Excellent value netbook (MSI Wind U100)

Member Name: Trev11

Product:	MSI Wind U100
Date:	26/06/09 (60 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Small and lightweight with good screen and keyboard size

Disadvantages: 3-cell battery only lasts 2 hours so buy one with a 6-cell battery

I bought the MSI Wind U100 in October 2008 whilst on holiday in the US for just $380 and it is one of the best purchases I have made in the last year.

I have used it every day since then and have had no problems at all with it. It is extremely portable due to its small size and low weight and does everything I need it to. My primary use for it is surfing the internet and typing up reports. I also make use of the built in card reader to transfer pictures from my digital camera.

I was originally going to buy an Asus Eee PC 901 but after trying it at a shop alongside the MSI Wind, I found the MSI netbook to be much better due to the larger screen and keyboard. In my opinion it also looks better and seems to be more durable.

The only bad thing I can think of about my netbook is that it has a 3-cell battery that only lasts 2 hours. It is definitely worth paying more to get one with a 6-cell battery and this is the only upgrade I might make in the future.

With all netbooks such as this one you do not get a CD/DVD drive but with so much software and updates available online now I personally do not need one.

Overall, I can highly recommend this netbook and think that it is excellent value for money.

Summary: Great if you need a small laptop primarily for surfing the internet