MSI Wind U100
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: MSI Wind U100Processor: Intel Atom Z530 1600
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Display: 10.1 inch, 16:9, 1024x600 pixels
Weight: 1kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section Wind (Series) Wind U100 (Model)
Average Score: 82.39% - good
Average of 23 scores (from 28 reviews)
mobility: 53%, workmanship: 74%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 85%
Reviews for the MSI Wind U100
80% MSI Wind U100 review
Source: PC Advisor 
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%
80% MSI Wind U100-035US Netbook Subnotebook Laptop Computer
Source: Comp Reviews
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
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%
80% MSI Wind
Source: PC Mag
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
85% MSI Wind U100
Source: Digital Trends 
online available, Medium, Date: 08/18/2008
Rating: Total score: 85% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 50%
Klein, leicht, günstig
Source: c't - 18/08
, 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
, Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: display: 80%
70% MSI Wind U100
Source: Notebookjournal
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
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 
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
online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MSI Wind vs. Asus EeePC 900.
Source: Hispazone
online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 95%
80% MSI Wind U100
Source: Techno Zoom 
, Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 80%
Recensione MSI Wind
Source: Notebook Italia
online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2008
80% Recensione Acer Aspire 5920G
Source: Techno Zoom
online available, Short, Date: 05/08/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
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).
Only older games can be played fluently with these graphics chips (if they were not too demanding). Shared memory graphic cores in this category got the advantage of less heat production and longer battery runtimes. For office, internet, image processing, and video editing tasks these graphics chips are still useable without any restrictions.
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Atom:
Z530 1600:
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
10.1":
>> To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist hardly any models in this extreme class of weight. 7-9 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
MSI: MSI is known as a notebook manufacturer MSI since 2005 and sells its mobile computers worldwide, but with modest market shares. Nevertheless considerable amounts of reviews are available for MSI-notebooks. Up to now, the price-value ratings resulted well and led to top ratings in this category.
82.39%: This rating is to be considered as average, because the amount of notebooks with better ratings is about equal like the amount with worse ratings.
>> Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
