MSI Wind U120 hands-on

MSI's Wind U100 had a good run, but now it's time for the U120 to take over. We caught wind of this one just a few days back, but once the show floor opened we were finally able to feast our eyes on one. We've gotta say -- it looks mighty good, so feel free to have a look in the gallery below to see if you agree.

Gallery: MSI Wind U120 hands-on

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[eggothewaffle @ Jan 8th 2009 7:11PM]

Two tone scheme, regardless of who's making it, is heartbreakingly ugly for me.

[thequinox @ Jan 8th 2009 7:44PM]

I know what you mean, make it all black please.

[gonintendo @ Jan 8th 2009 7:12PM]

I see what you did there.

[JL @ Jan 8th 2009 7:14PM]

"We caught wind of this one"

*Groans*

[brett @ Jan 8th 2009 9:09PM]

if you end up buying one, don't drop it...

...you might break wind.

[auricom @ Jan 12th 2009 7:51AM]

when you're done with it, please pass the wind..

[zbot @ Jan 8th 2009 7:23PM]

why do they waste space with a vga port?

[gonintendo @ Jan 8th 2009 7:36PM]

Why wouldn't they waste space with a vga port?

[ran6110 @ Jan 8th 2009 7:39PM]

Well, when I'm at home at at my desk I plug in a full size monitor.

[zbot @ Jan 8th 2009 8:44PM]

i guess i assumed that everyone was using dvi or hdmi at this point.

[f00 @ Jan 9th 2009 9:50AM]

projectors; heard of em?

[Andrew Moulton @ Jan 21st 2009 4:22PM]

why does god waste space with your inferior vga-less existence?

just playin'

[Sam @ Jan 8th 2009 7:33PM]

whats the battery life on this?

[Jose @ Jan 8th 2009 7:33PM]

the assembling quality of MSI's notebooks are always one of the greatest.

[Ian @ Jan 8th 2009 7:36PM]

The whole bottom of the laptop is 4 total pieces. Keyboard, motherboard, top piece, bottom piece. Thats all. My Wind U100 is very solid, despite being apart multiple times.

[Tony @ Jan 29th 2009 1:08AM]

I totally agree with you Jose, material and assembling quality of MSI's notebooks are one of the greatest, especially if we compare with Asus. Look VDO in this link, http://www.bestdealsonar.com/15-off-msi-wind-u120-020us-10-inch-netbook/

[Chris @ Jan 8th 2009 7:49PM]

Was holding out for this, but the two-tone scheme is killing me! I want all white or all black please.

[dan @ Jan 8th 2009 7:51PM]

As long as I keep frantically upgrading my U100 I can perhaps stave off the feeling of envy that this evokes.

[John @ Jan 8th 2009 7:58PM]

Too true. It was a cheap initial purchase but the mod-friendliness keeps running up the bill!

I love my wind. Dual-boot OS X and XP ftw.

[Zapp @ Jan 8th 2009 8:38PM]

I like the black and white. Reminds me of adidas.

[Cute Balding Mexican Guy @ Jan 8th 2009 8:40PM]

How much is this thing? Prices aren't rising are they? Netbooks started out about $450 and are now as high as $800. Defeats the purpose and all. Anyhow, very interested... Two-tone and all.

"caught wind" hur hur.

[7egend @ Jan 8th 2009 8:51PM]

Did Mr. Blurry Cam take these pictures?

[Brian @ Jan 9th 2009 12:58AM]

I thought the original specs reported here on the 'gadget was Wireless B/G/N AND 6-cell battery

[Rob @ Jan 8th 2009 10:43PM]

Ugh. Someone should just shoot photos in auto mode...

[Willis @ Jan 9th 2009 2:50AM]

Too much bokeh, looks like a food blog

shave it down a coupla stops please so more of the subject is in focus, frame too for that matter

[Bryce @ Jan 9th 2009 12:35PM]

I hate the keyboard layout with the extra key between the left shift - Z key and the extra key by the vertical enter key.

[ARod @ Jan 10th 2009 10:43PM]

Awesome~Classy, Rich looking. Soooooo much better looking then the kiddie/cheap looking u100

[Redant @ Jan 10th 2009 11:46PM]

Looks Ok,I am not loving the Two tone thing (Epic Fail).
Still like my Wind U100.....

[Elaine @ Jan 18th 2009 6:30PM]

OK, I pre-ordered one from Frostycomputers for $379--but no bluetooth or wireless N. They have some wirelessN/bluetooth in stock for $449 http://www.frostycomputers.com/product_p/u120-020us.htm The "owner" is an auth dealer of MSI's and says mine should be shipped on Monday!! :) Unfortunately, 2 drawbacks: The one with 3G won't be available in the US for 2-3 months and the owner of Frosty's said that they're impossible to upgrade to 2G RAM. :(
He's got a video on his site that shows the "upgrades" to the casing, etc.
Looking forward to flying with my Wind!!! ;)

[zemateo @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:56PM]

It's really cool you guys got a digital SLR, now it would be great to learn how to use it. Do a little research on something call "depth of field", you'll see, it's great stuff