MSI Wind @argos

[gfalls]

Argos are selling these for €250 at the moment. Really good piece of kit at a nice price. I got a black one yesterday (they do pink ones, Elaine..!). Already upgraded the RAM and "tweaked" the processor. Why..? Because I can..!

[CJ]

Looks like MSI have bridged the gap between netbook and laptop. Do you have a link to a spec sheet? Can't find opne on MSIs site....

CJ

[gfalls]

Here you go http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodt ... od_no=1474

[CJ]

That looks like an excellent deal Gfalls. Are there are noticable cons (CPU aside)before I go out and invest?

CJ

[gfalls]

That looks like an excellent deal Gfalls. Are there are noticable cons (CPU aside)before I go out and invest?

CJ

cant find any cons yet...all good...proper keyboard, for us fat fingered gits... upgrading ram a doddle, get a 1GB stick and rip the back off, only one slot as the main 1GB is soldered on the board. Wireless is working a treat. I suppose the only downside is the battery is only the 3 cell one, would have been better with a 6 or 9.

I like it.. Will be great to drag about in the car...

Found this as well. Free shipping too..!
http://www.1freeaday.com/p/10006761/msi ... oduct.html

[Kace]

MSI looks good and cheap too but this alternative from Dell also seems like a good alternative for similar money

http://kenning.co.nz/tag/msi-wind/

Any thoughts on this - I'm looking for something for my parents.

[gfalls]

Not a big fan of Dell. That's not to say they aren't good. Its just that parts are hard to get if your in the business of PC repairs, like wot I am. More than happy with the MSI. I've used their mobos in builds for a long time, and can't fault them or their after service.

All down to personal taste I suppose..

[Bernard]

Not a big fan of Dell.

+1, different reason though