Comments on: MSI Wind US prices. Earlier than expected availability. http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:57:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: brady http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1772 brady Wed, 14 May 2008 13:19:57 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1772 Sorry, PJE, it was late. It's HP with the VIA processors and Eees with the Celeron-M's - I'm getting them backwards. Sorry, PJE, it was late. It’s HP with the VIA processors and Eees with the Celeron-M’s - I’m getting them backwards.

]]> By: MSI Wind UMPC Pricing Unveiled http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1741 MSI Wind UMPC Pricing Unveiled Wed, 14 May 2008 10:01:03 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1741 [...] RAM and Windows XP version retails for $549. The MSI Wind will be released this June 3rd, 2008. [UMPC Portal via Laptop [...] [...] RAM and Windows XP version retails for $549. The MSI Wind will be released this June 3rd, 2008. [UMPC Portal via Laptop [...]

]]> By: MSI Wind UMPC Pricing Unveiled http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1740 MSI Wind UMPC Pricing Unveiled Wed, 14 May 2008 10:00:32 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1740 [...] MSI today announced the price tag of its new Wind ultra portable laptop. This Eee PC competitor is priced at $399. FYI, the UMPC runs on Novell SUSE Linux operating system and features 512MB RAM, a 80GB hard drive. Meanwhile, the 1GB RAM and Windows XP version retails for $549. The MSI Wind will be released this June 3rd, 2008. [UMPC Portal] [...] [...] MSI today announced the price tag of its new Wind ultra portable laptop. This Eee PC competitor is priced at $399. FYI, the UMPC runs on Novell SUSE Linux operating system and features 512MB RAM, a 80GB hard drive. Meanwhile, the 1GB RAM and Windows XP version retails for $549. The MSI Wind will be released this June 3rd, 2008. [UMPC Portal] [...]

]]> By: peejay http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1736 peejay Wed, 14 May 2008 09:43:10 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1736 The interview says it will have the 1.6Ghz Atom. And Windows XP. But this isn't possible, according to the news a day or so ago as to what Microsoft's definition of a ULCPC is. That information said that, among other things, a ULCPC must have a CPU of less than 1Ghz. So what's going on? How are MSI able to supply Windows XP on this beyond the end of June? The interview says it will have the 1.6Ghz Atom. And Windows XP. But this isn’t possible, according to the news a day or so ago as to what Microsoft’s definition of a ULCPC is. That information said that, among other things, a ULCPC must have a CPU of less than 1Ghz.

So what’s going on? How are MSI able to supply Windows XP on this beyond the end of June?

]]> By: PJE http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1709 PJE Wed, 14 May 2008 02:15:43 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1709 Brady, The EeePC 900 has a 900MHz Celeron-M not a VIA CPU. If the performance is OK (can play YouTube and other video smoothly) and battery life is confirmed (and does not extend the device to quite the extreme as the HP Mininote, this device has a good chance of being a success. It's basically a $750 HP 2133 for $200 less... Brady, The EeePC 900 has a 900MHz Celeron-M not a VIA CPU.

If the performance is OK (can play YouTube and other video smoothly) and battery life is confirmed (and does not extend the device to quite the extreme as the HP Mininote, this device has a good chance of being a success. It’s basically a $750 HP 2133 for $200 less…

]]> By: Del Hass http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1705 Del Hass Wed, 14 May 2008 00:49:16 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1705 I am Totally getting this, Period. I am a college student in my sixth yr. I have been looking at the eee pc like laptops. the other day, i spotted eee pc 7" in the dining area. It was cute and all, but It was too small. I'm not just talking about the screen, I'm talking about the keyboard which I am planning to use for programming or typing notes. It's a joke for me. This one, on the other side is very Enticing. I'm ofcourse gonna get the linux version and add 2GB og ram. 1gb of ram of the xp version will get tossed anyways because of the more likely case of one slot for ram. Don't care too much about bluetooth, and the extra battery should always be cheaper if bought alone. for the OS, I have an extra XP license available. I also have the option since the 80gb, to install ubuntu on a separate partition. Bring on the compiz-Fusion effects to class, way to distract the cuties sitting behind me. Heck I can apply to be an MSI rep and sell these oncampus. I am Totally getting this, Period.

I am a college student in my sixth yr. I have been looking at the eee pc like laptops. the other day, i spotted eee pc 7″ in the dining area. It was cute and all, but It was too small. I’m not just talking about the screen, I’m talking about the keyboard which I am planning to use for programming or typing notes. It’s a joke for me. This one, on the other side is very Enticing. I’m ofcourse gonna get the linux version and add 2GB og ram. 1gb of ram of the xp version will get tossed anyways because of the more likely case of one slot for ram. Don’t care too much about bluetooth, and the extra battery should always be cheaper if bought alone. for the OS, I have an extra XP license available. I also have the option since the 80gb, to install ubuntu on a separate partition. Bring on the compiz-Fusion effects to class, way to distract the cuties sitting behind me. Heck I can apply to be an MSI rep and sell these oncampus.

]]> By: brady http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1704 brady Wed, 14 May 2008 00:18:19 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/msi-wind-us-prices-earlier-than-expected-availability/#comment-1704 This will definitely have an edge on the market, since Asus is struggling with getting the EEE 900 out with the VIA, let alone the Atom. Definitely going to pick this one up. This will definitely have an edge on the market, since Asus is struggling with getting the EEE 900 out with the VIA, let alone the Atom.

Definitely going to pick this one up.

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