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MSI Megabook G Series

MSI Megabook GT725Processor: AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80, AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82, Intel Core 2 Duo P7350, Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, Intel Core 2 Duo P9500
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3850, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 15.40 inch, 17.00 inch, 17.10 inch
Weight: 2.7kg, 3.4kg, 3.43kg, 3.7kg
Price: 800, 1000, 1200, 1300 euro
Average Score: 80.74% - good
Average of 42 scores (from 51 reviews)
price: 83%, performance: 80%, features: 71%, display: 61%, mobility: 62%, workmanship: 73%, ergonomy: 70%, emissions: 79%

 

MSI Megabook GX620

Specifications

MSI Megabook GX620Notebook: MSI Megabook GX620
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 15.40 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 Megabook G (Series)
 Megabook GX620 (Model)

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Average Score: 77.25% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 13 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% MSI GX620: turbo boost your laptop
Source: APC Mag English Archive.org version
While it’s targeted at gamers, the extensive memory (4GB) and fast CPU make this a killer machine for demanding productivity applications. Unfortunately, it’s not quite the gaming powerhouse that MSI would have you believe, but for the more casual gamers out there it’ll do the job. Still, if we had two grand to blow and needed both a gaming machine and something we could take on the road, we'd be inclined to buy a budget laptop and a SFF PC for just a few dollars more.
von 10: 7, Preis 8, Ergonomie 7, Leistung 8
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% ergonomy: 70%
MSI GX620 For on-the-go gameplayers
Source: Star Techcentral English Archive.org version
Buying a gaming notebook is always a balancing act — on the one hand, should one spend more money and get a major kick-butt gaming notebook, or spend just enough to get a machine that you can play some current games on. The problem is that no matter how good your gaming notebook is now, it’s not going to be able to play games that will be coming out a year-and-a-half from now. Such is the case for the MSI GX620 — in reality, it’s actually a good example of a very capable gaming notebook and one that can play most last-generation games well, but not all current generation games.
Display gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2008
Rating: display: 80% mobility: 80%
70% MSI GX620: turbo boost your laptop
Source: APC Mag English Archive.org version

While it’s targeted at gamers, the extensive memory (4GB) and fast CPU make this a killer machine for demanding productivity applications. Unfortunately, it’s not quite the gaming powerhouse that MSI would have you believe, but for the more casual gamers out there it’ll do the job. Still, if we had two grand to blow and needed both a gaming machine and something we could take on the road, we'd be inclined to buy a budget laptop and a SFF PC for just a few dollars more.


(von 10): 7, Preis 8, Ergonomie 7, Leistung 8
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% ergonomy: 70%
MSI GX620-027AU
Source: Gadget Zone English Archive.org version
Finally, the speaker quality is what you would expect from a notebook - pretty poor. However using the 7.1 channel SPDIF audio output and a good speaker system, the speaker quality is fairly trival. Besides, what self respecting gamer doesn’t use headphones anyway?
Leistung exzellent
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2008
performance: 95%

Foreign Reviews

65% Nachbrenner
Source: mobile Zeit - 1/09 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 50% ergonomy: 50%
85% Test MSI Megabook GX620 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/26/2008
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% performance: 95% display: 79% mobility: 76% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 78% emissions: 86%
82% Test: MSI Megabook GX620-9543VHP – Flotte Kiste im Aluminium-Look
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/02/2008
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 83% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 74% workmanship: 86%
90% MSI GX620-9543VHP
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 90%
MSI Megabook GX620
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2008
Rating: price: 90% performance: 80% features: 100% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 60%
MSI GX620-notebook
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/29/2008
performance: 60%
76% MSI GX620
Source: Laptopy.info.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 86% display: 46% mobility: 30%
80% Árbajnok hobbijátékos
Source: NotebookTV.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 70%
MSI GX620 - játékos olcsóság?
Source: Nonstop Mobil HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/22/2009
Rating: performance: 80% display: 50%

 

MSI Megabook GX720

Specifications

MSI Megabook GX720Notebook: MSI Megabook GX720
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17.10 inch, 16:10, 1680 x 1050 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 Megabook G (Series)

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Average Score: 80.82% - good

Average of 11 scores (from 12 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% MSI GX720 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MSI GX720 isn't about to compete with true high-end machines, but as a stylish desktop replacement, it's more than appealing. The only real downside is the keyboard, which detracts from an otherwise highly usable laptop.
3.5 von 5, Leistung gut, Display gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/06/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 80%
90% MSI GX720 & MSI GT735
Source: Inside HW English Archive.org version

If we consider gaming performances, the winner is decided by nuances and better optimization for one or other graphics card. That means, that in some games better frame rate will have GX720 and in some GT735. Processor overclock sounds like great possibility but it results with little improvements in games because bottle neck is actually graphics cards. What model you will choose depends on your budget, but one thing is for sure: you will get very quality notebook with enviably performances as in games as in all other segments.


sehr gut, Leistung sehr gut
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90%
80% MSI GX720
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Since MSI's netbook is called the Wind, I thought that the company might launch a gaming laptop called the Hurricane. Though it's not actually called that, the MSI GX720 ($1,800 street) looks as if it were ready to take the gaming market by storm. There are far better gaming laptops in the market, but the GX720 is priced well below them and has a copious blend of media center features.
4 von 5, Preis gut, Leistung sehr gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/20/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
70% MSI GX720
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
The MSI GX720 is a reasonably priced ($1,799) midlevel gaming notebook with some cool features, including one-touch overclocking, power-management switches, and a robust audio system.Although it did a decent job of handling our DX9 gaming tests, however, its DX10 performance was disappointing. With its slick red and brushed-black metal finish, the MSI GX720 has the look that gamers crave, but hard-core enthusiasts may find its 3D performance lacking.

7 von 10, Leistung mäßig, Mobilität schlecht, Display schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 40% mobility: 40%
70% MSI GX720
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
While its Turbo and Eco modes may be a bit overstated, the MSI GX720 is a very solid, value-price gaming notebook. Although it’s undercut by the Gateway P-7811 FX ($350 cheaper and with better graphics scores), the GX720 includes a Blu-ray drive for watching high-definition content—a plus for those who want to indulge in HD movies between gaming sessions.
3.5 von 5, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80%

Foreign Reviews

84% Notebook MSI GX720 im Test
Source: Magnus.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90%
94% Notebooks für Spieler
Source: PC Games Hardware - 3/09 German
Comparison, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 70%
84% MSI GX720
Source: PC Go - 1/09 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 80%
87% Schick statt klobig
Source: PC Praxis - 1/09 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 70% performance: 90%
80% MSI Megabook GX720
Source: Magnus.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 50% features: 80%
80% Test MSI Megabook GX720
Source: Magnus.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80%
Gaming-Notebook MSI GX720 im Test
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2008
Rating: performance: 90% features: 95%

 

MSI Megabook GT735

Specifications

MSI Megabook GT735Notebook: MSI Megabook GT735
Processor: AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Display: 17.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 3.7kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 Megabook G (Series)

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Average Score: 85.6% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 7 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% MSI GX720 & MSI GT735
Source: Inside HW English Archive.org version

If we consider gaming performances, the winner is decided by nuances and better optimization for one or other graphics card. That means, that in some games better frame rate will have GX720 and in some GT735. Processor overclock sounds like great possibility but it results with little improvements in games because bottle neck is actually graphics cards. What model you will choose depends on your budget, but one thing is for sure: you will get very quality notebook with enviably performances as in games as in all other segments.


sehr gut, Leistung sehr gut
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90%

Foreign Reviews

MSI GT735 im Test: AMD-Power mit mattem Full-HD Display
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2009
Rating: performance: 70% features: 80%
Zocker-Immobilien
Source: c't - 5/09 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 01/15/2009
Rating: performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 30% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 70%
83% Zehn Spiele-Notebooks bis 1.500 Euro
Source: Gamestar German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 70% performance: 80%
83% MSI GT735
Source: Gamestar German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/08/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 34% features: 8% display: 17% emissions: 80%
80% MSI GT735-Z8243VHP
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, , Long, Date: 10/07/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 50% features: 50% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
92% MSI GT 735
Source: PC Actual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 95%

 

MSI Megabook GX630

Specifications

MSI Megabook GX630Notebook: MSI Megabook GX630
Processor: AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 15.40 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 Megabook G (Series)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% MSI GX630
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Gamers are right to be skeptical about an $800 gaming notebook. Though the MSI GX630 may appeal to budget-conscious casual gamers who occasionally fire up a round of Civilization, its keyboard and endurance leave a bit to be desired. Even casual gamers are likely try to play Call of Duty, Prince of Persia, or Mirror’s Edge, and on this system, they’ll be disappointed. Those looking for an inexpensive gaming system will be better served with the (admittedly more expensive) $1,399 Gateway P-7811FX.
3.5 von 5, Mobilität mäßig, Leistung zufriedenstellend
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 60%

 

MSI Megabook GT725

Specifications

MSI Megabook GT725Notebook: MSI Megabook GT725
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P9500
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850 512 MB
Display: 17.00 inch, 16:10, 1680 x 1050 pixels
Weight: 3.43kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 Megabook G (Series)

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Average Score: 81.38% - good

Average of 16 scores (from 18 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Review MSI GT725 Gaming Notebook | Notebookcheck
Overclock Me. MSI has recently lined up comparatively well in the mobile gaming sector. There are hardly any other manufacturers that offer such an extensive range of models, like MSI's GX- and GT-series. The GT725 thereby belongs to the best-performing laptops on offer. In the 17-inch format, equipped with ATI HD 4850 graphics and an Intel P9500 CPU overclockable up to almost 3 GHz, it makes the hearts of the gaming community beat faster.
80% MSI GT725-074US 17-inch Desktop Replacement Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
MSI's GT725-074US is a good balance between performance, features and price. This is a system that is geared towards gamers looking for a capable system that doesn't cost much. In most areas it does this job very well because they didn't try to push the system past what most laptop graphics are capable. The system design is dogs by a number of small annoyances that are just too many to not be noticed though.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MSI GT725-074US 17-inch Desktop Replacement Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
MSI's GT725-074US is a good balance between performance, features and price. This is a system that is geared towards gamers looking for a capable system that doesn't cost much. In most areas it does this job very well because they didn't try to push the system past what most laptop graphics are capable. The system design is dogs by a number of small annoyances that are just too many to not be noticed though.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MSI GT 725
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The MSI GT 725 could replace a desktop PC, especially if you connect your own input devices (which, after playing with the keyboard, I highly recommend). Its 2-hour, 49-minute battery lets it behave as an actual portable system, versus competing laptops that need to leap between outlets. And its gaming benchmarks are strong. But even though its screen is refreshingly free of glare, its slightly muted color and distinct sweet spot disappoint. Overall, the GT 725 is a competent gaming and entertainment laptop. It'll fill other roles when needed, but it seems like itself only when you're shooting 3D aliens or playing movies.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 79% features: 79%
80% MSI GT 725
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The MSI GT 725 could replace a desktop PC, especially if you connect your own input devices (which, after playing with the keyboard, I highly recommend). Its 2-hour, 49-minute battery lets it behave as an actual portable system, versus competing laptops that need to leap between outlets. And its gaming benchmarks are strong. But even though its screen is refreshingly free of glare, its slightly muted color and distinct sweet spot disappoint. Overall, the GT 725 is a competent gaming and entertainment laptop. It'll fill other roles when needed, but it seems like itself only when you're shooting 3D aliens or playing movies.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 79% features: 79%
81% MSI GT725-212us
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
  To game well on a laptop isn't always a cheap endeavor--some might even call it a fool's way to part with his wallet. It can often seem like price is no issue for enthusiasts, but thankfully, some manufacturers are looking out for more affordable ways to get a superior gaming experience on the go. For a price below that of ultra hard-core machines, the MSI GT725-212us provides considerable gaming power, a 1080p 17-inch screen, and Blu-ray in a package that's relatively portable.
81, Leistung 90, Ausstattung 80, Mobilität 70
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 70%
81% MSI GT725-212us
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
  To game well on a laptop isn't always a cheap endeavor--some might even call it a fool's way to part with his wallet. It can often seem like price is no issue for enthusiasts, but thankfully, some manufacturers are looking out for more affordable ways to get a superior gaming experience on the go. For a price below that of ultra hard-core machines, the MSI GT725-212us provides considerable gaming power, a 1080p 17-inch screen, and Blu-ray in a package that's relatively portable.
81, Leistung 90, Ausstattung 80, Mobilität 70
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 70%
82% MSI GT725
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Remember the 15.4-inch MSI Turbobook GX600 gaming laptop with the 'turbo' overclocking button? Well, the MSI GT725 is its faster, more intimidating relative. It too packs a turbo button, which can, according to MSI, make its already powerful quad-core CPU up to 20 per cent faster than it would be in a standard laptop. It's also very well-suited to gaming and has Blu-ray playback capability, meaning it could be the ideal desktop replacement. The MSI GT725 is a fast and well-equipped laptop, with a relatively low price tag. It's definitely worth considering if gaming or media playback is a priority, but there's no getting away from the fact its closest rivals, such as the Alienware M17, are more aesthetically pleasing.
82
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 82%
82% MSI GT725
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Remember the 15.4-inch MSI Turbobook GX600 gaming laptop with the 'turbo' overclocking button? Well, the MSI GT725 is its faster, more intimidating relative. It too packs a turbo button, which can, according to MSI, make its already powerful quad-core CPU up to 20 per cent faster than it would be in a standard laptop. It's also very well-suited to gaming and has Blu-ray playback capability, meaning it could be the ideal desktop replacement. The MSI GT725 is a fast and well-equipped laptop, with a relatively low price tag. It's definitely worth considering if gaming or media playback is a priority, but there's no getting away from the fact its closest rivals, such as the Alienware M17, are more aesthetically pleasing.
82
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 82%
100% MSI Megabook GT725
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
MSI's GT725 proves gaming laptops don't have to to be heavy or expensive. The MSI GT725 is a laptop with a ATI Mobility Radeon 4850 inside. How unusual. It seems odd to us that so many manufacturers have stuck with Nvidia's mobile GPUs since this chipset was launched, because this AMD chip really is a remarkable piece of silicon. There's really very little to fault with this machine. It's got the power and the impressive battery life. If you're looking for a laptop for gaming, you've just found it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% MSI Megabook GT725
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
MSI's GT725 proves gaming laptops don't have to to be heavy or expensive. The MSI GT725 is a laptop with a ATI Mobility Radeon 4850 inside. How unusual. It seems odd to us that so many manufacturers have stuck with Nvidia's mobile GPUs since this chipset was launched, because this AMD chip really is a remarkable piece of silicon. There's really very little to fault with this machine. It's got the power and the impressive battery life. If you're looking for a laptop for gaming, you've just found it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 100%
70% MSI GT725 (212US)
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
This feature-rich gaming rig delivers powerful graphics, Blu-ray, and a quad-core CPU at an attractive price. The MSI GT725 offers very good quad-core performance and gaming muscle for a reasonable price of $1,699. Although you could spend less on the $1,399 Gateway P-7807u and get strong gaming performance, that system lacks the MSI’s higher resolution and Blu-ray playback. We would’ve liked to seen a better designed keyboard and more responsive mouse buttons, but the GT725 is a good value.
70, Preis 80, Leistung 90
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 90%
70% MSI GT725 (212US)
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
This feature-rich gaming rig delivers powerful graphics, Blu-ray, and a quad-core CPU at an attractive price. The MSI GT725 offers very good quad-core performance and gaming muscle for a reasonable price of $1,699. Although you could spend less on the $1,399 Gateway P-7807u and get strong gaming performance, that system lacks the MSI’s higher resolution and Blu-ray playback. We would’ve liked to seen a better designed keyboard and more responsive mouse buttons, but the GT725 is a good value.
70, Preis 80, Leistung 90
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 90%
68% MSI GT725 notebook
Source: Hexus English Archive.org version
If ever there was a notebook that gave mixed feelings, MSI's GT725 is it. On the one hand, its potency in various usage scenarios has us going back for more - perhaps due to the fact that it scores higher in the performance stakes than my own desktop PC. On the other hand, we're anything but dazzled by the system's supposedly gamer-orientated aesthetics. Herein - literally - lies the problem. What's inside the MSI GT725 has us very impressed, the hardware combination is exactly what we'd look for in a high-end notebook. Intel's 2.53GHz processor makes light work of day-to-day tasks, 4GB of RAM is more than ample for most users, and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is on the cutting edge of notebook graphics. Still, MSI's target market is the gamer that seeks acceptable frame rates on the go. Here's a notebook that scores 9,943 on 3DMark '06, and they generally don't come much quicker than that.
68, Leistung 90
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 68% performance: 90%
68% MSI GT725 notebook
Source: Hexus English Archive.org version
If ever there was a notebook that gave mixed feelings, MSI's GT725 is it. On the one hand, its potency in various usage scenarios has us going back for more - perhaps due to the fact that it scores higher in the performance stakes than my own desktop PC. On the other hand, we're anything but dazzled by the system's supposedly gamer-orientated aesthetics. Herein - literally - lies the problem. What's inside the MSI GT725 has us very impressed, the hardware combination is exactly what we'd look for in a high-end notebook. Intel's 2.53GHz processor makes light work of day-to-day tasks, 4GB of RAM is more than ample for most users, and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is on the cutting edge of notebook graphics. Still, MSI's target market is the gamer that seeks acceptable frame rates on the go. Here's a notebook that scores 9,943 on 3DMark '06, and they generally don't come much quicker than that.
68, Leistung 90
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 68% performance: 90%

Foreign Reviews

90% MSI GT725-9547VHP
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 50% mobility: 70% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 80%
90% MSI GT725-9547VHP
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 50% mobility: 70% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 80%
MSI GT725 ATI Radeon HD4850
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2009
Rating: price: 90%
MSI GT725 ATI Radeon HD4850
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2009
Rating: price: 90%

 

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MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT: Successor of the 8600M GT and because of the smaller 65nm production process the card is higher clocked (and therefore faster) with the same current consumption.Furthermore, it features an improved video processor (VP3) and HybridPower to save current (in conjunction with the 9100M G).

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3850: Lower clocked desktop HD 3850 manufactured in 55 nm and with DirectX 10.1 support. The performance should be somewhere between 8800 GTS and GTX and therefore it should perform quite well for games like Call of Duty 4. The Avivo HD video engine helps the cpu in decoding HD videos.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850:

Based on the desktop HD 4850 but with slower clock rates, the Radeon HD 4850 features DirectX 10.1 support with a relatively large 256 bit memory bus.

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


Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

P7350:

Entry level Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB Level 2 Cache and due to the 25 Watt TDP also suited for 13" laptops.

P8400:

Middle class dual core CPU with a TDP of 25 Watt. For high end gamer the performance could be not sufficient (for class 1 graphic cards).

P9500:

The P9500 is a fast middle class dual core CPU for laptops and basically a Core 2 Duo T9400 with only 25 Watt TDP.

AMD Turion X2 Ultra: The AMD Turion X2 Ultra is part of the Puma platform and a mixture of the old K9 core (form the Turion 64 X2) and some parts of the K10 architecture (memorycontroller, hypertransport, crossbar switch from the Phenom). Because of the increased L2 cache ("Ultra" CPUs) and the improved memory controller, the performance increased a bit. Still a similar clocked Core 2 Duo is noticably faster.

ZM-82:

Mixture out of two K8 based cores and K10 uncores (e.g. memory controller). Offers improved power saving functions compared to older Turion CPUs but still not as good and fast as a Core 2 Duo. 

ZM-80:

Mixture out of two K8 based cores and K10 uncores (e.g. memory controller). Offers improved power saving functions compared to older Turion CPUs but still not as good and fast as a Core 2 Duo. The ZM-80 is the slowest CPU of the ZM series and a entry level CPU in 2008.

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


17.00: This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.7 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

3.7 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


80.74%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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

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