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    MSI Wind U123-004US, Red Intel Atom N280, 1.66GHz 10.2" WSVGA 1GB, 160GB HDD, 9cell Nbook-$356.99 after MIR, Shipped @newegg.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Aug 1, 2009.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey!

    at newegg.com:
    A very good price, on the MSI Wind U123-004US Red Intel Atom N280 (1.66GHz) 10.2" WSVGA 1GB Memory 160GB HDD Netbook, 9 Cell Battery!!...For $356.99 after MIR rebate w/ free shipping, you pay $376.99!!

    This is nice...has superb battery life! :D

    Linky: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152120&ATT=17-130-967&CMP=AFC-C8Junction

    Rebate info: http://images10.newegg.com/UploadFilesForNewegg/rebate/SH/MSI2MIRsJul21Aug1009lt12.pdf

    Specs:
    • OS Provided Windows XP Home
    • CPU Type Intel Atom
    • CPU Speed N280(1.66GHz)
    • CPU FSB 667MHz
    • CPU L2 Cache 512KB
    • Chipset Intel 945GSE + ICH7-M
    • Screen Size 10.2"
    • Widescreen Display Yes
    • Display Type WSVGA
    • Max Resolution 1024 x 600
    • Display Feature LED backlight
    • Graphics Processor Intel GMA950
    • Video Memory Shared system memory
    • Memory Speed DDR2 667
    • Memory 1GB
    • Memory Spec on Board
    • HDD 160GB
    • Hard Drive Interface SATA
    • Dimension 10.24" x 7.09" x 0.78-1.3"
    • Weight 3.2 lbs.
    • Camera Type Built-in
    • Camera Pixels 1.3 Megapixel
    • LAN 10/100Mbps
    • WLAN 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
    • Bluetooth Yes
    • USB 3
    • Video Ports 1 x VGA
    • Audio Ports 1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack
    • Audio Integrated Sound Card
    • Speaker Built-in speakers
    • Card Reader 4-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/MS/MSpro
    • Battery 9-cell lithium ion
    • Package Contents Protective bag
    • Warranty: 1 year parts & labor limited
    [​IMG]

    Cin...
     
    Cin', Aug 1, 2009
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  2. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Awesome Deal, a nice big battery, unlike some other deals i saw that only came with wimpy 3 cells :)
     
    booboo12, Aug 1, 2009
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  3. osomphane

    osomphane Notebook Evangelist

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    was the memory upgradable on these?
     
    osomphane, Aug 3, 2009
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  4. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Yes, unlike the U120 who's RAM was soldered to the motherboard, the U123 can be upgraded.
     
    booboo12, Aug 4, 2009
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  5. markhedder

    markhedder Notebook Deity

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    To be fair though, those 3 cell netbooks generally cost $100 less so can't complain too much.
     
    markhedder, Aug 4, 2009
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