MSI Wind U210 - AMD Athlon Neo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

3

Pros:

New processor, better graphics
Powerful CPU & GPU combination coupled with large HDD and crisp widescreen display.
Neo processor is faster than the Intel Atom. 2GB of memory included. Windows Vista, not XP Home Edition. 802.11n wireless. Full size keyboard included. Big 12-inch widescreen and good resolution. Larger than average hard drive. Competitively priced. HDMI-

Cons:

Windows XP still
No onboard Bluetooth.

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

New processor, better graphics
Powerful CPU & GPU combination coupled with large HDD and crisp widescreen display
Neo processor is faster than the Intel Atom. 2GB of memory included. Windows Vista, not XP Home Edition. 802.11n wireless. Full size keyboard included. Big 12-inch widescreen and good resolution. Larger than average hard drive. Competitively priced. HDMI-
Good looks, Great screen, Good keyboard
Outstanding benchmark scores; attractive design; excellent keyboard, touch pad; decent price
Fast hard drive, Bright, high-res display, Comfortable keyboard, HDMI output, High-resolution webcam

Reviewers Didn't Like

Windows XP still
No onboard Bluetooth
Battery life
Battery score is the worst among its peers. Noisy, hard-to-press mouse buttons
Poor battery life
Mediocre battery life; no Bluetooth; no multi-touch features on touch pad
Relatively short battery life, Slow boot time, Trouble playing 1080p video, Runs hot

Expert reviews and ratings

MSI fits the Wind U210-075UK with a slightly more powerful processor and graphics than most netbooks, although this reduces battery life. Nor did we like the touchpad. Even so, this is an attractive, speedy model that earns a Recommended badge....

By PC Advisor on March 25, 2010

Video Review: Chris Hardwick and Kevin Pereira review the latest generation of netbooks with the MSI Wind U210 which features a 12.1" LED screen, an Athlon Neo processor and 2 gigs of ram for only...

By G4tv.com on February 08, 2010

The new Wind is well designed, and its AMD processor is quick in some applications, but its short battery life lets it down....

By Expert Reviews on December 18, 2009

100

MSI's new netbook offers performance which has been cleverly hidden away. It looks like any other conventional netbook (only larger, with a 12.1-inch screen, where others topped out at 10-inches). The AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor clocks at...

By CIOL on December 12, 2009

The Screen Sad to say, unlike the Wind U100 and U115 from the same manufacturer, the MSI Wind U210 has a glossy LCD panel. And yes, you can see reflections in it. The panel technology is TN, as usual on laptops/notebooks. That means narrow viewing...

By DigitalVersus on December 04, 2009

Until ION-based netbooks start surfacing, the MSI Wind12 U210 is the best bet in terms of netbook performance. If you want a netbook with very good build quality, feature set, and performance, one that comes with a large keyboard and touchpad, the...

By PCWorld India on November 16, 2009

Its battery life may not inspire frequent travelers, but the U210 is equipped with many parts that typical netbooks don't give...

By PC Mag on November 13, 2009

The MSI U210 is a very good netbook that follows none of the conventional norms of the netbook category. The machine forges its own road with AMD power offering better performance that the netbook masses with the trade off being less battery life. The...

By I4U on October 01, 2009

Built around an AMD Athlon Neo CPU, this sleek netbook is a record-breaking performer, but its battery life could be stronger....

By Computer Shopper on October 01, 2009

This inexpensive ultraportable offers better performance than a netbook, but short battery life holds it...

By LaptopMag on September 21, 2009

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