X600 Specifications
• The Latest Intel® Core™ 2 Solo Processor
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
• 15.6″ 16:9 Wide Screen Display
• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4300 Graphics
• 320GB HD with 4GB Memory (V-RAM)
• HDMI Output + 2 in 1 Card Reader
• Built-In 1.3M Pixels Webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n WLAN with Bluetooth
• 6-cell battery with up to 4 .5 hours battery life
• Advanced Power Saving Technology
• 17.97” x 12.84” x 6.07”

* Available in Sleek Silver & Empire Black

The machine comes with a hard drive with capacities of 250, 320 or 500 GB. Some solid-state device is not among the choices, but 500 GB in normal form should satisfy the market, the device is aimed at. The machine is based on the Culver-platform, with an Intel Core 2 Solo U3500 1.4 GHz processor in the heart. It all comes also with 4 GB of internal memory and an ATI Radeon HD 4330 graphics adapter.

Furthermore, we mention that the machine comes with a memory card reader, battery of six or nine cells and a camera of 1.3 MP. The whole thing is wrapped in a will as the smallest battery weigh less than 2.1 kg.

In use

The machine does not come with a wealth of small additional features such as fingerprint reader, drip channels and multimedia keys. X600 is completely clean, you get only what you’re after, even if some of these features had been handsome. Apart from the keyboard and touchpad, includes not using the side of the machine any more than a button for starting the engine.

The ability to connect to a docking station is not present. It is perhaps not surprising; the majority of such contacts would likely have gone through the keyboard on the X600. Moreover, we point out that the machine has a lot of air holes on the underside of the machine. Are you with your computer in bed, the couch, on the thighs or other soft surface, these become clogged well again. Since the holes on the bottom constitute a large portion of the total air holes, we believe that these holes will affect the machine’s temperature significantly.

The machine is relatively broad, so a full keyboard has been placed. The buttons sit right, but most have “normal” size. Right shift is somewhat small, while his twin brother on the left side has full size. Any abnormalities that we see are that more of the function buttons, which is activated via the FN key, is located around the arrow keys. They often only as an option on the F-keys, but here are the words moved a little. The keys are shaped in a more ergonomic way compared with conventional keyboards. The buttons are curved slightly towards the user, and the “trough” is not in the center of the keys. According to MSI, this key is as follows fingertips, and thus reducing the stress in the outer joints.

Touchpad consists of exactly the same material as the rest of the machine’s surface. It feels as if you take on the same material, but the point surface is a small depressed area. Surface supports the use of two fingers. You can enlarge everything navigating by dragging two fingers, respectively, to and from each other. By drawing half circle turn.

Connectivity

On the computer’s right side, we find a small card reader. This takes respectively formats SD, SDHC and MMC. Moreover, we find a mic and a headset port. Two of the computer’s USB connector is located here. We have previously commented that the contacts on the right side of notebook computers is often a disadvantage, because the cables sticking out here often comes into conflict with the remote mouse pointers. This is also the case for MSI, but how large this practical problem is completely up to you to consider.

On the platform’s left side, we find a handy, but rarely Port: eSATA. More and more hard drives that can be used externally are now offering this technology as a data transfer. At the same time also works exactly the same port as a USB connection. HDMI is also in place, along with D-Sub. A network connection shows their presence, whether it’s built 802.11n network would not keep for you.

The remaining side of the machine has no contacts. Front page contains only a series of indication light. All of the computer’s side edges, as well as the back of the computer and monitor, have received a number of air holes. The other pages have no contacts, just a vent. We will say that MSI has been joined by the need of the connections on the machine. If it is something we would have wanted us so it must be DVI. HDMI is correct in place, so missed is not very large.

At the top of the screen we find a small web camera. This has a resolution of 1.3 megapixels. An integrated microphone is also in place.

Screen

The screen that sits in the X-slim X600 has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels on its 15.6-inch wide screen. The format is 16:6, and the whole thing is lit by LEDs.

Under normal use the experience we do not display as particularly bright, but for us it is not a problem. The contrasts are good, and color fill not good enough. A little more firepower at maximum brightness had not done anything, so could the users themselves rather have this crude down afterwards.

Conclusion

At the end of the road we do not know quite where to place the MSI X-slim X600. It is not unique small; it’s just a bit thin. It is also not particularly quick to be a machine in this class. Throw you something extra hundred grams, you can get a machine with better performance, an optical device at the same price.

The performance itself, we are happy with, but we’re not impressed. Culver platform is best suited for machines with 12, 13 and 14″, not for the layer that X600 is in.

As is very well, is battery life. With the brightness set to the maximum, working machine in Mobile Mark 2007 in just a little more than 3 hours. Lowering the brightness to the minimum, you’ll go 4.5 hours of use. During temperature testing machine comes out well, but it does however not seem that it can handle larger loads especially well.

MSI X-Slim X600 is priced at approximately Rs. 43,810. We will review the price as completely acceptable, but we are not satisfied. As we have said about performance, you will definitely get more performance for your money by buying a slightly thicker and heavier machine. Then you also have the option to make an optical device, and perhaps a little sharp screen. Although the noise level and the temperature may go up slightly, we do not particularly much unique about this machine compared to some 13″- as well as a much wider screen.

It’s not perfect, but the new HP Mini 110 ($329 as configured) is definitely the company’s best netbook for consumers yet. HP has addressed our biggest complaints with the earlier Mini 1000 (no VGA port, small and slow hard drive), and has added more style to the mix with new color options. On the other hand, the attractive edge-to-edge glass display is gone, and the Mini 110 is thicker and heavier than its predecessor, not to mention that HP still includes awkward vertical touchpad buttons. The HP Mini 110 is a good value, but there are better 10-inch netbooks for the money.
Design

On the outside, the HP Mini 110 looks very similar to the Mini 1000, but is slightly heavier (2.6 pounds versus 2.4 pounds) and thicker (1.3 inches versus 1.0 inches). In addition to the Black Swirl Imprint lid design, HP will make White Swirl and Pink Chic finishes available in July. And, unlike the ASUS Eee PC S101 or the Dell Inspiron Mini 10, its pattern hid our fingerprints. Plus, the glowing blue wireless status lights for the power and wireless on/off switch project a futuristic look.

We quickly noticed that the latest version of this model sits a little higher in back when placed on a desk, thanks to slightly taller rubber feet. We’re assuming this was done to dissipate heat, as the Mini 1000 ran warm.
Keyboard and Touchpad

When we opened the lid, we also noticed that the finish didn’t have the same look and feel as the Mini 1000. This time, HP opted for a different resin for the plastic deck surrounding the excellent 92-percent keyboard, which results in a slightly grittier feel, and a somewhat cheaper look. The right Shift key is full size and placed directly under the Enter key. Additionally, there is a complete row of dedicated function keys. The only keyboard that can hold a candle to HP’s is that of  the Samsung NC10. Some of its keys aren’t as large as those of the Mini 110, but many users may prefer their chunkier feel.

Specifications are as follows :
Weight         1.06 kgs (lightest in the HP Mini line)
Thickness     Just over 1 inch
Display
(For XP)     10.1-inch Diagonal SD LED Antiglare
Widescreen Display
(1024×576)
OR
10.1-inch Diagonal HD LED Anti-glare
Widescreen Display
(1366×768)
(For Mi)     10.1-inch Diagonal SD LED Antiglare
Widescreen Display
(1024×576)
Processor     Intel® Atom™ N270 1.60 GHz or Intel® Atom™ N280 1.66 GHz
Chipset     Intel® 945 GSE Chipset
Graphics     Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Shared)
OS         Microsoft Windows XP or HP Mini 110 Mobile Internet Edition (MIE)
Internal Storage
(For XP)     16GB/32GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module) OR 160GB –5400 RPM Hard Drive
(For MIE)     8GB/64GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module) OR 250GB–5400 RPM Hard Drive
Memory
(For XP)     1024MB DDR2 System Memory,
Supports up to 1 GB
(For MIE)     1024 MB/2048 MB DDR2 System Memory
Supports up to 2GB
Ports         5-in-1 digital media slot
3x USB Ports
VGA Connector
Camera         Webcam with Integrated Microphone
Communications     Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
802.11 b/g WLAN, HP un2400 EV-DO/HSPA Mobile Broadband (Configurable)
External Bluetooth Nano Dongle (Configurable)
Keyboard     92% Full-Size Keyboard
Power         3 or 6-Cell Lithium-ion (28Whr, 55Whr), 30W AC Adapter
Special     Features     Syncables – Sync effortlessly
Broadcom® Crystal HD Enhanced Video accelerator (Configurable)

This specs sheet was taken and modified slightly from Nicholas Aaron Khoo’s blog, whom I attended the HP Touch The Future Now event in Beijing with.

The 2.4 x 1.1-inch touchpad is vertically narrow, resulting in a lot of backtracking. Also, still present are the awkward right and left mouse buttons, which straddle the pad vertically. Nevertheless, because we adjusted to the layout in a few hours, we don’t think the touchpad is a deal breaker.
Ports and Webcam

The Mini 110 eschews the annoying VGA adapter port in favor of a full-size VGA port on the right, bringing this machine in line with most other netbooks. We also appreciate the new third USB port (two on the right, one on the left); the 5-in-1 memory card reader and the Ethernet port are on the right side.

The integrated 0.3-megapixel webcam on our review unit provided decent images in a video call over Skype; our caller could see our face clearly. The microphone, located to the left of the webcam, picked up some background noise, but our caller could hear us just fine without our needing to speak up.
Display and Audio

HP has nixed the edge-to-edge glass display in favor of a traditional bezel (we’re assuming to save on cost). On the plus side, many users will appreciate that this 10.1-inch (1024 x 576) LCD is an antiglare widescreen. The picture was bright and colorful when we streamed an episode of Family Guy, over Hulu. HP will offer a high-def display option (1366 x 768 pixels) for $30 on July 8.

The silver speaker bar on the original Mini 1000 has been replaced with a speaker panel that’s integrated into an area beneath the screen. When we streamed music over Slacker, we were impressed with the volume this tiny netbook pumped out.