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Announced at CES 2009 for release in April, the X320 is a cheap ultraportable notebook computer from MSI. Featuring a battery life up to 10 hours and weighing in at 2.9 pounds, the X320 is aimed at those interested in a subnotebook device without the higher end price. With a 13.3" display, and an Atom processor, and built in 3G, the device has a starting price point of $699. The device has limited expansion and ports with three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output and Ethernet, which is on par with most netbooks. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
MSRP $699.00
Release date April, 2008
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Features
- CPU/RAM: Intel Atom processor, 2GB DDR2
- Display: 13.3"
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- Network: WiFi, Internal 3G WWAN module
- Expansion & Ports: USB 2.0 x 3, VGA, microphone & audio out jacks
- Operating System: Windows Vista
- Dimensions & Weight: 2.9 pounds
- Battery: Standard 4-cell, 10 hours
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Pros
- Thin & Lightweight
- Led backlight
- CPU ultra low-voltage
MSI X320
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MSRP $800.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
- ultra-thin design
- 8-hour battery life (claimed)
Cons
- poor speakers
- Intel GMA graphics
- display quality is lacking - viewing angles, contrast, blacks, etc...
MSI X320
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Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
MSRP $770.00
Releases December, 2009
Pros
- dual core processor, DDR3 memory, HDD or SSD storage options
- miniature AC adapter
- good battery life - 5+ hours
Cons
- battery sticks out of the bottom
- low end dual core ULV processors, Intel GMA - poor for heavy applications, games
- fully plastic build
MSI X320
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad U150
MSRP $699.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- lightweight - 3.74 pounds
- great battery life for all day computing (up to 12-hours claimed)
- affordable compared to previous generation ultra-portables
Cons
- Intel GMA 4500MHD - superior to the common netbook chip, however still poor compared to other onboard and discrete options from Nvidia and ATI
- ULV Intel Core 2 Solo is designed for power savings, single core and lower clockspeed will mean slower operation for intensive tasks - not suited as a dedicated desktop replacement device
- no optical drive
MSI X320
vs.
Asus UL30A
MSRP $429.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- large keyboard with standard right shift, improve usability over the chicklet style
- slim and light
- aesthetically pleasing
Cons
- non-replaceable battery
- expensive due to 3.75G and WiMAX
- wider body due to large keyboard - creates large screen bezel
MSI X320
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Asus Eee PC 1008HA
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Pros
- affordable compared to most other sub-notebook computers
- despite being slightly less powerful it can still do as much as most other sub-notebooks
- Atom processor sips power and creates very little heat
- full keyboard
- built in 3G WWAN
- 10 hours battery life
- extremely thin
Cons
- cheaper plastic netbook-like construction
- somewhat expensive versus netbook options that present most of the usability of such a device
- limited ports (3 USB and VGA output)
- slightly underpowered compared to Core 2 Duo / Solo options
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