Review: MSI Wind U100 Netbook

I just picked up two MSI Wind U100 netbooks from Best Buy this evening. One for me and one for my daughter. It's everything you'd expect a netbook to be. I've only had it running for a couple of hours but so far its met my expectations. I am able to surf the internet, check email and even watch movies from my Netflix account, all without a hitch.

As most reviews of the MSI Wind U100 have pointed out, the built-in speakers are not the greatest so a good set of headphones is a must. The webcam is pretty weak, only 1.3 megapixels but its a nice little touch for a quick video message home. Everyone is saying that the 3 cell battery won't give you more than a few hours use on a full charge but I've yet to be in a situation where I am unable to plug in within that amount of time. Unlike a laptop, even after moderate use it does not burn a hole in your lap, it runs pretty cool and quiet. I was also happy with the 160 GB HD, a solid state flash drive sounds neat but I have more use for a roomy hard drive rather than a flashy flash drive.

Well folks, as I said, I've only had my MSI Wind U100 for a couple of hours so there is not much more to say for now other than this thing is sweet. I am quite happy with my purchase. Right, I only paid $329.00 for it at Best Buy.Product Features

• Intel® Atom™ processor N270 Features a 533MHz frontside bus, 512KB L2 cache and 1.6GHz processor speed.
• 1GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power, expandable to 2GB.
• Note: Optical drive not included Compatible with optional external USB optical drives (not included).
• 10.1" WSVGA widescreen display with 1024 x 600 resolution For a clear view of your movies, digital photos and graphics.
• 160GB SATA hard drive Provides plenty of storage space.
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 graphics With shared video memory for lush images.
• Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
• 4-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO and lets you easily transfer digital photos to your computer from your digital camera.
• 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
• Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g) So you can wirelessly connect to your local area network or to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (with RJ-45 connector) For simple wired Internet connection.
• Weighs 2.6 lbs. and measures 0.7" thin For lightweight portability. 3-cell lithium-ion battery and AC adapter.
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system Preinstalled to make running your netbook easy.