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The U115 is a mid-range model in MSi's Wind line of budget netbooks. Its central selling point is the ability to operate both SSD and HDD drives simultaneously. This hybrid storage feature fuses the reliability and speed of flash storage with the higher storage capacity possible with a traditional hard drive. The U115 also features an LED-backlit 10-inch screen with a 1024x600 resolution, which MSi says allows it to fully display web content which is less effectively handled by smaller, lower-resolution netbooks. A text magnification feature further improves usability. Like all netbooks, the U115 is highly portable, with a maximum thickness of 1.24" and weight of around 2.2 lbs. It utilizes an Intel Atom CPU clocking in at 1.6 GHz, and is available with 1 GB of RAM and 120 or 160 GB of hard drive space in addition to 8 or 16 GB of SSD capacity. Other features include a built-in webcam and 4-in-1 card reader.
MSRP $350.00
Release date December, 2008
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Features
- 10" LCD display (LED backlighting, 1024 x 600)
- Intel Atom Z530 Processor (1.6 GHz)
- 1GB RAM
- Hybrid storage
- 120/160GB HDD
- 8/16GB SSD
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Webcam and microphone
- 4-in-1 card reader
- Text magnification
- Bluetooth
- 2.2 lbs
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MSRP $429.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- larger keyboard and screen improves usability
- 160GB HDD allows for much more storage
- much cheaper than the 1000H model
Cons
- no bluetooth
- now over 3 pounds, not as easy to handle and carry as the smaller 900 series
- 10" screen keeps the original resolution of 1024x600
MSI Wind U115
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1000HA
MSRP $575.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 7 hours of battery life standard (6 cell vs. 3 cell)
- one of the best keyboards of any netbook
- large 160GB storage capacity
Cons
- regular old 9" screen resolution
- expensive for what it is
- extra $125 for 3G module over the D150-1B
MSI Wind U115
vs.
Acer Aspire One D150-2BG
MSRP $499.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- not much more expensive than the original Mini 1000
- aluminum enclosure
- greatest keyboard of any netbook
Cons
- same split trackpad as the Mini Note and Mini 1000
- upgrades come at a steep price
- only 2 USB slots
MSI Wind U115
vs.
HP Mini 2140
MSRP $565.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- attractive - not as cheap looking or fingerprinty as the plastic models
- still offers a decent 3 and a half hour battery life
- nicer than the majority of full sized laptops
Cons
- 2 cell battery - with no plans for Asus to offer an upgrade
- expensive for a netbook
- battery life suffers compared to cheaper models
MSI Wind U115
vs.
Asus Eee 1002HA
MSRP $699.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- beautiful brushed aluminum enclosure - extremely slim and light
- nice enough to use in a professional setting for those uninterested in bulkier laptops
- 2.3 pounds
Cons
- does not include the N10 screen with added vertical resolution
- expensive
- poor older style EEE keyboard - poor right shift placement/size
MSI Wind U115
vs.
Asus EEE S101
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Pros
- hybrid drive system - good for storage as well as silent/cool/extra long operation
- variety of upgradable components
- remains as light and small as more basic netbooks
- 6-cell option is available
Cons
- additional features will cost end users more than a netbook is worth
- MSI's netbook offerings are always poorly priced compared to competitors
- basic enclosure - not as luxurious as Asus' hybrid option the S101
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