MSI CR620

Notebook Specifications

MSI CR620Notebook: MSI CR620 (CR620 Series)
Processor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 17.0 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1000 euro
Average Score: 72.25% - average
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 74%, features: - %, display: 78% mobility: 79%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: 74%, emissions: 87%

Reviews for the MSI CR620

60% MSI CR620
Source: Techtree.com English
The pricing for the MSI CR620 starts from Rs. 38,000. That's fair pricing -- at par with a competitive Dell Studio 15. It comes with a two-year warranty, which is pretty good since most manufacturers give only one. The MSI CR620 is a pretty decent laptop. Except for the ports placed at the back, there aren't any major flaws with it. But on the other hand, there isn't anything great or out of the box that would make us go out and recommend it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% MSI CR620 notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide English
An afforable 17in desktop replcement MSI notebook that's good for most tasks. MSI's CR620 is a large, 17in desktop replacement notebook that's perfect for most office tasks and browsing the Web. Thanks to its Core i3 CPU, it's also powerful enough to undertake video editing and encoding functions. It has a useful array of ports and slots, is comfortable to use and won't cost too much money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

79% Test MSI CR620 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 74% display: 78% mobility: 79% workmanship: 78% ergonomy: 74% emissions: 87%
80% MSI Megabook CR620 - szerethető mindenes
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i3:

330M:

The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

17.0": Meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. The DTR-laptops can't be carried easily, need much energy but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

2.6 kg: This notebook is lighter than the average of all notebooks. It is too heavy for sub-notebooks. 14 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.

MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI), is a Taiwan based computer hardware manufacturer since 1986 best known for desktop computer motherboards. MSI also designs and manufactures graphics cards, barebone PCs, notebook computers, networking products, servers, multimedia, consumer electronics, and storage devices. MSI, as most Taiwanese computer manufacturers, sells products on OEM/ODM basis. It also sells products worldwide based on its own brand name "MSI". The market share of laptops with the MSI brand is rather low.

MSI reviews

72.25%: This rating is bad. Most notebooks are better rated. This is not a recommendation for purchase.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Current Prices
MSI CR620-669 Intel Core i5-460M 2.53GHz / 2GB / 250GB / LED15.6 / DVDRW / Win 7 Home Premium
» 530.20 GBP (lowest price)
530.20 GBP Amazon.co.uk

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Author: Stefan Hinum, 2010-03-20 (Update: 2011-08-25)