The MSI wind(specs here) which was supposed to hit the US in June has a detailed hands-on review.
Though the Eee PCs are already available in the US, it might be hard for MSI which is launching in late june might have some issues with reaching out to UMPC fans. From the design aspect of the MSI which sports a better keyboard and a 3hour battery life on the standard 3-cell and about 7 hrs on the 6-cell this has the potential.
Read more on CHW — translated [via UMPC Portal]
Well you might be wondering if this an UMPC, if you are looking for a smaller form factor (with 7″ or less screen size) then it might not be but for its size and price it indeed is a great candidate for our UMPC line up.
From the day Asus launched their EEE PCs, they have been getting a good reviews and press from all around. The most important factor being their pricing model. Laptop Mag has got their detailed review of the Asus Eee PC 900 series with Linux costing $549, which was awarded 4 stars.
The Verdict from Laptop Mag:
Here are the pros and cons according to Laptop Mag
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ASUS Eee PC 900 (Linux) [Laptop Mag]
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Laptopmag has got the detailed review of the Asus Eee PC. Looks like they are really satisfied and happy with the performance and with the overall design. Starting from the Interface to Size to Apps to Performance, things seem really good.
In many ways, too, the Eee PC is a new-and-improved version of the Internet appliance concept, as its easy-to-tote, easy-to-use design makes it simple for anyone to get online.
When it comes to road warriors, the Eee PC runs circles around UMPCs powered by Vista and XP in terms of performance, price, and ease of use, but not application support. Despite a few issues, such as a webcam not yet optimized for online video chats, the Eee PC is also a worthy alternative to devices like the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet. The Nokia is more pocket-friendly, is Bluetooth-enabled for using a cell phone as a modem, and has a built-in GPS receiver, but the Asus sports a better keyboard, can be connected to a big-screen monitor, and is $80 cheaper…
Asus Eee PC 701 Review | Gallery [Laptopmag]
Until now the ultra portable was a whole different story. With the introduction on UMPCs the definition became a little harder. Here are a few pictures of Fujitsu ultra portable and the Ultra Mobile PC.
Steve has made couple of great videos previewing the Raon Digital Everun. Expect a detailed review of the product anytime soon. Meanwhile sit back and enjoy the preview videos.
Read more at Raon Digital Everun. Exclusive preview video [UMPC Portal]
