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Netbook Buying Guide
MSI Wind |
Specifications |
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| Manufacturer | Microstar International |
| Processor | Intel Atom |
| CPU speed | 1600 Mhz |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 950 |
| OS | Windows XP Home |
| Display Size |
10" @ 1024 X 600 |
| Special Features | None |
| Memory | 1024 MB |
| Hard Drive Storage (Flash) | 80, 120, 160 GB |
| Battery | 24 (W/hr) |
| Weight (Ounces) | 42.3 oz., 2.3 lbs (3 cell), 2.6 lbs (6 cell) |
| Dimensions | 10.2 X 7.1 X 1.2 |
Expansion and I/O: |
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| Ethernet 10/100 |
| Line-out / Headphone |
| MIC-in |
| SD Card Reader |
| USB 2.0 (X3) |
| VGA Out |
| Express Card Slot 54/1 |
Connectivity |
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| 802.11b/g/n |
| Bluetooth 2.0 (Optional) |
| No Wireless WAN |
Additional Notes and Accessories |
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| 1.3MP Webcam |
The MSI Wind is graced with a great design, good layout, and good battery life. Additional positive aspects of the Wind include the use of a standard SATA hard drive, optional bluetooth, good keyboard, and a nice 1.3MP webcam. The Wind does suffer from a small touchpad and single bar left/right mouse buttons which lack good feedback. Overall the Wind is a nice light netbook at a good price and as such deserves our Editors Choice Award.
We selected the MSI Wind to be our netbook of choice for use to cover press events such as the CES show in Las Vegas.
