January 9, 2009
MSI’s Super-Thin MacBook Air Killer Will Cost Just $700
Wired
Dylan Tweney writes about MSI’s new netbook, the MSI X-Slim Series X320, which will compete directly with Apple’s MacBook Air.
“It’s extremely thin, with a maximum thickness of just 3/4 of an inch (1.98cm) and wing-like profile that tapers down to a knifelike edge along the front. It weighs just 2.9 pounds (1.3kg) and has a 13-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) display, plus an extra-large touchpad. In short, it’s an Air clone. But the X320 will cost far less than the Air’s $1,800 starting price: It will cost between $700 and $1,000, depending on options, when it goes on sale this spring, an MSI representative told Wired.com.”
Intel: Fourth quarter sales worse than expected (again)
ZD Net
Larry Dignan writes about Intel’s latest revenue earnings from its fourth quarter.
“Intel warned about the fourth quarter in November and forecast sales of about $9 billion. Before Intel’s previous warning, analysts were expecting fourth quarter revenue north of $10 billion. That’s a $2 billion revenue shortfall in two months. In a statement, Intel cited ‘further weakness in end demand and inventory reductions by its customers in the global PC supply chain.’”
LG shows off GD910 Watch Phone, production later this year
Engadget
Chris Ziegler provides details on LG’s recently announced watch phone device.
“LG’s just announced that the GD910…will start production later in 2009, featuring 3G, Bluetooth, speakerphone, an integrated music player, and a touch screen in case those three side-mounted buttons don’t cut it.”
