 There’s a lot of talk these days about MSI’s newest mini-laptops, like the Wind U123 with the Intel Atom N280 CPU and the Wind U110 Eco which can run for 9 hours on a single charge. But once upon a time, there were only two MSI netbooks. The Wind U100 and its little brother the […]
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MSI releases Windy Zone software for Wind netbooks
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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VIBO to bundle a “free” MSI Wind U90 with wireless data plan
Wireless carrier VIBO has partnered with MSI to offer customers in Taiwan the ability to pick an MSI Wind U90 netbook for “free.” And when I say free, I mean you have to pay for the netbook up front. But you then get a discount on your wireless data service which brings the price down […]
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MSI Wind U120: Solid state disk and 3G wireless
Laptop Magazine scored an interview with Andy Tung, the head of sales for MSI in the US. And he had a lot to say about the current state of the MSI Wind laptop as well as the future of the platform. Probably the most exciting news is that MSI plans to release an updated model […]
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A closer look at the MSI Wind U90
If you’re in the market for a netbook and looking for a bargain, you might be considering the MSI Wind U90. Like the popular Wind U100, the U90 has a large keyboard, an Intel Atom CPU, and an 80GB hard drive. It also has a smaller 8.9 inch display with a large bezel around the […]
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Unboxing the MSI Wind U90 – Video
The MSI Wind U90 is the U100’s little cousin. Well, it’s not actually smaller. It just has a smaller screen and a larger bezel around the display. So if you want to save a few bucks, you can pick up the U90 instead of the U100, right? Well, not if you live in the US, […]
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MSI discusses next-generation Wind netbooks
The MSI Wind U100 is certainly one of the most well-received netbooks of the summer. While it has the same specs as many other low-cost laptops (1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 10.2 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display, 1GB of RAM and 80GB HDD), the computer is solidly built, has an easy to use keyboard, and […]
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Bootleg videos to blame for Linux MSI Wind delay?
While American customers have already been told that they won’t be able to get their hands on an MSI Wind laptop running SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop anytime soon, MSI has promised to make a Linux version of the company’s popular netbook available in other parts of the world. But if you’ve been waiting (im)patiently for […]
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MSI Wind U90 runs SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
MSI has chosen SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (or SLED) as the operating system for the company’s MSI Wind U90 netbook. The U90 is virtually identical to the U100, except that it has an 8.9 inch display instead of a 10.2 inch screen, ships with Linux (for now), and will not be available in the US […]
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8.9 inch MSI Wind to hit Europe next week
Ever wonder what an MSI Wind notebook would look like with a big old black Bezel around the screen? Enter the MSI Wind U90. Blogeee reports that the laptop, which will not be available in the US, should start shipping next week. This variant, which made its first appearance at Computex a few months ago, […]