MSI WindPad W100 lands, priced

First shown back in May 2010, MSI’s Windows 7 powered tablet — the WindPad W100 — has now landed in the Philippines. Got the note from MSI reps yesterday and am expecting a review unit tomorrow.

However, Villman has also posted the WindPad W100 with a retail price of Php29,995.

MSI WindPad W100
Intel Menlow Processor Z530 @ 1.6GHz
2GB DDR2
32GB SSD
10.1″ Multi Touch Panel,
Windows 7 Home Premium,
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/
Webcam with EasyFace
USB 2.0
SDHC Card Reader
Mini HDMI Port

The device weighs at just 0.8kg (1.76lbs) and MSI promises between 4-5 hours of battery life. Will post photos and more details once I get the actual unit.

Abe Olandres

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30 Comments

Ed Chua says:

14 years ago

Hmmmm. I heard through the grapevine that there’s going to be a launch event this weekend at SM Manila for the Windpad? I hope yung Android version nandon din!
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Proudpinoy says:

14 years ago

With HDMI?Oh yeah!!!Kulang na lang SIM card slot!
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charlestio says:

14 years ago

@ comment 17: A quick check reveals a Capacitive screen, not a resistive one.

Hardware won’t be a problem – touch screen response and sensitivity as the device uses essentially the same hardware as competing capacitive tablets. Yes, that includes the iPad.

Same for speed and power – the components used (Atom Z530, 2GB DDR, GMA500 graphics, even a 32GB SSD) is on par or faster than most other tablet specs, even the iPad’s A4 core + PowerVR 535 combo. The Atom Z530 may be a slowpoke in the world of desktops and full laptops, but it’s a veritable tiger in the tablet scene.

The sole catch to all this is Windows 7. It is not at all designed primarily for tablet / touch use, thus user-friendliness will be a bit lower down the scale. People expecting the point-and-swipe ease of an iPad will probably be disappointed, unless MSI pulls a rabbit out of its voluminous sleeve and produce an excellent Touch user interface.

However, people who want the flexibility and the power of a full Operating System (with capital letters yan!), and in agreement with comment #14, wants a portable device for *serious work* will probably be wise to consider this product.
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pogi says:

14 years ago

-Mahal

-it looks more of a netbook pa rin.

-Logo is so huge. pwede naman nila ilagay sa likod yan.

-kailangan natin mas mahabang battery life.
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csseyah says:

14 years ago

sana bumaba pa ang presyo sa ibang store.
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Gabriel says:

14 years ago

for me i have to wait nlang ung E301 Identity Tab may sim slot pa and for sure its more cheaper. ung e201 is around 15thou(7inch,not 3g)
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BeerBoyBeerTime88 says:

14 years ago

yup, too expensive almost 30k tsk tsk tsk.
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Chester says:

14 years ago

TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Expensive!!!
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Gumz says:

14 years ago

4-5 hours battery life? 29K?

Lugi ata… pano na lang kung medyo heavy ang application…
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Malcoxx says:

14 years ago

I agree that the price is slightly north of the Ipad considering this is the one it is competing against. For that amount (29k) I’d buy a 3g version.
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Pusang Tulog says:

14 years ago

Kaya lang naman medyo mahal ay dahil sa OS niya… Pero kung ileless yung price ng OS, mura pa rin kung tutuusin yung presyo niya…
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Jonaflormicfren says:

14 years ago

A nice gadget for a great price. Those who can afford, grab and enjoy the opportunity. http://daniojr.blogspot.com/
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donzel says:

14 years ago

down!

resistive touch screen?
low battery life?
slow processor?
I agree… Apple iPad or any Android 2.2/2.3 tablet is better than this, and even any Windows 7-based ATOM slates.
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pandapipino says:

14 years ago

I will still consider buying a netbook than this tablet, because it’s much! cheaper and with a keyboard you can do your working easily. I will also prefer buying an ipad since it’s much cheaper and apple’s touch screen sensitivity and responsiveness is just perfect.
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gg says:

14 years ago

based on the pic, mukang may customized na interface, so guess no issues with touch usability.

Medyo mahal, but I would rather get this than relatively weak OS like android and iOS. I always need the full pc experience with me :)
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Salleh says:

14 years ago

Will wait for the review. Please review touch sensitivity please :)

Been waiting for a Win7 slate device for serious work.
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Pusang Tulog says:

14 years ago

Ggggggrrrrrrrrrrr!!! Bakit ngayon ka lang?
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Juliet says:

14 years ago

*First shown
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wilde says:

14 years ago

That one big brick at 800 grams!

Way too heavy for a tablet.
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froilanG says:

14 years ago

Ang mahal sa villman. Sa tpc Php26995, kaso ang mahal pa rin.
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ber says:

14 years ago

Win7 OS, it means it can install/run any application for desktop pc.

Wow. Ultra portable computer!

Is OS and application running smoothly on 1.6Ghz processor and 2GB memory?
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MobilePinas says:

14 years ago

with that price, I would rather buy Ipad instead of this.
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Ratanatchai Ibrahim says:

14 years ago

Fail unit!!!
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Charli3 says:

14 years ago

love ko MSI, kaso ung sa picture mukhang cheap and generic yang tablet. bababa pa price nian
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UPLB_2008-3abcd says:

14 years ago

can this run Windows Aero? seems it doesn’t and if not, it would be boring.. potentially bad for marketing..
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Drei says:

14 years ago

looks promising..
good job MSI!
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gringo says:

14 years ago

1st.. wow… Ayus din ang MSI ah.. pero un battery life 4-5 lang?
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milanaorly says:

14 years ago

no sim card slot?
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kjalcordo says:

14 years ago

How will this fair against the iPad? Parang walang market kasi ang tablet sa win7 e.

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