Mini laptop

From MSI Computer comes this 1-kg mini laptop computer Wind Notebook U100 for the Japanese market. The U100 features the Japanese Windows XP Home Edition, Intel’s Atom CPU and 10-inch display. The product also has a large keyboard for comfortable key touch, 80G HDD, on-board 1G memory, built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam as well as 4-in-1 memory card reader and wireless LAN.

External Link:http://www.msi-computer.co.jp/products/NB/U100.html

Additional Information:

Wind Notebook U100, MSI Computer
59,800 yen

9 Comments

noborito at 08:45 AM JST - 27th July

my B5 laptop is perfect. They make great second computers. Sitting on the sofa with your computer resting comfortably on legs makes life's home work a bit easier.
Beelzebub at 02:01 PM JST - 27th July

I've always felt laptops were a bit overpriced and full of features I didn't really need. Longer battery life is a prime concern, naturally. Huge storage space is not.
PepinGalarga at 02:11 PM JST - 27th July

MSI has a better reputation for making boards. I doubt this product will be succesful in such a difficult market as Japan, where brand recognition and deep pockets are the key.
WilliB at 06:23 PM JST - 27th July

I don´t get how a small computer can have a large keyboard. As far as I can see, you can`t have it both ways.
noborito at 06:36 PM JST - 27th July

Beelzebub, your so right. I don't think this one even has a battery. does it?
PuffinMuffin at 07:05 PM JST - 27th July

check the link, it says there's a '3cell type' lithium ion one, w/ever that means.
DenshaDeGO at 08:39 PM JST - 27th July

Will it run Linux?
PepinGalarga at 11:53 PM JST - 27th July

i went to MSI's site. They are only making 200,000 units of all notebooks worldwide? I can make more than that in my garage here.

3-cell lithium ion will last about 30 minutes if you max out on the power saving. Leading competitors use a standard 6-cell, or can upgrade to a 9-cell. You should make sure the cell itself is not manufactured in China.
Mark_McCracken at 12:06 AM JST - 28th July

Not too excited about this MSI product. Kohjinsha had a nice mini laptop at Aeon for about 44,000 yen a few weeks ago, but it's gone now. For portability, I also like Sony Vaio picture books, if you can get a cheap one on ebay or used in den den town.