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MSI GE603

Specifications

MSI GE603
MSI GE603
Processor
Intel Core i5-460M 2 x 2.5 - 2.8 GHz, Arrandale
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 560 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, DDR3, ForceWare 266.35 Beta
Memory
4 GB 
, PC3-10700 (667MHz)
Display
16.00 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, Hannstar HSD160PHW1, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM55
Storage
Soundcard
Realtek ALC888/1200 @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 4 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: 7.1 Kanal Sound analog + SPDIF, Card Reader: SD/MMC/MS/xD
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633C
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 35 x 374 x 246 ( = 1.38 x 14.72 x 9.69 in)
Battery
58 Wh Lithium-Ion, 5200mAh, 11.1V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1.3MP
Additional features
Short Description, Driver DVD, Office Starter 2010, Magix Music Maker 16, Magix Photo Manager 9, Magix Video Easy SE, DTS Sound, 24 Months Warranty, Stereo + 1 Subwoofer
Weight
2.459 kg ( = 86.74 oz / 5.42 pounds), Power Supply: 374 g ( = 13.19 oz / 0.82 pounds)
Price
890 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79.25% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 86%, features: 77%, display: 71% mobility: 82%, workmanship: 72%, ergonomy: 68%, emissions: 85%

Reviews for the MSI GE603

77% Review MSI GE603 Notebook | Notebookcheck
The plastic gamer. Those who are looking for an entry level gaming machine on a tight budget, will bump into the GE603 by MSI. The i5-460M and Geforce GT 425M accelarate games an applications alike. Could this open the door to the gaming world for just 800 Euros?
77% Test MSI GE603 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 84% display: 66% mobility: 80% workmanship: 72% ergonomy: 67% emissions: 84%
83% Test: MSI GE603
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 89% display: 82% mobility: 87% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 87%
80% Análisis MSI GE603
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M: Successor of the GeForce GT 335M featuring DirectX 11 support and based on the GF108 chip.

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.


460M: The Core i5-460M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.53-2.8 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» 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.


79.25%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


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

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2010-10-22 (Update: 2012-05-26)