MSI Megabook GX720
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: MSI Megabook GX720Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17.1 inch, 16:10, 1680x1050 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section Megabook G (Series)
Average Score: 76% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)
mobility: 60%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %
Reviews for the MSI Megabook GX720
80% MSI GX720
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%
70% MSI GX720
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%
70% MSI GX720
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
80% MSI Megabook GX720
Source: Magnus.de 
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
online available, Short, Date: 10/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80%
Gaming-Notebook MSI GX720 im Test
Source: Netzwelt
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).
These cards should be able to display all current games with fluent framerates but not all with high detail settings. Especially demanding games like Crysis, Age of Conan, or Mass Effect are only playable with lower settings. Less demanding (and older) games, like Fifa 08, Command & Conquer 3, or Battlefield 2142 can be played with higher detail levels.
>> 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:
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
17.1": Nowadays, meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. 17 inch laptops are built only in 16:10 format.
The DTR-Laptops can't be carried easily, need much current, 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: MSI is known as a notebook manufacturer MSI since 2005 and sells its mobile computers worldwide, but with modest market shares. Nevertheless considerable amounts of reviews are available for MSI-notebooks. Up to now, the price-value ratings resulted well and led to top ratings in this category.
76%: This rating is not convincing. It must be considered, that there exist hardly any laptops, which receive a rating below 60%. This notebook is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
>> Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
