I finally decided to get MSI Wind U100. I wanted to get Dell Insipiron Mini 10 (as mentioned here), but after seeing the initial specs of the netbook, I have to say “No, Thank You!”. Yes, the initial spec is really that bad. Most of the cool promised features, such as: 720p resolution, built-in GPS and built in TV tuner, are not in the initial specs. Lets compare the specs between MSI Wind U100 and Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (NOTE: red color denotes better spec):

The Mini 10 only has few advantages, which are: a more efficient CPU, and bigger Hard Disk. Even though it comes with a more efficient CPU, it only comes with 3 cells battery, which means nothing in comparison to the MSI Wind 6 cells battery. As a general rule of thumb when it comes to Netbook batteries, 1 cell = 45 minutes – 1 hour of usage time. Thus, the Mini 10 will probably give 2-3 hours of usage time, on the other hand the MSI Wind will give 4.5-6 hours of usage time. Moreover with MSI wind, you can actually purchase an after-market 9 cells battery, which is rumored to give MSI Wind a massive 7.5-10 hours of usage.

The lacks of Wireless N support really hurt Dell Mini 10, but the biggest bummer of the Mini 10 would be the RAM. It comes with the same 1GB of RAM, but its not upgradeable. The RAM is fixed, soldered to the motherboard (WTF!). This does not make sense at all, Dell should really fire the idiot who made that decision.

With much cheaper price and a lot better specs, MSI Wind is a clear winner. I wanted to wait for the new Asus EEE PC 1000HE, which comes with the new Intel N280 CPU and the new HD Capable Intel GN40 chipset, but Im running out of time. Im going to Japan next week and I want to bring a Netbook with me. Im going to get the MSI Wind this week, it’s gonna be Awesome!

RWendi