MSI U123 Netbook compared with Asus Eee PC 1000HE

I4U News has a comparative review of the MSI U123 and the Asus Eee PC 1000HE. Both are 10" Atom N280 1.66GHz processor netbooks with 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD and 1.3MP camera.

However the MSI U123 at 7.1" x 10.2" x 1.2" and 2.6 lbs. is lighter and less wide than the 1000HE 10.47" x 7.53" x 1.12-1.50" and 3.2 lbs. The former also comes in six or nine cell batteries while the latter has only the six-cell.

For those who put an emphasis on color, the U123 comes in four colors - metallic black, white, red, and blue, while the 1000HE is available in only black and blue.

Price-wise, The U123 is sold at $349.99 whereas the 1000HE is sold for $390.95.

So while the Asus Eee 1000HE may be the current bestselling netbook at Amazon, the MSI U123 is expected to give it a lot of competition.