MSI U120 Vs U100 Does anyone know the difference between the MSI U120-024US and the MSI U100-432US ? The specifications look identical, at least to my inexpert eye, but there's a price difference and so presumably some real difference in the two computers. (Quite generally I find MSI really confusing; lots of models, very little information about how they differ, except for color, battery size, and hard-disk size. Presumably there are other difference...?) I'd be grateful for any informed advice. MSI U120 Vs U100 Does anyone know the difference between the MSI U120-024US and the MSI U100-432US ? The specifications look identical, at least to my inexpert eye, but there's a price... » Read More MSI U120 Vs U100 Does anyone know the difference between the MSI U120-024US and the MSI U100-432US ? The specifications look identical, at least to my inexpert eye, but there's a price difference and so presumably some real difference in the two computers. (Quite generally I find MSI really confusing; lots of models, very little information about how they differ, except for color, battery size, and hard-disk size. Presumably there are other difference...?) I'd be grateful for any informed advice. « Show Less
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The U100 is upgradeable to 2gig memory and has more wireless capability, incl bluetooth. I want the memory for photo editing. After I purchased this little puppy, I dumped my new entertainment pc and desktop. I found that I just kept reaching for the U100. I had evaluated the Asus HE and the Samsung. Both weighed more, and the Samsung cost a lot more. I am quad booting this with XP, OSX, Linux, and Windows 7 so that I can test my web site on several platforms. What a solid, well-designed little machine! The keyboard and speaker issues are minor compared to the tremendous value and flexibility of this laptop, and are easily dealt with. The U100 is upgradeable to 2gig memory and has more wireless capability, incl bluetooth. I want the memory for photo editing. After I purchased this little puppy, I dumped my new entertainment pc and desktop. I found that I just kept reaching for the U100. I had evaluated the Asus HE and the Samsung. Both weighed more, and the Samsung cost a lot more. I am quad booting this with XP, OSX, Linux, and Windows 7 so that I can test my web site on several platforms. What a solid, well-designed little machine! The keyboard and speaker issues are minor compared to the tremendous value and... » Read More The U100 is upgradeable to 2gig memory and has more wireless capability, incl bluetooth. I want the memory for photo editing. After I purchased this little puppy, I dumped my new entertainment pc and desktop. I found that I just kept reaching for the U100. I had evaluated the Asus HE and the Samsung. Both weighed more, and the Samsung cost a lot more. I am quad booting this with XP, OSX, Linux, and Windows 7 so that I can test my web site on several platforms. What a solid, well-designed little machine! The keyboard and speaker issues are minor compared to the tremendous value and flexibility of this laptop, and are easily dealt with. « Show Less
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Everything I've read says you can't upgrade the RAM on the U120. I had just ordered it and haven't received it yet. I hope I won't regret not being able to add RAM. I researched as much as my mind could handle when I ordered this. I liked the light weight and the decent screen size and the brightness. It's all very confusing. Now there is a U120H. I don't know what the H has and why it's different. Better connectivity I've been told. Anyone know what this means? I don't want to have buyer's remorse. Sigh...it's all too much!
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I believe (but am not certain) that the U120 has the facial identification software and the U100 doesn't. That's the only difference I've found.
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The U120 has NO memory slot, the 1GB included is built into the motherboard, that is why this is cheaper than the U100. If you install Ubuntu or OSX, there shouldn't be any problems. I'm not sure, but 1GB of ram for a windows machine is chintzy on MSI's part. Seriously, no expansion? Who does that?
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Thanks! I appreciate the information. I'll probably buy the U100 (aren't lower numbers usually cheaper?), or maybe the Acer equivalent or even the Asus, though that seems to be a bit heavier. (I'd welcome opinions on the relative merits of these computers.)
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Ok, thanks for all these infos, but I know nothing much about computers except to use them, so I bought a msi u120 because I need to use it for personal office work and web browsing as well as msn chat. I'd also like to install a genealogy program on it. Can anyone tell me if its power will be enough for that. Don't laugh, but I'm pretty lost and I didn't even receive the beast yet. probably sometimes next week. so any advice before I start it and its capacities will be welcome. Don't laugh again, it's the first time in years that I buy myself a computer and my first laptop too.
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:) As long as you are not doing major gaming or video editing you will be fine. I am curious about the inability to add ram on the U120's though. That seems like a stupid move considering the U100's were great for their flexibility, eg. Various upgrade options including ram, ability to run windows 7, OSx86, and various others. Is this confirmed or just rumor? I was about to buy one but that is a bit of a deal breaker for me.
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Thanks for the reply. If you're right, it's odd that it's the one with the facial recognition that is cheaper---maybe there's some other difference?
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In the MSI website, the weight of u100 and u120 (both 6-cell) seem to be different. u100 is 2.6 lb and u120 is 2.3 lb. But no vendor has put emphasis on this difference so I don't know is it really lighter than the 6-cell u100. I bought u120 in the end and are pretty happy about it. If the weight difference is true, then I'll probably get a 9-cell battery for my u120 to make it work whole day long. It will ultimately make the 9-cell u120 same weight as 6-cell u100.
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I have the U8000, bought it in 1995 or '96 and still using it, and loving it. The only difference I could see between the U8000 and U9000 is the color.
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I went for the dn1000 instead of the 810, because of the GUI. Other than that I really didnt see much of a difference in spec wise. My friend has the 810 and I will be receiving mine next week.
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I'm not an authority, but I think you are right. I looked at other sites that sell it. ASUS site was no help, as it does not separate the sub-models. As far as I can tell, the DS02 is just the DS03, but at a price difference. Maybe there is some small internal change that is invisible to the end user, but justifies a slightly different model number.
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This one has Windows 8 and a UEFI bios to support that (not sure the S01US didn't have it, but it's required for MS approval to ship 8, I hear). Specs are otherwise identical as far as I can tell.
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I am/was split on this thought as well, but personally I feel the costs will be prohibitive of the U500. I presume it'll be around the $1500 mark for dedicated graphics and a 128SSD+500GB HDD (there will also be a 512GB SSD, which will easily make the laptop cost around $1700. The price of the laptop, albeit a subjective point, is for me not worth it considering the absolute POOR customer service reviews ASUS has gotten on here. It's very disappointing, and that's put me on the ultrabook search again after having my doubts about the UX32 :(.
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For those of you interested in the successor model, the Acer Aspire One AO756 with Celeron processor has the same slide-forward, easy-off bottom panel for acces to RAM and hard drive for easy RAM upgrade and HD to SSD conversion. I just purchased the 2gb RAM, 320FB HD edition for $279 from Best Buy and added a second 2gb RAM module - lo and behold I discovered the mobo has 2 RAM slots! Didn't try going beyond 4 Gb though
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MSI has made some good motherboards for high end workstation chipsets for years. They may sell more outside the US, which explains why people haven't seen them much here. I have built several systems on MSI boards and I have no complaints.But that's also a limited statement. I haven't had to contact customer support so I have no idea how good it is or isn't. Their play on ultracompacts is somewhat risky with everything coming to market soon from all the big names. Let's see if beating the rush by a few months buys them some time.
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Yeah there are two HUGE differences. The UL80VT has DDR3 Ram, whereas the UL80AG uses DDR2. DDR3 is faster but more importantly, it runs cooler than DDR2. That will help battery life and internal temperatures of the laptop. DDR3 in general is more expensive than DDR2 Ram. Secondly, the UL80VT has switchable graphics. There's the integrated graphics card, and then it also comes with a Nvidia g210M dedicated card. You can switch on the fly to whatever card suits your needs, if you prefer a real graphics card you have that option, or if you want to save battery life, that is also available. The UL80AG does not include that dedicated graphics card. It only has the integrated Intel 4500HD card. In terms of price, the UL80VT is priced accordingly. Better Ram and extra graphics card = the approx. $100 price difference. Hope that helps!
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Hello,I just finished buying an ASUS 1000HE (literally within the past hour or so), but while I wait for it to get shipped, I was wondering if I should also opt for the memory upgrade. Seems, cheap and effortless to install, I'm just curious, have you noticed a significant difference in performance?Thanks.
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Hi Nancy As I first told you yes, it makes a little more than a month that I got my MSI 120 and it works perfect and I see that your bro got the same opinion than mine, so everything's cool. In life we all make mistakes but to make the best out of it is to learn from it the most things we can, like this it turns to be no more a mistake but a learning experience. But in that case you've done no mistake. Hear from you when you receive your MSI.
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The hardware is identical - it's just a difference in packaging (and possibly a difference in after-purchase support process in case of warranty claims). Per Microsoft: "Microsoft Hardware for Business ... Your connection to a great PC experience ... Same great products, packaged for Business" https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-gb/business
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I got the U31SD-XH51 with 2nd-Gen Intel iCore5 and a discrete nVidia GPU for heavy tasks (was on sale for $600USD) instead so I can't exactly tell you anything here. Mine runs extremely cool for browsing stuff and watching videos (fan doesn't even run at all unless I play 3D games). I also give credit to Asus for a well-designed cooling system on their laptop brand. Sources: I still own an HP-DV2210us model so I know exactly what you mean.
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Looks like they have the U2, which is almost the same as this U1, but with a larger heatsink and brighter LED's on it. Both use the same driver, this is probably an old listing...
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The Lenovo website has a few different models. Exactly which one are you talking about? 59370007 Seems to be the closest, it has the same CPU, RAM and GPU combo. Only difference is it has a 24GB SSD hybrid and costs a little more ($1049 + tax). I don't think the 24GB SSD gives enough performance boost to justify the $100 extra.
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The only difference I know of is the size of the router plate. The 02120 has a plate size of 8.25 inches by 11.75 inches. The 02121 has a plate size of 9.25 inches by 11.75 inches. I understand that the smaller plate of the 02120 is sized for competitor's, (or maybe a custom) router table; while the 02121 is the size for JessEm router tables. Otherwise, all the information I located when I was shopping for mine, indicated they are the same lifting mechanism.However, I would suggest you contact JessEm's customer service directly for verification. I have heard that JessEm's customer service is very good. My personal experience with the one contact I had with them was COMPLETELY satisfactory. The only difference I know of is the size of the router plate. The 02120 has a plate size of 8.25 inches by 11.75 inches. The 02121 has a plate size of 9.25 inches by 11.75 inches. I understand that the smaller plate of the 02120 is sized for competitor's, (or maybe a custom) router table; while the 02121 is the size for JessEm router tables. Otherwise, all the information I located when I was shopping for mine, indicated they are the same lifting mechanism.However, I would suggest you contact JessEm's customer service directly for verification. I have heard that JessEm's... » Read More The only difference I know of is the size of the router plate. The 02120 has a plate size of 8.25 inches by 11.75 inches. The 02121 has a plate size of 9.25 inches by 11.75 inches. I understand that the smaller plate of the 02120 is sized for competitor's, (or maybe a custom) router table; while the 02121 is the size for JessEm router tables. Otherwise, all the information I located when I was shopping for mine, indicated they are the same lifting mechanism.However, I would suggest you contact JessEm's customer service directly for verification. I have heard that JessEm's customer service is very good. My personal experience with the one contact I had with them was COMPLETELY satisfactory. « Show Less
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I must say its false marketing from Asus saying it has USB 3.0 on some models when its impossible to buy it, at least no sellers on the net specify it, what I have found.. (perhaps only one model is sold in one copy and is locked in the Asus test lab in China, yeah right so much fuss for that extra *** in the finetext of the specs)Why not be more clear on what models are with USB3.0 why not name it 1015PED-U3 instead?