MSI, one of the leading manufacturers of computer hardware products has just revealed that their MSI Wind Notebook will be released in the U.S. in June.

According to Andy Tung, MSI’s director of US sales, in an interview with Joanna Stern of LaptopMag:

The product comes in two display-size variations: an 8.9-inch and a 10-inch. Only the 10-inch display will be available to the U.S. market starting June 3rd. The Linux version, running Novel’s SUSE, will have 512MB RAM and an 80GB hard drive. It will retail for $399. The Windows XP version will have 1GB RAM, an 80GB hard drive, and Bluetooth, retailing for $549. However according to MSI a base configuration of the Windows XP product will be available for under $500. The product will come in four different colors, including black, white, silver, and pink. Both sizes will be available in these colors. With 6 hours of battery life with the standard six-cell battery.

View Full Specifications of the Wind after the jump.

For the Wind notebook’s full specifications:
Linux Version ($399)
CPU:1.6GHz Intel Atom
Operating System: Linux Novell SUSE
Chipset: 945GMS+ ICH7-M
Display: 10-inch/ 1024×600
Hard Disk Drive: 80GB / 2.5” SATA
VGA: UMA
Memory: 512MB DDR2/ 667MHz
Card Reader: 4-in-1 (SD,MMC,MS, MS Pro)
USB Ports: 3
Mic-in/Headphone
Webcam: 1.3 MP
WLAN: 802.11b/g
Bluetooth: No
Battery: Three Cells / 2.5 hrs
Dimension: 10.23 x 7.08 x 0.748 inches
Weight 2.6 lbs

Windows XP Version
CPU:1.6GHz Intel Atom
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Chipset: 945GMS+ ICH7-M
Display: 10-inch/ 1024×600
Hard Disk Drive: 80GB / 2.5” SATA
VGA: UMA
Memory: 1GB DDR2/ 667MHz
Card Reader: 4-in-1 (SD,MMC,MS, MS Pro)
USB Ports: 3
Mic-in/Headphone
Webcam: 1.3 MP
WLAN: 802.11b/g
Bluetooth: Yes
Battery: Six Cells / 5.5 hrs
Dimension: 10.23 x 7.08 x 0.748-inches
Weight 2.8 lbs

This notebook is rather cheaper of course compared to other well-known laptop brands. So if you’re on a tight budget and you’re considering buying a new notebook soon then you could probably afford buying your very first Wind notebook.