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MSI WIND U135 WIN XP 7HOUR NETBOOK WHITE REFURB Price drop to £134.99@Argos/Ebay
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Posted 24 February 2011

MSI WIND U135 WIN XP 7HOUR NETBOOK WHITE REFURB Price drop to £134.99@Argos/Ebay

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Please note: This product does not have a CD/DVD drive.
CPU and Memory:
Intel Atom N455.
Processor speed 1.66GHz.
1GB.
160GB SATA hard drive.
Display features:
10in display.
Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels.
Graphics:
Intel GMA 3150 graphics card.
Interfaces and connectivity:
4-in-1 media card reader.
3 USB ports.
B/g wireless/WiFi enabled.
Multi-media features:
0.3MP built-in webcam.
Operating system and software:
Microsoft Windows XP.
Music.
Photo.
Movie .
Business .
Tuition .
Gaming .
General features:
Size H26, W18, D19cm.
Weight 1.2kg.




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  1. deleted236382's avatar
    First things to do when you get this machine to make it faster:
    1. Remove bloatware with PC Decrapifier:
    pcdecrapifier.com/dow…oad

    2.a. Remove whatever security program they've put on, especially if it's McAfee, using Appremover (or search for the specific removal utility from whichever antivirus vendor is on the PC):
    appremover.com/

    2.b. Disable Windows Defender otherwise it might conflict with av software:
    avira.com/en/…587

    3. Install faster av program such as free Avast! antivirus or Antivir depending on your preference
    avira.com/en/…rus
    avast.com/en-…oad
    (follow these instructions to remove the Antivir nag popup http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm)

    4. Run Startup Lite from Malwarebytes:
    malwarebytes.org/sta…php

    5. Check for yourself what is set to startup with Windows using Autoruns:
    download.cnet.com/Aut…tml

    Afterwards you could run services.msc and set to manual services you don't need (lots of guides on the net, particularly blackviper), run crapcleaner (http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/slim), install extra memory, or run cleanmem (http://www.pcwintech.com/cleanmem) which may or may not do anything.
  2. bmouthboyo's avatar
    Sweet just got ordered one thanks.

    Comes with years warranty so don't think about it too much jukkie...
  3. deleted73949's avatar
    grumpyone

    Good luck in buying anything from these crooks. There's a reason why … Good luck in buying anything from these crooks. There's a reason why their feedback score is low. I bought a Samsung Camcorder advertised as brand new, unopened packaging etc etc. When I got it it was in a tatty box - opened - camera had handwritten sticker on the LCD screen - charger was missing - leads were loose. Just got the full refund via PayPal.Buyer beware - Argos Outlet one of the worst !



    It would appear, out of their 1/4 million transactions, that about 1% of feedback is bad, and 1% neutral.
  4. welshman10's avatar
    emmacowley

    Thanks, was looking for a guide like this! Will this work on new laptops … Thanks, was looking for a guide like this! Will this work on new laptops too?



    With those legs he'll probably come round and do it all for you
  5. Crom's avatar
    Not a sense of humour bypass at all, it's a really lame "joke". I suspect most women would think what a ****...
  6. TehJumpingJawa's avatar
    Damn this is hard to resist..... don't....need....a third.....netbook!
  7. deleted53642's avatar
    RJK3

    First things to do when you get this machine to make it faster:1. Remove … First things to do when you get this machine to make it faster:1. Remove bloatware with PC Decrapifier:http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/download2.a. Remove whatever security program they've put on, especially if it's McAfee, using Appremover (or search for the specific removal utility from whichever antivirus vendor is on the PC):http://www.appremover.com/2.b. Disable Windows Defender otherwise it might conflict with av software:http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-business-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/5873. Install faster av program such as free Avast! antivirus or Antivir depending on your preferencehttp://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirushttp://www.avast.com/en-gb/free-antivirus-download(follow these instructions to remove the Antivir nag popup http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm)4. Run Startup Lite from Malwarebytes:http://www.malwarebytes.org/startuplite.php5. Check for yourself what is set to startup with Windows using Autoruns:http://download.cnet.com/AutoRuns/3000-2094_4-10744886.htmlAfterwards you could run services.msc and set to manual services you don't need (lots of guides on the net, particularly blackviper), run crapcleaner (http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/slim), install extra memory, or run cleanmem (http://www.pcwintech.com/cleanmem) which may or may not do anything.



    yep i use a similiar route m8 good work
  8. deleted144726's avatar
    TehJumpingJawa

    Did you actually read the thread to which you linked?It establishes that … Did you actually read the thread to which you linked?It establishes that the U135 (which this is), comes with the 6-cell battery.



    My bad. You're absolutely right. Apologies.
  9. deleted19690's avatar
    Yeah no bluetooth on mine either, but a fantastic little machine, really impressed with it.

    Just been putting it through it's paces to make sure everything works - mine came with a duff battery unfortunately so have got to run it off the mains until they replace it, but to be honest I've had that sort of thing happen with brand new machines, so happy to wait for it, will order an extra GB of RAM in the meantime!

    A very VERY hot deal!!!!!
  10. Mecoconuts's avatar
    These should sell quick !!
  11. deleted232895's avatar
    good machine, great battery, excellent price. Hot
  12. deleted41964's avatar
    Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhh!!!!

    Been trying to order for the last 30 mins but my Paypal account was locked for no good reason. Finally got it sorted and have now ordered.

    Hot deal, thanks.

    [I hate Paypal though]
  13. deleted312239's avatar
    Good deal - I especially like the fact it comes with XP and not Windows 7 starter.
    But I've really got to resist!!!
  14. jomppa's avatar
    This has good reviews with nice keyboard but make sure you like glossy screens which this has. I have the U100 in black with really nice matte screen but it lacks the battery.
  15. deleted154103's avatar
    i bought this brand new from argos for £150 last week

    the battery lasts more like 4 hours noway you can get 7hours from it!

    apart from that its a decent netbook just waiting for my extra 1gb memory for it
  16. deleted41964's avatar
    elizabeth2005

    ...I especially like the fact it comes with XP...


    That'll be the first thing coming off when I get mine. Ubuntu Netbook Remix will be going on mine.

    Wasn't there something about you can contact MS and get a partial refund when you get a prebundled version of Windows but you don't use it? Is that applicable to this netbook?
  17. deleted236382's avatar
    Great deal, has to be one of the cheapest Netbooks with a one year warranty.

    Don't forget Topcashback with ebay.
  18. Mikey91's avatar
    Crazy price! I would get one myself if I didn't already have an ASUS Eee PC.
  19. deleted88965's avatar
    whats the usual price?
  20. deleted88965's avatar
    can you hackintosh these things?
  21. deleted125416's avatar
    wow great price! cheers op!
  22. The.Fatter.Cat's avatar
    eBay/Argos refurb...

    You might want to think twice.
  23. mikerr's avatar
    Great for a netbook with XP licence
  25. deleted254673's avatar
    I have got an Aspire One with 8GB SSD but since a recent update to flash I am not able to watch iPlayer or 4OD without terrible stutter. It has has an Intel 945GM VGA chipset where as this has the GMA3150.

    Anyone using one of these able to confirm if iPlayer and 4OD stream well enough?
  26. deleted19690's avatar
    Cheers, just bought one!
  27. ashfp's avatar
    Can someone confirm the RAM these require and the cheapest place to get it?

    Thanks
  28. deleted254673's avatar
    I have got an Aspire One with 8GB SSD but since a recent update to flash I am not able to watch iPlayer or 4OD without terrible stutter. It has has an Intel 945GM VGA chipset where as this has the GMA3150.

    Anyone using one of these able to confirm if iPlayer and 4OD stream well enough?
  29. greencode's avatar
    Foxy102

    … [url=http://www.gadgetspage.com/comps-peripheral/ces-2010-msi-wind-u135.html]http://www.gadgetspage.com/comps-peripheral/ces-2010-msi-wind-u135.html[/url]



    The video appears to be for the U100 and not the U135. I've searched around the web and there doesn't appear to much on this subject?
  30. deleted19690's avatar
    Can anyone confirm that this has a 6-cell battery? They are quoting 7 hour battery life in the description but no way will you get that with a 3-cell.....
  31. grumpyone's avatar
    Good luck in buying anything from these crooks.

    There's a reason why their feedback score is low. I bought a Samsung Camcorder advertised as brand new, unopened packaging etc etc. When I got it it was in a tatty box - opened - camera had handwritten sticker on the LCD screen - charger was missing - leads were loose. Just got the full refund via PayPal.

    Buyer beware - Argos Outlet one of the worst !
  32. greencode's avatar
    grumpyone

    Good luck in buying anything from these crooks. There's a reason why … Good luck in buying anything from these crooks. There's a reason why their feedback score is low. I bought a Samsung Camcorder advertised as brand new, unopened packaging etc etc. When I got it it was in a tatty box - opened - camera had handwritten sticker on the LCD screen - charger was missing - leads were loose. Just got the full refund via PayPal.Buyer beware - Argos Outlet one of the worst !



    Although they often don't sell the same goods online as they do instore it's worth popping down to one if it's local to you. Here's where they're located.
  33. lju's avatar
    ashfp

    Can someone confirm the RAM these require and the cheapest place to get … Can someone confirm the RAM these require and the cheapest place to get it?Thanks



    Crucial: crucial.com/uk/…304

    There is a code for money off as well.
  34. baldrick45's avatar
    Bought three netbooks from these guys. Two were brand new, the third was used (a couple of light scratches on case) but properly cleaned and restored to factory settings (all usual Windows "first run" screens appeared on initial boot up.

    I'm a happy customer who would definitely buy from them again.
  35. deleted236382's avatar
    Wicked Lester

    It would appear, out of their 1/4 million transactions, that about 1% of … It would appear, out of their 1/4 million transactions, that about 1% of feedback is bad, and 1% neutral.



    Exactly. I bought an MSI U230 from them, and it arrived quickly in good condition. The network port has since stopped working, and D&J Henry will pick it up & repair it within the week as it is within the warranty period.
  36. FireOnAWire's avatar
    I can only imagine this as being terribly slow.
  37. TehJumpingJawa's avatar
    K1LLER HORNET

    I can only imagine this as being terribly slow.



    Then you have a poor imagination.

    It's a great netbook & perfectly adequate for anything you'd want to do on a 10" 1024x600 sized screen.
    It can comfortably decode h.264 @ 720p too.
  38. deleted19690's avatar
    manonfire238

    Can anyone confirm that this has a 6-cell battery? They are quoting 7 … Can anyone confirm that this has a 6-cell battery? They are quoting 7 hour battery life in the description but no way will you get that with a 3-cell.....



    Sorry to self-quote - anyone know?
  39. TehJumpingJawa's avatar
    manonfire238

    Can anyone confirm that this has a 6-cell battery? They are quoting 7 … Can anyone confirm that this has a 6-cell battery? They are quoting 7 hour battery life in the description but no way will you get that with a 3-cell.....

    calvin2

    i bought this brand new from argos for £150 last weekthe battery lasts … i bought this brand new from argos for £150 last weekthe battery lasts more like 4 hours noway you can get 7hours from it!apart from that its a decent netbook just waiting for my extra 1gb memory for it





    From the above, i'd say yes it's a 6-cell.
    A 3-cell would never last 4 hours regardless of how little it was used.
    4 hours from a 6-cell is about right for heavy usage, i'd expect more like 5 hours for light usage along with a few power saving measures.


    (edited)
  40. Souljacked's avatar
    just took the plunge. thanks.
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