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MSI Wind U120 Review – Rating: 4.5/7

At $325.99 there is one way you can describe the MSI Wind U120 netbook – netbook that offers good value for money. While it is not perfect, this 10 inch “business” netbook is sturdy and contains all the essentials.

MSI Wind u120 Review – Top Features

• Price – For what you get, the MSI Wind u120 is very well priced. Netbooks equally as good are sometimes an extra $100.
• Webcam Face Recognition Software – High resolution integrated 1.3MP webcam allows for complete security of your netbook with the face recognition software.
• Matte Screen – The 10.1 inch and 1024 x 600 matte screen is a great change from glossy screens which produce glare when outdoors.
• Case – The MSI Wind u120 has a solid build quality which is essential for travel.
• Hard drive – A 160GB hard drive is a nice surprise on a netbook like this.

MSI Wind u120 Review – Drawbacks and things to keep in mind

• Specifications – You will only get the essentials in this budget netbook. No “high-end” extras.
• Upgrades – Unfortunately you cannot upgrade the pre-installed 1GB RAM. This will not pose too much of a problem to casual users.
• Touchpad – We felt the touchpad could have been wider and better designed.

MSI Wind u120 Review - Ratings

1. Price and Value for Money – 1 star. The MSI Wind U120 is priced well.
2. Speed and Performance – 0.5 star. The 1GB RAM and 1.6GHz N270 Intel Atom Processor allow for “standard” netbook running speeds.
3. Screen – 0.5 star. Good 1024 x 600 pixel screen.
4. Keyboard and Usability – 0.5 star. Great keyboard but the touchpad could pose minor issues initially.
5. Portability and Battery Life – 0.5 star. “Okay” battery life of around 4-5 hours.
6. Looks and Design – 1 stars. The MSI Wind u120 design is simplistic and will definitely attract the business crowd.
7. Connectivity & Extensibility – 0.5 star. Having RAM that cannot be upgraded could potentially be an issue for a small amount of users.

That gives the MSI Wind u120 an overall rating of 4.5 stars out of 7.

MSI Wind U120 Review – The Bottom Line

The MSI Wind u120 is a low priced netbook with some nice features. Overall we felt that it was solid and did the job most of you would want and need, with a nice combination of sturdy casing, keyboard space, and hard drive space.

Despite some issues – we recommend the MSI Wind U120 to casual users looking for a netbook which is great on the go. It is high quality netbook, without the high price. You can find the MSI Wind U120 at Amazon for $325.99 with free shipping.

MSI Wind u120 Review – What have buyers on Amazon said?

Pros:

1. “I am so proud of my MSI Wind u120”.
2. “I love this machine”.
3. “Even without the memory…it is perfect”
4. “Very happy with the style, size and performance”.
5. “The perfect netbook for students”.

Cons:

1. “Mouse would be better positioned in the centre”.
2. “No cd drive”
3. “[The] Fn and Ctrl keys are swapped”.
4. “[It should] come with bluetooth ”.
5. “The MSI speakers – sound tiny”.

MSI Wind u120 Netbook Review – Technical Specifications

• 10.1-Inch LCD 1024×600 LED Back-lit
• Intel Atom N270 CPU 1.6GHz
• 1GB DDR2 RAM
• Intel GMA950
• 80GB / 120GB / 160GB SATA HDD
• 3.5G HSDPA Wireless Broadband
• 3x USB 2.0, VGA, Mic In, Headphone, RJ45
• 8.02.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth V2.0 EDR
• 1.3 / 2 megapixel Webcam
• 4-in-1 Card Reader
• 10.23′ x 7.08′ x 0.38′ – 1.29′

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