Comments on: Acer Aspire One vs MSI Wind U100 vs Asus Eee PC

By: Doctor Jones

Doctor Jones — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:13:06 +0000

Thank you for spending the time and doing a great review. I really liked how objective you were in your detailed comparison. I am glad you posted the screenshot of the screwy MSI keyboard layout.

Here are some small, almost trivial, suggestions for future reviews like these.

1). When you are comparing battery times, you write out times like (2 hours and a half) instead of 2:30 or 2 hours and 30 minutes. I skipped over this first and had to go back and re-read it. You might wanna use more numbers instead of spelling it out. Using numbers makes it easier to compare quantities.

2). You should include your name somewhere in the top so people know who the author is and hopefully find future work by you.

3). No biggie and I got your joke, but not all of us Asians have small hands (“…It is made either for asians or for little kids.”) :^ )

Thanks for your great review and info. It helped a lot!

By: kristy

kristy — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:05:43 +0000

I HAVE ACER ASPIRE ONE AND I LOVE IT!!! :))

By: Wizard Prang

Wizard Prang — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:21 +0000

The ancient Romans drove on the left.

In America, they drove on the left until the beginning of the 19th century. My theory is that they switched sides for the simple reason that the British drove on the left.

By: Samuel C

Samuel C — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:29:39 +0000

‘Why do the English drive on the left side of the road’ you said when talking about the swapped the fn and ctrl keys on the msi wind?

Because everyone else is on the wrong side of the road.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:31:11 +0000

THANKYOU! This is EXACTLY the review I’ve been looking for! Well written, clear and concise. Now I know that I must see the Wind and Aspire One in the ‘flesh’ before I choose, and I can choose on cosmetic value only as both are capable of doing what I need.

By: ceares

ceares — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:29:20 +0000

thanks for this, very helpful. I was firmly set on the Asus, but now I will definitely consider the Acer as well.

By: Carls

Carls — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:26:52 +0000

Now it’s December and this review is still timely! And one of the best reviews for coverage of things that make a difference.

This week the price reductions have started…(Costco for Acer; Buydotcom for MSI). So is this competition – or is there something new coming before the holidays?

By: Moi

Moi — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:02:03 +0000

I’ve been leaning towards the Aspire One but when I read up on the Wind, I get confused again. I like white very much but I prefer dark colors for gadgets. Re: Rx, of course I write them but you’d have to see me professionally first. Ha ha! Thanks a lot!

By: Goce

Goce — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:23:14 +0000

Hello Moi,

I myself chose Acer and as a field technician I use it just in case I need to check anything on the internet, or download some software, driver etc. Both Acer and MSI are quite the same considering performance so you shouldn’t have any problems using MS Access on it. I personally chose Aspire One over Wind U1000 because it seems more firmly made. Now that I don’t have both, I regret that I didn’t make a video for this review about the displays. If you shake the display back and forth on the MSI Wind, you will notice that its very loosely made which could cause to possibly break in future or at least become more loosely. The Acer’s however is so strong and stable that is doesn’t move at all when you try to shake it. The same is true for the whole chassis of both netbooks, the MSI Wind’s just seems more loosely made. In your position I would choose the Acer without thinking twice. Go for the white color, it suits perfectly for a doctor :) Btw can you write prescriptions? :P

By: Moi

Moi — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:02:35 +0000

I plan to use it for my patient records. I use MS Office Access for this. Which one (Wind or Aspire) can handle it? I want a laptop that’s mobile (as I plan to bring it to several clinics) but won’t compromise my records. I have been debating over which laptop to buy for quite some time now. Can you please help me make my final choice?

Thank you very much!