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MSI prepping launch of low-cost PCs in June

Daniel Fleshbourne   on 04 January 2008 - 13:15 · 2 comments & 2748 views

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Micro-Star International (MSI) is preparing to introduce a low-cost PC product line in June at the earliest, according to Sambora Chen, director of Greater China sales. The first low-cost PCs from the company will be built on Intel's Shelton processor, Chen said, and will come with a 7-inch panel and Linux support. Initial pricing is set at around NT$10,000 (US$308). Chen added that another model which runs on Windows XP is still under testing. Besides the first models built on Intel processors, Chen revealed MSI is also in talks with AMD about a potential partnership. Preparation on corresponding software and hardware is also in progress, he added.

In light of the growing number of companies including Acer, Compal Electronics and Quanta Computer entering into the low-cost PC segment, MSI stressed that it will be cautious over its deployment and the company's marketing plan will be adjusted in accordance with low-cost PC sales in the first half of 2008. If demand fails expectations, MSI may either postpone or hold off its launch schedule

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#1 Foub on 04 Jan 2008 - 14:49
As long as its affordable, usable, and of course promotes the further adopting of Linux over Windows I'm all for it.
#2 mrmckeb on 05 Jan 2008 - 08:15
LOL. They should wait to see how the eee turns out first...

And at #1, we sell eee pc's and people look at them and laugh at what they offer for only $100 less than an acer with Vista.

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