CeBIT 2008: MSI Embeds Swarovski Crystals Into Notebook

Notebook vendor MicroStar International is taking fashion seriously in its latest notebook additions. This year's CeBIT that ended yesterday unveiled the company's new approach towards mobile computing: beauty as a manufacturing concept.

Notebook computers get carried almost everywhere, and have quickly become a true fashion object. As usually, the users' attention was shifted from Prada bags directly to the notebook's aspect. MSI was able to integrate into their latest addition to the PR-2000 Crystal collection just enough glamor to ensure you don't go unnoticed. The MS-1221 model is primarily targeted at business users and comes accessorized with 120 Swarovski crystals.

The crystal-decorated notebook system allows individuals to break free from the black or silver monotony, while avoiding over-extravagance. Under the shiny hood, the notebook hides Intel's Santa Rosa platform with a wide choice of processors, including the Core 2 Duo T7100/7300/7500/7700 offerings. The 12.1-inch WXGA display running at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 is powered by GMA X3100 graphics.

The crystal-enabled computer comes with up to 4 GB of system RAM, a 200 GB conventional hard-disk drive, a built-in Super-Multi Drive with DVD RAM support, 1GB of Intel's Turbo Memory 1.3MP camera, a built-in MS-6837D Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR USB module Wi-Fi and HDMI connectors for a full high-definition multimedia experience. The manufacturer also included a built-in biometric fingerprint sensor in order to unlock your workstation at the touch of a single finger, which adds an extra layer of protection to your stored data.

The Crystal notebook is powered by Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system and comes with a Li-ion 8-cell battery pack that can deliver 4400 mA/h, rated by the producer for 4 hours of continuous working.

The notebook is currently available for a starting price of $719.



Live report by Bogdan Popa and Alex Vochin from CeBIT 2008 Hanover, Germany.

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