Micro Star International (MSI) has introduced the latest, hi-fashion addition to its netbook lineup - the MSI Wind U160. The ultra-light U160 that weighs less than 1 kg including the battery, has been recognized as a design icon and won the Innovation Foundation (iF) Design Award in Germany on its recent global launch.

The new netbook from MSI is based on Intel's Pine Trail platform with the highly-integrated N450 Atom processor, and provides a battery run-time of up to 15 hours.

With its attractive external appearance, slim, lightweight design and painstaking attention to detail, the U160 is sure to appeal to any fashion-conscious consumer.

At less than one-inch thickness, the outer shell of Wind U160 is coated with MSI's unique color-film-print (CFP) technology with a two-color - Fancy Gold and Jet Black - finish.

The section of the chassis on which the user's hands rest is also coated with scratch-resistant, hard-wearing color-film-print. This attention to detail gives the Wind U160 immense visual and tactile appeal; every aspect of the laptop radiates class and elegance. The U160 uses the latest rod-type screen hinge design, with the power switch located on the end of the hinge.

Despite its portability, the energy-saving 10-inch LED display of the Wind U160 boasts a reaction time of just 8 milliseconds, twice as fast as any other comparable netbook. The high-resolution 1024x600 display provides a picture which is wider, brighter and has better color saturation - giving the user an awesome visual experience.

The netbook's unique Chiclet keyboard, an independent key design for more stable and quiet operation provides comfort to users. MSI has specially designed a seamless wider touch pad for Wind U160 that have 20% larger surface area for easier finger movement which makes the keyboard area a more streamlined look.

With its MSI-developed "ECO" energy-saving technology, the battery life of the Wind U160 is pushed to the edge to provide an extended power supply. Users can choose from five power supply modes - Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Document and Turbo Battery - to customize the power supply based on user requirements.