Micro-Star International's ultra-low-cost notebook PC will compete against rival Asustek's Eee PC Taiwanese laptop computer maker Micro-Star International (MSI) is already hard at work on an ultra-low-cost notebook PC based on Intel’s Diamondville microprocessor to compete against rival Asustek Computer’s Eee PC.Asustek created the Eee PC laptop to sell in emerging markets such as India. It carries an Intel Celeron processor, weighs less than a kilogram, has a 7-inch LCD, and can connect to the Internet wirelessly. The lowest-priced version costs NT$7,999 (US$248).MSI is working on a similar device for the ultra-low-cost notebook market, using an extremely low-voltage, low-cost microprocessor from Intel called Diamondville. Intel has said it will formally unveil the chip at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai this April. “When Diamondville is ready, our project will be ready,” said an MSI executive, speaking on condition of anonymity. He indicated that MSI plans to launch its ultra-low-cost notebook in July or August, but declined to offer further details. Technology Industry