You allude to the 4211 not having Bluetooth in the paragraph just before "Verdict", though you have it correct (it does) in the Spces on the following page.
Also it appears to support SDHC as I transferred some files onto my 4211 using an 8gb card. Others on the msiwind.net forums mainly report success with the hardware identical Wind.
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Yes, you're right, it does have Bluetooth. We've amended the article.
As regards to SDHC support, we've experienced a bit of inconsistency with the samples we've received, but like you say obviously retail units appear to support it, which is good news for all.
One point to note is that the Bluetooth and WiFi toggling is done on the same function key. So you loop around the combinations of having neither, one, the other, or both. However, my Advent crashed and fell in a heap every time Bluetooth was turned off (dodgy Bluetooth drivers, that makes a change...). So even though I didn't actually want to use Bluetooth, every time I wanted to switch off the WiFi to save battery, I couldn't. Interested to know whether this is a problem on other Advents, or the Wind.
After the lack of availability of the MSI Wind throughout this month, I also went in search for the Advent 4211 and managed to reserve and collect one last week. Unfortunately it had a memory hardware problem and kept 'blue screen' rebooting itself frequently.
The replacement unit is working very well and both Bluetooth and WiFi are operating as expected. The toggling is annoying but if you do it quick enough, the computer doesn't complain.
I even like the orange battery light that stays on after the machine has shut down, if the battery is very low (less than 10%)
There is a huge Huge! problem with these and the new atom processor. I actually work for Pc World in the UK and after a week of these being on the shelf, almost every single one was being brought back to us as faulty, all with the same issue. I'm really not sure how you have not had this problem..
Everyone that came back had the claim that it would not turn on at some point.
Me and a colleague after a bit of testing and research have found out its a problem to do with static.
While the machine is running, the processor is building up static, all but harmless while its running, but when the machine is turnt off, that static remains. When turnt back on again, the CPU will not power on properly and so the machine does not turn on.
A simple fix is available however. If this problem arises, simply disconnect the power, remove the battery, and unplug anything usb with power threw it (speakers, external hdd ect). and then hold the power button in for 10secs. This will discharge all of that static. Now plug back in everything to the machine and it will turn on absolutely fine.
However!, we have been in contact with advent and they are fully aware of this problem but do not class it as a fault, and so, No Refunds!!!
We now try to explain this to every customer within our store, but as for other i am not so sure. But be aware of this before you purchase!!!
Bizarre and disorientating how PCW seem currently to be the price leader on the Wind product. Another rebranding of the identical PC (other than software package) seems to be the Medion Akoya mini netbook E1210 - this brand usually on offer of course from Aldi, though not widely available as yet. The nominal price seems to be £349 though maybe this will figure in one of the Aldi biweekly special offers at a reduced price. But Sainsburys are also listing this product for £299 ('selected stores only') - obviously still not apparently as cheap as PCW. The only caveat here is whether the Medion model might have the far more desirable 6-cell battery rather than the Advent's 3-cell one - nothing in the online specs to indicate one way or the other.
After reading reviews on the Advent 4211, I bought. I am more than delighted with the machine. Having used it all day in many locations including being carried in motorcycle panniers for a week there are no problems. Screen very good, keyboard good for typing, speed sufficient, spearkers a bit poor, only drawback is battery time. A 6 cell will make a big difference. PC world price really sets this as a hot seller for people on the move.
I have had the Advent 4211 for a couple of weeks now and love it. I have come from using Sony laptops (VGN X505VP 10" and PCG C1-MHP 8.9")and I can honestly say that the keyboard layout on the Advent is vastly superior in some ways. The large right shift key and return key makes fast and large quantity typing a delight. I'm typing my thesis on it so have been using it for many hours each day, not just typing but also downloading journal articles and searching other internet sites quickly for research. I needed Word for my work so I removed Microsoft Works and download Office instead but this is just a personal choice. The fast internet connection is briliant and has a most efficient wifi. It was so easy to set up, taking only minutes to do so. When you first connect the wifi remember to unlock it first. The whole feeling of using the Advent 4211 is that it is a perky workhorse and I really look forward to using it each day which has to be a good sign. The only improvement for me would be better battery life but when all the accessories are out I expect this will be available. All parts are identical to the MSI Wind so this widens your options. The MSI Wind forums are a great help for any little bits of advice: http://msiwind.net/
I haven't used it for anything other than internet/e-mail and heavy duty word-processing so can't comment on any other applications to be honest. Would thorougly recommend for the uses I have mentioned.
This machine doesn't come with a case but these can be bought from:
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