MUMBAI, 6 Jan 2010: Micro Star International (MSI) has announced the availability in India, of the Wind U130 and Wind U135, the Company’s first netbooks based on Intel’s Pine Trail platform.

With the just announced Intel ATOM N450 processor and the new generation NM10 single chipset architecture that provides extremely low consumption of 5.5 watts, increasing battery life by 15% and overall performance by 10% over existing models, the ultra-thin MSI Wind U130 and Wind U135 are convenient, highly portable. Weighing only 1.2 kilograms including the battery and smaller than A4-size sheet they can be easily carried in a handbag.

The Wind U135 comes with a unique Chiclet keyboard, an independent key design for more stable and quiet operation providing comfort to users. The Chiclet keyboard also gives U135 more exquisite and artistic exterior. MSI has specially designed a wider touch pad for Wind U130 and Wind U135 that have 20% larger surface area for easier finger movement.

With its Eco Engine technology, the battery life of the Wind U130 and U135 are pushed to the edge to provide you with an extended power supply and user can choose from five power supply modes - Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Document and Turbo Battery to customize the power supply based on user requirements. This flexible allocation of power during use extends endurance to its limits and gives the U135 and U130 all-day, uninterrupted, ultra-long battery life.

The outer shell of the Wind U130 and Wind U135 is coated with MSI's exclusive Color Film Print and features flowing silver lines and rippling water designs. The U135 comes in four dazzling colors – refined silver, wind dancer black, trendy blue and cherry red – while the U130 comes in two all-new standard colors – angelic white and wind dancer black.

Due to their stylish look and extreme portability, the MSI Wind U130 and U135 are targeted at fashion seekers and mobile users. They are most suited to those who need extreme mobility and need to carry their information wherever they travel – such as salespersons always on the move, or students on vast campuses.

Prices start at Rs. 23,000 for Wind U130 and Rs. 25,000 for U135 for the basic configuration.

About MSI:

Founded in August 1986, MSI (Micro Star International) is a world-class leading company specializes in the design and manufacture of mainboards, graphics card and notebooks. MSI is now the world No1 graphic card manufacturer and Top-3 in mainboards. According to Displaybank, MSI is the No4 Netbook supplier in 2008 and being ranked as Top 10 NB Brand in the worldwide market based on shipments.

MSI Computer India Pvt. Ltd. initiated its local presence as a licence office in 2005 and become a fully functional subsidiary in 2007. Today MSI India has in total 30 employees to provide local sales, marketing and service support.

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