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MSI Wind U230-040

Specifications

MSI Wind U230-040
MSI Wind U230-040
Processor
AMD Athlon Neo X2 L335 2 x 1.6 GHz, Congo
Graphics adapter
Display
12.10 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
1.5 kg ( = 52.91 oz / 3.31 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
400 Euro

 

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Average Score: 86% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: 84%, performance: 88%, features: 88%, display: - % mobility: 80%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the MSI Wind U230-040

MSI Wind U230
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
It's an odd introduction because the MSI Wind U230 is a newer model with older hardware built in. MSI has opted to outfit the Wind U230 with a hot AMD processor near the end of its life, but a processor that nonetheless at least has some legs to it. What we want to look at is the value angle. Does the Wind U230's last generation technology at least offer a decent value for the price?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2010
Rating: price: 80%
86% MSI Wind U230-040US 12.1-inch Netbook
Source: Tweaktown English Archive.org version
The AMD-powered MSI Wind U230- 040US is a good alternative to an Intel-powered netbook for the shopper needing average performance with a larger screen and keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 88% performance: 80% features: 88% workmanship: 85%
MSI Wind U230-040 Review - MSI's Atom Smasher
Source: PC Perspective English Archive.org version
After running the MSI Wind U230 through our tests, it is safe to say that it is one of the fastest performing netbooks we have tested here at PC Perspective. (In some tests it was nearly twice as fast as the Asus Eee 1201N). For a netbook, the MSI U230-040 definitely has some teeth to chew through some of your most intensive everyday tasks. Indeed, the Wind U230-040 was able to run Illustrator CS4, Photoshop CS4, and a host of other smaller apps simultaneously without any significant issues during my typical work day. MSI also puts their money where their mouth is by reinforcing the system with a long lasting 6-cell battery that runs 3 hours full-tilt before depleting. This means you have the ability to do some serious work (or play) while out and about. The AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics and HDMI output makes it a good choice for professionals looking to connect to external projectors or displays, or for home users looking to watch a show or just getting a larger display to extend the desktop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2010
Rating: performance: 95% mobility: 80%

Comment

ATI Radeon HD 3200: Onboard (shared Memory) graphics chip (on RS780M chipset) based on the HD 2400 graphics core. It also features the UVD video engine to decode HD videos. Beware: Under Windows XP the HD 3200 may have no 2D accelleration because of a driver problem.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

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


L335: Entry level dual core processor for small and thin subnotebooks. Based on the old K10 / K8 mixture produced in 65nm and compareable with a 1.2-1.3 GHz Core 2 Duo (performance wise).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


12.10":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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.


86%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2010-06-21 (Update: 2012-05-26)