MSI Wind U210 review

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Verdict:

The new Wind is well designed, and its AMD processor is quick in some applications, but its short battery life lets it down.

Review Date: 18 Dec 2009

Price when reviewed: £399

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

Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Review
Specs

Basic Specifications
Part Code	U210-075UK
Review Date	18 Dec 2009
Rating
Processor	AMD Neo MV-40
Processor clock speed	1.6GHz
Memory	1.00GB
Memory slots	1
Memory slots free	0
Maximum memory	2GB
Size	31x297x190mm
Weight	1.3kg
Sound	Realtek High Definition Audio
Pointing device	touchpad
Power consumption standby	0W
Power consumption idle	15W
Power consumption active	27W

Display
Viewable size	12.1 in
Native resolution	1,366x768
Graphics Processor	ATI Mobility Radeon X1250
Graphics/video ports	VGA
Graphics Memory	128MB

Storage
Total storage capacity	500GB
Optical drive model	N/A
Optical drive type	N/A

Ports and Expansion
USB ports	3
Bluetooth
Wired network ports	1x 10/100/1000
Wireless networking support	802.11n
PC Card slots	none
Modem
Supported memory cards	SD, MMC, Memory Stick Pro, xD
Other ports	minijack audio output, minijack microphone input

Miscellaneous
Carrying case
Operating system	Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
Operating system restore option	N/A
Software included	Microsoft Works 9
Optional extras	N/A

Buying Information
Warranty	two years collect and return
Price	£399
Details	www.msicomputer.co.uk
Supplier	http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk

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User comments

Melts...

Can't recommend - had one for just over one year and it would overheat and shut down at no notice several times a day. Also had issues with wifi connectivity before it started to melt....

By roseneath on 20 Nov 2011