MSI Wind

363 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Memory (11)
Portability (10)
Value for money (7)
Linux support (3)
Screen (3)

Negative
Keyboard (4)
Battery (3)
Reliability (1)
Touchpad (1)

General overview
Price comparison
Product Specifications

alaTest has collected and analyzed 363 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the linux support and screen. The value for money and portability also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the reliability and touchpad.

memory, portability, value for money, screen, linux support

keyboard, battery, touchpad, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Netbooks (Mini-laptops) the MSI Wind is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review MSI FX600 Notebook

Quadrophony. The new all-rounder series is technologically on the ...

Low energy consumption; Cool case; Good sound; Insusceptible surfaces

Loud under load; Low contrast; Display lacks anti-glare coating; Slow hard disk; Low gaming performance; Spongy keyboard

Pricerunner n.a

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by: Loyd Case (pcworld.com)

MSI X600

Discrete graphics ; Skinny for a 15.4 inch wide screen

CPU a little weak for a big screen

The MSI offers a terrific keyboard and excellent graphics in its class, but a big screen laptop combined with a single core processor makes for an anemic showing.

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by: Christopher Null (wired.com)

MSI X600 Proves Big Screens Can Go With Thin Bodies

The X600 is one hell of a thin and light computer. If it weren't for a poorly positioned number pad, this notebook would be perfect.

Superslim profile and a 15.6-inch LCD (with good graphics) are a great combination. Price includes a free optical drive. Amazing amount of hard drive space. Under five pounds ; TIRED Keypad/keyboard mashup is a horrendous design error. Slight bendiness...

Keypad/keyboard mashup is a horrendous design error. Slight bendiness in the LCD panel. Mostly plastic construction

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by: Avram Piltch (laptopmag.com)

MSI X600 Review - A Review of the MSI X-Slim X600

nbsp ; Lightest, thinnest 15-inch notebook, ; Strong graphics performance, ; Good battery life

nbsp ; Keyboard a bit cramped, ; Warm temperatures, ; Weak speakers

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Joanna Stern (laptopmag.com)

MSI Wind U90X

This 8.9-inch version of the popular MSI Wind mini-notebook is done in by a poor Linux OS and short battery life.

The MSI Wind U90X' keyboard is the largest and most comfortable of any 8.9-inch mini-notebook on the market, and we like its spacious hard drive. But the SUSE Linux operating system was a mistake, and for that we cannot recommend the U90X over the Acer...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

MSI Wind

Out of all the UMPCs available in the market, the MSI Wind is the best deal.

Aggressively priced (under $500). Runs the Intel Atom platform. Big 10-inch screen. Very light. 80GB hard drive. Windows XP Home Edition

Needs a bigger battery. Although pleasant to type on, the keyboard needs to be full-size

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Joanna Stern (laptopmag.com)

MSI Wind Review (Windows XP) Review

The 10-inch MSI Wind mini-notebook has good computing punch and impressive endurance.

Relatively big 10-inch screen, Fast boot time, Long battery life, Comfortable keyboard, One-touch TurboDrive CPU overclocking

Single-bar mouse button, Below-average wireless throughput, Limited tech-support hours and not toll-free

In order to achieve their diminutive size, weight, and price, most mini-notebooks come with compromises: the screen or keyboard is too small, the processor is too slow, or the battery life is too short. That's why the MSI Wind NB is breath of fresh...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by: (engadget.com)

MSI Wind benchmarked and reviewed: now official alternative to Eee PC

Here's the moment many of you Eee-wannabees have been waiting for, the official announcement of the 10-inch, 1,204 x 600 LED-backlit MSI Wind. No surprises here on the leakiest of all netbooks. Still, when you consider that your $399 buys you a ...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by: (engadget.com)

MSI Wind gets terse pre-release review

It's pretty tough to wrap your melon around, but MSI's Wind has not yet officially launched per se. That being said, it has still managed to end up in the hands of quite a few eager subnote lovers, and Laptop Mag is no exception. Shortly after the UK ...

May, 2008

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Expert review by: Aloysius Low (hardwarezone.com)

MSI FX600 - HardwareZone.com

MSI's FX600 was born to be a star notebook with a unique fashion sense. It's a significant accomplishment of MSI's perfect combination of aesthetics and technology.

Decent sound system; Full HD screen; Very affordable

Raw performance and trackpad could be better

Mar, 2011

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Product Specifications

The Wind, an acronym for ?Wi-Fi Network Device,? features a speedy and energy-efficient Intel Atom 1.6GHz Processor to provide longer operation hours and better mobile lifestyle. This notebook is lightweight and ultra-portable, measuring about 7 inches wide by 10.23 inches long, and weighing just 2.3 pounds. Being small doesn't mean ultra-small keyboard, the Wind features an ergonomically designed keyboard that is only 20% smaller than a full sized notebook keyboard, with keys spaced a comfortable 0.68 inches apart. The Wind comes equipped with a 10? backlit LED screen that provides superior color quality and brightness giving you better comfort while reading reports, watching online videos and viewing photos. In addition, the 1024 x 600 screen resolution can fully display web pages, which makes it ideal for Internet browsing. With the 802.11b/g wireless built-in, you can enjoy the convenience of accessing the Internet anywhere and video chat with family and friends with the built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and microphone. Another wireless feature that comes with the Wind is Bluetooth, this enables you to wireless connect to headphones, or other Bluetooth devices making it more convenient by not carrying around a bunch of tangled cords. With the Wind notebook available in all the different colors and weighting less than 3 pounds, makes for a great second computer to use at school, work and to take on vacations. 10 Widescreen (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 Integrated Bluetooth 4-in-1 Card Reader - SD, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro 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 - 2.3 Pounds

Configuration

DVD Writer:Blu-ray Combo / DVD-Writer / No

Embedded 3G/4G:

Embedded UMTS:

Fingerprint Reader:

Hard Drive Type:Hard Disk Drive

Remote Control:No / Yes

TV Card:

Video Editing Card:No / Yes

Web Cam:No / Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth:No / Yes

Card Reader:2 in 1 Card Reader / 3 in 1 Card Reader / 4 in 1 Card Reader / Single Card Reader

Firewire:

TV Output:No / Yes

Wireless LAN:

Yes

Display

Aspect Ratio:16:10 / 16:9

LED Backlight:Edge LED / No

True Resolution:Full HD / WSVGA / WXGA

General Features

Intel ® Centrino Technology:Centrino / Centrino 2 / Centrino 2 VPro / Centrino Duo / No

Intel Centrino Technology:Centrino / Centrino 2 / Centrino 2 VPro / Centrino Duo / No

Media Centre Edition:

Netbook:No / Yes

RAM Type:DDR2 SDRAM

Type:Portable

Graphic

Brand of Graphic Chip:ATI / Intel / nVidia / XGI

GPU Model (Graphic Card):8200M / GeForce G 310M / GeForce GT 325M / GMA 4500MHD / k.A. / Media Accelerator 950 / Mobility Radeon HD 4330 / Radeon HD 4250