The cow_grrrl bought herself an early Christmas pressie 
It’s all my Dad’s fault … he rocked up here to show me HIS new toy,
which I recognised as being the *perfect* solution for my future Out and Aboutness!
So I spoiled myself and bought the MSI WIND U100.
Hehe … bread and water for the next month.
Saul Kropman said I must upload some photies, so here you go:
And my kitteh just loves the paper bag 
MSI WIND U100 Features:
It is really a great little machine but – I am taking mine back as it can’t load the software I need to run on it.
I need to load the Canon camera software but it needs a higher screen resolution and there seems to be no way around it.
That’s such a pity!! Is there anything else similar that you can get to hook up to on shoots?
Not sure! Going to have a look around today when I take the machine back. I am pretty sure nothing the same size and weight.
@”Dad” : Unfortunately the MSI has the normal resolution for netbooks with 1024X600. What software are you trying install as I’m sure there is an alternative.
@JustB[coz]: Dammot, I love this thing. I’ve got the EEE700 (the tiiiiny 7-inch model and it’s very cool. I need an excuse to buy one of these for Christmas (which is problematic since I’m Jewish :p ).
Enjoy using it, the MSI is in my opinion the best of the Netbooks out there.
very very nice
That kitteh photo is just begging to be a lolCat
But does it come in pink???
@Saulk – I need to load the Canon software that came with the camera – Eos 1d mk111. It has all the drivers, utility and viewing software that you need when tethering the camera to a computer. As soon as you try to run set up it rejects because of screen resolution.
@SaulK … I’m sure I’m gonna LUVVIT – I still need to load up a bunch of apps, but what I’ve installed and used so far is working brilliantly (although I could do with some more RAM). And I totally suck at the trackpad thing, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
@StevenMcD … isn’t it sweet? That’s the younger Burmese – his name is Rocky aka The Noonoo
@B … YES!!! It comes in pink WAH!
JEALOUS now. Still messing about with my EEE2G. Hmmm…maybe I can regift it to my boet…
@Amod … hmmm, had a quick squiz at reviews for that machine. I’d say ditch it and get the WIND hehe …
And I’m sure your boet would be stoked to get a freebie
Well it looks as if I get to keep my little machine.
I had a brain wave last night and took it in to Orms to see if it would work and it did.
I can now tether to my camera and view through Zoom Browser. Fantastic!!!
Brilliant!! That’s so cool Dad
Sheesh, you never fail to floor me with your gadget know-how!!
BTW, this may interest you … Marcel Oudejans pointed out this rather nifty little device, a portable charger for laptops – https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/primatepower/powergorilla
That little gadget is half the price of the Notebook. I think I can sort something out a bit cheaper.
I’m sure you can
Let us know if you find something …
Shexy!
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You know you can install OSX on the Wind, right?
Just sayin’…
@Andre … ooooh!
Actually, I haven’t even switched over on my iMac yet – just never seem to get there!
Gosh, it’s been YEARS since I worked in Mac Mode … literally. Would be fun to give it a shot again
It’s a very cool machine indeed, loving the colour! Although, I think I’ll take the packet in the bottom photo though
Mine can meet yours soon
Hehehehe … yeah, it’s a fab little thing!
I’ve called it Brucie WAH
I name all the machines here after something related to a fantasy novel. I’m a beeeeg fan of the fantasy genre and it’s where I got the inspiration for the name of the business …
So “Brucie” is the fairy name for a forest sprite
Oh ok, I dated someone who named all her cars (she went through 4 in 6months, eeeek), so since then I started naming mine
HUH? She went through 4 cars in 6 months??? I hope she didn’t crash them!?
Or was she just REALLY difficult to please? (Which would probably explain why you ain’t dating her no more, hey?)
Ye, she did
She was alright each time, but that’s the thing, when you’re still studying you can’t afford a decent car, so a small crash normally leads to a write-off, etc..
REALLY difficult is not far off either
Er … slightly off topic … but what is my cat doing in your box?
http://flickr.com/photos/ljj/tags/chelsea
OMG Leon! Your kittehs are clones of mine!!!
Seriously, this pic – http://flickr.com/photos/ljj/232999059/ – could actually be Rocky and Ollie!!
Wah – NOW I know why you tweeted that question at me earlier today
And check these out:
Your pic = http://flickr.com/photos/ljj/2957777612/
My pic = http://www.flickr.com/photos/28131213@N04/2856323363/ (‘scuse the crappy quality)
Message for ‘Dad’ – how did you overcome the problems of screen resolution to install the canon software. I have exactly the same issue on my new netbook and it was one of the main reasons for bying it. Any help would be greatly appreciated
@Rich – We connected a hi res screen to the note book and then loaded. You can then use Zoom browser but not Digital photo professional to import when tethered. Hope that helps.