MSI Wind U100 Expert Reviews

If you are in the market for something simple, savvy but unsophisticated, then consider the MSI Wind Netbook U100-641US. It comes with features especially designed for the frequent Internet user, in addition to functions for small, day-to-day tasks. ...

Excellent pricing means that this netbook is a good value, Great features for the Internet user, such as Ethernet and 802.11b/g WLAN, Features an Intel Atom processor (1.6GHz), paired with 1GB DDR2 RAM, Windows XP Home Edition pre-installed for user ...

Consumers often purchase netbooks because they are a fraction of the...

Portability and enough power to do everything the basic computer user needs makes the sub-$500 Wind U100 a great machine. Introduction

I spent lots of time just using the U100 as my only computer and I came to the realization that I could leave my large notebook behind and travel light with the U100 and never look back. I was impressed by the performance the little machine offered ...

MSI has been moving into the notebook market in a big way over the past few years, with forays into business and gaming notebooks, and, this summer, netbooks, with the Wind U100. We have to say, we're impressed. Read on for the rest of the review!

Wider keyboard than most NetBooks

Larger notebook, need to spend a bit extra for the 6-cell battery

The corner hinges on the Wind are not quite as sturdy as the Eee PC's barrel hinge or the Aspire One's, but it's still solid. The matte screen is quite bright under AC power and readable at even 25 percent backlighting

A 10†netbook that sets some feature standouts at a very nice price point.

Awesome LCD viewing angles, 6-Cell battery option, Decently comfortable Keyboard, Wireless N, Bluetooth, and 3 USB 2.0, Nice amount of HDD space

Touchpad could use some improvement, Speakers need more volume, Webcam suffers from lag, Warranty / Legal stuff for Adding components, Maximum: Running on maximum backlighting, both wireless modes on (Bluetooth) and max volume - I managed just over 4 ...

The keyboard on the MSI wind is actually very tactile. It offered great travel distance and the noise was minimal. The layout is very familiar, with the only gripes coming from the crowd either not used to the function key where it is. You can’t win ...

MSI's Wind is a hardy--but vanilla--mini-notebook that has enough oomph to do the job for Windows XP enthusiasts.

Hardy construction ; Reasonably Bright 10-inch display

Puny WorldBench 6 score ; Not much in the way of extra software

There are some solid reasons to consider MSI's Wind. It's small and fairly light (about 2.6 pounds), and it's sturdy enough to take a beating. But other solidly-built mini-notebooks are just around the corner, including Lenovo's S10 and probably an ...

MSI's Wind NB U100 is one of the first Intel Atom-based mini-notebooks to appear. And like the Acer's Aspire One, it gives a clear idea of what the bargain-priced CPU can handle. Other components include 1GB of RAM, an 80GB 2.5-inch hard drive, and ...

Reasonably Bright 10-inch display Hardy construction

Not much in the way of extra software Not much in the way of extra software

There are some solid reasons to consider MSI's Wind. It's small and fairly light (about 2.6 pounds), and it's sturdy enough to take a beating. But other solidly-built mini-notebooks are just around the corner, including Lenovo's S10 and probably an ...

The Wind does away with the worst aspects of early subnotebooks, without ruining the attractive price point in the process.

Bright and spacious 10-inch screen; lightweight and portable; powerful

Three-cell battery may be inadequate; build quality could be a tad better

Roomy keyboard and nice looks, but too expensive, hot to the touch, and loud.

Grown-up looks (as opposed to "day care" or "developing-country villager"). Largest screen among minis. Includes three USB ports, a VGA monitor connector and an SD slot.

Lack of DVD is understandable, but it still makes us cry. Hard drive emits mysterious sounds. Two-hour battery life is just OK.

Is this the most revolutionary tool since the dawn of the Internet? Probably not, but up until a year ago cheap netbooks that weighed under a kilo and possessed Bluetooth and wi-fi capabilities were considered utopian. Today, they have surpassed ...

Get the 6 cell battery version with the 160GB hard disk to maximise performance

The 3 cell battery doesn't offer long-lasting autonomy