MSI Wind

Tosk · 15 May 2008 at 19:16

hi i just wanted to know will ocuk be selling the MSI Wind laptop.
i hear its out some time around june.

specs.

Dimensions: 10.23in x 7.08in x 0.748in, 2.8 lbs
CPU/Memory:1.6GHz Intel Atom, 1GB DDR2 RAM @ 667MHz
Display: 10-inch, 1024×600 LED backlit
Hard Disk Drive: 80GB / 2.5” SATA
Card Reader: 4-in-1 (SD,MMC,MS, MS Pro)
Ports: 3x USB 2.0, Mic-in/Headphone, VGA Out
Webcam: 1.3 MP
Wireless: 802.11b/g, Bluetooth
Battery: Six Cells / 5.5 hrs

split · 16 May 2008 at 05:46

I'd like to know as well.
I just read...

We already knew most of the details on the MSI Wind, but the Atom-based ultraportable just got official US pricing and availability today -- and just like we hoped, it got a little cheaper on the trip over. Although there'll be both 8.9-inch and 10-inch versions worldwide, we're only getting the 10-inch in both XP and Linux flavors, starting June 3rd. The SuSE version will feature that 1.6GHz Atom, 512MB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, and a 3-cell battery rated at 2.5 hours of use for $399, while the XP edition will come in at $549 with 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth, and a larger 6-cell battery good for 5.5 hours. There's also apparently going to be a $500 "base" XP edition, but details on that are pretty sparse at the moment. Looks like ASUS had better get that Atom-based Eee 900 out by June as planned if it wants to keep up, eh?

craptakular · 16 May 2008 at 07:02

split said:
I'd like to know as well.
I just read...

We already knew most of the details on the MSI Wind, but the Atom-based ultraportable just got official US pricing and availability today -- and just like we hoped, it got a little cheaper on the trip over. Although there'll be both 8.9-inch and 10-inch versions worldwide, we're only getting the 10-inch in both XP and Linux flavors, starting June 3rd. The SuSE version will feature that 1.6GHz Atom, 512MB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, and a 3-cell battery rated at 2.5 hours of use for $399, while the XP edition will come in at $549 with 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth, and a larger 6-cell battery good for 5.5 hours. There's also apparently going to be a $500 "base" XP edition, but details on that are pretty sparse at the moment. Looks like ASUS had better get that Atom-based Eee 900 out by June as planned if it wants to keep up, eh?

seems pap to me.

I want an atom based umpc, upgradeable ram, 9" screen, SSD & linux.

Otherwise I'll wait for EEE PC 900A

ps3ud0 · 16 May 2008 at 09:45

Its been renamed to the 901 IIRC

Should surface soon...

I want a 9/10" tablet PC with a small form factor (dreaming)...

p3ud0 :cool:

PR. · 16 May 2008 at 10:39

Wish HP would just release a new version of the HP TC1100 Tablet PC. I fished mine out the wardrobe to see how XP would run on it (I last used it with Vista) and it's been a pleasure to use. Problem is both the batteries I have for it are knackered, one is totally dead the other less than an hour of usage.

I've been looking at the HP Mini-Note but that VIA chip turns me right off of it.

fish99 · 16 May 2008 at 10:55

Pros:Battery life, storage space, size of keyboard, screen size.
Cons

rice, size, weight, storage type (no shock resistant SSD).

It'll occupy it's own little niche though, somewhere between the 900 and proper mobile full laptops (which it's still a lot cheaper than). I'm interested but I'd need to see it in the flesh. Unfortunate name though

lsg1r · 16 May 2008 at 12:45

I like the 10" msi better than the new eeepc however I'm holding out to see what dell produce (they're supposedly making one), if they can knock out a full blown pc for 300 quid then they should be able to knock out a mini pc for a fair price

The other alternative for me is the rumoured atom powered mac tablet, if this comes through and doesn't cost more than a small house I might consider that instead

marscay · 16 May 2008 at 12:49

i don't like how the XP machine is higher spec'd, i'd rather save the money on the license but have the better machine with linux and layout the drive how i see fit.

the eeepc needs competition however so it's all good.

Psypher5 · 16 May 2008 at 12:50

screen on this looks very nice, LED backlit, thats ventuiring into apple air territory.

fish99 · 16 May 2008 at 14:18

Psypher5 said:
screen on this looks very nice, LED backlit, thats ventuiring into apple air territory.

You know I think all the EEEs made so far have been LED backlit also, at least according to the specs I can find. At the time they launched no one seemed to mention it (even though it's a big deal IMO) so I'd just assumed they were CCFL backlit, but I guess not.

kchakkar · 17 May 2008 at 12:59

The MSI WIND will be out on the 21st June @ £349 according to one site.

KizZ · 23 May 2008 at 00:28

http://blog.laptopmag.com/msi-wind-revealed-10-inch-mini-notebook-to-hit-us-in-june
http://blog.laptopmag.com/getting-windy-full-specs-of-the-msi-wind

Looks rather tasty, doesn't it?! :eek:

craptakular · 23 May 2008 at 08:50

Just read the 10" is only available in the U.S. Is this true?

Thats rubbish if it is.

Im gonna see what dirt I can find on Acer's and Dell's UMPC's.

nightmare99 · 23 May 2008 at 08:55

10-A
Black/Pink/White
10"W (1024*600) LED
945GMS+ ICH7-M
1.3M
Atom 1.6G
1G (on Board)
80G
WLAN
BT
XP Home
3 cells
Protective bag

10-B
Black/Pink/White
10"W (1024*600) LED
945GMS+ ICH7-M
1.3M
Atom 1.6G
1G (on Board)
80G
WLAN
Linux
3 cells
Protective bag

10-C
Black/Pink/White
10"W (1024*600) LED
945GMS+ ICH7-M
0.3M
Atom 1.6G
512MB (on board)
80G
WLAN
XP Home
3 cells
Protective bag

10-D
Black/Pink/White
10"W (1024*600) LED
945GMS+ ICH7-M
0.3M
Atom 1.6G
512MB (on board)
80G
WLAN
Linux
3 cells
Protective bag

9-A
Black/Pink/White
8.9"W (1024*600) LED
945GMS+ ICH7-M
0.3M
Atom 1.6G
1G (on Board)
80G
WLAN
XP Home
3 cells
Protective bag

9-B
Black/Pink/White
8.9"W (1024*600) LED
945GMS+ ICH7-M
0.3M
Atom 1.6G
512MB (on board)
80G
WLAN
Linux
3 cells
Protective bag

ps3ud0 · 23 May 2008 at 11:00

Queue after me for the 10-A

ps3ud0

fish99 · 23 May 2008 at 11:32

That list must be incomplete because they were just talking about a 6 cell 5-6 hr version, the XP 10".

nightmare99 · 23 May 2008 at 11:34

The list is current, it is upto the disties/resellers which models are stocked/sold, no mention of 6 cell they may offer the 6 cell battery seperatly or on a later sku.

fish99 · 23 May 2008 at 20:28

Windows XP Version
CPU:1.6GHz Intel Atom
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Chipset: 945GMS+ ICH7-M
Display: 10-inch/ 1024×600
Hard Disk Drive: 80GB / 2.5” SATA
VGA: UMA
Memory: 1GB DDR2/ 667MHz
Card Reader: 4-in-1 (SD,MMC,MS, MS Pro)
USB Ports: 3
Mic-in/Headphone
Webcam: 1.3 MP
WLAN: 802.11b/g
Bluetooth: Yes
Battery: Six Cells / 5.5 hrs
Dimension: 10.23 x 7.08 x 0.748-inches
Weight 2.6 lbs

that's from the link below, and the MSI rep definitely mentions the main 10" XP version as having a 6 cell battery-

http://blog.laptopmag.com/getting-windy-full-specs-of-the-msi-wind

Oxy said:
Just read the 10" is only available in the U.S. Is this true?

I've read that the only version available in the US is the 10", but not that the 10" is only available in the US.

nightmare99 · 24 May 2008 at 08:51

That chap is from MSI US, specs will vary by country it also depends on what the disties resellers want to stock.

fish99 · 24 May 2008 at 11:54

nightmare99 said:
That chap is from MSI US, specs will vary by country it also depends on what the disties resellers want to stock.

Fair enough, but you don't say what source your info is from. I won't be buying one if they only put 3 cell batteries in the UK versions.