26 January 2009 @ 11:36MSI WindBOX coming soon

MSI will start shipping a wireless “thin” computer aimed at industrial clients sometime in 2009 Q1. The WindBOX looks pretty much like a fanless version of their Wind netbook without a screen. I can see this device being pretty useful, and MSI is touting it as a good solution for digital signage, as a thin client, or as a point-of-sale terminal. Pricing and exact ship date have not been released yet.

CPU: Intel® AtomTM Processor
Processor: Intel® AtomTM N270 1.6GHz (TDP 2.5W)
Chipset: Intel® 945GSE + ICH7M
Memory: 1 GB on board/ 1 * DDR2 SO-DIMM 553/667, up to 1 GB
Graphic Engine: Intel® GMA 950 3D Graphic Engine
Display Port: 1* VGA
USB: 3 * USB 2.0 Port
LAN: 1 * Realtek 10/100 LAN
WiFi: 802.11 b/g
Audio: 2 jacks Mic In; Head Phone Out
Antenna: 1 * SMA Connector (Optional)
Card Reader: 3-in-1 (SD/MMC/Memory Stick)
Storage: 1 * SATA II
Application: Digital Signage, Thin Client, Value PC, POS
Power Source: DC 20V, 40W