Please share you thought on this notebook? More info will follow:

SPEC:
Operating System: Linux Novell (SUSE) / Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Chipset: Intel 945GMS, ICH7-M
Display: 10"W (1024*600) LED
VGA: UMA (GMA 950)
Memory: 512MB DDR2/667MHz / 1GB DDR2/667MHz
Hard Drive: 80G / 2.5"SATA
Battery: 3-cell, 2200 mAh: 2.5 Hours or 6-cell, 5200 mAh: 5.5 Hours
WLAN: 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: No / Yes
Webcam: 1.3 Megapixels
Dimension: 260 x 180 x 19-31.5mm (10.23" x 7.08" x 0.748"/1.24")
Weight: 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg) for 3-cell, 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg) for 6-cell
Launch Price: $399/299€ $499/399€



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Looks like an ibook at first glance ??

This one running on Atom too ?

Yes, and soon to be run on dual-core Atom and perhaps AMD Fusion (Early 2009???).

Anymore news? These small notebook waves makes me crazy. Cant wait to have more choice. Count me in the club.

I'm in.
Interested in this little small laptop,
keep us update!!
thanks

I'm waiting for it to arrive here with the 6 cell version. I heard the 1st batches comes with only 3 cell battery.

is this lappy arrive in Malaysia yet?

One thing about this is the design more clean unlike the EEE pc (Old design) where the screen is like squashed into a square with the sides protruding outwards. Overall nice design, 8/10

Should reach Malaysia sometime in July. I'm expecting end of July the earliest. The first batch is expected to be shipped on 27th of June albeit with only 3 cell battery because of battery shortage.

Hope this info help.

Any idea when the 6-cell battery would be available?

So far still no news on 6-cell battery availability.

How much is this laptop going to cost in Malaysia? Both linux and windows version?

below 2k if i not mistaken....beautiful...saw before in a computer shop

Selling now in Computer War, Section 2, Petaling Jaya.

They got black, white and pink ones now. RM 1899. (Just got a call from the store)

Heard people buying at Imbi at 1730MYR here

I heard that too. But how come nobody could say which store? What store name? What the address???

I went there, and found nothing.

Just got my White Wind from Computer War.
GREAT service there.
Now charging.
Bought at 1899, and then extra 75 for another gig of Ram.

Do they have the black one in Computer War?

3-cell battery?

how they add the ram? open the whole chassis?

IIRC.. soldered onboard is 1GB.. and there is a sodimm slot for upgrading ram.. can put 2GB sodimm for a total of 3GB ram?

the atom processor is single core two threads rite?

Definitely not 3-cell. Nobody has seen a retail 6-cell version in any part of the world yet, i guess.

Probably you would need to wait until September. No kidding.

The Wind supports only 2GB of RAM only....

So far, performance is really good with multiple windows open with Winamp playing.

Took out alot of bloat though.....

Just got my Wind too. Went to computer wars at ss2, could have gotten it there, but horrible horrible customer service. Ended up getting it from imbi which had a WAY more friendly and helpful guy.

how nuch u bought & what RAM/battery?

I knew an agent here can give RM1800 for Black n he was efficient providing me info. Now if got couple offer Pink n Black for RM2700. He said stil waiting for 6 cells batt to arrive. Sms him la~ but need to identify yourself n tel him i recommend one 012 6858 461

Cheers~

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Added on July 12, 2008, 12:45 pmD Pink one wil b more expensive coz it was XP n both couple wil also got free 1GB Ram upgrade(total 2GB)+ laser USB mouse FOR EACH
sorry for wrong price for couple package-not RM2700
...is RM3700

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Added on July 12, 2008, 12:45 pmD Pink one wil b more expensive coz it was XP n both couple wil also got free 1GB Ram upgrade(total 2GB)+ laser USB mouse FOR EACH
sorry for wrong price for couple package-not RM2700
...is RM3700

You're making things very complicated. What is in the package of RM3700?

Mine was a black linux one, which they changed to an XP version. Was 1899 I believe, added another gb of ram(rm80) came to a total of RM1970 after a little haggling. If you didn't mind pink or blue colors, you can get it cheaper, or even head to computer wars... but I wouldn't quite recommend it, since their service was pretty horrible, or I would have gotten the blue one there.

Funny. I bought my Wind from computer war and they had GREAT service there....

Anyway, I can say that I officially LOVE my WIND. I'm typing this from the lobby of the Chicago Marriott and this laptop is freakin' amazing!

When I get back, I'll have to order in a 6 cell battery.... other then that, EVERYONE is checking out the Wind here in US! Never seen anything so small! I guess the Eee isn't THAT big here yet

So the 3 cells battery can be replace ourself to 6 cells like normal laptop?
I mean it is not build in but removable.

Thanks

Yeah I read that you said the service was good. Thats why I went there 1st

Loving mine too! Still need a little getting used to the keyboard. But hoo.. I'm impressed how this lil sucker is going. And no more laptop coolers or burnt groins!

Check out the John hancock tower while you are there, its pretty impressive at nights!

Bought the black unit MSI Wind last weekend.

When just bought it...the boot-up time is around 40 seconds but after installed Avast and few others program....the boot-time increase to around 80 seconds.

Since the XP is the FULL pre-loaded version, I decided not to install the Nlite version.

So far....I'm really impress with Wind.....lots of pros BUT only 1 major downside is the battery life.
With Wifi on and surfing and ECO mode....i can get around 2 hours only.....
Without WiFi, it can last 2.5 hours

Really need to purchase the 6 cell once it's being release in the market somewhere in Sept or Oct.
This will of course boost the battery life on WiFi surfing to at least 4.5 hours (5200mAh) or without WiFi for 6 hours (5200mAh)

you can just replace the 6 cell with the 3 cell battery? Just purchase the 6 cell battery.. and plug in?

Yes...of course you can.

At the moment all MSI Wind selling globally comes with 3 cell.

The MSI Wind 6 cell will be released earliest by Sept.

MSI Wind has confirmed that they will release the 6 cell battery once there's enough supply as there's worldwide shortage of laptop battery due to the fire incident at the LG Chem (2nd largest laptops battery manufacturer in South Korea).

Once out, you can purchase the 6 cell battery individually although the price will be costly (maybe around RM300 - RM400)

Same case for Acer Aspire One which been release last week and comes standard with 6 cell).

But Eee PC 901 which comes with standard 6 cell although Eee PC 901 shipped out in a limited quantity.
Singapore just officially starts selling 901 since last weekend. No idea when 901 will be sold in Malaysia although price has been officially announced at RM1699*


* The Star - 10th July 2008 under Intech section

Yup. One of the best features about the WIND, is that it's very upgradable. I highly suggest you get a good portable mouse to go along with the laptop. Right now, I'm using the Razer Pro|Mobile Bluetooth mouse and it looks great with it.

Will the Razor Pro Bluetooth mouse takes up much of the battery life ?

Not THAT much.... but Turning on Bluetooth DOES suck up battery, so I guess it does shorten the battery power quicker. Dunno. Haven't seen how long the juice lasts.

i though opening up the wind to upgrade ram/hdd will void the warranty?

correct me if i'm wrong on this


really keen to get one, imo, best netbook out there

how much is comp war offering for it + 2gb ram?

Interesting info: http://forums.msiwind.net/hacks-and-mods/w...id-t196-20.html

New wind owner reporting in, am typing on it right now infact

Strangely most stores in imbi are now selling it for 1999. I looked around real hard and found one store selling for 1799, without windows.

Is anyone else annoyed at the placement of the fn key on the lower left side, where the ctrl key ought to be? I'm gonna try to get some 3rd party software to remap the keys, i keep hitting fn when i want ctrl.

Hi Mr. Crazy,

Do you have problems with the:

1. Wifi
2. Fan making noises
3. hard disk making noises.
4. Fingers feel cramped?

1-3 I heard from some people complaining. Number four is my biggest concern.

1. So far nope wifi's been fine for me. What wifi related problems have others had?
2. My fan's silent, no noise.
3. Hard drive's silent but the hard drive vibration is quite noticeable.
4. My hands are quite big, but I'm adjusting quite well to this keyboard. Just the placement of the left fn key (on the lower left, where the ctrl key should be) annoys the hell out of me.

Btw I think it should also be noted that the turboclock feature (or whatever it's actually called) which overclocks the processor to 1.9Ghz has been disabled on all msi winds because of instability fears.

MSI Wind can play City of Heroes, World of Warcraft

http://blog.laptopmag.com/gaming-on-the-msi-wind


this http://blog.laptopmag.com/msi-upgrading-wi...-voids-warranty with pretty good guide, not sure if this is re-post


MSI purposely design the difficulty for ram upgrade?

http://www.laptopmag.com/advice/how-to/msi...ram.aspx?step=2

hi crazymalaysian (call your name like scolding myself as well...wakakakaka)

Wifi problem... I guess it's already solved by updated BIOS, so I guess new ones are fine now...

Turboclock feature is disabled? Wow... it's like.... a terrible joke by MSI...

Yeah, couldn't find the overclocking feature as well on my Wind.

But no wifi problems for me. Maybe a link to the issue can be found? So far, it works VERY well with all the hotel's wifi in chicago. Even with Bluetooth on (for my headset and mouse), wifi has no problems.

I can't hear any fan noise, unless i'm in a REALLY REALLY quiet room, which is rare in a noisy city like Chicago.

Will put the Wind to the ultimate test when I'm in Disneyland california in like, 2 days time.

Fn + F10 doesn't work at asia version?

Can MSI Wind supports DotA? I know it can support Warcraft III but i just wanna confirm with those who owns an MSI Wind that actually tried it out before ... what's the experience of playing dota on it? Intend to get one ... definitely not for gaming but just as a backup incase my laptop breaks down.

They removed the overclocking function. Its now an UNDERCLOCK function (1.6 -> 900mhz).

The overclock function was only available to preview/review models. Final release only has underclock.

According to what I've read on the msiwind.net forums, the latest BIOS firmware disables the turboclock feature because of some instability issues faced. I was really frustrated when I kept hitting fn+f10 and when i checked the clock speed it remained at 1.6Ghz. Almost went back to the store to ask them to replace, lol.

MSI says hopefully the next BIOS revision will fix this issue and we'll have the overclock feature again.

maybe wind forum got the 'preview bios' for that feature

Well, maybe, someone who used the pre-release versions can also release that bios firmware. Not that it really matters to me really. I haven't seen much of a slowdown on my Wind yet. But then again, I haven't really used any intensive programs.

And the OC is only like 200mhz faster. Wouldn't really wanna risk OCing it when MSI themselves say theres instability.