Netbook Review UK

MSI Wind U230

MSI has announced a new dual core netbook called the Wind U230.  It pushes the limits of what can be called a netbook with its AMD Athlon Neo X2 processor and 12.1 screen.  On the graphics front, the U230 has HD3200 intergrated graphics, which is said to beat out Intel’s GMA 4500MHD for most tasks.  The cost of all this performance however, is that battery life is not up to part with the Intel CULV platform netbooks.

Hexus has a review of the MSI Wind U230 already, they point out:

• The U230 is thin 24mm but the 6-cell does portrude from that thickness.
• Touchpad is subpar when compared to other netbooks.
• Good keyboard, easy to type on.
• Good Speakers.
• Integrated HD3200 graphics superior to Intel GMA4500MHD graphics – huge difference
• Low battery life – just over 3 hours (3:13)

The MSI Wind U230 is scheduled to ship in January in the UK priced at £399.