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Announced in November 2008 and further revealed in January 2009, the WindBOX is a miniature Atom-powered nettop from MSI. Featuring the standard 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of DDR2 memory, Intel GMA 950 graphics, and 702.11 b/g wireless, the thin form factor and ability to mount the unit to the back of a LCD monitor is what sets the WindBOX apart from the plethora of nettop options already available. Not unlike the Eee Box, the WindBOX allows users to save precious desk space and achieve a slimmer iMac like appearance with any VESA-compatible monitor.
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Release date January, 2009
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[As of January 31, 2009, this unit is not yet listed for sale on Amazon, eBay, or shopping.com.]
Features
- CPU/RAM: 1.6GHz Intel Atom, 1GB DDR2
- Graphics: Intel GMA 950
- Network: Ethernet, 802.11 b/g
- Storage: SATA II compatible - no drive listed
- Ports & Expansion: 1 x VGA, 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x Ethernet, 2 x mic in, 1 x headphone out, 3-in-one card reader (SD/MMC/Memory Stick)
- Dimensions & Weight: 180 x 255 x 19mm, 1.08 kg (2.4 pounds)
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Competitors
MSRP $349.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Low power consumption
- Small, sleek form factor
- Wireless 802.11n connectivity
Cons
- Fairly expensive for it's specs
- impossible to upgrade
- 1080p playback can be spotty
MSI WindBOX
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Asus Eee Box
MSRP $300.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- latest single core Atom (N280)
- HDMI output
Cons
- not powerful enough for 1080p media
- limited for power users due to slower single core Atom processor
- cheaper and more powerful options from Acer exist (AspireRevo)
MSI WindBOX
vs.
Acer Veriton N260G
MSRP $399.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- dual monitor output - including a DVI digital monitor output
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers who just use PCs to check e-mail and browse the Internet
- extremely compact and designed to be mounted on a VESA capable monitor
Cons
- not as pretty as the Cappuccino PC or Apple's Mac mini
MSI WindBOX
vs.
ViewSonic LinkPC
MSRP $189.00
Released September, 2008
Due to launch sometime in September 2008, the Shuttle X27 is a new miniature desktop system. Based on the new Atom processor, the X27 is far from a powerful desktop system. Not unlike the MSI Wind desktop system or the EEE Box, the X27 is meant to be small, cool, quiet and as full...
MSI WindBOX
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Shuttle X27
MSRP $269.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- includes an optical drive
- includes Windows XP
- fairly small and quiet
Cons
- None considering what you get for the price.
- no wireless connectivity
- fairly late to market
MSI WindBOX
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Compaq Presario CQ2009F
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Pros
- designed specifically to be mounted - slimmer and more attractive on a monitor than an Eee Box
- passively cooled - no fan, no noise
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers who just use PCs to check e-mail and browse the Internet
- saves desk space
Cons
- less featured than an Eee Box
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