微星刚刚公布了一个“Nettop”电脑，我们可以将其理解为桌上的UMPC，Wind MS－6496型号包含Atom 230处理器，82945GC＋ICH7,200－pin SODIMM内存，千兆网络，VGA，6USB接口，读卡器，7.1声道输出，Mini PCI Express和CF卡槽。

细心的人一定发现了，它没有硬盘，原来硬盘所做的工作可以通过CF卡来完成，包括启动系统，但它依然支持SATA接口连接硬盘。这款电脑总耗能不超过40W。

Processor -- Intel Atom 230 clocked at 1.6GHz
Memory -- up to 2GB of 533/400MHz DDR memory
Storage -- bays for 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive, Compact Flash slot
Display -- outputs to VGA, with unspecified resolutions
Networking -- 1 x gigabit Ethernet port, with RJ45 connector
Other I/O:
6 x USB 2.0 (two front, four rear)
2 x SATA
Audio:
2 x stereo mic in (front and rear panels)
1 x stereo headphone out (front panel)
1 x stereo line input (rear panel)
4 x stereo line outputs (rear panel; configurable as normal stereo, 5:1 surround sound, or 7:1 surround)
Expansion:
Compact Flash slot
Mini PCI Express slot
4-in-1 memory card reader (SD/XD/MC/MMS)
Dimensions:
11.8 x 9.4 x 2.55 inches (case)
9.8 x 6.7 inches (motherboard)
Power requirements -- 65W AC adapter; typical 40W consumption