MSI X420

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Reviews for the MSI X420

MSI X420
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The MSI X420 packs a lot into a pretty package. While it's not quite a gaming notebook, it delivers some great high-def video.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/06/2010
Rating: performance: 72% features: 85%

60% MSI X-Slim X420
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The MSI X-Slim X420 placed portability above everything else by purging the optical drive and using a low-powered processor (fewer cooling fans). As a result, speeds were less than impressive compared to laptops that run on standard-voltage processors. And even with the power savings, there are full powered laptops that delivered better battery life. The Asus U30Jc-1A is a better pick in this case, as it runs a Core i3 processor and delivered similar battery scores.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% MSI X-Slim X420
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
The MSI X-Slim X420 belongs to MSI’s new line of ultra-portable laptops that are powered by CULV (Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage) processors. All-in-all, it's a good laptop, but at a lofty price of Rs. 48,000, you can get a much more powerful machine than this one. So if you buy this laptop, you'd be paying a premium for the looks, design and portability.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

75% MSI X420
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
The latest addition to its X-Slim family of portables, MSI’s X420 fills the gap between its 15.6-inch X600 mainstream and 13.3-inch X340 ultraportable models. This 14-inch, 4.1-pound thin-and-light offers discrete and integrated graphics and Core 2 Duo processing power in a slender chassis. The MSI X420 delivers decent productivity performance and switchable graphics in a lightweight, 14-inch notebook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 75%

Foreign Reviews

MSI X420, beau, fin, et plutôt performant ?
Source: Cowcotland FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2010
Rating: price: 60% performance: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80% emissions: 40%

40% MSI X-Slim X420
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 40%

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ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5430: DirectX 11 chip with the codename Park LP, slowest clocked HD 5400 series chip.

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.

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

SU7300: Slow clocked dual core processor with a low TDP of 10 Watt.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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.

58.75%: 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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