MSI Wind U100-420US 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 3 Cell Battery) Black
Manufacturer: MSI COMPUTER
Average Rating: 3.5
List Price: $349.99
Offer Price: Too low to display
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Technical Details
Intel Atom 1.6 GHz Processor
512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz Bus speed
120 GB SATA Hard Drive, 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM, 2 GB Max
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Modem Module, Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN Card
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Product Description
Product Description
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 2.6 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/n 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. With the Wind notebook weighting less than 3 pounds, makes it a great second computer to use at school, work and to take on vacations. 10 WSVGA (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 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
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Customer Reviews
MSI U100 Wind NetBook notebook computer
Rating: 5 (2009-01-09)
Been using the MSI U100 Wind Netbook on a daily basis now for the past 2 weeks. Im 100% happy with the unit. It has a solid well-built feel, the LCD LED backlit screen is bright, sharp, and vivid. Bought it at Best Buy as an open box item so got a pretty good deal on it. The compact keyboard is very easy to get used to.
It came with a 120 GB hard drive and 1 GB of RAM, which leads me to my one and only complaint. I wanted to install an extra 1 GB of RAM so I called the MSI tech support line on 2 separate occasions. Just getting through to tech support is a long wait on hold process only to finally be told that all techs are still busy and to leave a message and they would call back within 24 hours. They dont call back, so I call again and I choose the option in the menu for sales. I get to speak to a live person who of course cant help, however they can route me over to tech support. Finally I get to talk to someone who had absolutely no suggestion for the upgrade except to tell me to send it into MSI and they would do the upgrade. I did a search on the web, found a short video demonstration on how to remove the bottom cover, popped in a 1GB card I bought from Amazon, put it together, DONE.
So now I figure let me give MSI tech support another chance, so this past Monday I call them with a technical question about creating the backup disks. After waiting on hold for about 18 minutes (which really wasnt bad) and finally speaking to a live tech, I was placed on hold 2x while he conferred with one of his associates, to be finally told that all I have to do is read the documentation that came with the machine. He said they werent equipped to help beyond that. I asked to speak to someone in 2nd level tech support, he said he's it and everyone has the same training. Disaster! Love the machine though.... :-)
$65 restocking fee. That's Amazon's charge.
Rating: 1 (2009-01-03)
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). $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 unit except for LOUSY DISPLAY
Rating: 2 (2009-01-02)
I bought one of these units after reading all sorts of glowing reviews from various magazines and amazon reviewers. My only conclusion is that these people either got a different unit than the one I received (actually two since I returned it and the vendor shipped me another to try which was exactly the same) or they are clueless twits. The unit seemed nicely constructed and the keyboard seemed fine to me. I loved the size and weight, and the 2-3 hour 3-cell battery was fine. I was mystified by all the software on it both in the drive and on the desktop for which there was no info on what it was. In fact, no info or instructions of any sort came with it other than a brief startup guide. But that display, which was matte (which I like) was bad news. It had a very bright annoying color to it. Everything on all websites was blueish tinged and washed out. I compared it with my ancient sony vaio and found that the colors were off on the Wind. Even on the washed out looking MSI homepage. Ugh! The top bar of the IE browser was a faded light blue instead of dark blue and the lettering was blueish white instead of being white. On sites like FT or Moneyandmarkets which have a light brown background on a good laptop show up as blueish grey on the wind. I tried adjusting the brightness but it didn't change the poor contrast or colors and only made it get so bright that I could light up my desk - which was not useful. I also noticed that after about 20-30 minutes of use I was bleary eyed and couldn't see anything right for hours afterward. Someone else on one of the review sites also mentioned this so my unit obviously isn't the only one like this. After reading some articles on the health risks of blue-white LED's I am now worried about eyesight problems from these backlit units. I then tried contacting MSI both on their website (where I got inane answers) and at their US service number. No service there either. When I was at Circuit City yesterday I saw the same Wind unit being sold as an Averatec and it too had the same lousy display where everything was blue-ish grey. I also checked out the Acer and it not only had a dreaded glossy display (really dumb - I mean who wants to see lights and people walking behind one and one's own face in the display screen?) but lousy colors too. However the HP 1035 had a beautiful crisp display with correct colors and contrast and I would have bought it except for its crappy glossy screen. I can't believe MSI is shipping these things and that people are buying them. My only hope now is for the Lenovo or Samsung.
Horrible customer service!
Rating: 3 (2008-12-30)
Tried for 5 days to get simple help from MSI with this netbook was transferred countless times and after holding on for long periods of time then given voicemail. I decided to return the product. Poor customer service, seems no one knows what their doing! Good luck.
A great value
Rating: 4 (2008-12-28)
This is a great little machine. Keyboard is fine for anyone with any dexterity skills at all. The battery is only adequate and I am buying a 6 cell. In the end I will have spent the difference between the one I got and the same model with a larger battery but I will have two batteries. The 1GB memory is ok. Upgrading in the field apparently voids the warranty so that's a poor move. The three USB ports and the large hard drive are important pluses. Poor documentation is a real complaint. I had to cruise the internet to find out that Fn-11 activates the wi-fi and Fn-6 activates the webcam. Plus, you have to reboot to make it happen. Those moves should be tatooed on the bottom of the machine as they are critical to use. Otherwise, I have really enjoyed it and it is everything you want in a road warrior. I just called MSi Tech Support and the guy said they now do not void the warranty if you upgrade. However, he said there is no documentation of that change and if you aren't grounded and zap the unit with static the warranty wouldn't cover damage from that.