MSI Wind U115 Hybrid notebook review

Next-gen netbook for next-gen users?

MSI Wind U115 Hybrid notebook. Hardware, Laptops, Netbooks, MSI 0

Reviewer: Richard Knight
Review Date: 29 May 2009
Manufacturer: MSI
Price as reviewed: £449
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8/10

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The good: Both an SSD and HDD based netbook, 10-inch screen, good keyboard
The bad: Loses power saving settings easily, not a unique looking device: too close to the HP netbook for comfort, price
Verdict: MSI Wind devices firmly take on the Asus Eee family of products, there’s no two ways about it. With the Wind U115, the dual approach of an SSD and an HDD could be the decider if capacity to cost ratio is a deciding factor
Key specs: 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Li-ion battery, MemoryStick, SD, SDHC, USB, VGA, Wi-Fi, Windows XP, xD-Picture card

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