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MSI CR620

Specifications

MSI CR620
MSI CR620 (CR620 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i3-330M 2 x 2.1 GHz, Arrandale
Display
17.00 inch 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
2.6 kg ( = 91.71 oz / 5.73 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1000 Euro

 

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Average Score: 72.25% - average
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 74%, features: - %, display: 78% mobility: 79%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: 74%, emissions: 87%

Reviews for the MSI CR620

60% MSI CR620
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
The pricing for the MSI CR620 starts from Rs. 38,000. That's fair pricing -- at par with a competitive Dell Studio 15. It comes with a two-year warranty, which is pretty good since most manufacturers give only one. The MSI CR620 is a pretty decent laptop. Except for the ports placed at the back, there aren't any major flaws with it. But on the other hand, there isn't anything great or out of the box that would make us go out and recommend it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% MSI CR620 notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
An afforable 17in desktop replcement MSI notebook that's good for most tasks. MSI's CR620 is a large, 17in desktop replacement notebook that's perfect for most office tasks and browsing the Web. Thanks to its Core i3 CPU, it's also powerful enough to undertake video editing and encoding functions. It has a useful array of ports and slots, is comfortable to use and won't cost too much money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

79% Test MSI CR620 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 74% display: 78% mobility: 79% workmanship: 78% ergonomy: 74% emissions: 87%
80% MSI Megabook CR620 - szerethető mindenes
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

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.


330M:

The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

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


17.00":

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

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


2.6 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.


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.


72.25%: 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, 2010-03-20 (Update: 2012-05-26)