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MSI Wind U120

MSI Wind U120
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alaScore 82

199 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 199 reviews of MSI Wind U120. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the price and size are on the whole positive. The performance and usability also get good reviews, but many are critical about the sound and touchpad. Comments about the memory and reliability are mixed.

portability, usability, performance, size, price

durability, touchpad, sound

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the MSI Wind U120 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for MSI Wind U120

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 143 user reviews of MSI Wind U120 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size and price. The performance and portability are also appreciated, whereas views about the durability and reliability are mixed. Many are negative about the connectivity.

usability, portability, performance, price, size

connectivity

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

MSI Wind U120 hits the review bench, short on thrills

 

Those obsessives over at Laptop Mag wrangled up a new MSI Wind U120 and did the review thing, and while there's plenty of good here, the wide availability of similarly specced, strongly designed netbooks throws the Wind's flaws into sharper relief. ...

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Brian X. Chen (wired.com)

Review: MSI Wind U120

 

Weighing 2.4 pounds, this black-and-white mini-note turned in the second-best results in our benchmarks. But its teeny trackpad is not suitable for grown-ups. Battery life...

The Wind’s roomy, comfortable keyboard should keep carpal tunnel at bay — as long as you hook up an external mouse. Nifty webcam uses facial recognition to log you in even on bad hair days

Question mark keycap is oddly small, stifling curiosity. Cheap speakers make music sound like a band of ants performing in an aluminum can

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

MSI Wind U120

 

The newest version of the MSI Wind is just over 10-inches in length, 7-inches in width and is 1.3-inches thick at its thickest point. Weighing in at around 3 pounds, the U120 is designed for portability without sacrificing performance. The Wind U120...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Chris (netbookreviews.com)

MSI Wind U120 Review

 

This MSI Wind U120 is the next in line after the MSI Wind U100. It is very similiar to the MSI Wind U100 sporting the same internal components. However, it comes in an updated casing and offers an option 3G modem as well. The MSI Wind U120 does come up...

Lowest price, Sleek design, Only 2.8 pounds, 1.3 megapixel web cam, Wireless N

Lower battery life, not upgradeable

(We don't have an extensive review of this netbook yet.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by (goodhousekeeping.com)

MSI U120 Wind Netbook

 

Use the MSI U120 Wind Netbook inside or out — its 10-inch screen was rated most viewable in both direct sunlight and darkness. The Wind also performed well, with speedy boot-up and file-transfer times, as well as a battery life of over 3 hours....

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Expert review by (netbookboards.com)

MSI Wind U120H

 

MSI is a frontrunner in the netbook world, whose machines are some of the most preferred on the market. The Wind line has been there since the beginning, taking

Great keyboard and trackpad ; Sleeker design ; 3.5G for boosted connectivity ; LCD screen leaves little to complain about

A bit heavier this time around, though not terribly so ; Inefficient battery ; Costs around $600

From a strictly technical perspective, the MSI Wind NB U120H is a welcome update to a successful formula. Nothing has really suffered in this version, and anyone who purchases the netbook will be happy with it.

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

MSI Wind U120 netbook

 

There's no doubt the Windows XP-based MSI Wind U120 netbook looks good. Its white lid and palm-rest contrast beautifully with the glossy black bezel o...

Fast, bright screen, comfortable to type on, 5400rpm hard drive, runs cool and is relatively quiet

Poor balance, period and comma keys are too small

The MSI Wind U120 netbook looks good, performs as expected, has a good amount of connectivity, and its keyboard is close to perfect. We only wish the period and comma keys were bigger and that the balance of the unit was better. If you can live with...

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Jayesh Shinde (pcworld.in)

MSI Wind U120

 

The popular MSI Wind U120 packs some fancy features in its characteristic wedge-shaped design. However, its battery underwhelms.

Wedge-shaped design ; Face-recognition software ; Tapering keyboard

Battery life ; Key placement

One of the early heralders of the netbook trend, MSI's Wind U120 keeps the flag flying with features like face-recognition and Draft-N Wi-Fi. It has a cool tapering, wedge-shaped design with contrasting colors, too. But its battery life is...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Zara Baxter (itnews.com.au)

MSI Wind U120H netbook takes on 3G, 6-cell battery

 

More than just a new coat of paint, the new Wind adds mobility with 3G. While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook

While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook, and if you're after an all-in-one solution, it looks like a good option.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Zara Baxter (pcauthority.com.au)

MSI Wind U120H netbook takes on 3G, 6-cell battery

 

More than just a new coat of paint, the new Wind adds mobility with 3G. While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook

Ultraportable Models, such as the Asus N10, are larger, have longer battery life or considerably better performance than your average netbook.  Using that framework, the new Wind U100x fits clearly into the mobility category. It comes with a 3G SIM...

Apr, 2009
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