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MSi Wind12 U230

$494.67 Released January, 2010

The Pros:Hdmi will support full 1080p playback review states this as a low power notebook when in fact it is the highest power netbook available. Light weight and good build quality, no flexes. Dual core AMD CPU provides good performance improvements over Intel's Atom processors but there are downsides (see cons).

The Cons:Supports alot of functions that will be extras that are hard to find. optonal bluetooth is the bluetooh unit from the u100 found on ebay. tv tuner option will only be sold in the far east, most retail outlets will sell 2gb loaded models rather than the 4gb max as well with a 250gb hard drive. Short battery life due to the AMD CPU, they are essentially toned down versions of their full powered processors which are known for their heat and power consumption. Built in camera's angle is poorly positioned, points too low.

The MSi Wind12 U230 is a Windows 7 netbook featuring a 1.6GHz Athlon Neo X2 dual-core processor, up to 4GB of RAM, and a 160GB, 250GB or 320GB SATA hard-disc drive. This unit packs a fair amount of power compared to its competeing chipset combination Intel Atom / gma950 found in other netbooks and as far as netbooks go this has a rather large screen at 12.1".

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Some of the more notable features include an ergonomic keyboard, a 1.3MP web-camera, and a net weight of only 2.9lbs. Most signature to the U230 is its ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics chipset, which in tandem with the HDMI port allows users to watch and/or transmit HD quality footage up to a 1920x1080 resolution. Additional features include Gigabit Ethernet, Draft N wireless, optional Bluetooth, and optional 6-cell battery.

Features

Windows 7 Netbook
AMD Athlon NEO x2 Processor
12.1” Display Screen @ 1366x768
Ergo Keyboard
Wired/Wireless Connectivity
Integrated Graphics Chipset (HD)
Bluetooth (Optional)
6-Cell Battery (Optional)

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hdmi will support full 1080p playback review states this as a low power notebook when in fact it is the highest power netbook available
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Light weight and good build quality, no flexes
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Dual core AMD CPU provides good performance improvements over Intel's Atom processors but there are downsides (see cons)
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Large keyboard, contrary to most netbooks, minimal keyboard flex
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Large touchpad, as big as a standard notebook computer

Cons

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supports alot of functions that will be extras that are hard to find. optonal bluetooth is the bluetooh unit from the u100 found on ebay. tv tuner option will only be sold in the far east, most retail outlets will sell 2gb loaded models rather than the 4gb max as well with a 250gb hard drive
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Short battery life due to the AMD CPU, they are essentially toned down versions of their full powered processors which are known for their heat and power consumption
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Built in camera's angle is poorly positioned, points too low
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Highly reflective glossy display, annoying for bright conditions
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Excessive bloatware, numerous trail softwares installed, best to do a clean install