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MSI Megabook VR610

Specifications

MSI Megabook VR610
MSI Megabook VR610 (Megabook V Series)
Processor
AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 2 x 1.9 GHz, Hawk-256
Graphics adapter
Display
15.40 inch 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixel, GlareType, glossy: yes
Weight
2.5 kg ( = 88.19 oz / 5.51 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
500 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 73% - average
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 55%, features: 70%, display: 70% mobility: 40%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: 70%, emissions: 30%

Reviews for the MSI Megabook VR610

Will ich Billig?
Source: c't - 16/08 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 08/15/2008
Rating: performance: 50% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 30%
60% Supergünstig
Source: Chip.de - 06/08 German
Single Review, , Short, Date: 06/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 90% mobility: 40%
86% Sparbook
Source: Computerbild - 8/08 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 03/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 90% performance: 60%

Comment

ATI Radeon Xpress X1200: This is an onboard video chip and according AMD optimized for a good price/value. It is based on a X700 design but with less pixel- and vertex-pipelines. ATI Radeon Xpress X1200 is hardly apt for gamers. The graphic chip supports Windows Vista Aero surface and all 3D effects run fluently. Sometimes also called Radeon X1200.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

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


TK-57: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.40":

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.


73%: 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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Reviews and price comparison on MSI Laptops at Ciao

MSI Megabook VR610
MSI Megabook VR610
Stefan Hinum, 2008-06- 7 (Update: 2012-05-26)