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Review summary: Advent 4211 is a mini notebook or laptop. It has 1024 x 200 resolution and makes use of an Intel Atom N270 processor which is running on 1.6 GHz. This ultra mobile pc has a 1GB RAM and weighs about 1.15 kg. It is very handy and suitable for people on ...

Pros: Slim, light and finished in stylish silver, this Netbook has a great feel to it. Weighing 1.2kg, it's light enough to use on your lap and is great for casually surfing the web. The 10.2-inch screen is just perfect for viewing websites, and you'll find ...

Cons: Intel's designed a processor especially for these tiny laptops called the Atom. It's fine for basic tasks but you won't want to replace your normal laptop with a Netbook, it simply lacks the grunt power in our view. What's more, small and light it may ...

Verdict: As long as you don't go thinking this will replace your laptop, you'll be happy with the 4211. It's the cheapest 10-inch Netbook on the market but still packs in all the features we've come to expect from these tiny sub-notebooks.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: It looks like the MSI Wind but it's called the Advent 4211. Does a price cut make it worth recommending?

Verdict: If you want the cheapest 10in netbook out there, then the Advent 4211 is not difficult to recommend. You're basically getting an MSI Wind for less money, though also with half the warranty (one year instead of two). The Asus Eee PC 1000H offers far ...

Review summary: A rebranded MSI Wind with a great price and excellent usability

Verdict: This is the MSI Wind. Well, not exactly, but the Advent 4211 is identical in terms of hardware.

Review summary: Will this put the Wind up MSI?

Pros: Price, good screen, usable keyboard, good overall design

Cons: No 3G option, battery life

Verdict: The Advent 4211 is a great little computer and runs very well; at this price it is hard to go wrong

Review summary: Joining the new breed of netbooks is the Advent 4211 mini laptop, the cheapest to come with Windows XP

Verdict: If you like the look of the MSI Wind, you'll love the idea of finding something practically the same for £50 less. But some buyers may be tempted by the MSI's two-year warranty, monochromatic colour scheme and included carry case. The crucial thing is ...