MSI WindBook (netbook) U100-422CA for $369.99, shipped.

[videopho]

Intel Atom 1.6 GHz / 1GB RAM / 160GB Hard Drive / 1.3 Webcam / 802.11GN / Bluetooth / International Keyboard / 6-Cell Battery / Windows XP Home

# The Wind, an acronym for ?Wi-Fi Network Device," features a speedy and energy-efficient Intel Atom 1.6GHz Processor to provide longer operation hours and better Mobile lifestyle. This Notebook is lightweight and ultra-portable, measuring about 7 inches wide by 10.23 inches long, and weighing just 2.6 pounds. Being small doesn?t mean ultra-small keyboard, the Wind features an Ergonomically designed keyboard that is only 20% smaller than a full sized notebook keyboard, with keys spaced a comfortable 0.68 inches apart. The Wind comes equipped with a 10" Backlit LED screen that provides superior Color quality and brightness giving you better comfort while reading reports, watching online videos and viewing photos. In addition, the 1024 x 600 screen Resolution can fully display Web pages, which makes it ideal for Internet browsing. With the 802.11b/g/n wireless built-in, you can enjoy the convenience of accessing the Internet anywhere and video chat with family and friends with the built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and microphone. Another wireless feature that comes with the Wind is Bluetooth, this enables you to wireless connect to headphones, or other Bluetooth devices making it more convenient by not carrying around a bunch of tangled cords. With the Wind notebook weighting less than 3 pounds, makes it a great second Computer to use at school, work and to take on vacations. Box Contents: MSI Wind U100-422CA Netbook, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery, 65W (100/240v) AC power adapter, Software Bundle: Windows XP Home, 1-Year Limited Warranty
# Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz Processor
# 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz Bus speed
# 1024 MB DDR2 (PC2-5300) RAM
# 160 GB SATA Hard Drive
# 10" WSVGA (1024 x 600) LED Backlit Display
# Two internal Speakers
# International Keyboard supports 5 different languages (English, French, German, Dutch, and Polish)
# Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and Microphone
# Built-in 802.11b/g/n Wireless
# 10/100 Ethernet LAN
# Integrated Bluetooth
# 4-in-1 Card Reader: SD, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
# 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45
# Approximate Unit Dimensions: 10.23" (L) x 7.08" (D) x 1.24" (H)
# Approximate Unit Weight: 2.6 Pounds

All for $369.99, shipped (Tax in NY)


I have been eyeing on one but not sure should pull trigger on this.

 

[danowonderman]

how do you post a message on this forum?

 

[danowonderman]

Originally posted by: danowonderman
how do you post a message on this forum?

i guess i did it

i had to use the quote to post a message from 'a different message' ..round about way..but it worked

 

[danowonderman]

can i use a digital converter box to record 'tv' with my DVD Xpress rev b:disgust:

 

[puffdraggon]

Hello Danowonderman and Welcome to the deals board!

Please read the rules and use this forum only to post hot deals only. If you want to chat then find the appropriate forum for your topic.

 

[SoundTheSurrender]

Where are you getting the 160 GB hard drive? I only see 120.

http://www.jr.com/msi-microstar/pe/MSR_U100641US/

 

[AnandBrowser]

Looks like he's talking about this one.

http://www.jr.com/msi-microstar/pe/MSR_U100422CA/

 

[SoundTheSurrender]

Dang that's tempting.

 

[secretanchitman]

good deal! when i bought mine in august last year, it only came with 80GB, wireless G, and a 3 cell battery.

 

[s44]

Cheapest Mac ever.

 

[jalaram]

Originally posted by: s44
Cheapest Mac ever.

Doesn't include the OSX license, however. That's another $100 I believe.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

damn, i want

 

[zerogear]

Really thinking about pulling the trigger on this one :/

 

[Odeen]

Keep in mind that this is the CANADIAN version of the netbook. The Enter key is two rows tall, and the pipe/backslash key is in a non-standard location. On the plus side, if you need to type in French, the keyboard is pre-labeled with the various accent symbols, etc.

 

[fatdragondzc]

Originally posted by: jalaram

Originally posted by: s44
Cheapest Mac ever.

Doesn't include the OSX license, however. That's another $100 I believe.

Still the cheapest =P.

 

[lebe0024]

I accidentally bought this keyboard a while back not knowing it was Canadian. You will get used to it, unless you use the backslash key all the time. Also, there's another "international" key to the right of the left shift key that you WILL accidentally hit all the time, but you can set this key to behave the same as the left shift key using the windows registry.

 

[zerogear]

Originally posted by: lebe0024
I accidentally bought this keyboard a while back not knowing it was Canadian. You will get used to it, unless you use the backslash key all the time. Also, there's another "international" key to the right of the left shift key that you WILL accidentally hit all the time, but you can set this key to behave the same as the left shift key using the windows registry.

Can you take a picture of the keyboard? What exactly is the difference?

 

[Zap]

Pretty hot deal, even with the wrong keyboard. I bought mine for $500. Early adoptor tax FTL.

 

[hans007]

i have the US version of this... except 120gb and 3 cells. Love the thing. its basically all anyone needs in a laptop (and for about 95% of the time in a computer)

 

[BabaBooey]

The only problem is when us americans type WHAT it comes up EH ?






I love my 6cell 432US version ...:thumbsup:

 

[dds14u]

Not to rain on the parade, but seeing as how there's a keyboard discussion, I think the HP netbook: http://www.shopping.hp.com/web...name=mini1000xp_series

probably has the best one @ 92% of full size AND US =D.

 

[Odeen]

Originally posted by: dds14u
Not to rain on the parade, but seeing as how there's a keyboard discussion, I think the HP netbook: http://www.shopping.hp.com/web...name=mini1000xp_series

probably has the best one @ 92% of full size AND US =D.

Yes but to outfit the Mini 1000XP to the same specs as the Wind (10" screen, webcam, hard drive, bluetooth) costs $450 + tax. And the $450 configuration only has a 60gb hard drive and a 3-cell battery (as compared to the $370 Wind with 160gb and 6-cell).

 

[RideFree]

Also available on Amazon for the same price.

 

[zerogear]

Originally posted by: RideFree
Also available on Amazon for the same price.

Because its also sold by J&R.

 

[jvisaria]

Love my wind!