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MSI Wind U100, challenges Eee PC and Acer Aspire One

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MSI Wind U100, challenges Eee PC and Acer Aspire One
Monday October 20, 2008
Written by Sasha Muller
Tags: MSI | Wind | U100
AUD
$655
Price at time of review.
A startling achievement: a highly capable mini-laptop for under $700. Only mediocre battery life mars its appeal.
Recommended
Price 655
CPU model/brand Intel Atom N270
CPU speed 1.6GHz
Hard drive capacity 80GB
Internal optical drive No
Graphics type Integrated
Graphics Intel 945GME Express
Screen size 10in
Screen resolution 1024 x 600
Weight 1.15Kg
Dimensions WDH 260x180x37
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
USB ports 3
Operating system Windows XP Home
Webcam 1.3Mp
Manufacturer MSI
Supplier MSI
Delivery cost free
Warranty 1yr RTB

Copyright © 2009 Dennis Publishing

This article appeared in the November, 2008 issue of PC Authority.
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Comments: 3
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Diversion
Oct 31, 2008 10:28 AM
Bought a wind 3 weeks ago. Brilliant machine. Pity the article is a little inaccurate as my machine was $599 (retail not through an online store) and came with a 6 cell battery as standard. Also pity the article didnt mention the ease of overclocking the atom to 2.0 Ghz. This is using an MSI supplied bios update that is fully supported by the manufacturer. My system is stable all day at 2.0 Ghz with the stock ram. Much better than an EEE PC 1000 or the Acer One. Highly reccomended, get one before the price goes up as the dollar goes down!


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MSI Wind U100, challenges Eee PC and Acer Aspire One?
A startling achievement: a highly capable mini-laptop for under $700. Only mediocre battery life mars its appeal.

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.:Cyb3rGlitch:.
Oct 31, 2008 12:19 PM
I believe you can overclock the Eee to 2GHz too.
Neodude112320
Nov 5, 2008 8:23 PM
Seriously?

If so,thats another reason for me to get one :D.
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