Typical price: £279
What is it: Mini laptop with 10.1-inch screen
What we think: This is a less expensive version of the MSI Wind and that's a good thing. It's fast, it's portable and something we recommend highly
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 July 2008
Tags: Advent, Advent 4211, operating system, netbook, information
We like:
Screen; keyboard; value for money
We don't like:
Average battery life; no integrated 3G
CNET UK judgement:
The Advent 4211 is almost identical to the MSI Wind. It uses the same chassis and has the same specification, but is significantly cheaper. If you're after an affordable netbook, this is definitely worth considering
Full review:
The Advent 4211 is a re-badged alternative to the MSI Wind. Its differences are mostly cosmetic -- whereas the Wind is available in a number of colours, the 4211 is available with a black lid and silver interior only. You only get one choice of operating system, too -- Windows XP -- but there is other useful software. Continue Reading...
Advent 4211 History
8 Jul 2008 in Crave
Advent 4211: It's the MSI Wind, but cheaper
Want an MSI Wind but can't afford the £320 asking price? You have two options: start selling the Big Issue or run down to PC World and cop yourself an Advent 4211
Latest user reviews
June 11, 2009
Posted by: juliem23
"Hotter than a heatwave"
September 5, 2008
Posted by: xavierwright
"Entirely delightful"
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