Windows 7 On Wind

New BIOS Available

The new version of BIOS (v1.09) has new features, including overclocking control. With the BIOS, just press the Fn+F10 keys to bump the GHz to increase by 8, 15, or 24 percent which addes a noticable preformance boost. Click below to learn more and download the new BIOS.

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Wind U120 Look-a-like

Is it just me, or does the Wind U120 look a lot like the new MacBooks that were released today. With the black border around the screen, to the silver on the palm rests, the two look almost alike. But they do have there differences including the color of the keys on the keyboard to the color of the side. Post comments on what your opinion is.

Wind On Best Buy Site

The Wind has finally appeared on the Best Buy website. But, it is not the same configuration that was confirmed eariler in the week. The Wind posted on the site contains the 80GB HDD instead of the 120GB and is $479.99. Also the Wind is not available for store pickup. To view the posted Wind, click below

View The Product Page

Specs U120

Specifications of the new U120 are now surfacing but still are unofficial. Here is the list of potential new improvements.

120GB HDD
SSD Option
802.11n WiFi
3.5G HSPDA with SIM card support

Other than that, most of the hardware is the same. I will post the official specs when they become available.

New Pics Wind U120 aka Wind 2

Today new pictures were released, courtesy of Fudzilla, featuring the Wind U120. The U120, geared to be more professional, sports a two tone color scheme of black and silver. New specifications were also mentioned and will be posted in a update. Click below to view the pictures.

MSI Wind, Available Soon At Best Buy

Announced today, Best Buy will now be carrying the MSI Wind for $399 in store. The Wind will be comming in 2 colors black and white and will offer a 120GB HDD instead of the original 80GB. But, the Wind still has the wimpy 3 cell battery. In the coming days I will post an update to the product page at the Best Buy site. To read more visit the link below.

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MSI Wind Nettop Barebone $139 At Newegg

Straight off of the Newegg site comes the MSI Wind Nettop, with the same Intel Atom processor found in the MSI's popular netbook. The barebone system only comes with the chassis, motherboard, and processor. To buy the $139 dollar nettop, click the link below.

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Another Review, This Time An Editors Pick

Digital Trends released a full review on the MSI Wind. The editors choice netbook earned a 8.5 out of 10. To view the full review and even write your own, click on the link below.

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New Touchpad On 6 Cell Models

On the forums at msiwind.net some owners of the 6 cell Wind are noticing new touchpads. The 6 cell Wind uses a Sentilic touchpad, instead of the Synaptic touchpad found on the 3 cell. The Sentilic, which does not support touch scrolling, uses a system were tapping the corners moves the page. For more information on new touchpad, click the link below.

More Info

Wind Clone On Amazon For $599

Amazon has just posted another Wind clone dubbed Microtel Wind. On sale for $599 and comes with the 6 cell battery. The clone is the same as the MSI version but just rebadged. Plus it also will be shipping in 3 to 5 weeks. To buy the clone visit the link below.

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Vista Better Than XP On Wind?!

Notebookreview.com posted an interesting article on the capabilities of the Wind under Windows Vista. Surprisingly the battery life is 20% better than under XP. Even performance gets a boost from Vista. Hardware also works like the webcam, touchpad, bluetooth, wifi, and even the brightness control. The Wind receives a base score of 2.7 which is outstanding for a netbook. To read more on the subject click the link below.

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Advent Wind Running Ubuntu Netbook Remix

Upgrade HDD, Wireless Card, RAM

Walkthrough Install Of OS X

Wind Rises As New Battery Joins The Lineup

With the much anticipated 6 cell battery now officially on the Wind, the price takes a jump. From the price point of $499 to now officially $549 just for 3 cells in a battery, which will gain the life to around 5.5 hours. Some online retailers are cashing in on the price jump, charging $599 for the 6 cell Wind. To read more on the topic click below.

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HD Unboxing

MSI Wind (U100) Unboxing in HD from Adam Smith on Vimeo.

9 Cell Battery With 8 Hours

Are you tired with the tiny 3 cell battery? Well just mod it! The Tech Guy modded his original battery to be a 7400mAh 9 cell battery. Click below to learn more on the modded battery

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G4 TV Video Review

On Attack Of The Show, Gadget Pr0n recently review the MSI Wind in black. Click the link down below to view the video or click the read futher link to view the written review.





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CNET Review

CNET has posted its full review of the MSI Wind. It gives data on battery life, multitasking and lots more. Click the link below to read the full review.

CNET Review

Site Update / Wanted: iPhone 2G/EDGE

Hey everyone, over the next couple of weeks i am going to be super busy and will not have access to the site to post new stuff. To keep informed, go to msiwind.net for everything on the MSI Wind. Sorry for the inconvenience and I will get back to posting as soon as I can.

Just a little side note, if anyone wants to get rid of their Apple iPhone 2G/EDGE send me a email and I will try to get back to you as quick as I can.

Advent Wind 4211 Boot Up

Video Unboxing: Advent Wind 4211

Video Review: Advent Wind 4211

Guide: How To Take Apart The Wind

Bit-tech.net has a full article how to take apart the MSI Wind. The article has many pictures and well written guide. It also shows a few suggested upgrades like the RAM and HDD. Click below to jump to the article.

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MSI Wind Review

Bit-tech.net has a full and clear review on the MSI Wind. Complete with pictures, the review is very good and showcases the Wind's best features. Click below to jump to the link.

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Advent Wind

Another clone has been released, this time in the United Kingdom. The Advent Wind, with the same specs as the MSI Wind, looks real similar to the Apple Macbook Air. With iatkos installed the two ultraportables could be brothers. The bad news about the Advent Wind is that it only ships to the UK. So, if you want one you will have to check Ebay. Click below to learn more about the Advent Wind 4211.

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Wind Clone Unboxed

The MSI Wind clone, the Medion Akoya E1210 has recently been released in Germany and Austria in stores similar to the American Aldi's. Since the release many people decided to give the clone a go. Click below to read more on the unboxing.

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iAtkos On Wind Video

Video Unboxing

Unboxed

The first unboxing article I've seen on Wind. Its not really an unboxing but does point out features of the Wind. Click below to view.

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Leopard On The Wind

The Wind has finally been fitted with another OS, this time it's Leopard. From the pictures, the Wind disguised as a Macbook Pro, has Bluetooth and ethernet running smoothly. Click below to read more.

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Gaming Capabilities

NEW Pics Of Insides

The FCC released pictures of the "guts." The pictures clearly show the location of everything from the WLAN to the Bluetooth module. Click below to read more on the topic.

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MSI Wind VS. EEE PC 1000H

Straight from Laptop Magazine, the Wind vs. the EEE PC 1000H. The only two 10" UMPC's face-off against each other to find out the better netbook. The battle was tough but a winner was chosen, click below to find out who won.

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720p Video Test

Still No CNET Review

As promised by CNET, a full review would be on or near June 16. June 16 has come and gone but still no CNET review. Once the review is out, I will update the site so keep visiting MSI WIND UPDATER

Wind Off To The Races

With the recent launch of the wind, msimobile completely sold out of the U100 within a half an hour. With the release, MSI offered the 3 cell battery instead of the 6 cell. Many people now will not buy the Wind due to the battery size. Expect the 6 cell to be coming in July.

IT'S JUNE 16

Happy MSI Wind launch day to everyone, just an update i was busy the last week so I was unable to update the site, sorry for the inconvenience.

Comparison MSI Wind vs EEE PC 901 vs HP Mini-Note 2133

Wind At Computex

Upgrade RAM

A video has been posted tell about how to upgrade the RAM to 2GB. Upgrading RAM will void the warranty, just so you are aware. Click below to view the video.

View Video

MSI Posts Website For Wind

MSI has finally posted the product page for the Wind. The website includes color comparison, specifications, and information on the features. Click below to check it out.

Official Page

$499 Wind Shipping June 16 With Atom Onboard

MSI has just released the shipping date, June 16, as well as the CPU which is now Atom and the official price of wait, $499! Big surprise with Atom since we knew this way back in March. But the real shocker comes in the price! $499 Wind comes with Windows XP, 80GB HDD, and Bluetooth. EEE PC will sure to stumble off the throne. June 16, which is almost two weeks from now will launch the Wind, hopefully becoming king of the hill for ultraportable laptops. To read more the topic click the link below

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Windows XP Extended

From Computex 2008, Microsoft annouced the extension of Windows XP until 2010. The annoucement comes just before the many ultraportable manufactures launch their systems. Click the link below to learn more.

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Another Review

Laptop Magazine has a full review on their website. Click the link below to view the article.

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Computex 2008

During the next few days, June 3-7, I will be updating on Computex and tracking everything on the MSI Wind when it comes available at Computex. Check back often for more on the MSI Wind.

New Review

ZDNet.co.uk has recently reviewed the EEE-killer, MSI Wind. Whats interesting, they can't tell about the CPU because its "confidential" but all of us know its powered by Atom. The review also adds the touchpad is relatively small to the size of the ultraportable. As I said before the touchpad did look a bit off from the early photos for a ultraportable this big. But all in all the MSI Wind stood tough through the review and came out a winner. Click below to view the entire review from ZDNet.co.uk.

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User Manual Released

Check out the Manual for the MSI Wind, it notes some good information including the confirmation of the Intel Atom Processor. To view the manual in many languages, click the link below.

User Manual

Video Review

New Reviews On The Way

During the next few weeks there will be many reviews on the MSI Wind. I will try to keep you informed on the lastest review when i hear about it.

Pictures From Cnet UK

Cnet UK has recently been reviewed and now has new pictures on the site. Take a look for yourself

Cnet UK Pictures

Wind PC Disected

The MSI Wind Desktop PC unveiled in Taipei, shows the entire insides including the Intel Atom. Click the link for more

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More Wind Pictures

Wind has been, yet again, taken apart and tested on. Click the link for more

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MSI WIND UPDATER OFFICIAL THEME

Black Wind Review

Size Comparison

The MSI Wind has been compared to other laptops. Click the link for more







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MSI Wind Gutted

Msi Wind has finally been taken apart and examined. The disected wind shows many things about the system. Click the link to view pictures on the parts and layout of the highly antipated ultraportable that will shake the laptop world.




















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MSI Wind Desktop PC

The new MSI product is a spin off of the Wind but in a desktop mode. The announcement of the desktop, follows closely with EEE PC and thier desktop counterpart. Here are some pics of the desktop.

The desktop looks a little Wii-ish but from this angle you can see a DVD drive, mic in, audio out, two USB's, and a 4 in 1 card reader.

Here the desktop is upside down, the motherboard featuring Intel Atom processor at 1.33 Ghz. The hole at the bottom is for the DVD drive. The only thing missing is a HDD, but it does have to power connectors so one might go in the empty space.

Here is the back of the mini tower (if you can even call it that) which has all the audio jacks, (very surprising) four USB's, an ethernet port, VGA out, and a fan to keep the Atom CPU from getting hot.

To read more on the MSI Wind Desktop and for benchmarks of the Atom CPU click down below:

MSI Desktop Benchmarks
Courtesy of Slash Gear

New Specs

New Specs on MSI Wind

4-1 Card Reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro)
667 MHz 1GB RAM for Windows/667 MHz 512MB RAM for Linux
80GB 2.5" SATA Drive
Chipset: 945GMS+ ICH7-M

New Pictures Of Wind

Here are a few new pics of the Wind



The vent holes give away the chance of the Wind to run cool, the curve is really nice for a subnotebook that costs $550 dollars, looks like Apple

Atom finally is around the corner


Since this is a prototype, we'll give MSI another chance with the right Windows version


Looks like a good case for the Wind, alot better than the EEE PC sleeve




Nice bright display




Keyboard shows big spaces between keys, MSI could have done better





Windows XP looks good on the 10" display, but the trackpad looks a little out of proportion...plus to add the little one button right and left click, just like the EEE PC

Click the link below for more detail
CHW Hands-On

Pics Of MSI Wind

MSI Wind Specs

There will be two MSI Wind models an 8.9" model and a 10" model. The 8.9" model will NOT be available for retail in the United States, so I will focus on the 10" model. The MSI Wind will be in four colors including white, silver, black, and pink. There will be two operating systems which are Novel SUSE Linux and Windows XP Home Edition. The demensions of the MSI Wind are 10.23 × 7.08 × 0.748 inches. The specifications differ from the Linux to the XP model so here they are.

MCI Wind with Novel SUSE Linux

• $399 US Dollars
• Display 10" (25.4 cm) 1024×600 TFT LCD with LED Backlight
• 80GB HDD
• 1.6 Ghz Atom
• 512MB RAM
• Intel UMA Graphics
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 802.11b/g Wireless
• 2. pounds
• 3 cell battery with 2.5 hours

MSI Wind with Windows XP Home Edition

• $550 US Dollars
• Display 10" (25.4 cm) 1024×600 TFT LCD with LED Backlight
• 80GB HDD
• 1.6 Ghz Atom
• 1GB RAM
• Intel UMA Graphics
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 802.11b/g Wireless
• Bluetooth
• 2.6 pounds
• 6 cell battery with 5.5 hours

I will continue to update specs once they are fully released

MSI Wind

This blog is going to directly relate to news about the highly anticipated launch of the MSI Wind that is due out on June 3rd. I will continue to update the site periodically throughout the week so keep visiting there will be something new everytime.