MSI Wind U100 10 Inch Lightweight Checkpoint Friendly Netbook Bag Screen Protector Blue Black
PCMS Branded Non-OEM Case. 1 Year Unconditional Warranty if purchased through PCMicroStore
MSI Wind U123 002US 10 2 Inch Red Netbook 6 Cell Battery
Intel Atom 1.6 GHz / 1GB RAM / 160GB Hard Drive / 1.3 Webcam / 802.11G / 4-in-1 Card Reader / 6-Cell Battery / Windows XP Home / 2.6 lbs / Sleeve 10.2 WSVGA (1024 x 600) LED Backlit Display Two internal Speakers Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and Microphone Built-in 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100 Ethernet LAN 4-in-1 Card Reader – SD, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro Ports – 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions – 10.23 (L) x 7.08 (D) x 1.24 (H) Approximate Unit Weight – 2.6 Pounds
4 Stars good price/performance
the product was delivered quite fast. It’s good to work with because it’s not so heavy and the battery life of 4h is good. The only disadvantage are the touchpad buttons. they look anf feel very cheap, and I quess they will break soon if I don’t use a mouse. But altogether it’s worth the price.
5 Stars Great little netbook!
My main computer is a Toshiba Satellite laptop with a 17″ screen, and it is a pain (literally) to carry everywhere. So after much research, I decided to buy the MSI Wind U123 (in red). After a few days of using it, I can say that I am pleased with my decision so far. MSI may be a lesser known brand, but they make great little netbooks.
Immediate improvements: The first thing I did was upgrade the memory to 2gb (Crucial Technology CT25664AC800 2GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-6400 Memory Module). [A word on the memory upgrade... I have heard mixed things as to whether the upgrade voids the warranty. I would suggest contacting MSI if this is a concern for you.] I also upgraded the touchpad drivers to allow for a scroll zone on the right side of the touchpad[...]. That makes it MUCH better.
The Wind did not come with a lot of bloatware, which saved me a lot of time. I have installed a variety of apps on it, including Open Office, iTunes and SPSS. It does not seem to have any trouble streaming video from Hulu or streaming music over the network from my primary computer. But as a grad student, I was most concerned about how well it would handle SPSS, the statistical analysis software I use most often. It is noticeably slower than other computers I’ve used, but only when running more complicated analyses. That said, it was still much quicker than I had expected.
Downsides: I haven’t really noticed anything so far… The previous reviewer commented on the touchpad buttons. I’m not sure that they feel cheap as much as they feel stiff. You have to push pretty hard to get them to click. I’m wondering if that will loosen up with use. Otherwise, I may opt to use a mouse. But all in all, that’s not enough to make me take away a star.
MSI Wind Intel Atom N270 1GB RAM 160GB HDD 10 Netbook Notebook Computer Black
This lightweight MSI Wind Intel Atom N270 10 Netbook Notebook Computer is just the right size to take on the go. Whether you’re a busy professional who needs to have your important files on hand or a student away at college, the MSI Wind will help you sail through any computer task with its impressive collection of features. MSI Wind Intel Atom U100-641US Notebook Computer Key Specifications: Processor: 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor Memory: 1GB DDR2 667MHz Hard Drive: 160GB SATA Operating System: Windows XP Home edition Monitor: 10 TFT WSVGA (1024 x 600) Media Card Reader: 4-in-1 supports MMC, SD, MS, MS PRO Other Differentiators: Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam Additional Product Specifications: System Bus: 533MHz Cache Memory: 512KB L2 cache Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 External Ports: 3 USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-45 LAN, headphone, microphone Speakers: Integrated stereo speakers Network Interface: 10/100 LAN Case: Black Battery/Power Supply: 3-cell Lithium-ion battery / 65-watt AC adapter Wireless Network Adapter: 802.11b/g Measures approx. 10.2L x 7.1Deep x 1.2H Weighs approx. 2.6 lbs. Model #: U100-641US Made in China Accessories Included: Carry bag Owner’s manual
Bonus Young Micro TM – Live Green WristBand. PCMicroStore Non-OEM Charger. 1 Year Unconditional Warranty if purchased through PCMicroStore.
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