MSI Releasing Cedar Trail-Based Netbook, the Wind U180
Apparently the netbook form factor isn't quite dead, and this one even sports an Intel Cedar Trail CPU.
As reported earlier, the netbook form factor isn't dead quite yet -- at least, not in 2012. To prove this point, motherboard manufacturer MSI is reportedly launching a netbook using a 1.86 GHz Intel Atom N2800 Cedar Trail processor along with Intel GMA 3650 graphics and up to 2 GB of DDR3 RAM. The netbook will initially be rolled out in Germany with a base price of under 350 Euros, but a few demo units is expected to make an appearance at CES 2012 next week.
Called the MSI Wind U180, the base netbook will sport a 10.1-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) Slim-type LED-backlit display, a 320 GB 5400rpm HDD, 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, 10/100 Ethernet, a 0.3MP webcam, a 2-in-1 card reader, and Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition. Other features will include support for 1080p HD video, HDMI output on select models, a 6-cell battery and a Chiclet keyboard.
According to a pre-order listing, the new MSI netbook also provides a few extra options for consumers who want a little extra spunk. Storage options include a 750 GB SATA 5400rpm HDD and a 512 GB Kingston SSD among other storage solutions, USB-based DVD and Blu-ray burners, choices of Windows 7 Home and Windows 7 Premium, and more. Additional listings even indicate that users also have an option to upgrade to a 3-in-1 card reader.
Currently there's no indication of when of if this netbook will make it over to the States, but we'll likely know more about the device next week, so stay tuned.

No, thanks!
Really? You say that like it's impressive or something.
Zacate. 'nuff said.
Does the Cedar with new Intel graphics support HD playback? I know my atom can't....
I would love to have one of these new Atoms with a slightly higher res monitor and 4GB of Ram paired with an SSD
The resource doesn't even make sense, why would someone put a 512GB SSD or Blu-ray burner or even both into this thing? 512 SSD, the CPU is too slow to process anything close to the rate of which the SSD is doing. Blu-ray burner, you serious? With 10/100 ethernet and a display resolution of 1024x600, what the hell would you need a blu-ray burner?
Is this a joke to provoke people?
Say you already have a custom built, Core i series desktop at home. However, you need to go on the road. Well, with some applications like TeamViewer or other programs you can easily pack up your netbook and bring it with you, and connect to your home PC anywhere where there is internet. That would be why I'd want it. Sure, you can't go above and beyond but it still offers a lightweight, low power option to expand your computing experience. Until phones are able to allow you to completely interact with your Windows based machine wirelessly, this is a decent option while still being a computer in itself. The problem you're all having is reviewing it in the light it's supposed to be reviewed in.
Comparing this to a laptop is, for lack of a better word, stupid. A lot of laptops now are still clunky, hard to actually use on the go because of the outrageous size unless you're willing to pay out the butt.
So for the price, what it offers, and it's realistic implementations, netbooks are decent. Everyone needs to get off their high horse and stop acting like idiots. I'd barely even call you guys users, you're acting like mindless "my pride is my computers processing power!" drones.
I am a gamer too, i play sc2,cod in my lappy in high settings. so am i missing something?