Laptops The MSI Wind challenges the EeePC

@raghu: exactly. batt life will b somewhat better cos f the low cost proccy, but then the HDD will consume more than a SSD, so i guess it shud be even ;) but performance will be much much lower taking into account the slower proccy + the HDD.

@rushabht: that one went right over, explain the joke plz :D

Oh, and as per 1-2 benchmarks on the web, the 1.6Ghz Atom is SLOWER than the 900Mhz celeron :( bummer..... i think i like the existin E now. even if batt life is a bit lesser now ;)
 
somehow i feel real life performance of the atom should be better than wat the tests currently suggests!!

Also sahara claims 4-5hrs batt life whereas the msi also claims 6hr batt life .. and hence id much rather hav a better proc if the batt life is same!!
 
amityrock said:
somehow i feel real life performance of the atom should be better than wat the tests currently suggests!!

Also sahara claims 4-5hrs batt life whereas the msi also claims 6hr batt life .. and hence id much rather hav a better proc if the batt life is same!!
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forget the sahara anyway ;) even the E 701 claims a 3.5hr batt life :D
 
MSI delivers a knockout punch with the Wind

It looks like MSI has finally delivered on the promise of an "Eee PC Killer". Details of MSI's new netbook first came to light in mid-May and the specs and pricing were enough to capture the attention of many potential customers.

As announced in May, the MSI Wind is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor paired with an Intel 945GMS northbridge and ICH7M southbridge. The Linux model will come standard with 512MB of DDR2 memory, while the Windows XP Home model ups that figure to 1GB (2GB maximum) -- both come standard with a 2.5" 80GB 5400 RPM HDD.

Other niceties of the include a 10", 1024x600 display, 1.3MP webcam, 4-in-1 media reader, three USB 2.0 ports, GbE, 802.11b/g wireless, and standard Bluetooth (Windows XP version only). The 2.2-pound Linux model will come standard with a 3-cell battery and the 2.6-pound Windows XP model is equipped with a 6-cell battery (rated at 5.5 hours).

Now comes the part that everyone will want to know about -- pricing. Andy Tung, MSI's Director of U.S. sales stated in May that the Linux and Windows XP versions of the Wind would be priced at $399 and $549 respectively -- those figures weren't entirely correct. While the Linux model is indeed priced at $399, the Windows XP version will slide in at a reasonable $499.

At that price, MSI looks to have a winner on its hands. The 2.6-pound Wind with Windows XP stacks up nicely against its immediate competition (Eee PC 900/901, HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, etc.) as well as notebooks costing more than three times its price. The long battery life and Bluetooth put it over the top.

Laptop Magazine gave the Windows XP version a glowing review as it received 4.5 out of five stars with the main complaints being the single mouse button and below average wireless throughput. The editors, however, had plenty to like about the machine including its TurboDrive feature which can overclock the system to 1.9GHz in AC mode or drop the clock down to 1.1GHz on battery mode for improved battery life.

The King is dead. Long live the King.

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DailyTech - MSI Launches 10" Wind Netbook at $399, $499
 
Laptopmag conclusion:

Verdict

/uploadedImages/Multimedia_Assets/Images/2008/Reviews/laptops/MSIWind_sf02.jpgIf there were a Survivor: The Mini-Notebook series, and each of the ultra–low-cost notebooks were incrementally eliminated, the MSI Wind NB would be the one left standing. Unlike its competitors, the Wind NB offers the complete package, including an adult-size keyboard, a larger 10-inch screen, and a very capable Atom processor. This system’s solid performance, stellar 5-plus hours of battery life, and $499 price make it the best all-around mini-notebook to date.
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Also:

MSI Wind 100 | Our Review | TechRadar UK
 
Eee PC 901 shows up for pre-order on Amazon for $399

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You know it's getting bad when even Amazon can't tell all the flavors of the Eee PC apart -- a listing for an "Eee PC 900" with 16GB of flash and an Atom processor just went live on the etailer's site with a pre-order price of $399. Those are actually the specs and tasty price of the long-awaited Eee 901, so we're going to say that ASUS's endless stream of minor new Eee models has everyone confused, and that the 901 looks like it's ready to drop -- is the is the Eee that'll finally make you take the plunge?

Source : Eee PC 901 shows up for pre-order on Amazon for $399 - Engadget

Hmm this is really getting interesting now. Im thinking of delaying my plans of getting the wind puppy now :S.
 
rushabht said:
Eee PC 901 shows up for pre-order on Amazon for $399

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You know it's getting bad when even Amazon can't tell all the flavors of the Eee PC apart -- a listing for an "Eee PC 900" with 16GB of flash and an Atom processor just went live on the etailer's site with a pre-order price of $399. Those are actually the specs and tasty price of the long-awaited Eee 901, so we're going to say that ASUS's endless stream of minor new Eee models has everyone confused, and that the 901 looks like it's ready to drop -- is the is the Eee that'll finally make you take the plunge?

Source : Eee PC 901 shows up for pre-order on Amazon for $399 - Engadget

Hmm this is really getting interesting now. Im thinking of delaying my plans of getting the wind puppy now :S.
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Seems like a mistake by Amazon, I mean typo or something!
 
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