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MSI Wind U100

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RRP

$699.00

Review Date

Thursday, 24th of July, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Atom

What's Hot

Comfortable to use, 10in screen, 80GB hard drive, long battery life, competitive price

What's Not

Chassis has poor balance for lap use, no expansion slot

The Final Word

For its sub-$700 asking price, you can't go wrong with the MSI Wind. It was responsive in our tests, and has plenty of storage and a large screen. Most importantly, its battery lasts a long time. This ultraportable is also quite comfortable to use.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

10.0 in

Screen Resolution

1024x600

Aspect Ratio

16:09

General

Weight without PSU

1.25kg

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel GMA 945GMS

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

80 GB

RPM

5400

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 945G

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Power Options

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Atom

Processor Speed

1.66 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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