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MSI Wind U115 Hybrid review

Verdict:

The Wind is impressive thanks to its long battery life and bright screen, but it's very expensive and cheaper netbooks have similar battery life.

Review Date: 7 Aug 2009

Price when reviewed: £450

Supplier: http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk

Reviewed By: Alan Lu & Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Basic Specifications

Part Code U115-025UK-SL160A
Review Date 7 Aug 2009
Rating *** stars out of 5
Processor Intel Atom Z530
Processor clock speed 1.6GHz
Memory 1.00GB
Memory slots 1
Memory slots free 0
Maximum memory 2GB
Size 43x260x180mm
Weight 1.3kg
Sound Realtek High Definition Audio
Pointing device touchpad
Power consumption standby 1W
Power consumption idle 8W
Power consumption active 13W

Display

Viewable size 10.1 in
Native resolution 1,024x600
Graphics Processor Intel GMA 500
Graphics/video ports VGA
Graphics Memory 254MB

Storage

Total storage capacity 168GB
Optical drive model none
Optical drive type N/A

Ports and Expansion

USB ports 3
Bluetooth yes
Wired network ports 1x 10/100
Wireless networking support 802.11n
PC Card slots none
Modem No
Supported memory cards SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick Pro/Duo
Other ports none

Miscellaneous

Carrying case Yes
Operating system Windows XP Home Edition
Operating system restore option restore disc
Software included none
Optional extras none

Buying Information

Warranty two years RTB
Price £450
Details www.msicomputer.co.uk
Supplier http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk
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