The new MSI Wind U100 Netbook

The New MSI Wind U100 Netbook 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                    

On my review of the very popular Asus Eee PC 701 and Eee PC 900 last May 16, 2008 here on my blogspot, it was my first ever to focus on rating any netbook. Apparently, these small UMPC notebooks with 7.5" and 8.9" LCD monitors were the best products in its class, noted for its functionality, affordability, durability and quality have made these models to be loved by people on the go especially, beginners, students, writers, reporters, bloggers or any one who love small size packed in a bag. Its sales had surged in the market that they were copied by rival companies in such a short time.

Now, with the many notebook computers, ubiquitous in the market, more and more models were made to improve their novel features as smallness proved to be a drawback for its management such as smaller keyboard, memory and functionality. Computer companies have rushed their own models to catch up on this market segment of the UMPCs. Hewlett Packard launched the HP 2133 mini-note PC Notebook while, Acer has the new Acer One, Lenovo made their own latest UMPC to be able to catch up with the market.  The Asus which was the forerunner of the UMPC, popularized by their older models have their latest larger Asus Eee PC 1000 atom computer and the MSI Wind Netbook U100.

One particular model that I have in mind among these low priced notebooks is the new MSI Wind U100 which is one of the most practical choice. Having visited some noted computer dealers at the Cyberzone in Megamall at the 4th floor where friendly sales persons have been helpful in providing their MSI Wind U100 to be used and operated for a long time every time I visited them. This new notebook is crisp and clean design with a number of exclusive functions that gives the user the freedom to do "whatever, whenever, wherever."

The MSI Wind U100 is simple yet practical in design concept that makes it ideal as a partner by anyone on the go. It is the latest computer that uses the Intel Atom. It has a 10" wide LCD monitor that can be an advantage to smaller monitors. Its LED power-saving back light providing full colors and light yet it can lower the power of usage thereby saving its precious battery for longer hours. It also has a magnifying software capability when viewing words, pictures and videos on any application. It is bundled by Microsoft Windows XP which is still the best Windows operating system. Vista has still many glitches that Microsoft must improve.

Its ergonomic Big-Size keyboard and touch pad design can allow your finger to touch freely every key without any fear of miscalculation as in smaller keyboards. Its lightness in design by a weight of 1 kilogram and a dimension of 26 centimeters in length and 18 centimeters in width and 19-31.5 mm thickness making it extremely thin making it ideal on the go for everyone. Unlike other competitors that have compromised their memory size, the Wind has the 2.5 inch standard hard drive of 80 gb. It can operate just as any notebook computers without any fear of not having enough memory for any capacity of recording data. In some dealers at the Megamall, there are limited promos that expands the hard drive up to 160 gb free of charge.

The MSI Wind U100 is equipped with a high resolution web cam together with a high-performance stereo speakers and a powerful microphone. It has a wireless 802.11 b/g that can access your Internet anywhere you go and the standard Bluetooth V2.OEDR for your phone connectons of videos and photos. It has a complete interface entertainment connection which include 4 in 1 card reader (applicable to SD, MMC, MS and MS Pro) making it possible to the mainstream standards of memory cards uploading digital files into the notebook computer. 

Digital cameras, PDAs, MP3, MP4s and Global GPS systems are capable in connecting to the MSI Wind U100. Last but not the least, the battery has 3 cells with an option of 6 cell that can prolong its longer working hours. I recommend this new product to anyone who is planning to buy a new lap top or a notebook computer. This can be a good spare if you have a desktop at home or for any beginner who likes to venture the power of communication through the Internet. This is also good for students who study and research their projects and thesis from the web and realize its power of communication. Moreover, this notebook is simply affordable for those on the budget without compromising its quality and functionality.

F E A T U R E S

Processor                    Intel® Atom™ 

Operation System    Genuine Windows® XP Home

Chipset                     Intel®945GMS + ICH7M

Memory                    DDR2 667 support up to 2 GB

LCD                          10” 1024x600  LCD Panel

HDD                          80 GB (2.5” SATA)

Card reader              4 in 1 (support SD,MMC,MS, MS Pro)I/O

                                 D-sub*1 , USB 2.0*3 , Mic-in

                                 Headphone, LAN

Battery                      3 cells  / 6 cells ( option)

Wireless                    802.11b/g, Bluetooth V2.0EDR

Webcam                   1.3/ 0.3M Webcam

Sound                       HD Audio, Stereo speakers

Dimension                 260*180*19-31.5mm

Weight~                    1.0 Kg (including 3 cells battery)