If you’re anywhere in the UK, you might want to check out the MSI X Series site and print out a special coupon. This magic coupon will entitle you to get a free MSI Wind U100 that you can redeem when you purchase any of the MSI X-Slim series notebooks – X340, X400, X600 and Wind12 U200. That will get you the free MSI U100.

Sounds fair right? The gig is part of MSI UK’s Christmas promotion and will run until Dec. 31, 2009.

The MSI X600 laptop sells for £799 while the MSI Wind U100 is currently priced at £249. S

Is there any chance that MSI will bring this gig in other countries? It’s a pretty good deal!

via Mobile Computer Mag

MSI is not going to give up easily its major netbook model the MSI Wind U100. While everybody else is coming up with new netbooks loaded with Windows 7 and all the works, MSI decided to upgrade the Wind U100’s specs to make it run on Windows 7.

So now the Wind U100 is loaded with Intel Atom N80 with 1.66GHz speed and a 250GB HDD, just about enough to effectively run Windows 7 starter edition.

All the other specs and design features remain the same though. Price? This new Wind U100 will most likely go for around 349 Euros.

via Netbooknews.de

The integrated graphics which most netbooks come out with are pretty unimpressive, especially considering that their full-size counterparts (read: laptops) that are getting released these days tend to have some sort of dedicated graphics of their own. But in some instances, Intel’s GMA graphics chipset is able to hold its own when it comes to games and HD video, and this was proven in a recent demonstration at a Mobile Dev Camp event in Germany.

Pictured above is Quake III running at an average of about 35 FPS on an external monitor while connected to an MSI Wind U115–running Linux! Moblin Linux, that is. Intel’s Atom Z530 processor and GMA 500 graphics work in tandem for this one, and it’s pretty good work indeed. The same netbook was also demoed with other mobile devices playing HD video rather competently. To see the netbook in fragging action, continue reading for a video after the break.
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MSI just announced two upgraded models of its Wind Box – the DE200 and DC200. These two nettops are both equipped with Intel Atom 230 processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD and Windows XP Home.

Other usual nettop goodies are also included including Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports, and 6-in-1 card readers. An HDMI video out was added for the Wind Box DE200 for HD video playback as well as a discrete graphicto support up to DX9.

As you may have noticed, these specs may not be something to die for, but still good enough to bump up the capabilities of these two nettops nonetheless.

Price tag is at $249.99 for the DC200 and $299.99 for the DE200. If you’re interested on getting any of these nettops here are the pre-order pages – DE200 and DC200.

via Engadget

Following the availability of the MSI Wind U110 Eco in Amazon a couple of days ago, we now have the same netbook showing up over at Newegg.com.

In case you’re interested with the MSI Wind U110 Eco, prepare to spend around $399. For that price you’ll get some nice specs heralded by a 9-cell battery boasting of up to 15 hours of battery life.

As  a review here are the specs of the MSI Wind U110 ECO:

Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz CPU, GMA500 graphcis, 1GB of RAM, 160GB of HDD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 1.3 MP webcam, 3 USB ports and 4-in-1 card reader. This netbook’s RAM can be upgraded up to 3GB and so we heard.

via Engadget

The MSI Wind U115 netbook sans dual storage and dubbed as the Wind U110 Eco is now finally available for the U.S. market, via Amazon.com. If you will recall, the MSI Wind U110 this netbook was announced by MSI earlier this year but it is only now that it is finally being pushed to the market.

As a review, the MSI Wind U110 Eco netbook boasts of features such as Intel Atom Z530 CPU, GMA 500 graphics, 1GB of RAM (upgradeable to 2GB), 10-inch 1024×600 display, 160 GB of HDD, 1.3/2.0 MP webcam, 4-in-1 card reader, Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth.

The Wind U110 ECO also boasts of  a 3-cell or 6-cell battery pack which reports say can max out up 9 hours usage.

This netbook can be had for around $399 at Amazon.

While there may still be no sign of the MSI Wind U200 in the US, the netbook/CULV PC is making it’s way to a few European websites. We first saw the CULV netbook available for pre-order from Notebook.de a few weeks back. At the time there was no specific release date, apart from an availability of “3-4 weeks”. The website also didn’t provide a definite price, but was estimated at €629.

The MSI Wind U200 is now available to purchase from Notebook.de at a lower price than expected. The netbook is available for €599. The netbook is also available on Amazon.de for €611.22.

For a real bargain though, Blogeee are reporting that LDLC.com have the netbook listed for much less. From LDLC the netbook is more than 100 Euros less at €479.95.

That MSI Wind U210 pre-order page put up by Amazon a couple of days ago is true after all. The online store is now listing the said 12.1-inch netbook with limited stocks. So, if you’ve been waiting for this “not running Intel Atom CPU” netbook to come out, you might want to enter your order immediately as we’re pretty sure stocks are limited.

If you haven’t heard about the MSI Wind U210 before, well these are what you need to know - Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz Processor, Chipset AMD RS690 + SB600, 2GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM RAM, 250GB SATA Hard Drive, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, 1 x HDMI Port, 3 x USB 2.0, Windows Vista Home Premium, 6 Cell Battery (5200mAh) 5 hours (depending on usage and configuration) and LCD Type 12.1″ HD WXGA 16:9, LCD Resolution 1366×768, VGA, AMD Radeon X1250.

The MSI Wind U210 wills et you back for $429.99

Via Netbooked

iBuyPower is offering a great U.S. Labor Day Special package on four of its power gaming rigs. What’s so special about this package and is also the reason why we are covering it is the fact that these four powerful gaming rigs come bundled with MS Wind U100 netbook.

It is very seldom that we encounter a netbook getting bundled with desktop gaming PC equipped with all the goodies. So, if you’re planning to get a new rig and an ultra-portable machine this coming Labor Day, you might want to check out iBuyPower’s deals. In addition, iBuyPower is also offering upgrade to MSI Wind’s U210 if it case the Wind U100 doesn’t excite you at all.

Prices of these bundles starts from $1179.

ViaTweak Town

The 12-inch MSI Wind U210 is not about to be released in the U.S. yet. In fact there has not official announcement coming from MSI as to when it will start hitting U.S. store shelves.  But this will not stop Amazon.com from offering the MSI U210 for pre-order as early as now, knowing fully well that it has started showing up in Europe.

And here are the published specs of the MSI Wind U210 from Amazon’s pre-order page:

• Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz Chipset AMD RS690 + SB600
• 2GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM RAM
• 250GB SATA Hard Drive, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, 1 x HDMI Port
• Windows Vista Home Premium, Battery 6 cells (5200mAh) 5 hours (depending on usage and configuration)
• LCD Type 12.1″ HD WXGA 16:9, LCD Resolution 1366×768, VGA, AMD Radeon X1250

In addition, the said machine also boasts of  5-hour battery life. Not  a lot compared to some 10-inch netbooks that we know of. Price? It will set you back for $429.99.

Now here’s the Amazon pre-order page.