The MSI Wind is an ultraportable laptop that weighs only 2.3 pounds. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, a 10" wide LCD screen with LED backlight technology and a keyboard that is only 20% smaller than a standard full-size keyboard. It is available with either the Windows XP operating system or Linux (although the Windows version will cost $100 more). The Wind Notebook has all the necessary features for easy WiFi, including a built-in ethernet port and built-in wireless 802.11 b/g support. One of the Wind's most defining features that will make it stand out from other ultraportable laptops is its 80GB SATA harddrive and ability to support up to 2GB of RAM.

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MSI Wind 2
MSRP $499.00
Release date June, 2008
Brand MSI
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Almost full sized keyboard
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Long battery life
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Light weight
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Nice outer casing that doesn't smudge
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Clear and vibrant screen
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Fast boot-up
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OS X86 compatible
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Bluetooth connectivity
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Overclockable
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Doesn't get too hot after prolonged use
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Choice of colors
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Windows XP
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Very quiet (the fan vents out the side and can barely be heard)
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3 USB Ports
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Only 1 mouse button
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Difficult to upgrade RAM
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Tips over easily (not well balanced)
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Poor speakers
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Small trackpad
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more expensive than competitors
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HDD instead of SSD
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comma and period keys are thinner than most other keys
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Terrible customer service.
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Wireless drivers are not available for Linux
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You have to hold down the Fn key to use the End or Home keys.
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FN+F10 Overlocking replaced with a simple "ECO Feature"
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Somewhat poor wireless coverage
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Windows XP
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No CD/DVD drive
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Details

December rumors point to a wide number of updates for the Wind at CES in January 2009. MSI has promised that a touchscreen Wind will be announced, and have stated that they are working on a larger 13.3" ultraportable, the U300.

Specifications

  • CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom
  • 512MB of DDR2 RAM (supports up to 2GB)
  • 80GB 2.5" SATA harddrive
  • 10" LCD with LED backlight (1024x600 resolution)
  • Dimensions: 10.23" x 7.08" x 0.74" (up to 1.24")
  • Weight: 2.3 lbs.

Features

  • Ability to magnify different portions of the screen
  • Outer case protection to maintain luster
  • 2.5 hours of battery life for linux, 2.5 or 5.5 hours of battery life for Windows version
  • Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
  • Built-in mic
  • 4-in-1 memory card reader
  • VGA port
  • 3 USB ports

Models (only differences are highlighted)

  • U100
  • U110 - 1GB RAM, 120, 160 or 250GB HDD - $499 6-cell battery, $479 for 3-cell battery with Windows, or $399 for 3-cell with Linux
  • U115 (Hybrid) - 1GB RAM, 1.3 or 2MP Camera, 802.11b/g or 802.11b/g/n, 120GB HDD with 8GB SSD or 160GB HDD with 16GB SSD
  • U120 - 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, built in 3.5G

 

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Competitors

MSI Wind is ranked 5th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Netbooks »
Asus Eee PC 701

Asus Eee PC 701

MSRP  $399.00    Released  November, 2007
Pros
  • Very portable
  • Fast boot time
  • Great value for the money
Cons
  • Screen resolution is too low for many websites
  • Suspend mode consumes battery
  • AC/DC adapter plug is odd-shaped and blocks two electrical outlets
ProSCORE
40 reviews
68
Vote! (2 votes)
vote MSI Wind 0% vs. vote Asus Eee PC 701 100%
Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire One

MSRP  $400.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Ultra-portable
  • Runs Linux or Windows XP
  • Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
Cons
  • no pointing stick
  • small touch pad
  • Expensive with upgrades
ProSCORE
17 reviews
87
Vote! (2 votes)
vote MSI Wind 0% vs. vote Acer Aspire One 100%
Samsung NC10

Samsung NC10

MSRP  $499.00    Released  November, 2008
Pros
  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
Cons
  • More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
  • Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
  • Screen hinges could be stiffer !
ProSCORE
9 reviews
73
Vote! (1 vote)
vote MSI Wind 0% vs. vote Samsung NC10 100%
HP 2133 Mini-Note

HP 2133 Mini-Note

MSRP  $499.00    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Full size keyboard
  • Great configuration options
Cons
  • More expensive than competition
  • Slow boot-up time
  • Heavier than competition
ProSCORE
13 reviews
59
Vote! (5 votes)
vote MSI Wind 80% vs. vote HP 2133 Mini-Note 20%
LG X110

LG X110

MSRP  $400.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • great keyboard layout
  • might be the one of the only 8.9" option available once Acer and Asus pull theirs from the market
  • LG Intelligent Update (internet)
Cons
  • hasn't been available in the NA market for the longest time
  • 8.9" netbooks are on their way out due to poor usability compared to their 10" equivalents
  • not a highly competitive price
ProSCORE
2 reviews
73
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vote MSI Wind   vs. vote LG X110  
Lenovo IdeaPad S10

Lenovo IdeaPad S10

MSRP  $449.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • Good chassis construction
  • Hard drive performance is good
  • Good screen
Cons
  • Runs quite hot
  • Smaller keyboard than competitors
  • not available in some countries (such as Canada)
ProSCORE
2 reviews
42
Vote! (1 vote)
vote MSI Wind 100% vs. vote Lenovo IdeaPad S10 0%
Asus Eee PC 904HA

Asus Eee PC 904HA

MSRP  $260.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • 10" body allows for larger, less cramped keyboard - the same that is found on t he 1000-series
  • 1024 x 600px resolution matches the 10" models, improves upon the older 7" drastically
  • 1.3MP webcam
Cons
  • older style EEE keyboard, small out of place right shift, poor feel compared to chicklet or later 'sea-shell' revision
  • over 3 pounds
  • 8.9" screen in 10" body - ugly bezel
ProSCORE
1 review
50
Vote! (0 votes)
vote MSI Wind   vs. vote Asus Eee PC 904HA  
Lenovo IdeaPad S9

Lenovo IdeaPad S9

MSRP  $349.00    Released  December, 2008
Pros
  • more affordable than the S10
  • same resolution as all 10" netbook models
  • SSD drive is lighter and less prone to damage than a standard HDD
Cons
  • the cost of competing models with higher specifications
  • only 512MB of RAM
  • small SSD drive
ProSCORE
1 review
43
Vote! (1 vote)
vote MSI Wind 100% vs. vote Lenovo IdeaPad S9 0%

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ralli

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May 20, 2009
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ProSCORE
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9 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • Almost full sized keyboard
  • Long battery life
  • Light weight
  • Nice outer casing that doesn't smudge
  • Clear and vibrant screen
  • Fast boot-up
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Overclockable
  • Doesn't get too hot after prolonged use

Cons

  • Only 1 mouse button
  • Difficult to upgrade RAM
  • Tips over easily (not well balanced)
  • Poor speakers
  • Small trackpad
  • HDD instead of SSD

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Coop

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July 23, 2009
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Pros

  • Almost full sized keyboard
  • Long battery life
  • Light weight
  • Clear and vibrant screen
  • Fast boot-up
  • OS X86 compatible
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Overclockable
  • Doesn't get too hot after prolonged use

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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neodarksaver

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July 3, 2008
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80
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4 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Almost full sized keyboard
  • Long battery life
  • Light weight
  • Choice of colors

Cons

  • Only 1 mouse button

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Amanie

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June 3, 2008
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ProSCORE
60
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3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Almost full sized keyboard
  • Long battery life
  • Nice outer casing that doesn't smudge

Cons

  • Only 1 mouse button
  • Somewhat poor wireless coverage

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Omar

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July 7, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
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3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Almost full sized keyboard
  • Nice outer casing that doesn't smudge
  • Clear and vibrant screen

Cons

  • Difficult to upgrade RAM

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Yale

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May 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
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2 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Light weight
  • Windows XP

Cons

  • more expensive than competitors

Competitors

Yale prefers Acer Aspire One, Asus Eee PC 701, Samsung NC10 over MSI Wind
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martha

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December 9, 2008
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Pros

  • Fast boot-up
  • Windows XP

Cons

  • No CD/DVD drive

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Altos

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June 13, 2008
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100
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Almost full sized keyboard
  • Long battery life

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

Altos prefers MSI Wind over HP 2133 Mini-Note
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shadowtech

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January 23, 2009
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Pros

  • OS X86 compatible

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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vinceula

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January 3, 2009
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  • Windows XP

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