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MSI Slidebook S20

Specifications

MSI Slidebook S20
MSI Slidebook S20
Processor
Intel Core i5-3317U 2 x 1.7 - 2.6 GHz, Ivy Bridge
Graphics adapter
Display
11.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
1.2 kg ( = 42.33 oz / 2.65 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1100 Euro

 

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Average Score: 56.5% - poor
Average of 2 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: 76%, performance: 79%, features: 78%, display: 82% mobility: 72%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: 59%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the MSI Slidebook S20

MSI Slider S20 convertible notebook
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
But overall everything hinges on the design appeal – if you’re keen on the slide-out form factor, the full HD 1920 x 1080p pixel count is a strong card in the Slider S20′s hand. Another appeal is of course the gorgeous display and its superb mechanism. There is just no wrong angle here. You can lay it down flat or move it forward to almost perpendicular position. MSI Slider S20 can be picked up for about $1100.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2013
MSI's flagship Windows 8 Ultrabook has a flawed design
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Nope. Still not sold on the slider form factor. Like we've been saying, Ultrabooks with this design are flawed almost by definition, with the propped-up display usually ruining the typing experience. That's true of the Slidebook S20 too, though the build quality is so lacking that we're almost insulted MSI dared to charge $1,200 for this thing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2013
40% MSI Slidebook S20 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
On the surface, the $1,199 MSI Slidebook S20 seems like an elegant solution for users looking for a Windows 8 Pro system that offers both the power of a notebook and the portability of a tablet. Unfortunately, MSI's execution is sorely lacking. The lack of any sort of pointing device other than the display is a deal-breaker for us.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 40%

Foreign Reviews

73% Mini-Ultrabook mit Macken
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 76% performance: 79% features: 78% display: 82% mobility: 72% ergonomy: 59%
Das ultimative Ultrabook für Tablet-Liebhaber
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: good tablet function; reasonable workmanship; good price performance ratio
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2013
Обзор Msi Slidebook S20: Трансформеры Бывают Разными
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive look; IPS-screen with high resolution; good assembly quality cooling system. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard, a few clumsy design and simple materials of the body.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2013

Comment

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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


3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


11.60":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

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


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.


56.5%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2013-02-19 (Update: 2013-02-19)