msi x340

MSI Philippines officially launched the MSI XSlim X340 today, the thinnest notebook coming out of its XSeries line (or less often referred to as "the challenger to the Macbook Air"). MSI Product Manager Iris Chuang admitted that they chose an Intel ULV processor instead of an Atom to strike a balance between performance and battery life. The X340 runs on an Intel Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 @ 1.4GHz. It would be interesting to see how the lower-clocked 1.4GHz CULV fare against an Atom N280 1.66GHz if MSI is claiming they chose performance over battery life (5.5watts vs. As earlier reported, the X340 will retail for Php49,999 when it comes out in stores. A marketing officer revealed in an email that MSI's upcoming X-Slim X340 Notebook will definitely arrive in the Philippines next quarter and based on previous reports, could be as early as April. This 13" ultra-slim notebook from MSI only weighs 1.3kg (2.8lbs) and as thin as 6mm (19.8mm at its thickest), certainly a very close call to the Macbook air's 4mm to 19.4mm figures. MSI unveiled two new slim notebooks -- a 13.4" XSlim X340 and another 15.6" XSlim X600, obviously looking more like a Macbook Air. Read more in our articles including "MSI XSlim X340 launched and priced" and "MSI X340 Ultra Slim Notebook coming soon".