MSI Megabook GX720
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: MSI Megabook GX720 (Megabook G Series)Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17.1 inch, 16:10, 1680x1050 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1200 euro
Average of 11 scores (from 12 reviews)
Reviews for the MSI Megabook GX720
Source: Techradar
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%
Source: Inside HW
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%
Source: PC Mag
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%
Source: Computer Shopper
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%
Source: Laptop Mag
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
Source: Magnus.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90%
Source: PC Games Hardware - 3/09
Comparison, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 70%
Source: PC Go - 1/09
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 80%
Source: PC Praxis - 1/09
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 70% performance: 90%
Source: Magnus.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 50% features: 80%
Source: Magnus.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2008
Rating: performance: 90% features: 95%
Comment
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).
» 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.
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).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.17.1": 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.
3.4 kg: This laptop is heavy below average, compared with the average of notebooks. Therefore especially desktop replacements fit in 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.
80.82%: This rating is to be considered as average, because the amount of notebooks with better ratings is about equal like the amount with worse ratings.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
