MSI Wind PC

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Developer = Micro-Star International
Type = Subnotebook/Netbook
Connectivity = 10/100 Mbit Ethernet 802.11b/g wireless LAN 3 USB 2.0 ports 4-in-1 Flash Memory card reader Bluetooth (only Windows version, not Aldi Medion version)
Media = 80, 120 or 160 GB 2.5" HDD
OS = SUSE Linux, Windows XP
Input = Keyboard
Touchpad
Microphone
1.3 Megapixel Webcam
Memory = 512 MB/1 GB (Linux) or 1GB (Windows)
Power = Linux: 6-cell (5.5 Hours) or Windows: 3-cell (2.5 Hours)
Processor = 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual Diamondville)
Display = 10" (25.4 cm) 1024x600 LED-backlit TFT LCD
Dimensions = 10.23 × 7.08 × 0.748 in
Weight = 2.3lbs (3-cell battery) or 2.6lbs (6-cell) The MSI Wind Notebook is a subnotebook / Netbook computer designed by Micro-Star International (MSI). Wind stands for “Wi-Fi Network Device.” It was first announced at CeBIT 2008, [cite news | url=http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6194&Itemid=1 | title=MSI's Wind PC 10-inch pictured | publisher=www.fudzilla.com | date=2008-03-10 | accessdate=2008-03-10] and first listed for pre-orders on May 9, 2008. [cite news | url=http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7248&Itemid=1 | title=MSI Wind listed | publisher=www.fudzilla.com | date=2008-05-09 | accessdate=2008-05-09] There will be 8- and 10-inch screen versions with a resolution of 1024×600. Storage will be via a 80GB 2.5-inch hard drive; 1 GB of RAM will be standard. Only the 10" LCD model will be available in the US.It will feature one of the new Intel Atom 45-nm processors running at 1.6 GHz. [ [http://www.dailytech.com/MSI+Launches+10+Wind+Netbook+at+399+499/article11962.htm DailyTech - MSI Launches 10" Wind Netbook at $399, $499 ] ] Also featured is Bluetooth, WLAN and a 1.3MP camera. The Wind PC is MSI's response to the successful ASUS Eee PC. It is built by Compal Electronics who also makes the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 and the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC. [http://apcmag.com/up_close_with_dells_mininote.htm?page=3] , “Up close with Dell’s Eee PC killer”.]

OEM versions

There are 18 known OEM versions of the Wind.
* Advent 4211 in the UK.cite news | url=http://www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk/20080424442/medion-akoya-e1210-to-take-on-eee-pc.html | title=Medion Akoya E1210 to take on Eee PC | publisher=www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk | date=2008-04-24 | accessdate=2008-08-08]
* Medion Akoya Mini in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France and Ireland (the Medion Akoya Mini is a slightly different containing a different wireless card, no Bluetooth, and 0.3MP camera).
* MyBook M11 'Freedom' in Denmark, however, unlike the other OEM versions, the MyBook M11 does not have a logo on its case.
* In Japan, the Wind is distributed by Mouse Computer.Fact|date=August 2008
* Mivvy M310 in the Czech Republic. [cite news | url=http://www.liliputing.com/tag/mivvy-m310 | title=MSI Wind heads to Czech Republic, gets redubbed “Mivvy M310″ | publisher=www.liliputing.com | date=2008-07-21 | accessdate=2008-08-03] but with 2GB of RAM and a 120GB HDD.
* Tsunami Moover T10 in Portugal (XP version only) [ cite web | url=http://www.tsunami.pt/content/index.php?action=articlesdetailfo&rec=57 | title=Tsunami Moover T10 ]
* NTT Corrino 101I and Aristo Pico i300 in Poland
* RoverBook Neo U100 in Russia with 120GB or 160GB HDD
* Axioo Pico in Indonesia with 160GB HDD but not include Bluetooth
* Multirama HT Xpress Book in Greece with 160GB HDD
* Positivo Mobo White in Brazil, with 4 models: 1000, 1050, 1070 and 1090. All sport Intel Atom Processors and range from 512 MB RAM / 80 GB HDD (Mobo White 1000) to 1 GB RAM and 160 GB HDD (Mobo White 1090).
* The Proline U100 in South Africa.All OEM versions are offered in different colors to the original MSI Wind, apart from the Tsunami Moover (white only) and the Mobo White.

Availability

The MSI Wind was originally scheduled to ship June 27, 2008 in the U.S. Pre-orders on the MSI website were taken on June 16, 2008 for the 3-cell version with XP installed. A version with the 6-cell battery has been pushed back to September. [cite news| url=http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9969888-1.html| title=MSI Wind: Delayed until June 27| publisher= [http://crave.cnet.com Crave.CNet.com] | date=2008-06-16 | accessdate=2008-06-16] [cite news| url=http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/08/msi-finally-ships-the-wind/| title=MSI finally ships the Wind| publisher= [http://www.engadget.com/] | date=2008-07-08 | accessdate=2008-07-08]

On June 27, the release of the 10-inch MSI Wind was hit with another delay. Due to an "industry wide battery shortage," MSI included free overnight delivery with the new July 7 ship date to those who pre-ordered. [cite news| url=http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/27/msi-wind-delayed-again/| title=msi-wind-delayed-again| publisher= [http://engadget.com] | date=2008-06-27 | accessdate=2008-06-27]

On July 17 MSI informed all retailers that the estimated date for shipment is the 23rd of July.

On July 23 MSI stated that all Master Importer units have been delayed until the 28th of July, 2008 which affects all retailers in the U.S.

On July 28, most retailers will be receiving shipments by August 4. Most large retailers, however, have warehouses reporting thousands of back orders which could mean that many consumers may not get their hands on one until September or October 2008.

The Synaptics Touchpad (TouchPad V6.5) was dropped after the first batch and replaced with a touchpad by Sentelic. To add to the confusion about the unusual decision, said batch was shipped with Synaptic drivers. The Sentelic Touchpad has a "tap-to-scroll" feature which is accessed by continuously tapping a small spot in the right corners instead of the familiar finger-slide on the right side of the pad. The latest Sentelic touchpad drivers for Windows allow disabling of the "tap-to-scroll" feature.

Specifications

2 GB maximum memory.

Future models

MSI is currently working on a new UMPC that is smaller and thinner than the current version. MSI stated that the next Wind will have similar components (including the Intel Atom processor), but it will be aimed at business people. The new generation Wind is expected to be on sale in Q1 of 2009. [ cite news | url=http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/146742/msi_plans_next_wind_minilaptop_smaller_devices.html | title=MSI Plans Next Wind Mini-laptop, Smaller Devices | publisher=www.pcworld.com | date=2008-06-05 | accessdate=2008-06-11 ]

A desktop Wind PC (Nettop) is also in development. [http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpc.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2F2008%2F0519%2Fmsi2.htm&hl=cs&ie=UTF8&sl=ja&tl=en] [ [http://vr-zone.com/articles/MSI_Wind_PC_Actual_Product_First_Look/5774.html VR-Zone : Technology Beats - MSI Wind PC Actual Product First Look ] ] [http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.svethardware.cz%2Fart_doc-0926F2B45C808EF8C125748D0042C917.html&hl=en&ie=UTF8&sl=cs&tl=en]

MSI Wind U90

The U90 was released months after the MSI Wind. It has an 8.9" screen and is shipping in markets such as Canada and Australia.

References

External links

* [http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=602 MSI Press Release]
* [http://msiwind.net/ MSI Wind News, Reviews and Forums]
* [http://www.carmelo.fr/ Le Blog de Carmelo - French information for MSI Wind - Ressources en Français]
* [http://www.msiwindforum.com MSI Wind Community]
* [http://www.msi-wind.net MSI Wind User's website]
* [http://www.msi-wind.de/ MSI-Wind.de - German Community]
* [http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&langpair=es|en&u=http://www.msiwind.es MSI Wind PC Info & Community]
* [http://www.msimobile.com/DetailPage.aspx?model=Wind_NB_Linux MSImobile, Linux version]
* [http://www.msimobile.com/DetailPage.aspx?model=Wind_NB_Windows MSImobile, Windows version]
* [http://www.msi-wind.info/ MSI Wind Infos & Reviews]
* [http://subnotebooksite.com Subnotebooksite.com - Subnotebook Discussion Site]
* [http://msiwindpc.net MSIWindPC.net - Dedicated to MSI Wind PC]
* [http://msiwindforum.pl/ Polish discussion board related to MSI Wind]
* [http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/2867_6877.htm/ Aldi Ireland description page]
* [http://www.dell.com]

Media

* [http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/05/30/first-look-msi-s-wind-sub-notebook/1 MSI Wind Preview]
* [http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,39030092,49297130-1,00.htm MSI Wind Preview]
* [http://www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk/20080529536/hands-on-with-the-msi-wind-ultra-portable.html Hands-on with the MSI Wind ultra-portable ]
* [http://www.vr-zone.com/articles/MSI_Wind_PC_Dissection_and_Power_Consumption_Test/5802.html MSI Wind PC Dissection and Power Consumption Test]
* [http://www.msi-wind.de/2008/06/10/video-msi-wind-u90-und-u100-eindruecke/ MSI Wind U100 and U90 hands on video review]
* [http://www.slashgear.com/msi-wind-rebadged-as-advent-4211-and-on-sale-in-uk-now-0212379.php MSI Wind rebadged as Advent 4211 and on sale in UK now]
* [http://www.madboxpc.com/msi-wind-como-se-fabrica-un-notebook/ MSI Wind Factory Assembly line phototour]

Reviews

* [http://lifestyle.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=14228 HEXUS.net: MSI Wind notebook: is it the Eee-beater we've been waiting for?]
* [http://www.techradar.com/products/computing/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops/msi-wind-u100-1-67-ghz-atom--379288/review The Atom-based Eee PC-a-like which talks the talk and walks the walk]
* [http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7613&Itemid=40 MSI Wind notebook starts the storm]
* [http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/20/review_msi_wind/ Register Hardware MSI Wind Review (XP Edition)]
* [http://www.itpro.co.uk/604548/msi-wind/ IT PRO MSI Wind Review (Windows XP Edition)]