We presented you the new MSI GX740-085, a powerful 17-inch laptop in Intel Calpella platform. MSI said more about other versions of the GX740 but also on his little brother who will arrive soon GX640 in some country.
MSI GX740-085 design is sports a black hull and red brushed aluminum chassis and benefits from a highly praised by MSI as dixit: smallest and lightest on the market for its class. MSI Technology Pro Cinema via button press switches the PC Cinema Movie mode to display more detailed images and offer a fuller sound.
MSI GX740-085
The Turbo Drive Engine to overclock the processor and boost performance, and Eco Power Engine for determining different modes of operation (games, movies, presentations, office, or Turbo Battery mode) are also present. The MSI GX740 is launced in March 2010 to 1,249 euros a version equipped with a Core i5-430M (2.26 GHz), a DVD burner and a 6-cell battery. Something to lower the bill compared to GX740-099 and interest to those for whom the presence of a Blu-Ray and a Quad Core is not a priority.
Technical Specifications of the MSI GX740-099:
| Screen | 17″ (inch) WSXGA + Crystal Bright (1680 × 1050) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6 GHz) |
| RAM Installed (Max) | 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz, 2 slots |
| Storage Space | 500GB 7200 rpm |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon Mobility HD5870 XT 1GB GDDR5 Broadway dedicated |
| Optical Drive | DVD Combo Drive Blu-Ray/Graveur |
| Audio System | 2 speakers |
| Webcam | 2.0 megapixels with microphone |
| Network | Wi-Fi b / g / n + Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR |
| Card Reader | 4 in 1 |
| Output (s) video | HDMI, VGA |
| Fingerprint Reader | Non |
| Input (s) / Output (s) | Headset, Microphone, 7.1 audio system SRS Premium Sound |
| ExpressCard | Yes |
| Firewire | Yes |
| USB | 3 USB 2.0 with a combo e-SATA |
| Operating System | 7 Windows Home Premium 64-bit |
| Battery | Li-ion 9-cell |
| Autonomy announced | - |
| Dimensions (mm) | 395 x 278 x 33-39.5 |
| Weight | 3.2 Kg (with battery) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Other | Keypad; Backpack transport provided and gamer mouse |
MSI launch in March, at least two laptops format 15.4-inch MSI GX640. The MSI GX640-223 displays the following configuration:
| Screen | 15.4″ (inch) WSXGA + Crystal Bright (1680 × 1050) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6 GHz) |
| RAM Installed (Max) | 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz, 2 slots |
| storage space | 500GB 7200 rpm |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon Mobility HD5850 1GB GDDR5 Broadway Pro dedicated |
| Optical Drive | DVD Combo Drive Blu-Ray/Graveur |
| Audio System | 2 speakers |
| Webcam | 2.0 megapixels with microphone |
| Network | Wi-Fi b / g / n + Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Card Reader | 4 in 1 |
| Output (s) video | HDMI, VGA |
| Fingerprint Reader | Non |
| Input (s) / Output (s) | Headset, Microphone |
| ExpressCard | Yes |
| Firewire | Yes |
| USB | 3 USB 2.0 with a combo e-SATA |
| Operating System | 7 Windows Home Premium 64-bit |
| Battery | Li-ion 9-cell |
| Autonomy announced | Non |
| Dimensions (mm) | 360 x 260 x 33-36 |
| Weight | 2.7 Kg (with battery) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Other | Keypad; Backpack transport provided and gamer mouse |
Some will no doubt be delighted to learn that the Radeon Mobility HD5850 is an integrated form of MXM card and may be replaced by more DIY with a more powerful graphics card if the need arises. In addition, a Mini PCI-Express slot is free now, enough to add a second hard drive or SSD for example.
The MSI GX640-223 was announced a suggested retail price of 1499 euros. He will be joined at its output by a declination GX640 1199 euros which is distinguished by a Core i5-430M (2.26 GHz), a DVD burner and a 6-cell battery (4800mAh, a priori).
According to a test published on the Net, the latter model (with Core i5-430M so), obtains a score of 12,027 points in 3DMrak06 in 1280 × 1024, and 6921 points in PCMark Vantage and an index of 5.9 on Windows 7 item corresponsdant the hard disk that the test was partitioned with 40GB for the system. The processor displays an index of 6.5 against 7.2 for others (memory, graphics section).
In native resolution, it displays e.g. an average of 43 fps in Crysis Warhead (AA0x, Gamer Mode), 64 fps in Far Cry 2 (Very High, AAx2), 38 fps in GTA IV (textures: high, others very high) or 71 fps in Lost Planet (High, AAx2, AF: no). Clearly, even with settings less than 1200 euros, the MSI GX640 should appeal to many amateur gamer performed well, as the MSI GX740 to 1249 euros.
