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MSI have announced the release of their latest long-running netbook, the Wind U110 Eco. They’re a little behind – after all, Amazon started selling the netbook last week, and at $30 less than MSI’s $429.99 MRSP – but we’ll let it slide since the U110 Eco manages to squeeze up to 15 hours of runtime from its 9-cell battery.
That’s a byproduct of using Intel’s Z530 processor, which runs at the same 1.6GHz clock speed as the more common N270 but is more power-frugal. Other specs are pretty much par for the course in the netbook world, with 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard-drive and a 10-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display.
Connectivity includes the usual clutch of USB 2.0, audio in/out and VGA, together with WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth, and the whole thing weighs 3.2lbs and measures 1.24-inches thick at its broadest point. We’ll wait to see real-world testing before we believe MSI’s battery predictions, but if you’re looking for an all-day netbook then the MSI Wind U110 Eco deserves a look.
3 Responses to “MSI Wind U110 Eco 15hr netbook gets official nod”
Loving the U110 15+hour battery life. No more carrying around AC adapters! I have to say though, I still like the design of the U210 a lot better. I like edgy.
Neutralfuberwil September 28, 2009
nice netbook. Love the whole idea of eco friendly and not needing to charge it that often. Good first step in terms of sustainable design. maybe in a couple of years we can get that much battery life on laptops!
NeutralNelle September 29, 2009
ECO friendly. Is that what they meant by not charging the laptop as much? Ahaha. I thought it was some type of special battery that they’re using that environmentally friendly. If there’s ever a laptop that provide 15 + hour battery life I think it would be super heavy and no one would want to carry it around. But who knows.
Neutral