MSI EX-700X Notebook

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Notebooks are all about mobility. They are meant to let the user get the job done even while he or she is away from a power plug, and even, in some cases, compete with desktop computers. Today I have my eye on the MSI EX-700X and I won’t let it escape until I’ve reached a verdict as to how well it fulfills its purpose.

I think I don't have to tell you why you need a laptop, so let's get down to business right away and see what you'll get if you choose the MSI EX-700 X. MSI (based in Taiwan, if you're wondering) is a "newbie" to the laptop manufacturing and mass-production business, so there's no legendary history backing up their products yet. Nonetheless, they manage to do quite well.

The box features the specifications of the device on its side, and of course the laptop inside. The packaging is good and inspires trust; I have nothing to complain about here. Once we got the laptop outside the box, the first impression is of a nice, black, aesthetic cover. It's a simple matte black, not glossy, which should hide fingerprints; it means that you will spend less time cleaning it.

The MSI logo with the shining metal around it looks even better once you start up the system; it lights up. But let's take a look at the specifications of this specimen:

Processor

Type: Intel Core 2 Duo

Model: T5450

Frequency: 1660 MHz

FSB: 667 MHz

Cache dimension: 2048 KB

Display and Video

Display Type: WXGA Glare

LCD: 17 inch

Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Optimal resolution: 1440 x 900 pixels

Video Memory: Dedicated/Turbo Cache

Video Memory (MB): 128 (on the video card) /896 (as shared with Turbo cache) MB

HDD & RAM

HDD: SATA 5400rpm

HDD capacity: 250 GB

Default memory: 2048 MB

Maximum: 4096 MB

RAM type: DDR2 (667 MHz)

Multimedia

DVD-RW

Integrated Audio

Card reader: SD/MMC/MS

Web Cam

Communication Port

Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Modem Module

Built-in 802.11n WLAN Card / Bluetooth Supported

I/O Ports:

Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1

USB2.0 Port X 3

Mic-in Port X 1

Line-in Port x 1/Headphone Output X 1

Modem Port X 1

LAN Port X 1

Express Card X 1

IEEE1394 X 1

HDMI X 1

AC Adapter

Output: 19V DC, 90W / Input: 100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Battery Pack & Life

Li-Ion 6 cells

Dimension & Weight

395(L) X 278(D) X 26.5-35(H) mm

3.4KG

Color: Black

Beyond this, the package also contains some CDs with drivers for the laptop.

Next: Design and Starting it Up >>
 

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