Entered CNET Catalog: 07/14/2008
SKU: U100-036LA
Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corp.
Manufacturer description
The U100 has selected a 10'' wide LCD display as oppose to the typical smaller sizes to provide better comfort while viewing or reading. In addition, the high resolution can relief concerns of the full display of web pages while browsing, giving you the freedom when exploring the Internet. The U100 is embedded with the LED power-saving backlight technology in providing better color fullness and brightness, elevating the total quality of imagery. Furthermore, the lower usage of power can offer a longer operating time. The U100 is equipped with the capability of magnifying text within software, so you may magnify any of the words displayed on the monitor freely, making it easier when you are viewing photos, editing or reading documents. The U100 has the 802.11b/g wireless all region Internet connection and Bluetooth transmission interface, so you can enjoy the convenience of accessing the Internet at home or out. There will be absolutely no obstacles getting around your daily life. Product summary
The good: Strikes optimal Netbook balance between portability and usability; polished look; fair price.
The bad: Wimpy three-cell battery is only option at the moment; no 802.11n Wi-Fi or WWAN; no option for solid-state hard drive.
The bottom line: The MSI Wind U100 makes a positive first impression with its polished design and roomy (for a Netbook) display and keyboard, but it's missing a handful of features--bigger battery, solid-state hard drive, and WWAN--that would turn it from a very good to a great on-the-go mini-laptop.
Average user rating: 0 stars Not yet available
User opinions
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7/10
Atom cpu bring a small Energy consumptionby zillionpark - December 3, 2008
Pros: Though the wind u100 notebook take only a 3 cells battery pack,the battery life is not a trouble because the core of this laptop is low energy consumption
Cons: Buy a original spare battery is not affordable,the replacement battery in the market which price are lower the original products must take place the OEM battery,such as this msi bty-s11
http://www.battery-info.net/laptop-batteries/msi-wind-u100.htm
Review: original battery is too expansive
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MSI Wind U100-036LA (white, Windows XP) specifications
- General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers , Bluetooth antenna , Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.2 in
- Depth 7.1 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 2.6 lbs
- Color White
- Notebook type Netbook
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g , Bluetooth , IEEE 802.11b
- Processor
- Processor Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz
- Data Bus Speed 533.0 MHz
- Chipset Type Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
- Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512.0 KB
- RAM
- Installed Size 1.0 GB / 2.0 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667.0 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
- Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 80.0 GB - Serial ATA-150
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
- Optical Storage
- Type None
- Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
- Card Reader
- Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick Pro , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , Memory Stick
- Display
- Display Type 10.0 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features LED-backlit
- Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Sound Blaster
- Audio Input Microphone
- Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
- Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard , Touchpad
- Telecom
- Modem None
- Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Bluetooth , IEEE 802.11b , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11g , Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b
- Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1.0 x Microphone - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - VGA - 4 pin USB Type A , 3.0 x Headphones - Output - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Display / video - Input - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1.0 x Network
- Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Carrying case
- Features Bluetooth , Camera , 802.11 b/g wireless LAN
- Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 65.0 Watt
- Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1.0
- Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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