MSI Wind U100

359 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
portability (33)
size (30)
keyboard (26)
usability (25)
screen (21)

Negative
battery (27)
touchpad (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 359 reviews of MSI Wind U100. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and keyboard. The usability and portability are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the sound, and many are negative about the touchpad and battery.

size, portability, usability, keyboard, screen

battery, touchpad

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the MSI Wind U100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for MSI Wind U100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of MSI Wind U100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for MSI Wind U100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of MSI Wind U100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

MSI's upgraded Wind U100 gets tested and overclocked

While the original Wind U100 has stooped below $350 in many shops, the upgraded version -- complete with a 160GB hard drive and a much needed 6-cell battery --...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Roger Hibbert (wired.com)

Review: MSI Wind U100

MSI Wind U100 8/10 Learn How We Rate Wired Grown-up looks (as opposed to “day care” or “developing-country villager”). Largest screen among minis. Includes three...

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

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Darren Gladstone (pcworld.com)

Wind U100

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...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

MSi Wind Netbook U100-641US

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. It...

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

Poor performance and battery life is a little discouraging

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

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Nathan Edwards (maximumpc.com)

MSI Wind U100

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

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Niel (techreviews.tv)

Review of MSI Wind U100

We've heard that netbooks have been selling like hot cakes among all the computer gadgets around. People have realised that they don't need heavy and big laptops when something half that size can perform the basic tasks needed. In a …

This is one of the best netbooks we’ve reviewed. The MSI Wind U100 comes with a 10-inch display, Intel Processor and Wi-Fi including Bluetooth, all in this affordable netbook. The keyboard is great, it's got a great design but the only downside would...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Nathan Kirsch (legitreviews.com)

MSI Wind U100 Netbook Overclocking Guide

MSI recently released a BIOS update that includes overclocking features in the BIOS for the Wind U100 netbook series. Once this feature is enabled in the BIOS you can select a CPU overclock of either 8%, 15% or 24%, for a maximum overclock of 2GHz....

A quick update of the BIOS and enabling an overclocking BIOS feature is all that stands between the MSI Wind U100 and blasting past competing netbooks with ease!

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Nathan Kirsch (legitreviews.com)

MSI Wind U100-641US 10-inch Netbook Review

In the continuing recession, netbooks are all the craze for a PC on the go! The Wind has been a solid seller for MSI and today we take our first look at the U100-641US. Read on to find out if MSI's simple yet elegant netbook is right for you! Computer...

The MSI U100 Netbook is your typical, run-of-the-mill netbook that is functional and will get the job done.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Shane McGlaun (tweaktown.com)

MSI Wind U100 10-inch Netbook

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

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Shane McGlaun (i4u.com)

MSI Wind U100 Netbook Review

Today I am going take a look at the MSI Wind U100 netbook. The machine is a small 10-inch netbook that has been on the market for a while now. Since it has been available for a while and newer models are coming out, the machine is one of the lower cost...

Apr, 2009

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