MSI is launching a “Windy Zone” software pack for MSI Wind U100 and U90 users. There are currently 6 games and one rather useless app called MSI Q-Face that lets you add cheesy effects to your instant messaging icon. The gamepack actually looks like it could be fun. The games include a few scrolling space […]
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MSI launches Valentine Edition netbook
While we’re waiting for the new MSI Wind U110, U115, or U120 netbooks to hit the streets, the company has gone ahead and launched another version of the good ole MSI Wind u100. This one is called the Valentine Edition, not to be confused the with Love Edition MSI released a while back. Cause, you […]
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How to turn an MSI Wind netbook into a tablet
People have been taking apart Eee PC netbooks and turning them into tablet style computers for ages. But one member of the MSI Wind.net forums is working on the first MSI Wind U100-based tablet I’ve seen to date. And it’s pretty slick looking. Basically, the hinges on the guy’s netbook broke, so the lid was […]
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WindStille heatsink for the MSI Wind U100
The thin heatsink in the MSI Wind U100 does a decent job of keeping the computer from overheating. But if you want to cool things down a bit more, you might want to check out the Windstille heatsink from Germany’s Aqua Computer. This aluminum heatsink is much thicker than the standard unit, and helps dissipate […]
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Smoothbook Slice is a MSI Wind U100 with hot rod paint job
Smooth Creations provides custom, automotive-grade paint jobs for computers. A few months back the company dipped its toe into the netbook space by offering a souped up Acer Aspire One running Windows Vista. Now the company is back, with the Smoothbook Slice, which is basically an MSI Wind U100 netbook with a custom paint job. […]
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MSI releases Wind U100 BIOS version 1.0A
MSI has released a BIOS update that addresses a few minor issues including a fix affecting the S4 sleep mode. Members of the MSI Wind forums report upgrading the BIOS to version 1.0A doesn’t seem to cause any problems on systems running Windows XP — or systems running OS X.
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MSI Wind U100 with 6 cell battery for $385
Online retailer Buy.com is running a deal that will let you snag an MSI Wind U100 netbook with a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM and a 6 cell battery for $384.95 after rebate. That’s well below the list price, and about $40 cheaper than I’ve seen this model anywhere else this week.
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MSI: New netbook models coming to the US in January
The MSI Wind U100 is already one of the most popular netbooks among mini-laptop enthusiasts thanks to its excellent design and easy hackability. We’ve already gotten a sneak peek at the MSI Wind U110, U115, and U120 models which are set to hit the US in early 2009. But now MSI sales director Andy Tung […]
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Axioo PICO DJM 616: Another MSI Wind clone
It’s been a little while since a company I’d never heard of released an MSI Wind U100 clone. It used to happen nearly every week. But with the MSI Wind U110, 115, and 120 on the horizon, maybe I shouldn’t be surprised that we don’t see good ole U100 clones as often as we used […]
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MSI Wind U100 for $300 after rebate
It’s probably too early to call this a permanent price drop, but it looks like $300 is the new $350 for the MSI Wind U100. Computer store Micro Center offered the netbook for $299 the weekend before Thanksgiving, and again on Black Friday weekend. And now online retailer Buy.com is selling the MSI Wind U100 […]