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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 93
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 389 reviews of MSI Wind U100 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 23693 other Netbooks (Mini-laptops) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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maximumpc.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: The corner hinges on the Wind are not quite as sturdy as the Eee PC's barrel hinge or the Aspire One's, but it's still solid. The matte screen is quite bright under AC power and readable at even 25 percent backlighting
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digitalversus.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: It's impossible to deny the similarity of Medion's Mini Akoya E1210 to this model, but there a few differences nonetheless. Whatever you think of these near-clones, they still don't present a very serious threat to Asus' EeePC series.
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stuff.tv
Editors' rating: 80
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: The use of the ageing Intel 945GSE chipset will no-doubt keep development costs to a minimum for manufacturers but it does mean the Front Side Bus (FSB) is limited to a maximum of 533MHz. So, in real terms you won't see much performance gain over the ...
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wired.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
The Frequent Flier notebook computer
If you spend a lot of time on the road, size and weight are the two most critical factors in choosing a new notebook computer--even if it means sacrificing a little on performance and features. The smallest and lightest notebooks, ultraportables, weigh less than four pounds and are no thicker than a spiral-bound notebook.
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Microsoft Windows 7 system requirements
Ready for Windows 7?
If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
- -1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- -1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- -16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- -DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
- -Internet access (fees may apply)
- -Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
- -For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
- -Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
- -HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
- -DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
- -BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
- -BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
- -Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
- -Music and sound require audio output
from windows.microsoft.com
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Home user laptop computer
Home users are increasingly turning to notebook computers as their primary PCs, as they like that laptops can offer similar performance and features to those of a desktop PC, and can be easily moved from room to room. Though of course almost any notebook computer will do for typical home use, there are two types of laptops most suitable for home users: mid-size notebooks, which tend to be budget-friendly, and desktop replacements, which are usually packed with features.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
Netbook computer
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Laptop computer memory size
To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.
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CNET product brief
Description: This configuration of the MSI WIND U100 is a 2.6-pound, energy efficient notebook computer.Compared to other highly portable netbooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $540.The 10 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1024 x 600, which is somewhat lower than most laptops.Built around the Intel Atom processor.This configuration includes a 80GB hard disk and 1 GB of RAM.
Pros: Has only a 2.6-pound weight, which is considerably lighter than some similarly priced netbooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this light a weight is $1,550.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.
Cons: Has a modest 1.6 GHz CPU speed.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average netbook on the market today.Also, this netbook has only a 80GB hard drive, which is smaller than some similarly priced netbooks.For example, the HP 2133, a 2.6-pound netbook at around $595, has a 160GB hard drive.The poor battery performance of this notebook means it has to be recharged more frequently than other notebooks in its class.Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video RAM.
Suitability: A highly portable netbook, suited for web-based computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this netbook has great features for the money.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to serious bargain hunters.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this notebook's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
