MSI's Wind U123 now shipping in US, U123H and U123T still on hold

We already knew MSI's Atom N280-powered Wind U123 netbook was grabbing placeholders at e-tailers across the web, but now we're assured that they're actually shipping to eager Americans. Unfortunately, the altogether more exciting U123T (which packs a TV tuner) and U123H (which includes a 3.5G HSDPA WWAN module) are still nowhere to be found, but we don't expect 'em to be too far behind. Hop on past the break for links to all of MSI's recommended partners, and be prepared to shell out at $350 to bring one home.

MSI US ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE WIND U123

The new Wind model comes in four stylish colors and is available for just $379.99 MSRP

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – May 21, 2009 – MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is excited to announce availability of the new Wind U123. The innovative Wind U123 features the powerful new Intel® Atom™ 1.66 GHz N280 processor, EasyFace identification software and other MSI exclusive technologies. Like its award winning predecessors, the Wind U123 is equipped with an ergonomically designed keyboard and touch pad, and an enlarged 10.2" LCD display for comfortable typing and browsing respectively.

"We are excited to launch another version of our award winning line of Wind netbooks," said Andy Tung Vice President of Sales, MSI US. "The U123's brilliant colors, upgraded Atom N280 processor, and aggressive pricing make it our best Wind model yet."

The U123's smart looking case has a sleek, clean design and is the first Wind available in red and blue, in addition to the standard grey and white. The U123 is available with 6-Cell battery and 9-Cell Battery at Amazon.com, Newegg.com, Buy.com, Mwave.com, Zipzoomfly.com, JR.com, BHphotovideo.com, and www.msimobile.com.

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 11:49AM]

I'm from mexico, I will attend to University of Alberta beginning on sep 2009.

I want this computer to install it OS X, but no one sells it in Mexico, do you know if this netbook is offered in Canada???

Or do you know of a store that send its to mexico?

Thanks.

[Julius Posted May 22nd 2009 11:52AM]

Ola Pepe, Welcome to da Internets!

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 11:53AM]

hola amigo. bienvenidos al internetz. por que estas nuevo aqui, te doy dos internetz!

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 11:54AM]

puedo tener cheezburger?

[Piranha Posted May 22nd 2009 12:05PM]

Get the Dell mini... It is FULLY supported in OSX and is offered up here in Canada

[Julius Posted May 22nd 2009 12:06PM]

I don't eat mexican food. You know swine flu and all that pig-humping over there makes for bad burgers.

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 12:02PM]

JEJE

Thanks jeje, actually I surfed the net since 1995 using MS DOS...

I dont know if you can have una hamburguesa de queso, here in Mexico Tacos rules (not the taco bell ones, those are not real tacos)

Net books cost in here way to much an Acer one with minimal set up cost over 400 USD.

Please do you know if the MSI WIND U123 is available in Canada ??

I cant afford a new mac book.

You know my peso is weak against your dollars

Thank you all

exchange student (MBA) U of Alberta.

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 12:05PM]

hola senor! bienvenidos al internets tambien! por que estas un veteran, te doy 2 tacos! no de taco bell!
esa computadora esta muy barato? porque todos lo que quieran estan mexicanos??
barachos...

why is everyone who wants this computer mexican?

[DrJimmy Posted May 22nd 2009 12:04PM]

oOoOo , i dont even know what this is.... whatever i still want it...

[jlhatch Posted May 22nd 2009 7:45PM]

Err... odd. We had a U123 (blue) delivered two weeks ago or so... in Maine. From Frosty Computers.

[jlhatch Posted May 22nd 2009 12:05PM]

Err... odd. We had a U123 (blue) delivered here two weeks ago... in Maine. From Frosty Computers

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 12:07PM]

y si estabas realmente un veteran del internetz, not he cambiado tu nombre! PEPITO

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 12:12PM]

yep two names Christian Jose

Pepe is short of Jose

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 12:13PM]

Just for the record, you do realise that almost all integrated TV Tuners are DVB-T and integrated 3G cards are 2100GHz only - because these are the standards used pretty much everywhere in the world except North America?

So when these models come here, they just remove those features because adding an ATSC and 1900/850MHz 3G card is barely worth the cost and it lets them knock the price down a bit - which is important because we're also stingier and more price focussed than most of the world...

[cjharrison4 Posted May 22nd 2009 12:54PM]

Recession Antidote Please

[cjharrison4 Posted May 22nd 2009 1:03PM]

Pretty Please

[letstakeawalk Posted May 22nd 2009 1:33PM]

in

[(Unverified) Posted May 22nd 2009 2:58PM]

HAHAHA el racismo es gracioso!
Anyway,
The last version of this netbook was easy to install OSX on but going with the dell is a sure bet if you don't want to open the physical case of the lappy to change the wifi card.

If you are comfortable taking computers apart, may I suggest putting OSX on the 1000HE?

[Diventus Posted May 22nd 2009 3:29PM]

U.S. stocks registered sharp declines Thursday, adding to a global downturn, as a weaker-than-expected employment data and Standard & Poor’s warning that it may downgrade U.K.’s credit rating hurt sentiments. The Street had witnessed a selloff in the final hours of trading Wednesday as Federal Reserve cut its 2009 economic outlook and raised its unemployment forecast. On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average registered its third straight decline, closing the day 130 points, or 1.5%, lower. The S&P 500 index declined 15 points or 1.7%; tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.9% to 1,695.25. Thursday’s selloff gained momentum in the absence of concrete signs of an economic recovery and Federal Reserve’s prediction of a deeper recession.

[escher Posted May 22nd 2009 3:55PM]

I've been waiting for this stupid thing. I just put in an order for the 003 version with the bigger battery at Newegg. Can't wait!!

[Renal Posted May 22nd 2009 4:25PM]

I love it...I'll buy it when it comes to Norway!

[(Unverified) Posted May 25th 2009 9:49PM]

I live in Australia but will be wandering the US for 3 months from early June. I have been thinking of buying a 123H and plugging in a prepaid Verizon SIM card for access to Skype and email via 3G. I will also use free wifi hotspots as much as possible. Please comment on how practical this would be?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 17th 2009 11:22PM]

I'd like to get a 123T or 123H. Any suggestions on how to buy one? I've looked at everything online I can come up with. If it's not out yet (I need something by August 2), could I install a TV tuner into a standard 123? How much advantage would the H be over the standard 123? Thanks