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MSI GE620-i748W7P

Specifications

MSI GE620-i748W7P
MSI GE620-i748W7P (GE620 Series)
Processor
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 672 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, Shader frequency: 1344 MHz, DDR3-VRAM, ForceWare 267.04
Memory
4 GB 
, 2x 2048 MByte DDR3-RAM (1333 MHz), max. 8 GB, 2 Slots
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, Samsung 156AT05-H01 (SEC3651), LED Backlight, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM65
Storage
WDC Scorpio Blue WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0, 640 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC892 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphone/SPDIF-out, Microphone/Line-in, Card Reader: SD, SDXC, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633F
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 38 x 383 x 250 ( = 1.5 x 15.08 x 9.84 in)
Battery
49 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4400 mAh, 6 cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 30fps@720p (1280 x 720)
Additional features
Power adapter: 120 W, Guarantee card and booklet, Quick Start Guide, Recovery manual, Info booklet for Windows 7, Drivers & Tool-DVD, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.6 kg ( = 91.71 oz / 5.73 pounds), Power Supply: 544 g ( = 19.19 oz / 1.2 pounds)
Price
730 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.86% - good
Average of 7 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 85%, features: 73%, display: 68% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 67%, emissions: 70%

Reviews for the MSI GE620-i748W7P

76% Review MSI GE620-i748W7P Notebook | Notebookcheck
Multifaceted. 15 inch multimedia notebooks have always been popular. MSI's new GE620-i748W7P notebook offers an allround platform based on the Sandy-Bridge technology. The new laptop entices buyers with a quad-core CPU, a middle class graphics card and the Nvidia Optimus technology.
70% MSI GE620 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The MSI GE620 is a solid all-rounder, offering a great processor and decent graphics card at a reasonable price. However, its design is uninspired and the lack of a Blu-ray drive is slightly disappointing - it could have marked this model as one of the best entertainment laptops in its category.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 60%
100% MSI GE620 Gaming Laptop Review (Core i7/Nvidia)
Source: Kitguru English Archive.org version
The MSI GE620 is a heck of a good value for money gaming laptop. For £800 you get a high performance Core i7 2630QM quad core processor with hyperthreading and the very capable Nvidia GT540M discrete solution. In regards to overall system performance, this is one of the best value for money systems we have reviewed in recent months. It is capable of a variety of uses, such as general office duties, high definition movie playback and more intensive tasks such as gaming, rendering and video encoding. Battery life is also a plus point, averaging between 3 and 4 hours for media playback and general work related demands. Gaming reduces this to just over 2 hours, but for a 6 cell battery this is good. We are glad to report that MSI are using a 7,200 rpm hard drive which delivers decent all round performance with high storage capabilities. The build quality is decent, although we were disappointed with the quality of the panel. It is extremely glossy, causing noticeable and distracting reflections and the colour rendition is distinctly average. It isn’t bad, but we have seen much better, especially on other MSI laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/02/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% MSI GE620 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The GE620 from MSI is very obviously targeted at the gaming crowd, but it has much to offer anyone looking for a desktop replacement for under £1000. In fact, you’ll have plenty of change from a grand – it’s just a shame that the model we tested had a pretty average screen. There is a version with a 1920 x 1080 display available though.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% MSI GE620 review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
You don't need to have inherited a small fortune to nab yourself a neat gaming rig. The MSI GE620 looks dull, and its keyboard and trackpad aren't brilliant, but it really delivers when it comes to performance. Overall, it's a quirky but cool machine. If you've got some extra cash, you'd do very well indeed to examine the face-meltingly powerful Medion Erazer X6811 too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% MSI GE620 Sandy Bridge laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
The MSI GE620 may have some blemishes in its build quality and user comfort, but this laptop is all about fast performance. If you care about speed, you'll definitely want to know about this laptop. Furthermore, you should check it out if you just want a fast desktop replacement with a high-resolution screen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

76% Test MSI GE620-i748W7P Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 87% display: 68% mobility: 78% workmanship: 78% ergonomy: 71% emissions: 70%
MSI Megabook GE620 : un 15.6 pour tout faire
Source: Cowcotland French FR→EN Archive.org version
positive: performance, price, workmanship; negative: display resolution
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2011

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M:

Mid-range graphics card based on the GT 435M chip (GF108) with higher clock rates and DDR3 support.

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.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

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.


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.


78.86%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2011-04-12 (Update: 2012-05-26)