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MSI Underscores Commitment
to Green Living for Earth Day 2010 with Donation of Eco-Friendly
Wind Top All-in-One PCs
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswirel/ -- MSI, a worldwide
leading manufacturer of computer components and systems, today
launched a new campaign to build awareness of the importance and
benefits of "green" living and eco-friendly computing. The "MSI Get
the Green Touch" Contest will award one of five
environmentally-focused organizations with 10 Wind Top AE2220
All-in-One PCs. The winning organization will be the one that
receives the most votes on the official "MSI Computer US" Page on
Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/MSI.ComputerUS), beginning today
through Earth Day 2010 on April 22nd. In addition, everyone who
votes will automatically be eligible for a drawing to win a Wind Top
PC for their own use. The Wind Top AE2220 All-in-One PC is the
flagship model of MSI's award-winning Wind Top line, delivering new
levels of performance, usability, and functionality in an
affordable, stylish and eco-friendly design. In addition, Wind Top
PCs use 30 percent less energy than traditional desktop PCs.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100412/SF84306)
"At MSI, environmentally-conscious design resulting in dramatically
lower energy consumption is a very high priority," said Andy Tung,
vice president of sales, MSI US. "In addition to providing one of
these very deserving organizations with powerful, energy-efficient
computers to support their continued work for environmental causes,
fans of the MSI Page on Facebook will have a unique opportunity to
learn more about the importance and benefits of green living and
eco-friendly computing."
The MSI Get the Green Touch Contest will allow MSI Facebook fans to
learn more about five innovative charitable organizations that are
committed to sustainability and environmentally friendly causes.
Fans can vote for their favorite organization, and the one receiving
the most votes will receive the 10 Wind Top All-in-One PCs. After a
fan votes for his or her favorite charity, he/she will have the
option to display a badge promoting that charity on his/her personal
Facebook profile to generate more visibility with friends and other
personal contacts. The fan who shares the badge with the most
friends and contacts will win one high-performance, eco-friendly
Wind Top AE2220 All-in-one PC for his or her personal use.
The five following green organizations will be voted on by MSI Fans
on Facebook:
* Green Spaces (http://www.greenspacesny.com/) – Its vision is to
forward the sustainability movement globally through local hubs that
incubate environmental entrepreneurs. With hubs in New York City and
Colorado, Green Spaces offers work offices with conference rooms,
lounges, as well as opportunities for entrepreneurs to network with
other businesses and startup organizations.
* Recycles.org (http://www.recycles.org/) – Provides a "Nonprofit
Recycling & Reuse Network," which makes it easy for individuals and
organizations to donate computers, laptops, office and classroom
equipment for reuse by teachers, technicians, schools, churches, and
community leaders. Recycles Org makes it easy to keep good, used
technology out of the waste stream while putting it back into
service where it can help the most.
* Computers with Causes (
http://www.computerswithcauses.org ) – A unique program enabling
individuals and corporations to donate computer equipment to support
a variety of charitable programs, resulting in significantly greater
income and benefit for the community, as well as the donor by often
increasing the maximum legal tax deduction. Computers with Causes
evaluates each and every donation on a case by case basis, and will
repair, refurbish, and properly prepare donated property for
placement into an educational environment or another cause the
organization supports.
* Green Technology (http://www.green-technology.org/) – Green
Technology is a non-profit initiative designed to inform government
efforts toward sustainability, providing a forum in which government
officials can communicate with those in the private sector who are
developing and distributing green technologies.
* Earth Team (http://www.earthteam.net/) – Earth Team is a
collaborative network connecting San Francisco Bay Area teenagers,
teachers and youth leaders with numerous environmental, educational,
and government organizations. Its mission is to create a new
generation of environmental stewards and leaders by introducing
environmental experiences that inspire dedication to a healthy
environment into the classroom and the community.
About the Wind Top AE2220
The MSI Wind Top AE2220 All-in-One PC features a 21.5-inch screen
with 16:9 widescreen display, full HD (1080p) resolution and
high-fidelity 5.1-channel SRS Premium Sound to provide home users
with theater-like multimedia entertainment. Powered by NVIDIA ION
graphics and the latest Intel® Core 2 Duo/Pentium Dual Core
processors, it can effortlessly run HD movies, resource-hungry
applications and sophisticated 3D games. It also incorporates MSI's
exclusive graphic interface, enabling users to take advantage of
"One Touch" convenience to browse the Web, instant message, use VOIP
software, play music, and much more.
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