New MSI Wind U120H Netbook In Charcoal, Price Dropped

Since we reviewed the MSI Wind U120H netbook a few months ago, it seemed to have sunk below the radar. We were happy with the machine, but definitely found that its massive pricetag – around $600 at many retailers – was a huge turnoff.

“The real problem here is money. Sure, they added 3.5G, but they also added to the price tag. The netbook will stay alive for a good 3 hours, which is decent for standard use, but you end up paying for a 6-cell battery that should really be giving you two or three more hours of work time.”

Now the Wind U120H has gotten both a edgier repaint and a massive price drop, both of which definitely alleviate our displeasure. The battery still hurts the machine, but at least now the value is much better: $350 at Amazon!

The new Wind netbook is charcoal, a nice departure from the standard white that gave off the vibe that it was trying to be a cheap Mac. As always, the U120H netbook uses the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom, a 10.1-inch display, 1 GB of RAM and a 160 GB HDD.

3G connectivity is still on the ballot optionally, making the redesigned MSI Wind U120H quite a bit more appealing.

Via Wired.