Comments on: MSI Wind12 U210x in the flesh! http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/ Philippines, Tech Reviews and Blog Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:21:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: ZXT http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-293629 ZXT Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:06:52 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-293629 Okay I just decided to get this one. I am replacing my 14" Asus because I need something lighter to carry around and this might be the answer between a full size notebook and under powered netbook. Okay I just decided to get this one. I am replacing my 14″ Asus because I need something lighter to carry around and this might be the answer between a full size notebook and under powered netbook.

]]> By: Stryker http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-293529 Stryker Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:06:41 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-293529 Got me one of these last week and I seem to be running into a problem with the webcam. Any similar experiences folks? Got me one of these last week and I seem to be running into a problem with the webcam. Any similar experiences folks?

]]> By: Dave http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-292756 Dave Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:16:22 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-292756 Guys, just bought mine, ang gnda nya tlga, magaan lng sya, and 9cell na ung battery nya, na 6 cell lng noon, and meron na syang windows 7 pero TRIAL lng!! 90 days! pero merong website na pde mo sya iextend hanggang 120 days :) Guys, just bought mine, ang gnda nya tlga, magaan lng sya, and 9cell na ung battery nya, na 6 cell lng noon, and meron na syang windows 7 pero TRIAL lng!! 90 days! pero merong website na pde mo sya iextend hanggang 120 days :)

]]> By: jojo http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-288968 jojo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:01:22 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-288968 Unfortunately i haven't seen any MSI Wind U210x here in Brunei, so i guess i will end up buying the Acer 1410 with the dual core celeron. Mr. Yuga, if you can get a hold of this 1410, kindly do a review. thanks in advance.... Unfortunately i haven’t seen any MSI Wind U210x here in Brunei, so i guess i will end up buying the Acer 1410 with the dual core celeron. Mr. Yuga, if you can get a hold of this 1410, kindly do a review. thanks in advance….

]]> By: john sexon http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-288432 john sexon Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:42:08 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-288432 this would probably run games at low res. awesome specs for a netbook though, this will spank those atom based books around. this would probably run games at low res. awesome specs for a netbook though, this will spank those atom based books around.

]]> By: yuga http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-288406 yuga Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:47:08 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-288406 @armaziel - MSI says there's no white model ATM. @francis - go get it from the store you bought it. @armaziel – MSI says there’s no white model ATM.

@francis – go get it from the store you bought it.

]]> By: armaziel http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-288233 armaziel Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:07:05 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-288233 sir may i ask if you have any information on the availability of the WHITE model of this netbook? I really want the white one. it looks cooler. sir may i ask if you have any information on the availability of the WHITE model of this netbook? I really want the white one. it looks cooler.

]]> By: sausuke http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-288218 sausuke Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:48:25 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-288218 ganda ng netbook na toh haha, wala ako masabi, kudos to MSI... at least pag boring nakakapaglaro ako ng mga games di kagaya nung U100... ang gaan pa kaya sarap dalhin hehe... ganda ng netbook na toh haha, wala ako masabi, kudos to MSI… at least pag boring nakakapaglaro ako ng mga games di kagaya nung U100… ang gaan pa kaya sarap dalhin hehe…

]]> By: francis http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-287843 francis Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:58:39 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287843 Anyone knows how to claim the 9cell battery? My sister and I bought one each of this good notebook last Oct 31 and we are supposed to call a phone number to claim the 9cell battery. However, we cannot contact them--the phone number does not work. Help please. Thank you. Anyone knows how to claim the 9cell battery? My sister and I bought one each of this good notebook last Oct 31 and we are supposed to call a phone number to claim the 9cell battery. However, we cannot contact them–the phone number does not work.
Help please. Thank you.

]]> By: Ric http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-287380 Ric Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:41:11 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287380 I wish MSI would have put the Radeon HD3200 rather than the X1270 to minimize the graphics performance gap between this and the HP311. The choice then in terms of specs would be a no brainer (in favor of MSI) I wish MSI would have put the Radeon HD3200 rather than the X1270 to minimize the graphics performance gap between this and the HP311. The choice then in terms of specs would be a no brainer (in favor of MSI)

]]> By: Ronnie http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-2/#comment-287263 Ronnie Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:16:08 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287263 This has more powerful CPU processor than HP311 (64bit dual core) but inferior graphics (x1270 vs 9400M of HP311). Should be better if this can fit more than 3GB of ram. This has more powerful CPU processor than HP311 (64bit dual core) but inferior graphics (x1270 vs 9400M of HP311). Should be better if this can fit more than 3GB of ram.

]]> By: lolipown http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287250 lolipown Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:56:49 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287250 ^ errr.. you're looking for an audiophile peripheral on a budget netbook? :D ^
errr.. you’re looking for an audiophile peripheral on a budget netbook? :D

]]> By: chrislpc http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287169 chrislpc Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:40:04 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287169 @lollipown i meant coaxial or optical digital audio out. if you own a audio receiver without HDMI this unit cannot provide digital 5.1 sound. @lollipown i meant coaxial or optical digital audio out. if you own a audio receiver without HDMI this unit cannot provide digital 5.1 sound.

]]> By: IC DeaDPiPoL http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287139 IC DeaDPiPoL Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:42:47 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287139 It lies somewhere between a notebook and a netbook (Ultraportable Notebook)so the drive is a thing they let go in exchange for portability and weight looks like Villman is offering it now: http://www.villman.com/Product-Detail/msi_wind12_u210x It lies somewhere between a notebook and a netbook (Ultraportable Notebook)so the drive is a thing they let go in exchange for portability and weight

looks like Villman is offering it now:
http://www.villman.com/Product-Detail/msi_wind12_u210x

]]> By: Albert King http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287136 Albert King Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:10:31 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287136 Kakalito na ang dami ng models na 12 ",bkit kaya di pa sinama ang optical drive? Kakalito na ang dami ng models na 12 “,bkit kaya di pa sinama ang optical drive?

]]> By: IC DeaDPiPoL http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287130 IC DeaDPiPoL Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:33:02 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287130 @creepy Windows 7 RC is free to use till March 2010 where it shutsdown after 2 hours. It will be useless somewhere in June/July 2010 Hoping this product gets reviewed based on -Windows Experience Index -H.264 decoding (up to 1920x1080) -battery life (idle/surfing/torrenting and medium load) -cpu temp during idle and medium load @creepy

Windows 7 RC is free to use till March 2010 where it shutsdown after 2 hours. It will be useless somewhere in June/July 2010

Hoping this product gets reviewed based on

-Windows Experience Index
-H.264 decoding (up to 1920×1080)
-battery life (idle/surfing/torrenting and medium load)
-cpu temp during idle and medium load

]]> By: lolipown http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287126 lolipown Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:51:50 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287126 @Brian_B good find on the 1366 x 768 resolution. I doubt it'll be actual hindrance for usage. My former Asus LCD had the same resolution. You just need to adjust to the extra pixels (and take note of it when running apps with fixed resolutions say 1024 x 768) @Brian_B

good find on the 1366 x 768 resolution. I doubt it’ll be actual hindrance for usage. My former Asus LCD had the same resolution. You just need to adjust to the extra pixels (and take note of it when running apps with fixed resolutions say 1024 x 768)

]]> By: lolipown http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287124 lolipown Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:48:15 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287124 @chrislpc HDMI port -> this is not digital for you? I'm on the same boat as @ricky, looking into the U210x as a probably hackingtosh. I wonder if there's drivers for the Athlon Neo on the current hackintosh builds. @chrislpc
HDMI port -> this is not digital for you?

I’m on the same boat as @ricky, looking into the U210x as a probably hackingtosh. I wonder if there’s drivers for the Athlon Neo on the current hackintosh builds.

]]> By: creepy.chan http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287105 creepy.chan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:34:50 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287105 Hi Sir Abe mind if I ask where you bought this unit that installs a free Windows 7 RC?.. That's a better deal for 22k than buying the 27k that has Vista Home Basic.. Hi Sir Abe mind if I ask where you bought this unit that installs a free Windows 7 RC?.. That’s a better deal for 22k than buying the 27k that has Vista Home Basic..

]]> By: manong http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287085 manong Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:35:36 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287085 this is very affordable (specs-wise) for a small-sized GAMING NOTEBOOK.. but this is not a big-sized NETBOOK.. kudos to MSI! sana lampasuhin nila yung mga same priced, totally expensive NETBOOKS this is very affordable (specs-wise) for a small-sized GAMING NOTEBOOK.. but this is not a big-sized NETBOOK..

kudos to MSI! sana lampasuhin nila yung mga same priced, totally expensive NETBOOKS

]]> By: rndmtots http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287060 rndmtots Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:19:06 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287060 2GB DDR2 RAM ATI Radeon Xpress 1270 128MB more games. hope it can play wow, civ 4, and eu3 :P 2GB DDR2 RAM
ATI Radeon Xpress 1270 128MB

more games. hope it can play wow, civ 4, and eu3 :P

]]> By: chrislpc http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287043 chrislpc Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:51:39 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287043 no digital out typical msi & acer, kaya i never consider any of their products.. no digital out typical msi & acer, kaya i never consider any of their products..

]]> By: ricky http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287037 ricky Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:18:00 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287037 wow. 22k free dos. 9-cell batt. is it matte LCD too? pwedeng-pwede. possible din ba dito ang "hackintosh" tulad sa mga lumang msi 10-inch netbooks? tapos in a 2-3 months time, darating naman ang mga budget 13.3-inch models like HP DM3 and acer timeline, ung asus meron na rin. competitive din ang price to 12-inch models. this is tempting and confusing as well. overall, its still a great news:-) wow. 22k free dos. 9-cell batt. is it matte LCD too?

pwedeng-pwede.

possible din ba dito ang “hackintosh” tulad sa mga lumang msi 10-inch netbooks?

tapos in a 2-3 months time, darating naman ang mga budget 13.3-inch models like HP DM3 and acer timeline, ung asus meron na rin. competitive din ang price to 12-inch models. this is tempting and confusing as well. overall, its still a great news:-)

]]> By: Jazon http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287031 Jazon Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:29:50 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287031 Wow! I'd like to install Linux Mint on that! Wow! I’d like to install Linux Mint on that!

]]> By: Rondon http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287028 Rondon Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:11:33 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287028 I would very much like to see how this performs on H264 videos and DirectX games (like Call of Duty 4 or Counterstrike Source) I would very much like to see how this performs on H264 videos and DirectX games (like Call of Duty 4 or Counterstrike Source)

]]> By: Brian_B http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287026 Brian_B Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:49:07 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287026 Good combination. Hopefully you'll have a video review. I will be looking for a replacement for my 12-inch Dell. There's this observation from laptopmagazine" "The U210’s 12.1-inch screen is remarkably bright, and its 1366 x 768 resolution ideal for watching HD video. For simple tasks, though, such as Web surfing and word processing, you might find yourself squinting; while this resolution is standard for slightly larger models, such as 13-inchers, it makes text look a bit too small on a screen this size." Good combination. Hopefully you’ll have a video review. I will be looking for a replacement for my 12-inch Dell.

There’s this observation from laptopmagazine”

“The U210’s 12.1-inch screen is remarkably bright, and its 1366 x 768 resolution ideal for watching HD video. For simple tasks, though, such as Web surfing and word processing, you might find yourself squinting; while this resolution is standard for slightly larger models, such as 13-inchers, it makes text look a bit too small on a screen this size.”

]]> By: Rondon http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287025 Rondon Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:34:58 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287025 I would very much like to see if it can handle H264 videos. AND how fast it can run games like Call of Duty 4 or Counterstrike Source I would very much like to see if it can handle H264 videos. AND how fast it can run games like Call of Duty 4 or Counterstrike Source

]]> By: qquixx http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287023 qquixx Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:44:53 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287023 Please include the Windows Experience Index for Windows 7 and Vista. Please include the Windows Experience Index for Windows 7 and Vista.

]]> By: Ric http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287014 Ric Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:52:52 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287014 Yuga - Hope you can also include how it performs in the battery life department. Yuga – Hope you can also include how it performs in the battery life department.

]]> By: Ricster http://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/msi-wind12-u210x-in-the-flesh/comment-page-1/#comment-287012 Ricster Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:38:22 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=10061#comment-287012 I have never been thrilled with MSI products but this one is oozing with anticipation :) the specs are awesome for its size! I have never been thrilled with MSI products but this one is oozing with anticipation :) the specs are awesome for its size!

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