MSI launches GE40 gaming notebook starting at $1300

14" ultraportable gaming laptop comes with GeForce GTX 760M graphics and Haswell processing.

Omar Qudsi, Published 06/13/2013

In a press release today, MSI officially launched their lightest gaming notebook yet, the GE40 2OC. First unveiled at Computex earlier this month, the device appears to be MSI's answer to Alienware's recently updated lineup.

With a 14" display and a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels, the GE40 features an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M, which is capable of powering up to 3 monitors. MSI is also offering the device in two models, with the base configuration packing a Haswell Core i7-4700MQ, 8GB of RAM and a 750GB HDD. On the other hand, for just $100 extra, users can add a 128GB SSD, an optical drive and opt for an i7-4702MQ CPU instead.

Both devices are on par with regards to the rest of the specs, as a 6-cell battery, HDMI, USB 3.0 and the usual communication modules are included in the 4.4lb package. The GE40 is also adorned by MSI's "dragon eyes" on the lid, and is available starting at $1299 for the base model.

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MSI: http://usgaming.msi.com/Products/Notebook/GE40/

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Press Release

MSI Ships GE40, the New Standard in High Performance Portable Gaming

Combination of speed and mobility featuring Intel® Haswell processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® 700M Series Graphics measures less than 1-inch thick

MSI celebrates launch of GE40 with Facebook Giveaway worth over $4,000

City of Industry, Calif. – June 13, 2012 – MSI Computer Corp, leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, announces the availability of the GE40, the perfect combination of ultrabook portability and deadly gaming capability.

Armed with state of the art components, including an Intel® Haswell Core i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M, the GE40 weighs only 4.4 lbs. and measures less than 1-inch thick, making it the ideal choice for gamers seeking superior performance and mobility.

The GE40 takes full advantage of NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 760M performance by adding a Matrix display that allows users to output to 3 displays simultaneously (including the native notebook display). To complement the GE40’s superior graphics, MSI incorporated Sound Blaster Cinema and Audio Boost, two technologies that deliver amazing surround sound with realistic and immersive sound clarity.

“The GE40 was designed for mobile gamers seeking the best in gaming performance but not wanting to carry around larger laptops,” said Andy Tung, vice president of sales for MSI US. “Even though the GE40 is exceptionally light and nimble, it is still packed with high-performance components worthy of a desktop replacement unit.”

The GE40 comes in a full aluminum body featuring a psychedelic dragon eye backlit design and is available in two configurations: 750GB HDD or 125GB mSATA SSD plus a 750GB HDD for increased performance. It also comes with 8GB of DDR3 memory, Giga LAN adaptor and 2
USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 ports.

To celebrate the launch of the GE40, MSI is holding the “Just Game!” Giveaway through their Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/MSI.<wbr />ComputerUS. Participants will have the opportunity to win over $4000 in prizes, including a completely new MSI GE40 valued at $1,399.99. For more information about MSI’s complete lineup of gaming laptops, the GE40 or the giveaway, visithttp://www.msimobile.com or www.usgaming.msi.com.

About MSI

Founded in 1986, MSI designs, manufactures and markets superior technology solutions and products, including Tablets, Notebook PCs, All-in-One PCs, and PC components including IPCs, Servers, Motherboards and Graphic Cards. Committed to innovation and style, MSI products are available in more than 120 countries and employ more than 14,000 people worldwide. To learn more about MSI’s complete line of products, visit us.msi.com or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/MSI.ComputerUS and Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/msiUSA.