The MSI Wind U100 is one of the more popular netbooks around, due to its low price, long battery life, and overall hackability. But the netbook does have its drawbacks, several of which are centered around the touchpad. First of all, you get a single button with a rocker instead of distinct left and right […]
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Black Friday netbook deals
Netbooks already make great presents during an economic downturn because they’re generally cheaper than full sized laptop computers. But at least a few computer makers and retailers are planning on slashing prices a bit further for Black Friday sales. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the US, and it’s traditionally one of the […]
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Samsung, MSI add a little color to their netbooks
Looking for a netbook that doesn’t come in the usual black or white color scheme? Acer, Dell, and Lenovo already offer a choice of colors. And now Samsung is jumping on the bandwagon, with the release of a blue model of the Samsung NC10 netbook. MSI, which has already released black, white, and pink versions […]
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How to overclock an MSI Wind to 2.3GHz the hard way
The Intel Atom N270 CPU is pretty easy to overclock and underclock. So while the chip is described as a 1.6GHz CPU, it’s pretty simple to get it to run at speeds between 800MHz and 1.9GHz. In fact, Asus, MSI, and other netbook makers even include handy software utilities that will let you increase or […]
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PC Corner promises dual core CPU upgrades for netbooks
The other day a Microsoft employee giving a presentation at WinHEC accidentally suggested that the Asus Eee PC S101 has a dual core Intel Atom processor. But the truth of the matter is that while Intel has developed a dual core version of the Atom chip, it’s meant for desktops or larger laptops. Not netbooks. […]
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Best Buy selling the MSI Wind U100 for just $350
When I wrote up a list of 13 netbooks for $399 or less a few weeks ago, the cheapest MSI Wind netbook available was one of the most expensive models to make the list, at $399. But now Best Buy is offering a version of the MSI Wind for just $350. The model number is […]
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(Wind)ows 7: Microsoft’s new OS on the MSI U100
Lee Mathews is a computer repair worker in Manitoba, Canada. He’s a regular contributor to Download Squad, and the proud owner of an MSI Wind U100 netbook. When I wrapped my last post – Vista on the Wind – I figured it wouldn’t be long before I said “So long, and thanks for all the […]
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Medion charges 110 Euros for a Hello Kitty decoration
European laptop distributor Medion has decided to redecorate the Medion Akoya Mini (which is just another rebranded MSI Wind U100 netbook) and slap a higher price tag on the computer. So what does the extra 110 Euros buy you? Either a Hello Kitty decoration or a lid with Swarovski crystals in the shape of a […]
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MSI Wind vs. Asus Eee PC 1000H: The nitpicker’s guide
As the netbook market has matured, a number of companies have put out cheap ultraportable computers with remarkably similar specifications. And that’s left a lot of folks scratching their heads trying to figure out which netbook is the best bargain. The answer? There is no one-size fits all answer. Odds are if you’re in the […]
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Best Buy to carry MSI Wind netbook
Some netbooks, like the Acer Aspire one are available both online and in bricks and mortar stores. Others, like the MSI Wind, are a bit hard to find by walking into your local bix box electronics store. But the Wind is about to jump from one cateogry to the other. Laptop Magazine reports that Best […]