MSI finally ships the Wind

After weeks upon weeks of painstaking delays (okay, so maybe that's a stretch... maybe), MSI has finally started shipping the Wind to US customers. As you very well know, these buggers have been showing up everywhere across the pond, but we've just received word that Fry's, NewEgg, Amazon, ZipZoomFly, MWave and Buy.com are all sending units out as we speak for those that pre-ordered. Chime in below if you've just recently received a shipping notification (or, heaven forbid, if you're still waiting). Full release after the jump.

MSI BEGINS SHIPPING THE WIND

The Wind is available in Fry's and online New Egg, Amazon, Fry's, ZipZoomfly, MWave.com and Buy.com

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – July 8, 2008 – MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, has begun shipping all the pre-ordered Wind U100 notebooks. The Wind, with its speedy new Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz processor, is also on sale at Fry's and online at www.newegg.com, www.amazon.com, www.frys.com, www.zipzoomfly.com, www.mwave.com, and www.buy.com. These first notebooks sold will feature Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and a 3-cell battery.

In September, MSI will begin selling a Windows version of the Wind with a 6-cell battery , as well as the Linux version with a 3-cell battery. MSI will also carry a 6-cell battery for customers who wish to upgrade their 3-cell battery in late September.
About MSI

Founded in 1986, MSI strives to design and manufacture superior technology and innovative products, while offering outstanding customer service. The company's expansive range of product lines includes mainboards, graphic cards, servers/workstations, laptops, barebones, IPCs, multimedia products, CE devices and networking devices. MSI is ranked among the world's top 3 motherboard manufacturers and is one of the top 5 server manufacturers. MSI has developed several new technologies, including ACV (Amazing Crystal Vision), and ACS (Advanced Cooling System). MSI's notebooks are known for their aesthetically pleasing designs and powerful components. To keep abreast of the global market MSI provides multi-language customer service and associated web sites. MSI has offices in Taiwan, Mainland China, USA, Germany, France, Holland, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Korea, Poland, Russia, Canada, and India. To learn more about MSI's complete line personal computers and components please visit www.msimobile.com.

[KEROLiUKAS @ Jul 8th 2008 3:57PM]

Naise!

Can't wait to get 1...but i want 6 cell...should i do it ?

[KoKo @ Jul 8th 2008 4:52PM]

Yes. Yes you should.

[Steve Paine @ Jul 8th 2008 5:00PM]

No. Don't do it. 2.5 hrs isn't enough. Get 6-cell 901!

[KEROLiUKAS @ Jul 8th 2008 5:39PM]

901? that overpriced POS ? nahhh..

btw, i called Fry's and they know nothing about it...

[antiver @ Jul 8th 2008 5:49PM]

My Amazon order status: Not Yet Shipped: 1 item - delivery estimate: August 1, 2008 - August 11, 2008

[Flashpoint @ Jul 8th 2008 6:00PM]

If you drop one of these...

is that BREAKING WIND?

[Dillon @ Jul 8th 2008 3:57PM]

That's okay, we have enough wind over hear as it is.

Btw, we all know you are lying, nobody can own the wind.

[Lowest Ranked @ Jul 8th 2008 5:01PM]

Sure hope this wind doesn't break.

[BradS @ Jul 9th 2008 9:24AM]

One can only inherit the wind.

[retro77 @ Jul 8th 2008 4:00PM]

Wow, the Eee has been out for 9 months now.

[ScOObyDoo @ Jul 8th 2008 4:09PM]

Uh, ok.

Eee: 4GB, 512MB memory, low resolution, slow CPU, small keyboard, no Bluetooth: $399

MSI Wind: 80Gb, 1GB memory, higher resolution, Intel Atom 1.6, 92% size keyboard, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, $499.

With your logic we can all settle for Osbornes.

[retro77 @ Jul 8th 2008 7:06PM]

You haven't seen the other iterations of the Eee that have come out since, have you.

Also where is MSI's SSD. If its gonna be in the same price range, at least have an SSD as well. 80GB hard drives are cheap now [more profit margin for MSI I guess]. SSD is the way to go.

[GhettoBanjo @ Jul 8th 2008 4:11PM]

Will it come with that awesome wallpaper of the little girl!!?!?!?!?11?!?!?

[phanbouy @ Jul 8th 2008 4:07PM]

is that you, Flashpoint?

[clak @ Jul 8th 2008 4:15PM]

That sounded kind of dirty...

[Travis @ Jul 8th 2008 4:44PM]

The John Walsh has been notified.

[phobic99 @ Jul 8th 2008 5:52PM]

Why don't you have a seat over there?

[*Legion* @ Jul 8th 2008 6:41PM]

She's right here: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2651235164_892f07c457_o.jpg

[kal326 @ Jul 9th 2008 9:39AM]

"It says here in your chat log....."

[YpoCaramel @ Jul 8th 2008 4:20PM]

Is this the 3-cell version or the 6-cell version?

[hugoliva @ Jul 8th 2008 4:24PM]

RTFA!!!!!!!

[YpoCaramel @ Jul 8th 2008 7:43PM]

Take a chill pill. It was in the middle of the long press release. Things can be missed.

[Nick @ Jul 8th 2008 8:22PM]

Oooo, yea. A whole 3 paragraphs is such a long PR. I got so tired reading it I almost didn't get to your stupid comment.

[IT-Accountant @ Jul 8th 2008 4:20PM]

HOORAY!!!!!

[Alex @ Jul 8th 2008 4:23PM]

IT IS NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS NOT SHIPPING.

Some of these places say they have it in stock. I was one of the many who ordered one on MWave.com. MWave just admitted they have not received any and basically don't know when they will receive any. They have not shipped ANY.

There are no retailers in the US shipping the Wind yet. This article is junk!

[riggs @ Jul 8th 2008 4:31PM]

i didnt know mwave were every retailer listed in this article as a whole.

[Alex @ Jul 8th 2008 5:10PM]

I've communicated with many people who have ordered from all of those sites, and no one has received anything, and people have reported that nothing has been shipped either.

[BrokenMonkey @ Jul 8th 2008 7:35PM]

NewEgg doesn't even list the Wind, or any other MSI notebook, on their site.

[whowhatme @ Jul 8th 2008 4:24PM]

Nooo, I only ordered late June, so I'm probably not going to see mine shipped until the third wave or something. BOO.

[thedesolate1 @ Jul 8th 2008 4:25PM]

bout damn time i'd say.....

[fuzzy @ Jul 8th 2008 4:31PM]

Any word on a black version? Or 6 cell?

Either way, thinking of selling my original EeePC 4G now.

[phanbouy @ Jul 8th 2008 4:33PM]

i'm holding out for the splinter cell version

[R1cebrner @ Jul 8th 2008 4:37PM]

how much ?

[R1cebrner @ Jul 8th 2008 4:38PM]

how much ?

[Kevin @ Jul 8th 2008 8:06PM]

Sold mine on ebay, got $300 (sold without shipping cost to try to boost bidding)... was hoping for 350. Oh well.

[Timmy @ Jul 8th 2008 4:36PM]

I dont find any mention on New Egg for the MSI Wind.

[antiver @ Jul 8th 2008 5:34PM]

If NewEgg was selling it I would have bought there instead of considering any of the other crappy retailers listed.

[nerdtalker @ Jul 8th 2008 5:43PM]

Can't find any mention of it either. I never saw it there in the first place, what's this about pre-orders?

[Luke @ Jul 8th 2008 4:37PM]

This is incorrect. The only Wind's that have shipped are from MSI's shop. MWave is the only other one to claim to have some in stock, and they are claiming to be shipping them back to the vendor (I doubt they ever had them.)

[ramjet73 @ Jul 8th 2008 9:09PM]

I just got my UPS tracking number from mwave.com for a white Wind 3 cell model (U100-002LA) and I should receive it in a couple of days. :)

[kal326 @ Jul 8th 2008 4:38PM]

So you really don't want to bother ordering one till late Sept when the 6 cell is available. Since what is the value of a low power subnote with a sub par smaller battery?

[Onetrack @ Jul 8th 2008 5:03PM]

this is why.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ7mDwMyTLk

[R1cebrner @ Jul 8th 2008 4:39PM]

my server had a hiccup. it did it again
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[Jonny2hats @ Jul 8th 2008 4:41PM]

lolol ive had mine since 1st of july!!!, im in the uk tho.....

[Guy3001 @ Jul 8th 2008 6:03PM]

you mean you've had an Advent since 1 july?

[Jonny2hats @ Jul 8th 2008 7:03PM]

the big msi logo on the lid says different

[BigD145 @ Jul 8th 2008 4:58PM]

I thought the Atom was supposed to be cheaper. Drop the price and make the battery bigger.

[Unknown @ Jul 8th 2008 5:10PM]

Well, I've got an amazon pre-order, and definitely have gotten no contact from them. Newegg has NEVER had it listed as an inventory item, even the last time MSI put out a release indicating they would be available there.

Way to report based on a corporate press release rather than actually investigating a story.

[antiver @ Jul 8th 2008 5:46PM]

Couldn't agree more, especially the last part. I've experienced the same as you.

[Balls @ Jul 8th 2008 5:19PM]

prefer mine without kiddie pron.

thanks.