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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.
MSRP $499.00
Release date June, 2008
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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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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
MSI Wind
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Asus Eee PC 701
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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
MSI Wind
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Acer Aspire One
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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 !
MSI Wind
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Samsung NC10
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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
MSI Wind
80%
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HP 2133 Mini-Note
20%
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
MSI Wind
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LG X110
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)
MSI Wind
100%
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
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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
MSI Wind
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Asus Eee PC 904HA
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
MSI Wind
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Lenovo IdeaPad S9
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Pros
- Almost full sized keyboard
- Long battery life
- Light weight
- Nice outer casing that doesn't smudge
- Clear and vibrant screen
- Fast boot-up
- OS X86 compatible
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Overclockable
- Doesn't get too hot after prolonged use
- Choice of colors
- Windows XP
- Very quiet (the fan vents out the side and can barely be heard)
- 3 USB Ports
Cons
- Only 1 mouse button
- Difficult to upgrade RAM
- Tips over easily (not well balanced)
- Poor speakers
- Small trackpad
- HDD instead of SSD
- comma and period keys are thinner than most other keys
- Terrible customer service.
- Wireless drivers are not available for Linux
- You have to hold down the Fn key to use the End or Home keys.
- FN+F10 Overlocking replaced with a simple "ECO Feature"
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