MSI Wind12 U230 Notebook
The MSI Wind12 U230 Notebook is a 12.1″ screen laptop, which has a promising set of features for all multimedia, gaming and portability. The LED back-lit display has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels which can handle high definition videos.
The AMD 2nd generation ultra-thin platform has been employed in this netbook. A choice is offered between the AMD dual core L335 processor and AMD Athlon Neo MV40 single core processor (Congo). A 4GB RAM comes packed within. Graphics is handled by the ATI Radeon HD3200 GPU. Driving the software from the inside is the Windows 7 operating system. A 160GB hard drive is present in this notebook.
The laptop includes technologies like ECO Engine and AMD’s power saving feature that help conserve energy. Thus the battery life of this device is enhanced to last for several hours. Wifi and Ethernet connectivity are supported by this notebook and Bluetooth is optionally offered. A 4-in-1 card reader, an HDMI port, a 1.3MP web camera, stereo speakers, 3 USB ports, audio jacks are all integrated within this mobile computer. The MSI Wind12 U230 12″ Notebook weighs 1.3kg. Thus it is quite easily portable.
MSI GT740 and GT640 Laptops
The MSI GT740 and GT640 Laptops are the latest hardcore gaming and multimedia devices from MSI. There are plenty of powerful features housed in these laptops, each one more tempting than the other for gamers. Let’s have a look.
The GT740 is a 17-incher and the GT640 is a 15.4” screen laptop. First of all, these notebooks are each home to the Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, which promise optimum speed for those power-hungry games. They are both driven by the Windows 7 OS. The best part is the laptops are powered by nVIDA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphics.
These GT series laptops feature the native Eco Engine Power Management system. This feature lets setting the laptops in accordance with viewing content. For example, there are 5 user scenarios like movie watching, gaming, text processing, presentations and optimized settings for screen brightness. You can even set options like sleep and other parameters related to processor performance.
The laptops also feature the cinema pro technology which lets you activate the movie mode for an enriched movie watching experience. Along with the powerful visual performance, top-notch audio too has been packed in these devices. The GT740, being the bigger one, comes with five SRS premium sound speakers and sub woofer. The GT640 does feature high definition audio speakers too.
With brushed metal finishing, these black and red alloy laptops do look attractive and elegant as well. The MSI GT740 Laptop and the MSI GT640 Laptop have been priced at £1399 and £1349 respectively.
MSI Wind U230 Notebook
With the release of the Windows 7 operating system, almost every laptop manufacturer is releasing portable PCs featuring the OS. MSI Wind U230 Notebook is MSI’s Windows 7 Notebook. With a 12.1-inch screen, this laptop offers a high definition resolution of 768 x 1366 pixels.
The AMD Athlon Neo X2 MV40 processor with a working frequency of 1.6GHz forms the CPU of this workstation. A maximum of 4GB RAM can be integrated within it. Depending on your requirements, you can opt for 160GB, 250GB or 320GB hard drives. The AMD ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics processor performs processing of display signals in this laptop.
You can connect to the internet with wired broadband as well as in a hotspot using WiFi. For connecting to other external peripherals, you have 3 USB ports. In case you wish to view movies or videos on a bigger and better monitor, you can use the VGA output or still better, the HDMI output. A 4-in-1 card reader is also present in this laptop. There is a 1.3MP web camera housed in this mobile computer. You can opt for Bluetooth connectivity too.
The MSI Wind U230 12” Notebook can work tirelessly for 4 hours together. It measures 297mm by 190mm by 24-31mm and weighs 1.3kg. With cases of white or black this laptop is expected to start shipping soon. When this notebook will be available in the market, its offers, deals and price are still not known.
MSI X-Slim X410 Notebook
The newest member of MSI’s X-Slim family is the MSI X-Slim X410 Notebook. This light and slim laptop packs in multimedia and entertainment features, making it a mobile entertainer. This laptop has partnered with the AMD’s Congo ultra-thin platform. It uses the Athlon Neo processor which is tough competition for the Intel CULV processor. The ATi Radeon X1250 graphics processor is incorporated, for handling displays. This chip is capable of 1080i playback. The maximum RAM that can be supported is 4GB and the hard drive can be boosted up to 500GB. The standard model ships with a 2GB RAM and a 320GB hard drive.
This notebook has a 14″ LCD screen with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. Connectivity with other devices can be achieved through the 2 USB ports, an HDMI output, optional Bluetooth and a 2-in-1 memory card reader. There are speakers and a 1.3 Megapixel web camera integrated into this multimedia laptop. WiFi and wired Ethernet offer internet connectivity. The package offers an optional external DVD/Blu Ray drive too.
The MSI X-Slim X410 14″ Laptop measures 349mm x 234mm x 24.5mm and weighs 1.5kg. The deals will range in price from 414 to 499 Euros (~ GBP 372 – 449). This makes it highly affordable too.
MSI X600 Laptop
MSI X600 Laptop has been designed to join the ultra-slim bandwagon. It is supposed to range in thickness from 9mm to 25mm. This MSI netbook flaunts a 15.6” display with a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. There are 2 versions of the same model – the X600-055UK and the X600-067UK. The X600-055UK has been incorporated with extra powerful features for suiting multimedia needs.
The MSI X600-067UK Laptop is powered by the Intel Pentium SU7200 1.3GHz processor. The RAM has a 3GB capacity. The hard drive consists of 320GB storage space. This model costs about £599.
The MSI X600-055UK Laptop has the faster ultra-low voltage Core 2 Duo SU9600 processor working on the inside at a clock speed of 1.6GHz. This device is equipped with a 4GB RAM which adds to its processing speed. A 500GB hard drive is present too, which is sufficiently roomy to accommodate a large amount of data. This version of the MSI X600 has an external DVD drive that ships with it in the package. For all these, you will need to shell out an additional £200 (amounting to a total of £799) when compared to the X600-067UK.
Both versions employ the AMD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics chip. They both support WiFi as well as Ethernet connectivity for surfing the web. Bluetooth linking is offered too. There are 3 USB ports, a VGA port and a HDMI port on board these portable PCs. Either versions of the MSI X600 15.6” Laptops weigh 2.1kg.
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New Laptops From MSI
MSI has been working on 16” and 17” laptops which are supposedly part of the C-Series family. These laptops are the CR600, CX600, CR700 and CX700. While the CR600 and the CX600 are 16” screen laptops, the CR700 and the CX700 are 17 inchers. The foursome has similar specifications with minor variations. There is nothing that is ‘jaw-dropping’ly WOW about these workstations, but there’s no reason to complain either. And yes! They are budget laptops, all costing below £600.
The CX600 and CR600 laptops, as mentioned above have 16” screens, each with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. They both come with 4GB RAMs, 320GB hard drives, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OS, 3 USB ports, 4-in-1 card readers, WiFi (802.11n).
The CR700 and the CX700 have 17.3” displays, each having a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. They come with Intel Pentium Dual Core 2GHz processors, 4GB RAMs, 320GB hard drives, DVD drives, Windows Vista Home Premium OS, 3 USB ports, 4-in-1 card readers, WiFi (802.11n).
The CX series, CX600 and CX700, employs the ATI Mobility Radeon HD4300 graphics. On the other hand the CR series, CR600 and CR700, comes with nVidia GeForce 8200 graphics processors. The CR series laptops also include an HDMI port each. The CR600 can be upgraded to include an Intel Dual Core 2.1GHz processor and a Blu Ray drive as well.
The UK market will be receiving the MSI CR700 Laptop and the MSI CX700 Laptop by the end of August, 2009, but not the 16” models. While the CR700 will cost £499, the CX700 is priced at £549. The deals and offers that these laptops will ship with are not known yet.
MSI Wind U200 Notebook
MSI Wind U200 12” Notebook was launched recently at the MSI Press Conference in Taipei, Taiwan. This notebook seems like the older sibling of the MSI Wind U100 10” Netbook. However, comparing the specifications of both mobile computers, one can easily say that the MSI U200 will walk away with the cup.
This notebook uses Intel’s Pentium CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) processor with a clock speed of 1.3GHz. A 4GB RAM and a 320GB hard drive come integrated in this portable PC. The operating system employed is the Microsoft Windows Vista Premium. The screen offers a high definition resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Connecting to the internet can be done either using WiFi or the wired Ethernet connection. This notebook also supports 3G technology for high speed internet access.
Although compact in design, there are a number of interfaces and connectors housed in this device. 3 USB ports, a VGA port, an HDMI port, a card reader, a Kensington lock, a headphone jack and a microphone jack are all present. A video chat web camera of 1.3 Megapixel resolution, is built in as well.
MSI Wind U200 Notebook is priced at €629 in the German market. Though MSI has not yet mentioned a UK release, this price amounts to £540.
MSI GX723 Laptop
MSI GX723 Laptop is for the hard-core gamers out there. When it comes to gaming laptops, speed of performance, graphics, display, sound and memory should all be really powerful to deliver an optimum gaming experience. The MSI GX723 laptop has a 17” LCD screen. A high definition resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels ensures clear and sharp videos and images.
The processor used in this laptop is the Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor which has a clock speed of 2.4GHz. The RAM is 4GB spacious, while the hard drive can be chosen from a 320GB drive or a 500GB drive. Like many of the multimedia laptops, there is a DVD Super Multi drive built into this one too. For producing powerful sound effects, 5 speakers with high definition audio have been integrated as well. The graphics processing is done by the nVidia GeForce GT 130M card. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OS comes preloaded in this mobile computer.
This laptop is equipped with a VGA port, an HDMI port, 3 USB ports, an eSATA connector, a headphone jack and a microphone jack. A 4-in-1 card reader is as well present. A 2 Megapixels web camera has been packed in for video calls. Networking-wise, WiFi as well as Ethernet connection provide internet access. Bluetooth is also offered by this device.
The MSI GX723 Gaming Laptop comes in black and silver colours and costs about £999.
New MSI 14? Gaming Notebook
The MSI GX403 Notebook is the new gaming mobile computer from the Taiwan based netbook manufacturer. Unlike many of the giant gaming laptops, this one is smaller with a 14.1” screen. MSI had displayed the GT725 17″ gaming laptop at CeBIT earlier this year. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor is used for handling internal operations. Supplementing this processor for high speed performance is a 4GB DDR2 RAM. For taking care of graphics, there is the GeForce GT 130M GPU which uses 256MB of RAM memory. A 500GB hard drive is also present in this gaming notebook. Another impressive feature of this portable PC is the Blu Ray drive that has been packed into it. Just slip in your favourite Blu Ray disc and watch movies on the 1280 x 800 pixels screen. Moreover, the Turbo Drive Engine technology that has been implemented into this workstation promises to deliver an enhanced gaming experience.
High definition pictures from other HD sources can be viewed by connecting them to the HDMI link of this small laptop. There is as well a VGA port present in this device. 2 USB ports, a card reader, an ExpressCard and a USB/eSATA combination port are also built into this machine. Even a web camera is integrated into this gaming device.
The Windows Vista Home Premium OS has been employed in this notebook. Its WiFi proficiency allows internet connection in WiFi hotspots. Pricing and availability details of the MSI GX403 14” Notebook are a hush hush right now. But lets keep ears and eyes wide open for the same.
MSI GT725 Gaming Laptop
Big entertainment and big gaming is guaranteed by the big MSI GT725 17” Gaming Laptop. Equipped with powerful internal components, it is sure to meet all your multimedia needs. This mobile computer ships with 3 sets of configurations, which have similar base specifications, with few differences. Firstly, the internal processing is taken care of by the Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz processor. For more powerful applications, that require intense processing, this laptop is available in a configuration that has an Intel Core 2 Quad processor as well. This, along with the 4GB DDR2 RAM, definitely ensure good operation speed. The hard drive capacity is 320GB. The more powerful configuration has a 500GB hard drive on board. The operating system that this device comes pre-loaded with is Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OS.
The 17” widescreen monitor of this laptop comes with a high definition resolution of 1680 × 1050 pixels. Here again, the enhanced configuration presents a Full HD screen, with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850 3D Graphic Card has been employed for creating powerful graphics and 512MB of VRAM is dedicated for the same. There is as well a Blu-Ray/DVD combo drive built into this behemoth work-station. MSI has paid good attention to the sound system of this machine too. There are four speakers with subwoofer and Dolby Sound technology.
Both wired Ethernet and WiFi are supported by this device for internet connectivity. Even Bluetooth wireless data exchange technology is offered. A long line-up of connectors are also on-board this portable computer. 3 USB ports, a USB/eSATA combination port, an HDMI link, a VGA connection, a Firewire port, a 4-in-1 card reader and an ExpressCard slot are all included. There is even a 2 Megapixel web camera housed in this laptop.
Acute computations require a powerful battery. Hence this workhorse has been equipped with a 9-cell battery, which provides a respectable runtime life. Along with the battery it weighs 3.2kg. The MSI GT725 High Definition Multimedia Laptop costs about £1300 for the Full HD, Quad core processor configuration and about £1080 for the normal HD, dual core processor configuration. This laptop was one of MSI’s displays in CeBIT 2009.