MSI Wind
Filed under: Hardware, Linux, Operating System, Ubuntu
I recently purchased an MSI Wind U100LX at Enigma Phils. I chose it over Red Fox 1020i X2 for two reasons, (1) Enigma Phils. insisted that the Red Fox netbook costs PhP 21,500 even though it’s only PhP 16,500 on their pricelist, and (2) the MSI Wind’s documented on their wiki regularly updated by their active and friendly community. Even though their webcam and wifi didn’t work out of the box on Ubuntu, I still find it very appealing.
First thing I did was remove FreeDOS and a hidden partition containing Windows XP (possibly used for demo purposes by the shop’s technician – no, i didn’t get it sealed). I am, however, disappointed to discover that U100LX didn’t come with Open SUSE (as advertised on other websites). So I did what’s best for my new box – install Ubuntu Intrepid via a Unetbootin created USB Installer.
And of course, I’ll never forget it’s badge.
Then I upgraded it’s packages and installed my dev tools.
Here’s the my new desktop
The small screen (10″) didn’t really pose a problem for me when surfing…
All in all, I’m quite happy with my Wind. Heck, I even reformatted my old laptop and eMachines desktop and gave it to my wife. My Wind would be my main box now. It’s light, portable, and very, very fast.
January 3rd, 2009 at 3:35 am
Nice new toy Dax! Now I am tempted to get one for myself!
January 3rd, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Thanks Aaron! hehehe, took me 8 netbooks before I finally decided to get the Wind.
January 5th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
I Got one too! And I’m totally satisfied…no, overly satisfied!=)
January 12th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Congrats Dax on your new netbook.
Did your wireless works out of the box after you install intrepid ibex?
I also own a wind and that one of the few things missing after my installation.
January 16th, 2009 at 6:27 am
@Jeffrey
got the deb here; http://forums.msiwind.net/debian/rtl8187se-drivers-for-ubuntu-and-deb-packages-t4954.html
no, wifi didn’t work out of the box, but the camera did. im thinking of replacing my stock wifi card with intel. now that works out of the box. just need to find one here in baguio, otherwise, i’ll be forced to order from the web.
January 16th, 2009 at 11:24 am
bug report is already in launchpad https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/246141 i believe this will be included in jaunty.
you can also try this site http://boskastrona.ovh.org/index_en.html