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MSI Megabook GX700

Specifications

MSI Megabook GX700
MSI Megabook GX700
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - 512 MB VRAM, Core: 475 MHz, Memory: 400 MHz
Memory
2048 MB 
, DDR2 PC5300 667 MHz
Display
17.10 inch 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixel, WUXGA, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel PM965
Storage
250 GB - 5400 rpm, 250 GB 
, 5400 rpm, WDC WD2500BEVS
Soundcard
Realtek ALC888
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Modem, 2 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Microphone, Headphones (combined with optical out), Card Reader: 3in1 (MMC/SD/MS)
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth V2.0+EDR
Optical drive
Toshiba DVDW/HD TS-L802A
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 31 x 396 x 297 ( = 1.22 x 15.59 x 11.69 in)
Battery
80 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V, 7200 mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit
Additional features
mouse, headset, knapsack, Cyberlink PowerDVD HD, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
3.538 kg ( = 124.8 oz / 7.8 pounds), Power Supply: 544 g ( = 19.19 oz / 1.2 pounds)
Price
1400 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 72.8% - average
Average of 10 scores (from 11 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 76%, features: 78%, display: 63% mobility: 62%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 72%, emissions: 60%

Reviews for the MSI Megabook GX700

80% Review MSI Megabook GX700 Extreme Gaming Notebook | Notebookcheck
Red-hot. The MSI Megabook GX700 Extreme is a serious competitor of every modding PC. A big logo on its lid, bright-red flames everywhere you look, and a deep black case are the trademarks of the Extreme model we reviewed. So, you'll surely recognize it even from a distance. Inside the 17-inch notebook there are a Core 2 Duo processor, a nVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT, two Gigabyte RAM, a HD-DVD drive, and a matte WUXGA-display. If you prefer a more decent design, the MSI GX700 provides you with nearly the same performance, but, has a more decent case.
80% MSI GX700
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
With a powerful nVidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics card in place, the MSI GX700 offers a great 3D performance, and we had no trouble running the most demanding of games. The GX700 features a screen with a 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution which, as you'd expect, results in sharper images than you'll find on many rival machines. Unusually for a consumer laptop, the 17-inch screen is a standard TFT panel. However, with powerful graphics and impressive connectivity, it is excellent value for money, and if you're seeking a gaming laptop, this is the one for you.
4 von 5, Verarbeitung gut, Leistung zufriedenstellend, Preis gut
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/29/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% MSI GX700-204UK review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The MSI GX700-204UK isn't the fastest machine we've seen, but it offers very good performance considering its sub-£1000 price tag. The lack of HD support may disappoint some, but the short battery life is a bigger issue making it only really suitable for use when you've got mains power nearby.
(von 5): 4, Preis 4, Ausstattung 3.5, Verarbeitung 4, Leistung zufriedenstellend, Moblität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/21/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80%
70% MSI GX700-225UK
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
It may lack power compared to rivals, but it’s cheap. MSI's GX700-225UK (£899 inc. VAT) is a light laptop and strikes a great compromise between performance and mobility. It's still a big machine, with a 17-inch screen, but you'll be able to take it out and about if need be. The display has a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, which is lower than most of its rivals. Images appeared sharp, however, and the larger text and icons will suit some users.
3.5 von 5, Mobilität gut, Vearbeitung gut, Display schlecht, Leistung schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/09/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 40% display: 40% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

MSI GX700: Desktopersatz mit 17 Zoll
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2008
Rating: price: 80% performance: 90% display: 80%
69% Rasend schnell
Source: PC Magazin German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 80%
60% MSI Megabook GX700 Extreme Edition
Source: Chip.de - 2/08 German
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 01/31/2008
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70%
80% Test MSI Megabook GX700 Extreme Gaming Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/30/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 94% display: 75% mobility: 62% workmanship: 82% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 70%
Spielplatz
Source: mobile Zeit - 5-12-2007 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/05/2007
Rating: performance: 90% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 40% emissions: 40%
50% HD DVD
Source: e-media - 22/07 German
Comparison, , Very Short, Date: 11/30/2007
Rating: Total score: 50%
80% MSI MEGABOOK GX700-7525VHP Extreme
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% features: 70% display: 30% mobility: 90% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 50%
79% MSI GX700 Extreme Edition
Source: PC Actual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/10/2008
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 69%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT: The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT is the DirectX 10 capable successor of the GeForce Go 7600 GT GPU for laptops. Depending on the used graphic memory and the clock speed,  the performance is between the 7600 GT and 7900 GS video card.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» 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.


T7500:

The Core 2 Duo T7500 is a Merom based Core 2 Duo with 4MB Level 2 Cache. It is positioned in the middle class (in 2009) and performs on par with a modern P7550 or Turion II Ultra M640/M660.

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


17.10": 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.


3.538 kg:

Only a few laptops are in this weight class because the mobility is rather limited due to the high weight. 


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.


72.8%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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

 

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2012-05-26)