MSI Wind U100

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Reviews for the MSI Wind U100

90% MSI Wind U100 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Naturally, this only works when you're plugged in. When you're running on batteries it runs at the same clock speed but puts performance ahead of battery life, so screen brightness is typically higher. To deal with the extra power, you'll notice the fan kicks in to life and stays on for the duration you run Turbo Boost. The 80GB hard drive is a standard laptop hard disc that has been partitioned into two.
90, Leistung 80, Emissionen 50
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% emissions: 50%

MSI Wind U100 Netbook
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
The MSI Wind U100, despite the new model designation, is still the same netbook that launched last summer in response to the Eee PC. While the chassis and basic design hasn't changed much, the Wind has picked up a few handy updates over the last couple months that help keep it competitive with the onslaught of new netbook offerings. The Wind offers a sturdy chassis that will take your constant handling in stride. The system is well built and covered in high quality paint that is very fingerprint resistant. Although the design comes off a bit bland, it's still a pretty good looking machine that will look the part in any situation, boardroom or coffee shop. While the original specs that called for an 80GB hard drive with 3-cell battery can still be found, most Winds on sale today pack 160GB and a beefier 6-cell unit.
Verarbeitung gut, Mobilität gut, Display gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/05/2009
Rating: display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% MSI Wind U100 netbook computer
Source: vnunet.com Archive.org version
Impressive design, easy to use and, now that it has a bigger battery, it’s well worth the money
von 5: 4, Ausstattung 4, Leistung 4, Display gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/19/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80%

80% MSI Wind U100 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Larger storage, better networking and the all-important extended battery life make the revised U100 a winner. Combined with the more attractive choice of colours, free carry bag in the box, and an extended warranty to 2 years, we feel the original MSI Wind U100 is not just the first Wind, it also breezes into first place.
(von 5): 4, Verarbeitung 4, Ausstattung 4, Preis 4
Single Review, , Short, Date: 10/24/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

83% MSI Wind U100-291UK
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
It's no secret that the key to the Eee PC 1000H's current A List status is its tremendous six-hour battery life, three times that of its rivals. We know it, you know it, and MSI certainly knows it - hence the belated introduction of the MSI Wind U100-291UK, now with the all-important six-cell battery.

A vast improvement that brings it almost in line with the Eee PC 1000H - if the price falls the Wind may just edge it.

5 von 6, Preis mäßig
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 60%

80% MSI Wind U100 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
There are some solid reasons to consider MSI's Wind. It's small and fairly light (about 1kg), and it's sturdy enough to take a beating. But other solidly-built mini-notebooks are just around the corner, including Lenovo's S10 and probably an entry from Dell this Autumn. If you can't wait, the MSI Wind is a solid recommendation to buy now.
(von 5): 4, Verarbeitung 4, Ausstattung 3.5, Preis 3.5
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/26/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%

76% MSI Wind NB U100
Source: PC World Archive.org version
There are some solid reasons to consider MSI's Wind. It's small and fairly light (about 2.6 pounds), and it's sturdy enough to take a beating. But other solidly-built mini-notebooks are just around the corner, including Lenovo's S10 and probably an entry from Dell this fall. My advice? If you can, wait.
(von 100): 76, Preis gut, Leistung 72, Ausstattung 78, Verarbeitung gut, Display gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/23/2008
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 80% performance: 72% features: 78% display: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% MSI Wind U100-035US Netbook Subnotebook Laptop Computer
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
What will make or break a netbook for most consumers is the overall feel and design of the laptop. The MSI Wind U100 is very well laid out and designed to make it extremely portable but still easy to use. The 3-cell battery does limit its overall running time however.
4 von 5, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/21/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% mobility: 40%

80% MSI Wind
Source: vnunet.com Archive.org version
A small and light ultra mobile PC that looks and performs better than some of its rivals.
4 von 5, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/20/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80%

85% MSI Wind U100
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
Move over, Asus: MSI has skipped the imitation game that most other manufacturers have played so far and actually bested the Eee with the Wind. Its $550 price tag may make it $150 more than the original Eee, but the refinement and features MSI has added make it well worth the premium, especially when Asus’ 10-inch Eee runs for $700. For the moment, MSI’s Wind definitively blows away the competition.
8.5 von 10, Display gut, Mobilität mäßig, Leistung gut, Verarbeitung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/18/2008
Rating: Total score: 85% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 50%

87% MSI Wind U100
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
You know a notebook has hit the sweet spot in design when it elicits jealous looks from owners of both full-size laptops and the tiny Asus Eee PC. In the new ultraportable laptop class, the MSI Wind U100 strikes the best balance yet between compact size, light weight, usability, and performance. The MSI Wind U100 strikes the right balance between portability, power, and comfort, making it a top choice among inexpensive ultraportable laptops.
8.7 von 10, Mobilität mäßig, Display gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/07/2008
Rating: Total score: 87% display: 80% mobility: 60%

80% MSI Wind
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version

As if the ultramobile PC space weren't already crowded enough, MSI Computer Corp. has blown in with its Wind UMPC. MSI basically (though not literally) took the ASUS EeePC 900, improved it, and slapped its own branding onto it. The Wind doesn't go out of its way to differentiate itself from the crowd, but it's still a top-tier UMPC in many ways.

Out of all the UMPCs available in the market, the MSI Wind is the best deal.

4 von 5, Preis sehr gut, Display gut, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% display: 80% mobility: 40%

72% MSI Wind U100-036LA (white, Windows XP)
Source: CNet Archive.org version
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.
7.2 von 10, Mobilität zufriedenstellend, Ergonomie gut, Preis gut,
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/16/2008
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%

MSI Wind U100
Source: Inside HW Archive.org version
Category of small cheap notebooks became very popular and there is no wonder why most of big brands want a piece of cake for themselves. But Asus got all of them off-guard. Because of that we’ve been waiting rather long for Eee’s true rival . We’ve already mentioned MSI’s agility which allowed them again to be first with new product on market. Their trump card wears name Wind and model that InsideHW had tested is MSI Wind U100. Even if we don’t pay much attention, during notebook tests, on package we just cannot overlook it this time. Picture that was used for package was chosen in that manner so that your new notebook looks like it came with a gift bow. Perfect package choice for this “little guy”.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2008

100% MSI Wind notebook computer
Source: vnunet.com Archive.org version
The MSI Wind, the latest small computer in the mini-notebook trend started by Asus, is around the same size as the Asus Eee PC 900 and has the same white pearlescent case, making us wonder if MSI, like Asus, seems to be pitching its mini-notebook a handy handbag companion for women. However, the similarities between the Wind and its competitors end there. A small and light ultra mobile PC, which looks and performs better than some of its rivals.
5 von 5, Verarbeitung gut, Leistung exzellent
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2008
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 95% workmanship: 80%

80% MSI Wind - Windows XP Edition
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
There's a lot to like about the MSI Wind. It's a great design and benefits from an excellent keyboard and screen, but it's let down by battery life that cannot compete with the Eee PC 901 and undercut by a re-branded version, making you think twice. It's still a good machine and if you're happy to trade battery life for a better keyboard, or purchase a separate battery, it's still worth serious consideration, but it just misses out on a wholehearted recommendation.
(von 10): 8, Ausstattung 8, Leistung 8
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%

83% MSI Wind U100
Source: Mobile Computer Archive.org version
If you’ve been holding off buying a netbook until the dust has settled, the good news is that you can reach for your credit card now. Though not quite as faithful a netbook as the Acer Aspire One or Eee PC 701, the MSI Wind takes extends the idea to its sensible limit, though the cheaper, rebadged Advent 4211 is better value.
5 von 6, Display gut, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% display: 80% mobility: 40%

88% MSI Wind review
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The MSI Wind is arguably the best netbook on the market. It's stylish, it's easy to type on and it's quick. The wireless connectivity could have been better and the standard battery life is relatively poor, but these are issues you can get around. With that in mind, this device comes highly recommended.
8.8 von 10, Display gut, Preis gut, Mobilität schlecht, Leistung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2008
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% performance: 50% display: 80% mobility: 40%

83% MSI Wind U100
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
So, the Wind is, in the main, the breath of fresh air we'd hoped for all along. It looks good, feels good and its ergonomics are by far the best of the mini-laptop bunch. Its pricing brings it dangerously close to fully-fledged laptops, and leaves the value-for-money crown firmly in the Acer Aspire one's possession, but for less than a quarter of the Sony VGN-TZ31's cost, you simply cannot buy a better ultraportable.
5 von 6, Ergonomie sehr gut, Preis sehr gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 90% ergonomy: 90%

95% MSI Wind Windows XP Edition sub-notebook
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
With the competition largely failing to deliver, the Wind’s main rival remains the Asus Eee PC 901. As we mentioned in our review of the 901, the specifications and performance are very similar, and both machines have key advantages. If battery life tops your needs, the 901’s standard six-cell unit is likely to swing things in its favour. If outright battery life isn’t a factor, however, or you don’t mind shelling out for an optional six-cell battery, then the MSI is actually the better laptop. The keyboard is a lot more comfortable, with bigger keys and a more responsive action. It’s close then, but with quality, usability and one of the best screens also in its favour, we believe the MSI Wind is arguably the most complete sub-notebook currently available.
95%
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2008
Rating: Total score: 95%

90% MSI Wind notebook review
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The MSI Wind takes everything Asus learnt from its first generation Eee PC and improves on it. If you're looking to use this machine for the daily commute, you may find it a little large but as a basic everyday machine it's simply fantastic.
9 von 10, Display sehr gut, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% display: 90% mobility: 40%

90% MSI Wind 100
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The MSI Wind U100 is an impressive entry-level laptop. We never once felt as though compromises had been made. IT won't suit anyone looking for a powerhouse portable but if your needs are basic, writing emails and using the internet, or a word processor for the commute, this is as good as it currently gets.
(von 10): 9, Leistung 8, Ausstattung 8, Verarbeitung 8, Display gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 80%

90% MSI Wind (Windows XP)
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
If there were a Survivor: The Mini-Notebook series, and each of the ultra–low-cost notebooks were incrementally eliminated, the MSI Wind NB would be the one left standing. Unlike its competitors, the Wind NB offers the complete package, including an adult-size keyboard, a larger 10-inch screen, and a very capable Atom processor. This system’s solid performance, stellar 5-plus hours of battery life, and $499 price make it the best all-around mini-notebook to date.
4.5 von 5, Display gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/02/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80%

MSI Wind notebook starts the storm
Source: Fudzilla Archive.org version
We believe that a lot of people who never had a notebook will consider buying Wind PC U100. It is small and light, it has all you need from a notebook and it is as mobile as it gets. The battery life is not great, but it is still within acceptable levels. The 80GB Western Digital drive really helps a lot and 1GB of memory is enough for just about anything a normal notebook user might need. Realtek W-LAN uses Windows W-LAN manager; that is a bit primitive, as it forces you to type the password twice but it works quite well. We do believe that W-LAN can and will get a bit faster, but at least it works stable in four W-LAN environments we tested. Plastic is the biggest minus, as it leaves greasy fingerprint trails all over the small and cute case, but it’s nothing that a nice wipeoff cannot solve. From a design point, MSI deserves 9.5 of 10. We showed the machine to a dozen computer enthusiasts and non-geeks, including a few girls, and they all agree that this notebook looks great.
Mobilität zufriedenstellend, Preis gut, Verarbeitung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/30/2008
Rating: price: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 50%

90% MSI Wind preview
Source: CNet Archive.org version
This could be the best mini laptop so far -- it's comfortable to use, has a good display, is super-affordable and promises great performance
Sehr gut, Ergonomie gut, Display gut, Preis ausgezeichnet, Leistung sehr gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 95% performance: 90% display: 80% ergonomy: 80%

Foreign Reviews

MSI Wind U100-1616XP (Luxury) Netbook
Source: Hartware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2009
Rating: mobility: 40% emissions: 90%

Atom-Netbooks im Test: MSI Wind U100 und EeePC 1000H
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 12/15/2008
Rating: price: 50%

90% EeePC & Co. Spielzeug für Freaks?
Source: PC Praxis
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70%

Netbooks: klein, leicht - gut?
Source: Gamestar - 12/08
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: display: 80% mobility: 60%

74% Die Kleinen sind da
Source: Stiftung Warentest - 12/08
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 73% display: 87% mobility: 67% workmanship: 93% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 93%

Perlentaucher
Source: c't - 24/08
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: display: 80% mobility: 60%

80% Noch ein preiswerter Winzling
Source: Notebook / Organizer / Handy - 11-12/08
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% mobility: 60% emissions: 80%

88% Net-Generation
Source: PC Games Hardware - 12/08
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 70% performance: 80% mobility: 40%

MSI Wind U100-1616XP Luxury Edition
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2008
Rating: price: 80% mobility: 80%

81% MSI Wind Netbook U100 – Kleiner Begleiter ganz groß
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/03/2008
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 78% features: 79% display: 85% mobility: 95% workmanship: 65%

MSI Wind U100-1616XP weiß luxury
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/23/2008
Rating: price: 80% performance: 70% emissions: 80%

90% MSI Wind U100-1616XP weiß luxury
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%

77% Netbooks
Source: Chip.de - 11/08
Comparison, , Short, Date: 10/16/2008
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 80% performance: 98% features: 86% display: 94% mobility: 50% ergonomy: 100%

82% MSI Wind U100
Source: ZDNet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2008
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 80% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 70%

72% Test: MSI Wind U100-1616XP (Notebook)
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 64% performance: 95% features: 79% display: 94% mobility: 50% ergonomy: 82%

80% Netbooks im ultimativen Praxis-Check
Source: e-media - 20/08
Comparison, , Short, Date: 10/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%

80% Minimania
Source: Connect - 10/08
Comparison, , Long, Date: 10/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% ergonomy: 80%

Klein, leicht, günstig
Source: c't - 18/08
Comparison, , Long, Date: 08/15/2008
Rating: performance: 40% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 90%

MSI Wind U100
Source: SFT - 8/08
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: display: 80%

70% MSI Wind U100
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 70% mobility: 10% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%

50% Test: MSI Wind U100 (Notebook)
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2008
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 80% performance: 31% features: 46% display: 79% mobility: 48% ergonomy: 66%

89% MSI Wind U100
Source: PC Actual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2008
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 89% performance: 40% mobility: 90% emissions: 80%

80% Un mes de MSI Wind. Probando Windows Vista.
Source: Hispazone ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MSI Wind vs. Asus EeePC 900.
Source: Hispazone ES→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 95%

80% MSI Wind U100
Source: Techno Zoom IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 80%

Recensione MSI Wind
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2008

80% Recensione Acer Aspire 5920G
Source: Techno Zoom IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/08/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%

80% Test: 9 netbooks
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% MSI Wind U100
Source: PCM NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/20/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% mobility: 60%

MSI U100 Wind en Asus EeePC 901
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2008
Rating: display: 80%

89% Review MSI Wind U100
Source: Portablegear NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 89%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip on Mobile Intel 945GM chipset. It is a faster clocked version of the GMA 900 and supports no hardware T&L (Transform & Lightning) accelleration (which is required for some games).

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).

Z530:

Power saving version of the Atom N270 with additional Virtualization Support and more power saving techniques. The performance is equal to the N270 and therefore only suited for basic tasks.

10.10":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

81.95%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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