notebook News]

MSI just launched the Wind U123, U123H, and U123T all featuring a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU, a 10-inch LCD screen (1024 x 600 resolution), 1GB of RAM, up to 160GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a webcam, an optional 3 or 6 cell battery, and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. What makes these netbooks special is the Easy Face Manager function that can scan the face of the user and record facial recognition through eyes, cheekbones, jaw line, and nose detection. The user can then use this to adjust personal security identification with up to ten facial expressions per user. The Wind U123H comes with a built-in 3.5G HSDPA modem, while the Wind U123T is packed with digital TV tuner, and that’s about the only difference between the three. [MSI via Laptop Notebook News]

The pricing and availability for the MSI X320 and X340 netbooks have been unveiled. Priced at under $1000, the MSI X340 comes equipped with an Intel’s SU3500 CULV processor running at 1.3Ghz, 4GB of RAM, and a 1080p-capable GMA4500MHD graphics. Meanwhile, the MSI X320 is priced at $700 for the basic configuration that consists of a 1.6Ghz Atom CPU, GMA500 graphics, 2GB RAM, and an optional 3G/WiMAX. Both netbooks feature a 1366 x 768 13.4-inch display, 250GB of HDD, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, three USB 2.0 ports, VGA outputs and a 4-Cell battery. You can also choose an optional 6-Cell battery for longer battery life. The MSI X320 and X340 will be released in May 2009. [Slashgear via Laptop Notebook News]

MSI comes back with a new WindTop AE1900 all-in-one PC that comes equipped with Intel’s Atom 230 CPU running at 1.6Ghz, Intel 945GC chipset, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 4x USB 2.0, 4-1 memory card reader, and DVD (slot) drive. What makes this nettop special is that it consumes only 45Watts of power during what MSI calls “full operation”. This PC is also perfect for use in the library since its noise levels will never exceed 26dB. [RegHardware]