In addition to the fresh ASUS Eee PC competition (MSI Wind), we have learned that Micro Star International is also in preparation of a desktop Wind PC computer. The Linux based desktop equivalent of Wind PC will pack in a passively cooled 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, Intel 945GC + ICH7 motherboard, 1GB DDR2-533 SO-DIMM memory (up to 2GB), 160GB 3.5-inch HDD, integrated ALC888 7.1 channel HD Audio and a Gigabit LAN. MSI claims that noise levels will be a little over 30dBa and the whole PC will consume just 30W, even though it will come with a 65W power adapter. Expect more information after Computex starts (June 3-7, 2008).

More info on the very first MSI Wind mini-notebook series was revealed today. During an interview with LAPTOP Magazine, MSI's Director of US Sales Andy Tung shared that the Wind will come in two LED-backlit display-size variations: an 8.9-inch and a 10-inch. The 10-inch model will be available in USA only, starting from June 3rd. The mini-laptops are set to range in price from $399 to $549 depending on the configuration and the OS they come with. A Linux version, running Novel's SUSE with 512MB RAM and 80GB HDD as well as a Microsoft Windows XP version with 1GB RAM, an 80GB hard drive, and Bluetooth will be available for purchase. Both models will be upgradable to 320GB in HDD capacity. All models will come in four different colors, including black, white, silver, and pink. In addition Wind minis will feature a standard six-cell battery, that will keep them alive for almost 6 hours. Check out the full interview and a giant image gallery here.