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    Has anyone typed with the WIND?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Shin Kai, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. Shin Kai

    Shin Kai Notebook Geek

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    I'm very tempted at getting the WIND from amazon but thankfully one member noted that it was only given with the 3 cell battery - a total rip off at the price amazon was giving it at. So I decided to wait.

    But checking out the measurements, I was beginning to wonder if my hands could type comfortably. I don't have thick hands, but I do have thin fingers with a wide palm.

    What is anyone's opinion on typing with it? BTW, I've never typed with this class of notebook so even the EEE I don't know how it feels.
     
    Shin Kai, Jun 10, 2008
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  2. Phil

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    A 10inch laptop, weighing 1 kg, with LED screen, Bluetooth, WIFI and bag at 549$ a ripoff?
    Well, I guess I'm the only one ordering then. ;)

    All the first deliveries will have 3 cells. The 3 cell lasts 2,5 hours.
    It will keep the weight around 1kg, where as 6cell will weigh 1,2kg.

    I have not typed on it yet, but laptopmag says it's good:

    Roomy Keyboard, Small Touchpad

    The Wind NB’s keyboard layout is pretty close to full size, and the matte keys offered a good amount of springy feedback when typing. The HP Mini-Note offers slightly larger keys, especially the Shift and Enter keys, and the keys are treated with a protective coating to prevent wear and tear. Nevertheless, touch typists should have no problems using the Wind NB for extended periods.

    Measuring 2.0 x 1.7 inches, the trackpad on the Wind NB is disappointingly small, requiring more movement than we would like. The mouse button, a single bar that serves as a left and right click control, is also less than ideal. It lacks a divot to separate the buttons, feels mushy, and requires a firm press. We would prefer two dedicated buttons with more tactile response, but this arrangement is still better than the vertically oriented touchpad buttons on the HP Mini-Note.
    http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/msi-wind.aspx?page=2
     
    Phil, Jun 10, 2008
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  3. The Biles

    The Biles Notebook Evangelist

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    They keyboard is only 20% smaller than a normal keyboard.
     
    The Biles, Jun 10, 2008
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  4. trwrt

    trwrt Notebook Consultant

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    It may still be comfortable to use, but 20% of anything is a lot. If you disagree, send me 20% of your salary since you won't miss it. :)
     
    trwrt, Jun 11, 2008
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  5. ChocolateCake

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    Yes.

    The official press release info lists the WinXP model at $499 with a 6 cell battery.

    [​IMG]

    So $549 with a 3 cell is a huge ripoff.
     
    ChocolateCake, Jun 11, 2008
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  6. Phil

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    Well in my opinion it's not a rip off. I always take press releases with a grain of salt. Look at Asus with their $199 laptop.

    In the case of the battery, there has been some fire incidents in the largest battery factory, causing a shortage in 6cell battery's. So I don't really blame MSI for that.
     
    Phil, Jun 13, 2008
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