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| MSI GE620-i748W7P |
The MSI GE620-i748W7P is a heck of a good value for money gaming laptop. For £730 you get a high performance Core i7 2630QM quad core processor with hyperthreading and the very capable Nvidia GT540M discrete solution. In regards to overall system performance, this is one of the best value for money systems we have reviewed in recent months. The MSI GE620-i748W7P has a capable of a variety of uses, such as general office duties, high definition movie playback and more intensive tasks such as gaming, rendering and video encoding. Battery life is also a plus point, averaging between 3 and 4 hours for media playback and general work related demands. Gaming reduces this to just over 2 hours, but for a 6 cell battery this is good.
This model of 15-inch MSI is available in a variety of configurations, but in this study, we examine only the first two most important models. The build quality is decent, although we were disappointed with the quality of the panel. It is extremely glossy, causing noticeable and distracting reflections and the colour rendition is distinctly average. The display (1366 x 768 pixels), battery (6 cells) and the operating system (Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit) are the same. To determine whether this 15-inch model costs money, read on.
Specifications MSI GE620-i748W7P :
- Processor : Intel Core i7 2630QM 2 GHz
- Mainboard : Intel HM65
- Memory : 4096 MB, 2x 2048 MByte DDR3-RAM (1333 MHz), max. 8 GB, 2 Slots
- Graphics adapter : NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M - 1024 MB, Core: 672 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, Shader frequency: 1344 MHz, DDR3-VRAM, ForceWare 267.04
- Display : 15.6 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, Samsung 156AT05-H01 (SEC3651), LED Backlight, glossy: yes
- Harddisk : WDC WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0, 640GB 5400rpm
- Soundcard : Realtek ALC892 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
- Connections : 1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphone/SPDIF-out, Microphone/Line-in, Card Reader: SD, SDXC, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD,
- Networking : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (bgn)
- Optical drive : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633F
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 38 x 383 x 250
- Weight : 2.6 kg Power Supply: 0.544 kg
- Battery : 49 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4400 mAh, 6 cell
- Price : 730 Euro
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
- Additional features : Webcam: 30fps@720p (1280 x 720), Power adapter: 120 W, Guarantee card and booklet, Quick Start Guide, Recovery manual, Info booklet for Windows 7, Drivers & Tool-DVD, 24 Months Warranty
