Amazon.com Product Description Enjoy ultimate computing mobility with the lightweight yet power-packed MSI Wind U100 Mini Laptop, which features a 10-inch LCD screen for excellent web browsing, Intel's newest low-power processor, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and familiar Windows XP Home operating system. The crisply and colorfully designed Wind U100 also includes an integrated webcam for video chats and an ergonomically designed keyboard that's makes typing easy.
The MSI Wind U100 in black.
Designed especially for mobile devices, the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--to conserve energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet--up to 6 hours with the included 6-cell battery. This model also features a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), internal stereo speakers, multi-format memory card reader, three USB ports, and a VGA monitor port. It also includes the next step in Wi-Fi networking with a Draft-N wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n). This model comes in black, but the Wind is also available in pink and white, and it includes a carry bag that matches its color.
Ride With The Wind The Wind--which stands for for "Wi-Fi Network Device"--offers a number of convenient features that make this mini notebook a highly functional and easily portable laptop PC. The 10-inch LCD screen has a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution, which enables you to view full web pages while browsing the Internet. It's also embedded with an LED power-saving backlight technology, which not only helps to lower power usage but also provides richer and brighter colors. The Wind U100 is also equipped with a 1.3-megapixel webcam (placed in the bezel above the LCD) and integrated microphone, allowing you to snap still photos of yourself while on the go for sending via email or join video chats with friends and family.
The keyboard is 20-percent smaller than a standard full-sized keyboard, but offers excellent spacing between keys.
Magnify a portion of the screen for closer viewing of photos or documents.
The ergnomically designed keyboard--just 20 percent smaller than a full-sized keyboard--provides excellent texture and tactile feel when typing, and the keys are spaced at a comfortable 17.5mm width (0.68 inches). Additionally, the ingeniously designed spacebar and 2.1-inch touchpad allow your fingers to move smoothly while avoiding strain.
The Wind U100 also has the ability to magnify text within software--whether it be an Internet browser or office document--with a unique magnifying glass overlay, making it easy to focus in on what you're reading or precisely edit photos.
Finally, your Wind U100 will is constructed using a special Insert Mold Roller (IMR) technology that protects the notebook from fading and also reduces the impact of fingerprints, so the laptop will continue to look brand new.
Processor The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).
Hard Drive This version of the Wind U100 comes with a 160 GB hard disk drive (5400 RPM), which offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
Memory This laptop is installed with 1 GB of DDR2 RAM, which has a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. It can be expanded to a maximum of 2 GB. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
DVD/CD Drive Because of its size, the Wind U100 does not come with an integrated optical drive, but optional CD/DVD read/write drives can be connected to the laptop via one of the three USB ports, enabling you to create your music mixes, burn movies to DVD, and more.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion This notebook can be wirelessly networked with the integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g/n). Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks, allowing you to link up to home networks as well as Wi-Fi hotspots while on the go. You'll also enjoy wireless connectivity to a wide range of peripherals with the built-in Bluetooth. It comes with the following ports:
3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 headphone/line-in and 1 microphone/line-out
1 VGA video output (15-pin, D-Sub)
4-in-1 memory card reader, compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro
Fast Ethernet port for a 10/100 connection
Dimensions & Weight The MSI Wind U100 measures measures 10.23 x 7.08 x 1.24 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 2.6 pounds.
Power This model of the Wind U100 comes with a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides up to 6 hours of usage. The long battery life is aided by the low power consumption of the Intel Atom processor, as well as MSI's ECO energy-saving technology, which can distribute power intelligently and adjust screen brightness to prolong the operating time of the battery. Using the ECO Engine software, you can choose between five power modes--gaming, movie, presentation, office and turbo battery.
What's in the Box This package includes the MSI Wind U100 laptop in black, AC adapter, carry bag, and printed instructions. It's backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty.
Product Description 10" WSVGA, Intel Atom 1.6Hzh, 1Gb RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP Home, camera, bluetooth, 6 cells, Black
Very impressiveJanuary 6, 2009 I found the msi wind to be a very well-made product. It has everything you want from a netbook. The screen is very clear and the keyboard is larger than what i've seen on acer and asus netbooks. The six-cell battery also helps a lot, although it does make the unit a bit bulkier tha some other netbooks. It is still very portable though and very sleakly designed.
I have no complaints with the product and i can see why it was rated as Wired magazines top gadget of 2008.
Get this!January 4, 2009 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Finally, there is a real computer that you will actually WANT to take with you! With a big hard drive, 1 gig of RAM, wireless, bluetooth, and webcam, the Wind has a more powerful combination of features than most competing netbooks. The 10 inch screen lets you see the entire width of a web page without scrolling left to right. It is big and bright enough that "mature" users can see it. There is a built in magnifier if you need extra help. The keyboard is big enough that you can type comfortably, even if you have big hands. Spend the extra money and get the 6-cell battery. The bigger battery sticks out a little from the bottom of the unit, which tilts the screen slightly, improving the viewing angle. The Wind is light and really does easily fit into a backpack, briefcase, or even a large coat pocket. I take it to work even on the days I ride my bike. Although though the Wind is not the most powerful computer on the market, we have run Excel macros, VBA, Quickbooks, etc. with no problem. We have also had no problems connecting printers, routers, external hard drives, optical drives, etc. This computer is an EXCELLENT VALUE and an excellent secondary computer. Your friends who spent big bucks on the Sony UX, OQO, or other UMPCs will be so jealous!
Amazon's 15% restocking fee: $65. don't buy electronic stuffs at Amazon!January 3, 2009 0 out of 6 found this review helpful
DON'T BUY IT AT AMAZON. Amazon not only charge me $8 shipping cost for returning, but also CHARGE ME $65.50 RESTOCKING FEE(15% from original price) despite the fact that the computer is totally in the original condition. $65 IS A LOT OF MONEY. I didn't know it otherwise I would never bought it at Amazon. As far as I know, other online computer sellers would not charge you such a high restocking fee. I bought a laptop at a local Staples, they accepted the computer and refunded me full money for a computer of the same price. I would never buy any electronic at Amazon again.
Nice, but!January 2, 2009 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nice netbook, but with problems. Keyboard is OK, nice screen, draft N wi-fi, 6 cell battery is nice, generous HDD, bluetooth. 6 cell battery is too heavy, makes computer fall backwards if not careful. Speakers are terrible. They are almost inaudible even while cranked up. Returned!
Fantastic Netbook...100% recommended!January 2, 2009 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I spent MONTHS researching for a netbook. I currently own a Lenovo X61t which is very portable and lightweight, but I wanted to have something I could grab fast in the AM and use just for the day. In order to get the battery life of my new MSI Wind on my x61t, I'd have to carry BOTH the 8 cell and extended battery which really is a pain in the butt.
I used a list that I compiled over the last 3 months of reviews from all the major websites (CNET, Laptopmag, etc) and after looking at all the reviews there and from sites like Amazon, I decided to go with the MSI Wind.
That was NOT easy as I tested the HP mini at Best Buy. The problem was, for all the looks of the mini, it does the same as the Wind at about $150 less the cost. Add to that I actually think the Wind looks BETTER and feels better and this machine is a winner.
I'm not sure why some have had issues with the wireless connection because mine as run fantastically with ZERO issues, as has the BT.
I'm getting about 4 hours of battery life running wireless and BT as well as running other programs. For an intensive use, it gets great battery life. I recently experimented with the lower power settings and was able to squeeze almost 5 hours out of the battery with a little to spare.
I downloaded OpenOffice software but also use the 60 day Microsoft Office trial, using Outlook, Word, Excel, and PPT with no glitches and no slow down in operation. The SD card works fine (I bought the 4 GB version) and I also have the Seagate Go HD that I carry all the time.
Furthermore I upgraded to another 1GB of memory which was extremely easy.
I am 100% satisfied with this little machine and would recommend it to anyone. I am an every day power user and while my x61t will in fact be my main machine for longer trips that I take, this will be used for my daily one day trips or times I need to take it with me for a few hours of work.
One final note. I had read that some wanted to upgrade to BIOS 1.09. This machine comes with the new BIOS so you can overclock it up to 24% with no need to do the Flash upgrade and risk having an issue.
WORTH THE $430!!
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