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.

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