Okay, so we've got
hard evidence the Wind is shipping out somewhere in the world, but the latest status check on Amazon reveals that it'll be
another 3 to 5 weeks before Americans can indulge. Granted, we've seen these dates slip around a bit, so hopefully it'll slide to "sooner" if anything. Interestingly enough, the Advent 4211 rebadge is shipping this very moment to customers in the UK for £279.99, though that currency conversion is apt to be a real thorn in your side when looking to import.
Read - MSI Wind availability, via
ComputerMonger, thanks Ivana
Read - Advent 4211, thanks zeesh
posted July 2nd 2008 9:37AM
"3-5 weeks" is standard shipping display for anything not currently in stock. The inventory is in the database, but Amazon has not yet received stock, therefore 3-5 weeks is the boilerplate text displayed to the user.
This is definatley a re-badged Wind. There's plenty of pics of it including the enter key at http://netbookmag.com
it's available in Malaysia already. I saw it on sales last month, which here sold for RM 1999.00 which is around USD $624.
Purchased on Amazon for 479.99 3 Cell version on June 27th...
Still waiting for ship date...
I was surprised to see the price go up to 499.99 after MSI said they would reduce the price due to the battery shortage.