Netbooks Around the World: MSI Wind U160, Eee PC 1005PE-H, DosParas Notebooks

MSI Wind U160 in Taiwan
The MSI Wind U160 has been officially launched in Taiwan, with a 15 hour battery (at least, that’s what MSI claims), the loftiest, battery life claim so far, topping the Asus Eee PC 1005PE’s claim by 1 hour. Again, subtract 2 hours more or less, and we can expect it to run for 13 hours at most. I’m betting 10 to 12 hours.

Technical Specifications are as follows:

  • 10.1” 1024 x 600 Display
  • GMA 3150 graphics
  • Intel Atom N450 processor
  • 160GB HDD 2.5” SATA
  • 1GB RAM (2 max)
  • 3-Cell or 6-Cell Battery
  • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR, Optional 3.5G mobile broadband
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
  • Available in Fancy Gold or Jet Black colors

Check out the MSI Wind U160 Product Page here.

Asus Eee PC 1005PE-H in France
The European market are getting better netbooks, at least, netbooks that are better than their US counterparts. The Asus Eee PC1005PE-H has an upgraded RAM from 1GB to 2GB, a 320GB HDD and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium.

The Asus Eee PC1005PE-P from Amazon only comes with 1GB RAM, a 250GB HDD and Microsoft Windows 7 Starter. It is currently priced at $396.50.

The European version is selling for €349.

Technical Specifications include:

  • 10.1-Inch Color-Shine 1024X600 WSVGA LCD Display
  • Intel Atom N450 processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 320GB HDD
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • 4400 mAh battery (11 hours)

DosPara notebooks from Japan comes with Blu-Ray Drive
Japanese maker DosPara’s limited edition “Yu-Pon” model features a 12.1″ screen with 1366 x 768 resolution, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD with Windows 7 Home Premium. And what really sets it apart is the fact that iy has a Blu-Ray drive. Yes, kinda cool.

We might not see this unit in the US but for the Japanese buyers, it’a available for ¥69,980, and is due to come out anytime this month.

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