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It doesn't seem like anyone is too interested in the MSI Wind...
No comments after 2 days on the top of the news page...
I've read somewhere else that the release price is going to be about the same as the 901, so it's only right to compare them side by side... This site has done it very well:
Comparative review of the 901 vs the Wind
I think the Wind is too big, while the 901 is keeping the size ultra mobile. The extra size of the Wind's 10" screen is usless because it's the same resolution as the 901's 8.9".
I think the 700's casing was a little too big for the size of the 7" screen, but the 900/901's screen fills the casing really wellwhile still being an ultra portable size... I think the line to draw for a ultra mobile sub-notebook is 8.9". When you go over that size to the 10" of the Wind, why not just get a 12" or a 13". Look at the size difference in this photo (taken from the above review):
http://www.hardwarezone.com/img/data...oot_start2.jpg
The Wind is an inch and a half wider for the extra inch in screen size. I really think they've crossed the line on size... it's more than 15% bigger. I realise it's not a huge difference, but that 15% bigger has crossed the line.
The other feature I'm looking forward to on the 901 is the multi-touch pad copied from ibooks, giving 2 finger scrolling and possibly zooming too?
I also like how the 901 looks like a notebook compared to other notebook designs :)
MSI are doing a 8.9" version as well IIRC. That said I really don't trust MSI to do anything, ACER have more chance of getting my money and words don't describe how much I hate them :p
I actually like the look of the Acer (apart from the weird mouse buttons) but the uncreatively named Dell E will get my money if I think I need one of these things which now they have broke the £300 mark, I no longer do.
The 12" dell e slim doesnt look back either, better than the MSI anyway :)
i was excited by the msi wind until i realised the eee 901 was cheaper, with draft, n, longer battery, has SSD, more compact and released supposedly on the same date.
However the wind is thinner which for fitting in a note worthy feature.
I've never been a fan of them myself either... they've always had a cheap build quality, and a cheap feel and look to them, and to support my feelings of them, anyone I know who's had one has at least 1 key that snapped off.Quote:
Originally Posted by staffsMike
It's funny how the acer one isn't getting anywhere near as much publicity as the 901 and the wind... is it due to be released soon too? are there any pre-release reviews of it yet?
The fact that it comes with an HDD rather than an SSD is the sore point for me... I think using normal HDDs diverts fromt he idea of UMPC, no moving parts and all.
901 order is going in as soon as I see somewhere reputable with stock and a decent price.
pcpro today. They loved it but the battery is rubbish, and a spare brings the price pretty much to 901 standards.. Good range of models and upgrades though, prices are fair but frankly that battery life negates the point of these laptops for me. Roll on Dell E :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andaho
When is the Dell E supposed to be released?
they've got a good one in morrisons ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DR
Oh that was poor :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by TAKTAK
It popped up on dell's site (or an etailer can't quite remember) as coming soon, according to Engadget. It was removed pretty quick though.
I would think it will be released very soon :)
ohhhhHHHHARGGGGGGGGGG.... why do you have to say these things :confused:
I had just about made up my mind that I wanted the 901 and was gonna pre-order it as soon as a reputiable site had it listed... but the thought of the dell coming out soon, I may have to wait to hear more about it :crazy:
Anyone hear anything about the wind or the 901??
The black MSI Wind is now available for £279 inc VAT at PC World/Dixons rebadged as Advent 4211.
There are cosmetic differences (grey keyboard surround, different badging) but otherwise the spec looks identical to the U100. The price is CONSIDERABLY lower though... and it's in stock. :cool::cool:
WOW - im guessing this is jsut the same as the medions sellling in germany atm.
Really good price, much cheaper than the eee - SOOOOOOO tempted :mrgreen:
EDIT: im just worried it could have a different battery to the wind? EDIT - should be the 3cell battery.
Also the wind is on sale at scan (think they had stock but its sold out now) For £330 which is a hefty price hike over the advent.
nvening - not only that you can use a discount code (currently 'yawjuly08') to get a further 5% off making it approx £265...