Comments on: Why I ordered an MSI Wind netbook http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:27:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27052 Julie Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:50:01 +0000 #comment-27052 <p>Jon:</p> <p>I have the latest driver (the one mentioned in the link you posted) and it still doesn't help that much...</p> Jon:

I have the latest driver (the one mentioned in the link you posted) and it still doesn’t help that much…

]]> By: Jon glass http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27051 Jon glass Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:59:59 +0000 #comment-27051 <p>Just discovered this on the msiwind.net forums. It's a new driver for your trackpad. I don't know if it helps anything.... but wanted to post it here: http://forums.msiwind.net/general-discussion/new-sentelic-driver-t3004.html</p> <p>HTH</p> <p>-Jon</p> Just discovered this on the msiwind.net forums. It’s a new driver for your trackpad. I don’t know if it helps anything…. but wanted to post it here:
http://forums.msiwind.net/general-discussion/new-sentelic-driver-t3004.html

HTH

-Jon

]]> By: Jon glass http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27050 Jon glass Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:50:33 +0000 #comment-27050 <p>Yuck about the trackpad. I guess it's more later models are getting this second-rate touchpad. Sorry to hear you got the bum one.</p> <p>-Jon</p> Yuck about the trackpad. I guess it’s more later models are getting this second-rate touchpad. Sorry to hear you got the bum one.

-Jon

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27049 Julie Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:17:11 +0000 #comment-27049 <p>Jon:</p> <p>I have the 3 cell Wind and apparently do NOT have the Synaptics pad. I first tried installing the Synaptics driver from their website, but it did not recognize the touchpad. Then I installed the Sentelic driver and it worked...</p> Jon:

I have the 3 cell Wind and apparently do NOT have the Synaptics pad. I first tried installing the Synaptics driver from their website, but it did not recognize the touchpad. Then I installed the Sentelic driver and it worked…

]]> By: Jon glass http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27048 Jon glass Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:43:10 +0000 #comment-27048 <p>>I wish the trackpad on the Wind had multi-touch. You're supposed to be able to run your finger down the right side of the pad to scroll. It doesn't work worth a hooey though...</p> <p>Not all Winds have the same trackpad. the 6-cell model has the non-Synaptics-based track pad, but supposedly, all the 3-cells have the Synaptics pad. On Ubuntu, I've got scrolling working fine with my Synaptics track pad--horizontal, too. :-)</p> <p>-Jon</p> >I wish the trackpad on the Wind had multi-touch. You’re supposed to be able to run your finger down the right side of the pad to scroll. It doesn’t work worth a hooey though…

Not all Winds have the same trackpad. the 6-cell model has the non-Synaptics-based track pad, but supposedly, all the 3-cells have the Synaptics pad. On Ubuntu, I’ve got scrolling working fine with my Synaptics track pad–horizontal, too. :-)

-Jon

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27047 Julie Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:11:04 +0000 #comment-27047 <p>Isabel:</p> <p>I'll install GIMP on my Wind and test it out for the review :o)</p> Isabel:

I’ll install GIMP on my Wind and test it out for the review :o )

]]> By: Isabel http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27046 Isabel Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:31:38 +0000 #comment-27046 <p>I bought an Eee , great for email and the internet - loved it so decided to install Linux on my old Sony V505CP laptop - love Linux even more. Ubuntu 8.04.1 connected to my home wireless set up with out a problem although an ealier version would not recognise the drivers.</p> <p>I am using Lotus Symphony on my Sony Desktop Replacement (XP) as I was a Lotus Smart Suite user. I have now downloaded the Linux version for the V505CP. Symphony will also open MS word documents, excel etc.</p> <p>Eee is on its way to my sister. I would like a small lightweight notebook for when I travel (running Linux) that I can do some simple photo viewing and editing on, is WIND a possibility? I have also looked at the HP mini. I look forward to your WIND review Julie.</p> I bought an Eee , great for email and the internet – loved it so decided to install Linux on my old Sony V505CP laptop – love Linux even more. Ubuntu 8.04.1 connected to my home wireless set up with out a problem although an ealier version would not recognise the drivers.

I am using Lotus Symphony on my Sony Desktop Replacement (XP) as I was a Lotus Smart Suite user. I have now downloaded the Linux version for the V505CP. Symphony will also open MS word documents, excel etc.

Eee is on its way to my sister. I would like a small lightweight notebook for when I travel (running Linux) that I can do some simple photo viewing and editing on, is WIND a possibility? I have also looked at the HP mini.
I look forward to your WIND review Julie.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27045 Julie Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:18:27 +0000 #comment-27045 <p>Guy:</p> <p>I think the warranty is voided on the Wind to install ram. There's a small sticker over one of the screws that you have to remove in order to take of the whole bottom of the laptop.</p> <p>No luck with multi-touch with the trackpad on the Wind... they aren't using Synaptics. They are using another brand.</p> Guy:

I think the warranty is voided on the Wind to install ram. There’s a small sticker over one of the screws that you have to remove in order to take of the whole bottom of the laptop.

No luck with multi-touch with the trackpad on the Wind… they aren’t using Synaptics. They are using another brand.

]]> By: Guy Brooks http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27044 Guy Brooks Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:48:27 +0000 #comment-27044 <p>Upgrading the RAM doesn't void the warranty on the eee PC, but I believe it may on the Wind, and I believe I remember it's a lot harder to upgrade ram on the Wind.</p> <p>Don't know if it's possible to install third party drivers on the Wind to enable multi-touch.</p> <p>I'll stick with XP on the Asus. Got it primarily for my spouse to use around the house. My main machine is a Macbook Pro 17 inch laptop, which I love and wouldn't trade for the world for normal use.</p> Upgrading the RAM doesn’t void the warranty on the eee PC, but I believe it may on the Wind, and I believe I remember it’s a lot harder to upgrade ram on the Wind.

Don’t know if it’s possible to install third party drivers on the Wind to enable multi-touch.

I’ll stick with XP on the Asus. Got it primarily for my spouse to use around the house. My main machine is a Macbook Pro 17 inch laptop, which I love and wouldn’t trade for the world for normal use.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27043 Julie Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:03:10 +0000 #comment-27043 <p>Guy:</p> <p>Does upgrading your RAM void the warranty? I think it does for the MSI Wind...</p> <p>I wish the trackpad on the Wind had multi-touch. You're supposed to be able to run your finger down the right side of the pad to scroll. It doesn't work worth a hooey though...</p> <p>So, are you going to try some other operating systems on your ASUS? :o)</p> Guy:

Does upgrading your RAM void the warranty? I think it does for the MSI Wind…

I wish the trackpad on the Wind had multi-touch. You’re supposed to be able to run your finger down the right side of the pad to scroll. It doesn’t work worth a hooey though…

So, are you going to try some other operating systems on your ASUS? :o )

]]> By: Guy Brooks http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27042 Guy Brooks Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:24:58 +0000 #comment-27042 <p>My Asus eee PC 1000h arrived on Friday so I played with it over the weekend and holiday and really love it. The screen is big and bright. I had no problems typing on it, even with my big fingers. </p> <p>The right shift key is at an odd location, but wasn't a problem for me, since I use the left shift key to shift; however for users who use both shift keys, the location of the right shift key will be an issue (unless you use a third party program to change the location).</p> <p>Battery life is great, with a 6 cell battery on the 1000h. I ran it through a couple of cycles and got about 5 hours each time.</p> <p>The trackpad worked welll for me, with various multi-touch options. I also used a notebook mouse part of the time (Logitech vx nano).</p> <p>Installed an extra gb of Ram to take it to 2 gb. Very easy to do on the 1000h--two screws to open a door on the back exposing the hd, wi-fi card, and ram. Took about 30 seconds.</p> <p>XP runs smoothly on it with no issues. Wi-fi connected right up to my home network without any issues.</p> <p>But the biggest advantage was how easy it was to carry around the house and use wherever I wanted to use it. Yesterday I popped it into my pool bag and took it to the pool and used it there--so much easier than lugging my laptop.</p> <p>For me, I've seen the light, and I believe netbooks are going to be the wave of the future!</p> My Asus eee PC 1000h arrived on Friday so I played with it over the weekend and holiday and really love it. The screen is big and bright. I had no problems typing on it, even with my big fingers.

The right shift key is at an odd location, but wasn’t a problem for me, since I use the left shift key to shift; however for users who use both shift keys, the location of the right shift key will be an issue (unless you use a third party program to change the location).

Battery life is great, with a 6 cell battery on the 1000h. I ran it through a couple of cycles and got about 5 hours each time.

The trackpad worked welll for me, with various multi-touch options. I also used a notebook mouse part of the time (Logitech vx nano).

Installed an extra gb of Ram to take it to 2 gb. Very easy to do on the 1000h–two screws to open a door on the back exposing the hd, wi-fi card, and ram. Took about 30 seconds.

XP runs smoothly on it with no issues. Wi-fi connected right up to my home network without any issues.

But the biggest advantage was how easy it was to carry around the house and use wherever I wanted to use it. Yesterday I popped it into my pool bag and took it to the pool and used it there–so much easier than lugging my laptop.

For me, I’ve seen the light, and I believe netbooks are going to be the wave of the future!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27041 Julie Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:32:19 +0000 #comment-27041 <p>So far, I'm happy with the MSI Wind as far as the display. It's big and bright. The only 'problems' I've run into are with the keyboard / trackpad and the battery life. </p> <p>The keyboard size is fine, but I seem to have an issue with pressing the up arrow when I want to press a period. I just probably need some more time getting used to it.</p> <p>The trackpad is quite annoying. It's very sensitive. I had to track down (ha!) a driver for it so that I could turn off the tap to click feature. Doing that has made a significant improvement.</p> <p>Battery life with the 3 cell version of the Wind is pretty pathetic. I'm getting 1hr and 45 minutes per full charge. That's just surfing via WiFi. </p> <p>More info and a full review soon....</p> So far, I’m happy with the MSI Wind as far as the display. It’s big and bright. The only ‘problems’ I’ve run into are with the keyboard / trackpad and the battery life.

The keyboard size is fine, but I seem to have an issue with pressing the up arrow when I want to press a period. I just probably need some more time getting used to it.

The trackpad is quite annoying. It’s very sensitive. I had to track down (ha!) a driver for it so that I could turn off the tap to click feature. Doing that has made a significant improvement.

Battery life with the 3 cell version of the Wind is pretty pathetic. I’m getting 1hr and 45 minutes per full charge. That’s just surfing via WiFi.

More info and a full review soon….

]]> By: jester02k http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27040 jester02k Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:55:01 +0000 #comment-27040 <p>Julie- Small laptops and UMPC are not that bad I carry a Fujitsu u810 Lifebook with me for work it replaced a very bulky Compaq laptop. I fix LED signs in the Boston area and find I have no problem with the small screen you get use to it and I kind of like not having a huge monster on my back</p> <p>ps I have installed Ubuntu on a separate partition you really should try it ts great.</p> Julie-
Small laptops and UMPC are not that bad I carry a Fujitsu u810 Lifebook with me for work it replaced a very bulky Compaq laptop. I fix LED signs in the Boston area and find I have no problem with the small screen you get use to it and I kind of like not having a huge monster on my back

ps I have installed Ubuntu on a separate partition you really should try it ts great.

]]> By: Adam http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27039 Adam Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:56:37 +0000 #comment-27039 <p>I was gonna get a 6-cell 10" MSI Wind, but I came across an Acer Aspire One for only $300 (which was too good a deal to pass up).</p> <p>Positives:</p> <ul> <li>Cheap</li> <li>Only 2.1 pounds</li> <li>At only 6.7 inches deep, it fits in my motorcycle tank bag</li> <li>Linpus Linux boots in 12 seconds and is very nimble... even when running Open Office and Firefox3, it almost never touches the swap file (with only 512 MB RAM)</li> <li>Easy to find tips/tricks at various AA1 forums</li> <li>Came with plenty of software and it's easy to install other apps</li> <li>Bright, vibrant screen with excellent horizontal viewing angle</li> <li>1024x600 resolution is limited but far more usable than the EEE701's 800x480</li> <li>Opens up to almost 150 degrees with the 3-cell battery</li> <li>Only consumes 7-11 Watts, depending on load and brightness</li> <li>Charges quickly</li> <li>Small power brick</li> <li>OS is reasonably responsive and the CPU is fine for taking notes, editing office docs, web browsing (even with 10+ tabs), watching video (plays h.264 720x480 smoothly), some 3D and java games</li> <li>Keyboard is large enough to be usable (much better than the Asus 70x/90x series)</li> <li>Easily expandable: I added a 16GB class6 SDHC card for $35, bringing it to 24 GB storage space (plenty since its not my primary computer)</li> <li>Since it's SSD, there's no HDD noise/vibration and I can toss it around with disregard.</li> </ul> <p>Negatives:</p> <ul> <li>Screen is a bit small</li> <li>1280x768 would better</li> <li>3 cell battery life is short (2.5-3 hours)</li> <li>CPU is too slow for anything intensive</li> <li>Webcam is low quality </li> <li>Resuming from standby takes almost as long as booting</li> <li>Speakers aren't that loud and are on the bottom</li> </ul> <p>It being SSD was a big selling point to me; on my last business trip, I dropped my laptop backpack 3 feet, killing my MacBook Pro's drive (it was in a padded compartment, but impacted at exactly the wrong spot/angle). It's nice to not have to worry about that.</p> I was gonna get a 6-cell 10″ MSI Wind, but I came across an Acer Aspire One for only $300 (which was too good a deal to pass up).

Positives:

  • Cheap
  • Only 2.1 pounds
  • At only 6.7 inches deep, it fits in my motorcycle tank bag
  • Linpus Linux boots in 12 seconds and is very nimble… even when running Open Office and Firefox3, it almost never touches the swap file (with only 512 MB RAM)
  • Easy to find tips/tricks at various AA1 forums
  • Came with plenty of software and it’s easy to install other apps
  • Bright, vibrant screen with excellent horizontal viewing angle
  • 1024×600 resolution is limited but far more usable than the EEE701’s 800×480
  • Opens up to almost 150 degrees with the 3-cell battery
  • Only consumes 7-11 Watts, depending on load and brightness
  • Charges quickly
  • Small power brick
  • OS is reasonably responsive and the CPU is fine for taking notes, editing office docs, web browsing (even with 10+ tabs), watching video (plays h.264 720×480 smoothly), some 3D and java games
  • Keyboard is large enough to be usable (much better than the Asus 70x/90x series)
  • Easily expandable: I added a 16GB class6 SDHC card for $35, bringing it to 24 GB storage space (plenty since its not my primary computer)
  • Since it’s SSD, there’s no HDD noise/vibration and I can toss it around with disregard.

Negatives:

  • Screen is a bit small
  • 1280×768 would better
  • 3 cell battery life is short (2.5-3 hours)
  • CPU is too slow for anything intensive
  • Webcam is low quality
  • Resuming from standby takes almost as long as booting
  • Speakers aren’t that loud and are on the bottom

It being SSD was a big selling point to me; on my last business trip, I dropped my laptop backpack 3 feet, killing my MacBook Pro’s drive (it was in a padded compartment, but impacted at exactly the wrong spot/angle). It’s nice to not have to worry about that.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27038 Julie Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:37:39 +0000 #comment-27038 <p>Jon:</p> <p>Glad to have you! </p> <p>Right now, I'm just using the default configuration so I can do a review of the unit as is. Once I receive my replacement WiFi card, I'll install that and put OSX on it. I'd like to try Ubuntu too. Why not right? :o)</p> <p>Yes, my Wind has two partitions C and D. I was reading someone's instructions for installing OSX on the D partition and will probably try that so I can also keep XP. </p> Jon:

Glad to have you!

Right now, I’m just using the default configuration so I can do a review of the unit as is. Once I receive my replacement WiFi card, I’ll install that and put OSX on it. I’d like to try Ubuntu too. Why not right? :o )

Yes, my Wind has two partitions C and D. I was reading someone’s instructions for installing OSX on the D partition and will probably try that so I can also keep XP.

]]> By: Jon glass http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27037 Jon glass Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:51:56 +0000 #comment-27037 <p>Julie-</p> <p>I created an account to comment on this post. I bought a Wind a couple weeks ago, and couldn't be happier! I had intended to install OSX to see how it runs, but haven't done it yet. I got the XP version, but immediately downloaded and installed the Ubuntu wubi installer, and have a 'wubi' install which I run most of the time. To be honest, I wasn't sure that I would like using Ubuntu full-time (my Pismo is now in semi-retirement--used for archiving email and for photography work (I shoot RAW with Canon--nothing touches Canon's own software for quality). I've been so happy with Ubuntu (and everything works just fine, except sleep. I can't get a proper suspend, but wifi works, sound works--everything else but sleep works great)</p> <p>If you find OSX too much of a bear to install, you might try Ubuntu. </p> <p>Also, I think your Wind has the internal formatted as two drives. Try installing OSX onto the D drive and see if you can't have both OSes on there. :-)</p> <p>-Jon</p> Julie-

I created an account to comment on this post. I bought a Wind a couple weeks ago, and couldn’t be happier! I had intended to install OSX to see how it runs, but haven’t done it yet. I got the XP version, but immediately downloaded and installed the Ubuntu wubi installer, and have a ‘wubi’ install which I run most of the time. To be honest, I wasn’t sure that I would like using Ubuntu full-time (my Pismo is now in semi-retirement–used for archiving email and for photography work (I shoot RAW with Canon–nothing touches Canon’s own software for quality). I’ve been so happy with Ubuntu (and everything works just fine, except sleep. I can’t get a proper suspend, but wifi works, sound works–everything else but sleep works great)

If you find OSX too much of a bear to install, you might try Ubuntu.

Also, I think your Wind has the internal formatted as two drives. Try installing OSX onto the D drive and see if you can’t have both OSes on there. :-)

-Jon

]]> By: Hai http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27036 Hai Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:01:04 +0000 #comment-27036 <p>My vacation notebook of choice is my MacBook:</p> <ul> <li>It is the smallest laptop I have :-)</li> <li>I have Adobe Lightroom for photo processing at night at the hotel.</li> <li>Prior to the trip, my kids use EyeTV 250 (the older version) to record a bunch of shows & movies to keep them amused at night</li> <li>13.3 inch is the smallest screen I want to use. Ideally, I want a 17-inch notebook that weights 3 pounds :-). Until that day, I have to find peace with my MacBook.</li> </ul> My vacation notebook of choice is my MacBook:

  • It is the smallest laptop I have :-)
  • I have Adobe Lightroom for photo processing at night at the hotel.
  • Prior to the trip, my kids use EyeTV 250 (the older version) to record a bunch of shows & movies to keep them amused at night
  • 13.3 inch is the smallest screen I want to use. Ideally, I want a 17-inch notebook that weights 3 pounds :-) . Until that day, I have to find peace with my MacBook.
]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27035 Julie Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:46:04 +0000 #comment-27035 <p>I just unboxed it, took some pix for the review and have it plugged in and charging. :o) Whee!</p> <p>So far I have $499 for the Wind, $24 for the Dell WiFi card (in anticipation for installing OS X on it) and $22 for the 1GB RAM card.</p> I just unboxed it, took some pix for the review and have it plugged in and charging. :o ) Whee!

So far I have $499 for the Wind, $24 for the Dell WiFi card (in anticipation for installing OS X on it) and $22 for the 1GB RAM card.

]]> By: Mark Rosengarten http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27034 Mark Rosengarten Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:35:18 +0000 #comment-27034 <p>I went to Best Buy on Sunday and bought the Acer Aspire One netbook with 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HD and XP Home. It runs everything I need to for work and travel, so I sold my Fujitsu P1510D and my older Toshiba laptop is up on Ebay right now. How much did this gem cost? $350. I'm getting the extended battery when it comes out. Finally, a notebook that doesn't have the bells and whistles that just does what I need it to do and do it well, at a very low price.</p> I went to Best Buy on Sunday and bought the Acer Aspire One netbook with 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HD and XP Home. It runs everything I need to for work and travel, so I sold my Fujitsu P1510D and my older Toshiba laptop is up on Ebay right now. How much did this gem cost? $350. I’m getting the extended battery when it comes out. Finally, a notebook that doesn’t have the bells and whistles that just does what I need it to do and do it well, at a very low price.

]]> By: Richard Raborn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27033 Richard Raborn Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:02:08 +0000 #comment-27033 <p>Julie, Concentrate on the vacation not the gadgets! Forget the email and enjoy Florida! Richard Raborn MD 3d generation Floridian</p> Julie,
Concentrate on the vacation not the gadgets! Forget the email and enjoy Florida! Richard Raborn MD 3d generation Floridian

]]> By: Jake Tongue http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27032 Jake Tongue Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:14:02 +0000 #comment-27032 <p>I agree with Jackson so I would probably get an asus eee 1000h with Linux and openoffice</p> I agree with Jackson so I would probably get an asus eee 1000h with Linux and openoffice

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27031 Julie Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:55:32 +0000 #comment-27031 <p>Jackson:</p> <p>Have you considered trying <a href="http://www.openoffice.org/">OpenOffice</a>? I use NeoOffice on my Macs and it works fine reading and editing Word and Excel documents.</p> <p>Guy:</p> <p>I'd thought about the ASUS 1000H, but read something about the location of the shift and arrow keys being a little funky. You'll have to let us know what you think about it tonight :o)</p> Jackson:

Have you considered trying OpenOffice? I use NeoOffice on my Macs and it works fine reading and editing Word and Excel documents.

Guy:

I’d thought about the ASUS 1000H, but read something about the location of the shift and arrow keys being a little funky. You’ll have to let us know what you think about it tonight :o )

]]> By: Guy Brooks http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27030 Guy Brooks Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:39:36 +0000 #comment-27030 <p>Funny that you ordered your MSI Wind on the same day I ordered an ASUS eee PC 1000H. I went with the 10 inch screen over the 9 inch version to give a little extra room in the screen and keyboard. Got it primarily for my wife to carry around the house and for us to take on trips and not have to lug around our laptops. Since my wife will primarily use it, and she is definitely a non-tech person, I went with the XP version. I've also got a 2 gb stick of RAM to upgrade the memory. I also liked the fact that the ASUS had an n wireless card. Looking forward to receiving it today and playing with it tonight.</p> <p>Raleigh1208</p> <p><em>[Edited at August 28, 2008 08:53:13 AM.]</em></p> Funny that you ordered your MSI Wind on the same day I ordered an ASUS eee PC 1000H. I went with the 10 inch screen over the 9 inch version to give a little extra room in the screen and keyboard. Got it primarily for my wife to carry around the house and for us to take on trips and not have to lug around our laptops. Since my wife will primarily use it, and she is definitely a non-tech person, I went with the XP version. I’ve also got a 2 gb stick of RAM to upgrade the memory. I also liked the fact that the ASUS had an n wireless card. Looking forward to receiving it today and playing with it tonight.

Raleigh1208

[Edited at August 28, 2008 08:53:13 AM.]

]]> By: Jackson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27029 Jackson Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:24:24 +0000 #comment-27029 <p>I had almost given up trying to find the 'perfect' netbook. I definitely don't want Vista, but do need Microsoft Word and Excel. This one sounds great. Patiently waiting for your review.</p> I had almost given up trying to find the ‘perfect’ netbook. I definitely don’t want Vista, but do need Microsoft Word and Excel. This one sounds great. Patiently waiting for your review.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/08/27/why_i_ordered_an_msi_wind_netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-27028 Julie Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:46:43 +0000 #comment-27028 <p>obscurestooge:</p> <p>It's what did Julie <em>ALREADY</em> do that is the question, for which there is already an answer ;o)</p> <p>I just ordered a replacement WiFi card on eBay for the Wind... According to Paul's OS X installation instructions, the installed WiFi card does not have OS X drivers.</p> <p>Paid $37 something with shipping. Pricier than going with some of the other eBay sellers, but this one is located here in the US instead of China. I figured I'd get it a lot faster...</p> obscurestooge:

It’s what did Julie ALREADY do that is the question, for which there is already an answer ;o)

I just ordered a replacement WiFi card on eBay for the Wind… According to Paul’s OS X installation instructions, the installed WiFi card does not have OS X drivers.

Paid $37 something with shipping. Pricier than going with some of the other eBay sellers, but this one is located here in the US instead of China. I figured I’d get it a lot faster…

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