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TSericmaxman
post Jul 27 2009, 01:03 AM, updated 16y ago

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post Jul 27 2009, 01:27 AM

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post Jul 27 2009, 08:20 AM

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u must ve spent a lot of time on this... good job... rclxms.gif
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post Jul 27 2009, 04:25 PM

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MSI Wind U100+ User here

Atom N280 | 2GB | 160GB | GMA 950 | 10.1" LED
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post Jul 27 2009, 07:42 PM

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Would love to see owners of the gaming series posting their reviews n benchmarks here =D
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post Jul 27 2009, 09:07 PM

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Welcome aboard, prasys. Any mods? brows.gif

@ astria, took me 30 mins to get this results, and yet does not look too perfect yet.. hmm.gif

@Insydious, yeah, looking forward to gaming series users to come in..brows.gif
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Jul 27 2009, 09:07 PM)
Welcome aboard, prasys. Any mods? brows.gif

@ astria, took me 30 mins to get this results, and yet does not look too perfect yet.. hmm.gif

@Insydious, yeah, looking forward to gaming series users to come in..brows.gif
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What I've done is that i've replaced the wifi card - thats about it and added an apple sticker

If you want , I can take a photo and upload it here
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post Jul 27 2009, 09:54 PM

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What I've done is that i've replaced the wifi card - thats about it and added an apple sticker

If you want , I can take a photo and upload it here
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Cool !! I bet ppl would want to see an Apple Wind
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post Jul 30 2009, 11:51 AM

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Post 1 updated with Entertainment Series and Classic Series.

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post Jul 30 2009, 04:30 PM

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nice work ericmaxman~ nice info u got there~
include pics and it'll be perfect~ heh~

currently eyeing for gx729 or gx725~ the ones with hd4850~ what difference between gx729 and 725 anyway?
i saw the prices are under 5k~ very nice price~
wonder how's much does the hd4670 ones cost...
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QUOTE(cikonon @ Jul 30 2009, 04:30 PM)
nice work ericmaxman~ nice info u got there~
include pics and it'll be perfect~ heh~

currently eyeing for gx729 or gx725~ the ones with hd4850~  what difference between gx729 and 725 anyway?
i saw the prices are under 5k~ very nice price~
wonder how's much does the hd4670 ones cost...
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GT729
• The latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
• 17" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display
• Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology
• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
• The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design
• The Best ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4850 3D Graphic Card with DDR3 1G VRAM
• Theater Class 5 Speakers Recognized and Approved by the Highest standards of Dolby®
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

GT725
• The latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
• Genuine Windows® s Vista® Home Premium
• 17" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display
• Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology
• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
• The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design
• The Best ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4850 3D Graphic Card with 512 MB VRAM
• Theater Class 5 Speakers Recognized and Approved by the Highest standards of Dolby®
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

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the 729 has more VRAM.

That seems to be all..

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btw, pics would be kinda jard, as LYN has a limit on how many pics that can be uploaded.
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post Jul 31 2009, 06:23 PM

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no need put the pics ba~
haha~ just saying only~

cant afford to waste money to buy lappy first. T^T..
nowadays really dunno what to do with computers anymore.. omg..
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my friend brought a wind from Czone she experiencing pc hang isit that means she brought a used unit?
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post Aug 3 2009, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(-YellowSn0w- @ Aug 2 2009, 12:15 AM)
my friend brought a wind from Czone she experiencing pc hang isit that means she brought a used unit?
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Under what circumstances did it hang?
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post Aug 3 2009, 10:33 PM

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QUOTE(-YellowSn0w- @ Aug 2 2009, 12:15 AM)
my friend brought a wind from Czone she experiencing pc hang isit that means she brought a used unit?
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pc hang doesnt mean it is a used unit
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vy nicely done eric!!! now i wonder why there isn't much interest in this brand... given that the specs & features are tremendously much better than its competitors. some more @ cheaper prices!!!

Any members can provide any info??

Is it coz dis brand juz came to the local scene???

Added on August 7, 2009, 6:18 pm1 main reason i cud think is due to the service/ or lacking customer service faciilities.. It seems that a lot of notebook purchasers are very particulars on after sales services..

For example ppl are so excited when dell upgraded the XPS 16 with the ATI 4670 card.. seems like its heaven send!! Given that the GX725 comes with ATI 4850 a much better card @ similar price, nobody pay attention to MSI..

Hem, why??

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QUOTE(transformer88 @ Aug 7 2009, 06:16 PM)
vy nicely done eric!!! now i wonder why there isn't much interest in this brand... given that the specs & features are tremendously much better than its competitors. some more @ cheaper prices!!!

Any members can provide any info??

Is it coz dis brand juz came to the local scene???

1 main reason i cud think is due to the service/ or lacking customer service faciilities.. It seems that a lot of notebook purchasers are very particulars on after sales services..

For example ppl are so excited when dell upgraded the XPS 16 with the ATI 4670 card.. seems like its heaven send!! Given that the GX725 comes with ATI 4850 a much better card @ similar price, nobody pay attention to MSI..

Hem, why??
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1. The brand has been around say 4-5 years already. But due to the lack of advertising etc, not many ppl know about MSI laptops.

2. Well, usually the place that sells this notebook offers warranty service as well.

3. Like before, Dell is an established brand, so ppl trust Dell to offer better quality and aftersales service.

Well, I do hope that I created this thread, more ppl will understand more about MSI and perhaps jump onto the MSI bandwagon.
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post Aug 7 2009, 09:45 PM

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main problem with MSI is the after-sales service indeed..

they dun ve it's own service center to deal with all these problems... usually, it's the local distributor who does the job...

so basically, it's a bit like the case of Sager...
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post Aug 8 2009, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(astria @ Aug 7 2009, 09:45 PM)
main problem with MSI is the after-sales service indeed..

they dun ve it's own service center to deal with all these problems... usually, it's the local distributor who does the job...

so basically, it's a bit like the case of Sager...
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I think it's slightly better than Sager.At least there are local distributors.

It will take sometime for MSI to have their own service centre locally.

I always liked their laptops for the overclock button as it would be useful in gaming like those desperate times that you need slightly more performance for gaming.
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Yo guys, do you know which shop sells the MSI Wind in lowyat plaza? Also what do you think about that netbook?
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Anyone know where can i get the pricelist for MSI notebooks?

Thanks.
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QUOTE(friendly_ip @ Aug 13 2009, 11:21 PM)
Anyone know where can i get the pricelist for MSI notebooks?

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http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1036784
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post Aug 16 2009, 04:56 PM

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how much the GX725 cost?

Added on August 16, 2009, 7:24 pmwhat is the differential between gx725 & gt725?

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This wonderful machine GX725 cost around 5K... juz check with its main distributor media forte for more details bro... however, a lot of the forum members don't really like it due to the "perceived" problems in servicing this machine..

Onli way is for some nice owners provide feedback, then we will know for sure how 1) reliable the machine is, and 2) servicing issues...

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Added on August 17, 2009, 8:42 amOtherwise, wait for mucro.asia to set up shop here & provide us with sager... Yeah baby!!!

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Well, as I said before, mine is also a MSI.

Minor intermittent problems like randomly hang happens. But lately I noticed that my WiFi adapter is dead also. Since mine is an older model, and the WiFi adapter is of the Mini PCI type, looking for a replacement will be harder.

Keyboard, touchpad and screen are still fine. Screen has no dead pixels whatsoever. Oh, since I used to plug in and plug out of the audio jack a wee bit too rough+often, it is also dead. Using an external USB sound card to power my speakers.
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QUOTE(transformer88 @ Aug 17 2009, 10:41 AM)
This wonderful machine GX725 cost around 5K... juz check with its main distributor media forte for more details bro... however, a lot of the forum members don't really like it due to the "perceived" problems in servicing this machine..

Onli way is for some nice owners provide feedback, then we will know for sure how 1) reliable the machine is, and 2) servicing issues...

smile.gif

Added on August 17, 2009, 8:42 amOtherwise, wait for mucro.asia to set up shop here & provide us with sager... Yeah baby!!!
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http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=html&nam...rvice_worldwide

not all countries with repair service are done by MSI...

for one, Malaysia and Singapore are not...

yes, it's a great machine, but that's the risk to take...
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hey guys...i'm new to this pc world...was wondering where can i get the prices for the netbook / wind series...interested buyer but cant seem to get the prices as i live in a deserted area called ipoh =P...thanks all!! =D
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msi wind u100 user here..i'm very happy with it..very good quality and cheap also.
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what's the pricing for all those laptops?!!?
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MSI wind U100plus here rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(beruang05 @ Aug 26 2009, 09:54 PM)
MSI wind U100plus here  rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(wztech @ Aug 26 2009, 07:09 AM)
what's the pricing for all those laptops?!!?
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Guys, mind to share your feedbacks on the Wind?

Some small reviews and pics..
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Aug 26 2009, 10:14 PM)
Guys, mind to share your feedbacks on the Wind?

Some small reviews and pics..
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you can see my mini preview on my blog here:
msi wind u100plus
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post Aug 29 2009, 11:06 AM

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jux take one msi GX733 yesterday very nice ... tongue.gif and very cheap somore
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QUOTE(destee88 @ Aug 29 2009, 11:06 AM)
jux take one msi GX733 yesterday very nice ...  tongue.gif  and very cheap somore
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Mind to share some experience and some pics?
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post Aug 30 2009, 09:16 AM

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GT725 = GX725? the naming in malaysia is different?
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post Aug 31 2009, 12:28 AM

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don't know why their sell only gx edition.
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shhhhhhhhh come i tell you something hehe
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Well I guess they are the same
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im very satisfied with my wind rclxm9.gif
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QUOTE(beruang05 @ Aug 31 2009, 10:47 PM)
im very satisfied with my wind  rclxm9.gif
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Share some reviews?
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post Sep 1 2009, 02:17 AM

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any GX users here?
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post Sep 1 2009, 12:36 PM

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Mine only cheap VR320x

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Hei guys do you all know where can i get a MSI Wind U100 Plus with Public Bank Credit Card Installment plan? i know C-Zone they have it, but not cover Public Bank for Installment plan...
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Here's how I cool my rather-hot T2450 chip..

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My unique stand to raise the butt up.

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Special non-slip rubber

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Grille removed to allow better airflow.
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my msi wind can't play youtube hd smoothly..it will lag while playing..hd movie also..is it normal for netbook performance?
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Hei guys do you all know where can i get a MSI Wind U100 Plus with Public Bank Credit Card Installment plan? i know C-Zone they have it, but not cover Public Bank for Installment plan...
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You can try and call public bank to negotiate an installment plan
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anyone using x400?

cant seem to find any reviews on this in LYN
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QUOTE(stormlcc @ Sep 13 2009, 10:13 PM)
anyone using x400?

cant seem to find any reviews on this in LYN
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Still awaiting for more users to contribute..

Macam dead thread.

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Hi... I'am MSI laptop user... Using the G-Series GT725 :-)
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Mind to share your experience?
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The reason I bought this laptop is for work purpose... Weird blink.gif ...
Nice spec actually... Been eyeing this laptop early this year...
Ok la for the price less than RM5000... rclxms.gif
including freebies: gaming mouse and MSI design laptop bag..
For me.. is worth the investment... biggrin.gif

The Spec:
MSI GT725 | C2D P8600 | 500GB | ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB GDDR3

Main drawback for this laptop... Heavy... 3.5kg... sweat.gif

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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 24 2009, 06:29 PM)
The reason I bought this laptop is for work purpose... Weird  blink.gif ...
Nice spec actually... Been eyeing this laptop early this year...
Ok la for the price less than RM5000...  rclxms.gif 
including freebies: gaming mouse and MSI design laptop bag..
For me.. is worth the investment... biggrin.gif

The Spec:
MSI GT725 | C2D P8600 | 500GB | ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB GDDR3

Main drawback for this laptop... Heavy... 3.5kg...  sweat.gif
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Some pics?

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Ok here you go...
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This is my work station... whistling.gif

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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 24 2009, 07:02 PM)
Ok here you go...
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How's the quality like?

Solid?
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How's the quality like?

Solid?
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The build... better than Acer... (no offence guys... this is my opinion)...
I found out ok... giving scale - I will rate 8/10...

Weird about MSI - Malaysia will always left out from their market radar... sweat.gif

My point is that before buying this model, MSI have already begin promoting GT729..
Did ask the seller about this latest model but it seem they (seller) doesn't know that this new model exist...
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hi corona.. congratulations on yr new baby!! very powerful GPU for the $$$!!

where did u get this notebook, coz MSI stuff is vy vy difficult to get and not many dealers display it (esp the gaming series)

TQ bro!!

Added on September 24, 2009, 9:23 pmbtw.. bro this notebook is considered lightweight for its size, ie 17".. smile.gif

the new alienware m15X weights 4kg for a 15.6" notebook!!

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QUOTE(transformer88 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:21 PM)
hi corona.. congratulations on yr new baby!! very powerful GPU for the $$$!!

where did u get this notebook, coz MSI stuff is vy vy difficult to get and not many dealers display it (esp the gaming series)

TQ bro!!

Added on September 24, 2009, 9:23 pmbtw.. bro this notebook is considered lightweight for its size, ie 17".. smile.gif

the new alienware m15X weights 4kg for a 15.6" notebook!!
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Thanks...

I bought this laptop at IT Discovery Sdn Bhd... It's at Imbi Plaza...
I found the company selling this MSI G-Series during the PC Fair...
Luckily I found them... My last resort will buy it from xotipc...
xotipc<---gonna cost me a bomb for the courier services..
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QUOTE(transformer88 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:21 PM)
hi corona.. congratulations on yr new baby!! very powerful GPU for the $$$!!

where did u get this notebook, coz MSI stuff is vy vy difficult to get and not many dealers display it (esp the gaming series)

TQ bro!!

Added on September 24, 2009, 9:23 pmbtw.. bro this notebook is considered lightweight for its size, ie 17".. smile.gif

the new alienware m15X weights 4kg for a 15.6" notebook!!
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because M15x is completely covered with aluminium biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 24 2009, 07:14 PM)
The build... better than Acer... (no offence guys... this is my opinion)...
I found out ok... giving scale - I will rate 8/10...

Weird about MSI - Malaysia will always left out from their market radar...  sweat.gif

My point is that before buying this model,  MSI have already begin promoting GT729..
Did ask the seller about this latest model but it seem they (seller) doesn't know that this new model exist...
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That's the prob. And in terms of warranty claims, it will be a bit tough.

Thank god mine did not give me any major problems.

Running solid after 2 years of rough usage.
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QUOTE(Mr.Docter @ Sep 24 2009, 10:12 PM)
because M15x is completely covered with aluminium  biggrin.gif
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rclxms.gif Hahaa.... tongue.gif

Mine is covered with carbon fibre....

Which mean --> it's lighter than Alienware...
But for hardware and performance wise... Alienware is still the king.. flex.gif

Hopefully my next pc will be Alienware... If cannot ALIANWARE also can... laugh.gif

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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 24 2009, 10:18 PM)
rclxms.gif Hahaa.... tongue.gif

Mine is covered with carbon fibre....

Which mean --> it's lighter than Alienware...
But for hardware and performance wise... Alienware is still the king.. flex.gif

Hopefully my next pc will be Alienware... If cannot ALIANWARE also can... laugh.gif
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Really carbon fibre?

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Nice~~
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 24 2009, 10:17 PM)
That's the prob. And in terms of warranty claims, it will be a bit tough.

Thank god mine did not give me any major problems.

Running solid after 2 years of rough usage.
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Yup.. I agree with you... warranty will me the major issue..
From what I know... MSI Malaysia have setup their Service Center for Laptop...

Based on the brochure that I got from PC Fair...

or might be otherwise rclxub.gif

Ericmaxman... just want to know.. do MSI Malaysia offer any extended warranty package?

Wow your laptop is quite tough... My previous laptop (Acer) kong every year...

Bought in 2005... and every year will return to service centre for repair..

cry.gif got bad model... I think...

Added on September 24, 2009, 10:33 pm
QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 24 2009, 10:26 PM)
Really carbon fibre?

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Nice~~
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Shh... Carbon fibre skin only.. tongue.gif Joking only...
Man this laptop will cost me kebabom... rclxub.gif

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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 24 2009, 10:29 PM)
Yup.. I agree with you... warranty will me the major issue..
From what I know... MSI Malaysia have setup their Service Center for Laptop...

Based on the brochure that I got from PC Fair...

or might be otherwise rclxub.gif

Ericmaxman... just want to know.. do MSI Malaysia offer any extended warranty package?

Wow your laptop is quite tough... My previous laptop (Acer) kong every year...

Bought in 2005... and every year will return to service centre for repair..

cry.gif  got bad model... I think...

Added on September 24, 2009, 10:33 pm
Shh... Carbon fibre skin only.. tongue.gif Joking only...
Man this laptop will cost me kebabom... rclxub.gif
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They have a Laptop Service Center already?

Here's a list I found ->

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

As for the extended warranty period, AFAIK, MSI Malaysia does not offer that. I could be wrong.

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added -> what model was ur acer? my friend has a 5000-series acer he bought 4 years ago. still running strong till today..

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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 24 2009, 10:59 PM)
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They have a Laptop Service Center already?

Here's a list I found ->

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

As for the extended warranty period, AFAIK, MSI Malaysia does not offer that. I could be wrong.

wink.gif

added -> what model was ur acer? my friend has a 5000-series acer he bought 4 years ago. still running strong till today..
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Thanks for the list..

About the previous laptop it was Acer Aspire 1692WLMi... icon_rolleyes.gif

Help me a lot during my Uni days...

From programming to gaming and even torrent.. Quite rough use...
Most probably or other factor that contribute the failure of my laptop...
Now I inherit my old laptop to my nephew... smile.gif

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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 24 2009, 11:12 PM)
Thanks for the list..

About the previous laptop it was Acer Aspire 1692WLMi... icon_rolleyes.gif

Help me a lot during my Uni days...

From programming to gaming and even torrent.. Quite rough use...
Most probably or other factor that contribute the failure of my laptop...
Now I inherit my old laptop to my nephew...    smile.gif
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I do game on my MSI..torrent also got..

But I do suspect that the HDD might be failing soon though..

=(
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TQ Corona for your info... did u get the notebook @ pc fair or @ IT discovery? coz i did managed to c the notebook @ pc fair but not @ IT discovery... TQ bro!!
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hey bro... mind contributing here???

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1109389
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TQ Corona for your info... did u get the notebook @ pc fair or @ IT discovery? coz i did managed to c the notebook @ pc fair but not @ IT discovery... TQ bro!!
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Opps... rclxub.gif

Bought at IT Discovery... The booth that you saw during PC Fair is the same company...
I think they are one of the premier distributor for MSI Laptop.. nod.gif

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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 24 2009, 11:20 PM)
I do game on my MSI..torrent also got..

But I do suspect that the HDD might be failing soon though..

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Better make backup fast... If your harddisk getting hot around 50c it's the sign of HD near failure...
(Based on my exprience.. others might differ)

My personal advice change before it fails... unsure.gif

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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 25 2009, 04:29 PM)
shocking.gif

Better make backup fast... If your harddisk getting hot around 50c it's the sign of HD near failure...
(Based on my exprience.. others might differ)

My personal advice change before it fails...  unsure.gif
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Normal ambiance also 45++. Now 49..

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Thank god I have an external...
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 25 2009, 05:56 PM)
Normal ambiance also 45++. Now 49..

rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif

Thank god I have an external...
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shocking.gif ....

Ok la as long you have a backup device... then its safe...

Weird.. other thread like woo... fast.. while this tread hmm...

banyak kesian woo...

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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 25 2009, 06:48 PM)
shocking.gif ....

Ok la as long you have a backup device... then its safe...

Weird.. other thread like woo... fast.. while this tread hmm...

banyak kesian woo...

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Sad sad wo..

I think cuz not many ppl knows about MSI ma..

Its funny when you have an MSI laptop..when ppl ask what laptop u using, when u reply MSI, their faces will be like -> blink.gif blink.gif
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 25 2009, 06:53 PM)
Sad sad wo..

I think cuz not many ppl knows about MSI ma..

Its funny when you have an MSI laptop..when ppl ask what laptop u using, when u reply MSI, their faces will be like ->  blink.gif  blink.gif
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Yup.. same situation as me...

Outside from Malaysia - MSI laptop quite a strong brand.. especially in US and Europe.. (not to forget Singapore)

Haizz... Look at the positive side... at least we are unique... brows.gif

MSI are now promoting their netbooks... hope they can establish themselves here in Malaysia...
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QUOTE(corona @ Sep 25 2009, 07:06 PM)
Yup.. same situation as me...

Outside from Malaysia - MSI laptop quite a strong brand.. especially in US and Europe.. (not to forget Singapore)

Haizz... Look at the positive side... at least we are unique...  brows.gif

MSI are now promoting their netbooks... hope they can establish themselves here in Malaysia...
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Indeed. And in certain countries, you can actually configure almost every part of the laptop..

the MSI Wind is quite successful beside the ASUS eeePC
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not many netbook give free bag + mouse with rm1299. most of netbook not given bag with price around 1399~1499
just wanto know whether their customer service/warranty maintainance is good or not?

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any msi wind user realize that your wind can overclock?..i just found in bios have setting DOC.can set 8%,15.
first i dont know what is that..then search on google..i found that is for overclock or turbo mode your wind atom processor..
i try it..and its work...i set 15%.the max in bios..after boot window then press fn+f10..automatically popup out sad turbo on..then check in cpuz..it show 1880mhz from 1660mhz..on turbo mode the power button led also change color to orange..
to make this thing work need run on power from plug..on battery is does not work.
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http://forums.msiwind.net/

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In malaysia got sell MSI laptop?
I looking the Gaming series Laptop~
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huhuhu this thread not really popular like other.sad2.

to msi wind fans...
can you open this website http://msiwind.net/..?
i cannot open this website..i like this web so much cos have a lot of msiwind info i can get.
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how much is gt729 n gt725?

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gt725 rm 3999 with gift. gt729 dun know.
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QUOTE(muhiann @ Oct 14 2009, 01:04 PM)
huhuhu this thread not really popular like other.sad2.

to msi wind fans...
can you open this website http://msiwind.net/..?
i cannot open this website..i like this web so much cos have a lot of msiwind info i can get.
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Can't access.

Seems to be having problems.
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is there any flaws in gt725?the price range is quite attractive..
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QUOTE(helldagger @ Oct 19 2009, 09:14 PM)
how much is gt729 n gt725?
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In lowyat corner GT725 quoted RM4999
GT729 haven't hit Malaysia yet but Singapore quoted RM 6k++.

QUOTE(helldagger @ Oct 20 2009, 12:09 AM)
is there any flaws in gt725?the price range is quite attractive..
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So far only saw 1 review saying the fan problem. but the GT725 is the benchmark/comparison for all the high-end graphic laptop.

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QUOTE(zairee2580 @ Oct 20 2009, 06:24 AM)
In lowyat corner GT725 quoted RM4999
GT729 haven't hit Malaysia yet but Singapore quoted RM 6k++.
So far only saw 1 review saying the fan problem. but the GT725 is the benchmark/comparison for all the high-end graphic laptop.
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sad.gif Damn GT729 expensive rclxub.gif


QUOTE(galvatron @ Oct 19 2009, 10:06 PM)
gt725 rm 3999 with gift. gt729 dun know.
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Galvatron :> Wow.. the price drop for GT725 is WOW... shocking.gif rclxub.gif shocking.gif compare the last 2 months (around July/August). It's getting cheaper

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Not bad, but 7 can't load the default drivers for the X300.

And also for the Ralink WiFi.

But the rest is fine.

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hi galvatron bro, cud u pls tell us where u found the GT725 selling for RM3999. ? TQ bro.. coz my housemate interested to get 1... smile.gif
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QUOTE(zairee2580 @ Oct 20 2009, 06:24 AM)
In lowyat corner GT725 quoted RM4999
GT729 haven't hit Malaysia yet but Singapore quoted RM 6k++.
So far only saw 1 review saying the fan problem. but the GT725 is the benchmark/comparison for all the high-end graphic laptop.
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what's 729 specs? 5870?
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• The Latest Intel® Core® 2 Solo processor technology (ULV SU3500 1.4ghz) 3mb cache n 800mhz FSB quite ok..
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (oredy got inside the hdd n include all the ori vista cd etc)
• 13" 16:9 Wide Screen Display (1366 by 768 pixels resolution)
• Advanced Power Saving Technology (use Fn button, got gaming/movie/presentation/office/turbo battery/ECO off mode)
• WiMAX™ Wireless Module (optional) (this features not yet check, maybe have maybe not)
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-In High Resolution Mega Pixels Webcam (which is 1.3mp)
• 802.11b / g / n Wireless Lan with Bluetooth (optional) (both got Wifi n Bluetooth)
• The Most Complete Expanded Interface
- 320gb 5400rpm HDD
- Mobile Intel® GMA 4500HD (dedicated 32mb) up to 781mb

this my mom's lappy, she buy coz priority at weight n thickness also she want a slightly power compare a netbook.. here's my comment:
- does not come with any external DVDrom
- the keyboard really look cheap (u press in the middle of it the whole keyboard also like being press)
- but the MSI logo behind got backlit light
- only got 4 cell batt, if 8 cell can last 8 hours if i not mistaken.. the batt really thin.. not usual batt
- the left part which at ur left hand loc, will feel a bit warm, but acceptable..
- if using w7 should increase a bit..
- only have 1 slot for RAM
- the SPEAKER is surprising loud, at review they said it the weak point, but after i test a max vol can overrun with my k40ab speaker.. but lack at bass sound, but the treble n mid sound is louder then my k40ab..
- the ventilation place is share with left speaker, so that why it's dosent hv proper ventilation for it.. (that the cause the heat at left side)
- the vista score is
cpu: 3.6
ram: 4.9 (2gb)
graphic: 3.4
gaming: 3.5
hdd: 5.2
- to reformat as easy as press F3 button b4 enter OS.. n all the driver will install itself.. take around 20-30min not sure exactly how long..
- the mouse include kind of special coz the usb socket also can place inside the mouse which the cabel is retractable (like vacuum cabel mechanism self retractable)
- but i notice the lappy it's a bit late to detect USB (even a mouse, but still acceptable)
- the package include the bag (but it's like file holder, so cant place the mouse n power adapter) so my mom ask another bag for free.. she got lenovo bag..
- the package also come with small piece of smooth clothes for cleaning
the conclusion
- my mom like it a lot, n the spec can run her SPSS (statistical software dunno for what) software smoothly, n it's light n thin.. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Oct 26 2009, 10:35 PM)
X340
• The Latest Intel® Core® 2 Solo processor technology (ULV SU3500 1.4ghz) 3mb cache n 800mhz FSB quite ok..
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (oredy got inside the hdd n include all the ori vista cd etc)
• 13" 16:9 Wide Screen Display (1366 by 768 pixels resolution)
• Advanced Power Saving Technology (use Fn button, got gaming/movie/presentation/office/turbo battery/ECO off mode)
• WiMAX™ Wireless Module (optional) (this features not yet check, maybe have maybe not)
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-In High Resolution Mega Pixels Webcam (which is 1.3mp)
• 802.11b / g / n Wireless Lan with Bluetooth (optional) (both got Wifi n Bluetooth)
• The Most Complete Expanded Interface
- 320gb 5400rpm HDD
- Mobile Intel® GMA 4500HD (dedicated 32mb) up to 781mb

this my mom's lappy, she buy coz priority at weight n thickness also she want a slightly power compare a netbook.. here's my comment:
- does not come with any external DVDrom
- the keyboard really look cheap (u press in the middle of it the whole keyboard also like being press)
- but the MSI logo behind got backlit light
- only got 4 cell batt, if 8 cell can last 8 hours if i not mistaken.. the batt really thin.. not usual batt
- the left part which at ur left hand loc, will feel a bit warm, but acceptable..
- if using w7 should increase a bit..
- only have 1 slot for RAM
- the SPEAKER is surprising loud, at review they said it the weak point, but after i test a max vol can overrun with my k40ab speaker.. but lack at bass sound, but the treble n mid sound is louder then my k40ab..
- the ventilation place is share with left speaker, so that why it's dosent hv proper ventilation for it.. (that the cause the heat at left side)
- the vista score is
cpu: 3.6
ram: 4.9 (2gb)
graphic: 3.4
gaming: 3.5
hdd: 5.2
- to reformat as easy as press F3 button b4 enter OS.. n all the driver will install itself.. take around 20-30min not sure exactly how long..
- the mouse include kind of special coz the usb socket also can place inside the mouse which the cabel is retractable (like vacuum cabel mechanism self retractable)
- but i notice the lappy it's a bit late to detect USB (even a mouse, but still acceptable)
- the package include the bag (but it's like file holder, so cant place the mouse n power adapter) so my mom ask another bag for free.. she got lenovo bag..
- the package also come with small piece of smooth clothes for cleaning
the conclusion
- my mom like it a lot, n the spec can run her SPSS (statistical software dunno for what) software smoothly, n it's light n thin..  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif
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Hey i have this laptop too thumbup.gif Just bought it but mine comes with free external dvd-rw player. Where fo i get the free win7 upgrade? I cant seem to find the slip in the box ohmy.gif
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only vista home premium include in the box.. not w7..
need to upgrade but hv to pay a little using credit card.. u buy the white or black color? n it's external also got 2 color right? black n white too...
my mom buy black color, coz white at that shop only got atom proc.. they only hv 2 lappy per day if not mistaken..

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MSI thread seem not much ppl here....
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what's 729 specs? 5870?
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Same as GX725 but with proc quad 2.0 & 4850 1 gb.
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QUOTE(amad108 @ Oct 26 2009, 10:35 PM)
X340
• The Latest Intel® Core® 2 Solo processor technology (ULV SU3500 1.4ghz) 3mb cache n 800mhz FSB quite ok..
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (oredy got inside the hdd n include all the ori vista cd etc)
• 13" 16:9 Wide Screen Display (1366 by 768 pixels resolution)
• Advanced Power Saving Technology (use Fn button, got gaming/movie/presentation/office/turbo battery/ECO off mode)
• WiMAX™ Wireless Module (optional) (this features not yet check, maybe have maybe not)
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-In High Resolution Mega Pixels Webcam (which is 1.3mp)
• 802.11b / g / n Wireless Lan with Bluetooth (optional) (both got Wifi n Bluetooth)
• The Most Complete Expanded Interface
- 320gb 5400rpm HDD
- Mobile Intel® GMA 4500HD (dedicated 32mb) up to 781mb

this my mom's lappy, she buy coz priority at weight n thickness also she want a slightly power compare a netbook.. here's my comment:
- does not come with any external DVDrom
- the keyboard really look cheap (u press in the middle of it the whole keyboard also like being press)
- but the MSI logo behind got backlit light
- only got 4 cell batt, if 8 cell can last 8 hours if i not mistaken.. the batt really thin.. not usual batt
- the left part which at ur left hand loc, will feel a bit warm, but acceptable..
- if using w7 should increase a bit..
- only have 1 slot for RAM
- the SPEAKER is surprising loud, at review they said it the weak point, but after i test a max vol can overrun with my k40ab speaker.. but lack at bass sound, but the treble n mid sound is louder then my k40ab..
- the ventilation place is share with left speaker, so that why it's dosent hv proper ventilation for it.. (that the cause the heat at left side)
- the vista score is
cpu: 3.6
ram: 4.9 (2gb)
graphic: 3.4
gaming: 3.5
hdd: 5.2
- to reformat as easy as press F3 button b4 enter OS.. n all the driver will install itself.. take around 20-30min not sure exactly how long..
- the mouse include kind of special coz the usb socket also can place inside the mouse which the cabel is retractable (like vacuum cabel mechanism self retractable)
- but i notice the lappy it's a bit late to detect USB (even a mouse, but still acceptable)
- the package include the bag (but it's like file holder, so cant place the mouse n power adapter) so my mom ask another bag for free.. she got lenovo bag..
- the package also come with small piece of smooth clothes for cleaning
the conclusion
- my mom like it a lot, n the spec can run her SPSS (statistical software dunno for what) software smoothly, n it's light n thin..  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif
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ur mum in healthcare industry?

QUOTE(zairee2580 @ Oct 28 2009, 12:28 PM)
Same as GX725 but with proc quad 2.0 & 4850 1 gb.
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oh only the quad core major difference and it cost like 1k+ more?
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QUOTE(ineser @ Oct 29 2009, 02:55 PM)
Yeah, I'm surprised Sager thread is more active than MSI
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Well this brand is not as famous as Sager which is known for gaming laptops but their gaming series are pretty good and nicely price. Hope more people will get to know about it. Another is the warranty. I heard some bad things about it before this
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oh only the quad core major difference and it cost like 1k+ more?
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innocent.gif Don't shoot me... maybe the currency exchange + tax make it 1K. Ppl ask & i answer what I found.
I'm trying to find gx725 myself & all the shop says "no stock". grumble.gif dry.gif
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QUOTE(zairee2580 @ Oct 29 2009, 11:17 PM)
innocent.gif Don't shoot me...  maybe the currency exchange + tax make it 1K. Ppl ask & i answer what I found.
I'm trying to find gx725 myself & all the shop says "no stock".  grumble.gif  dry.gif
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well you can buy from http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1036784/+80
anyway GX729 some sites state it's using core 2 duo instead of quad dunno why though

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Yes... a few days ago. but she also said distributor no stock. Thundermatch says minimum 2 weeks.
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QUOTE(zairee2580 @ Oct 30 2009, 12:10 AM)
Yes... a few days ago. but she also said distributor no stock. Thundermatch says minimum 2 weeks.
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I heard due to scarceness of high quality monitors, production of 729 have been discontinued something like that.... dunno true or not or they stop selling it in certain parts of the world
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QUOTE(zairee2580 @ Oct 29 2009, 11:17 PM)
innocent.gif Don't shoot me...  maybe the currency exchange + tax make it 1K. Ppl ask & i answer what I found.
I'm trying to find gx725 myself & all the shop says "no stock".  grumble.gif  dry.gif
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hi bro...
i had same problem with u..
but luckily i found out that corona bought gx/gt725 at IT discovery,plaza imbi.. rclxms.gif
so went window shopping there n the seller said 3days to order the unit..n can use credit card also..
this thread http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1036784,only dealing with cash...
planning to get it on january icon_rolleyes.gif ,but still keeping my option open..
n one thing,the seller there don't know anything about gx/gt729 shocking.gif ...
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QUOTE(bobbykatoi @ Oct 30 2009, 03:23 AM)
hi bro...
i had same problem with u..
but luckily i found out that corona bought gx/gt725 at IT discovery,plaza imbi.. rclxms.gif
so went window shopping there n the seller said 3days to order the unit..n can use credit card also..
this thread http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1036784,only dealing with cash...
planning to get it on january icon_rolleyes.gif ,but still keeping my option open..
n one thing,the seller there don't know anything about gx/gt729 shocking.gif ...
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Well like I say GT729 had some problems on its own and may not reach some parts of the world.
Can use credit card without extra charges? what about installment plan?
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Well like I say GT729 had some problems on its own and may not reach some parts of the world.
Can use credit card without extra charges? what about installment plan?
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cant remember all the detail well,went there 2month ago.. sweat.gif
there are 2 plan
1)pay i think rm80 cover charge(??)and then interest free installment plan.
2)2%charge to credit card

cant comfirm it,but that all i remember... whistling.gif
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not bad if there is interest free installment plan hmm.gif
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went there n got the feel gx623(closest thing there that actually like gx725) blush.gif
and its awesome rclxms.gif (of course cant compare with alienware m17x) cry.gif
feel gx725 the best option for gaming laptop under rm5000..other suggestion??
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QUOTE(bobbykatoi @ Oct 30 2009, 02:02 PM)
cant remember all the detail well,went there 2month ago.. sweat.gif
there are 2 plan
1)pay i think rm80 cover charge(??)and then interest free installment plan.
2)2%charge to credit card

cant comfirm it,but that all i remember... whistling.gif
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2 month ago? sweat.gif sweat.gif cry.gif
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2 month ago?  sweat.gif  sweat.gif  cry.gif
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just before raya..
1month 12day lo to be exact.. hmm.gif
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QUOTE(bobbykatoi @ Oct 30 2009, 06:01 PM)
yeah...
went there n got  the feel gx623(closest thing there that actually like gx725) blush.gif
and its awesome rclxms.gif (of course cant compare with alienware m17x) cry.gif
feel gx725 the best option for gaming laptop under rm5000..other suggestion??
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Yes indeed that kind of specs cannot find anywhere.... 4850 i dunno besides sager which brand carries it
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fuh tue la..
so u think any different with gx725 4850 512mb n gx729 4850 1gb? hmm.gif
gx725 rm4999,if gx729??
but discontiunued already mad.gif
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QUOTE(Darkmage12 @ Oct 30 2009, 11:50 PM)
Yes indeed that kind of specs cannot find anywhere.... 4850 i dunno besides sager which brand carries it
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Others doesn't use ATI, but 4850 is in par with GTX260m. Asus, AW, Sager.....
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Others doesn't use ATI, but 4850 is in par with GTX260m. Asus, AW, Sager.....
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in par with GTX260m in AW(not the sli one i think) hmm.gif ,i should seriously considering this gx725.. drool.gif

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fuh tue la..
so u think any different with gx725 4850 512mb n gx729 4850 1gb? hmm.gif
gx725 rm4999,if gx729??
but discontiunued already mad.gif
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not much difference unless you play Full HD resolution. 729 well got some sites stated using dual core and some put quad core Q9000 if it was i7 then would be better

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Others doesn't use ATI, but 4850 is in par with GTX260m. Asus, AW, Sager.....
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QUOTE(bobbykatoi @ Oct 31 2009, 03:52 AM)
in par with GTX260m in AW(not the sli one i think) hmm.gif ,i should seriously considering this gx725.. drool.gif
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in some areas it also edges out GTX260m SLI
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Well I feel overall 4850 gives a better performance than 260m
in some areas it also edges out GTX260m SLI
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frankly, i think MSI shud be more decisive in their business strategy in terms whether they want to play the notebook game or not.. they are half heartly intro gaming products but stopped in between by not having sufficient machines for the sellers to sell.. example, ppl interested in the gx725, but all we can find is gx620 or gx 720.. np but these old models are mostly sold @ 4,999.. this is ridiculous pricing!!

Moreover, most sellers said they don't hav gx725 in stock due to low demand for gaming notebooks ( my fren spoken to media forte) in kl - then i am wondering why alienware can sell their MX15X & M17X at much more higher price than GX725??? some more we know that alienware got buyer as can be shown in the alienware thread..

Therefore, i believe it boils down to idiot MSI stupid policies, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY WANT TO DO IN THE NOTEBOOK SEGMENT OF THE INDUSTRY.. hav a nice weekend, cheers bros & sis!!! smile.gif
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I feel it could be media forte at fault here. Earlier I did email them for info when it will arrive. They just gave a timeframe like mid june. Later on they never even bother to inform if it actually arrived or not even when I did call that person who even gave me his own number.... for the stock well I did heard that 729 is due to low market demand and hard to produce high quality monitors....duno what crap is this though
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ur mum in healthcare industry?
oh only the quad core major difference and it cost like 1k+ more?
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is 1GB GX260 card better or HD 4850 512MB? this will help me decide MSI vs Sager. have read al the posts here, and i agree that if MSI had some good standing in malaysia with support, it could be good. until then ppl will always be reluctant and scared to buy one.
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HD 4850 512MB more better than 1GB GX260.
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is 1GB GX260 card better or HD 4850 512MB? this will help me decide MSI vs Sager. have read al the posts here, and i agree that if MSI had some good standing in malaysia with support, it could be good. until then ppl will always be reluctant and scared to buy one.
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If your thinking of getting a gt725, just forget it. Might take a few month for the unit to be available in Malaysia again (that is if MSI still produce the unit). vmad.gif
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i was looking at the GT725 actually. Bad news then. Hey how will crysis and GTA4 perform on the GT725. Anyone has a clue?
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dun worry, it run with smooth at full setting.average 35-45 fps.

Added on November 13, 2009, 11:28 amgt725 selling hot like cake! now it not available at any store such as newegg,amazon etc.Maybe msi discontinued product.from msi website we will know msi launching gt 740 and gt 633 where it got nvidia 250m.It little underpowered as 260m.But that RAM slot can using ddr3 1333 mHz.

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dun worry, it run with smooth at full setting.average 35-45 fps.

Added on November 13, 2009, 11:28 amgt725 selling hot like cake! now it not available at any store such as newegg,amazon etc.Maybe msi discontinued product.from msi website we will know msi launching gt 740 and gt 633 where it got nvidia 250m.It little underpowered as 260m.But that RAM slot can using ddr3 1333 mHz.
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Well RAM cannot compensate for the graphics card tongue.gif Their selling point was the superior 4850 which is a very decent card priced very competitively. So I guess those new models will have a tough time selling unless they kill off GT 725
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FUTURE MSI CR700 USER HERE AFTER SUNDAY tongue.gif

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Today I just went to Lowyat and Digital Mall PJ, looking for CX700 model.

I saw the CR700 at PC fair but do some research from internet and find out that CX700 using better graphic card.

But after spend an hour in Lowyat, I didnt find any MSI notebook display in any shop that selling notebook, not even one.

Really disappointed.
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MSI Wind U100+ White User here

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wanna asking u all, u used this netbook wit win7?
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put me up tehre! GX630 user here biggrin.gif

AMD Athlonx2 Dual Core QL-62A 2.0GHz (Turbo mode to 2.4ghz) | 4GB DDR2 800MHz | 250GB 7200RPM Hard Disk | 9600M GT 512MB | 15.4" |

got this laptop from US..serves me pretty well..thought the laptop is quite heaty to touch bt tat is because of it's aluminum body

played Call of Duty MW2 at medium spec and max resolution..during heavy smokes or heavy gun fires, the game will start to lag..bt enabling the Turbo-Mode instant smooth! very satisfied..though hope can try out the Intel version of this model ^^
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sorry, not sure it's the correct place to ask or not, i just want to know where can i find MSI notebook price list? and which shop in KL or PJ got MSI notebooks display for look and feel?

Thankds in advance.
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sorry, not sure it's the correct place to ask or not, i just want to know where can i find MSI notebook price list? and which shop in KL or PJ got MSI notebooks display for look and feel?

Thankds in advance.
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hi guys.

i just bought a MSI wind u100 plus wit RM1199 (include 2gb ram)


i'm thinking, does anyone here know how or where got help ppl to mod for the touch screen??
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hi guys.

i just bought a MSI wind u100 plus wit RM1199 (include 2gb ram)
i'm thinking, does anyone here know how or where got help ppl to mod for the touch screen??
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prasys might be able to.
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"mod" the touch screen? as in what? O_O

@Steven11: go to LYN garage sales..under notebook section..got seller selling it..Full range of MSI products brows.gif

anyway, this question goes out to the MSI Gaming Series user. I'm not sure bout you guys..bt then my speaker is not very loud at all sad.gif..wonder if can open it up and mod it wid a better one brows.gif

n apparently..MSI used cheap paint on the red plastic part..back part of my laptop with the red paint is starting to chip off sad.gif..cant find any guide to open it up..else wanna spray kaw kaw make it shiny tongue.gif
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you mean Wind U100 netbook can be modded to become touch screen?

does it void the warranty if we do so?

I'm thinking of getting one too, but the model only has 2gb DDR2 400 and I am planning to install win7 on it.

am just wondering if any U100 users here upgraded the ram?
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"mod" the touch screen? as in what? O_O
@Steven11: go to LYN garage sales..under notebook section..got seller selling it..Full range of MSI products brows.gif
anyway, this question goes out to the MSI Gaming Series user. I'm not sure bout you guys..bt then my speaker is not very loud at all sad.gif..wonder if can open it up and mod it wid a better one brows.gif
n apparently..MSI used cheap paint on the red plastic part..back part of my laptop with the red paint is starting to chip off sad.gif..cant find any guide to open it up..else wanna spray kaw kaw make it shiny tongue.gif
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u can mod the LCD screen with touch screen.
got a solder less touch screen selling online wit about usd1xx.

i saw in the youtube, n also in the MSI forum n insanewind forum.

most of it had mod wit touch screen n OS wit Win7 or other OS.

just asking n c malaysia where can help to mod only.

QUOTE(Cold|Drawn @ Jan 14 2010, 12:50 PM)
you mean Wind U100 netbook can be modded to become touch screen?

does it void the warranty if we do so?

I'm thinking of getting one too, but the model only has 2gb DDR2 400 and I am planning to install win7 on it.

am just wondering if any U100 users here upgraded the ram?
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i think....ya, will void the warranty.

i just bought my Wind U100 plus at ViewNet (the hypermarket one),
the price RM1199,the price including upgrade to 2gb ddr2 667 n some accessories.
n come wit OEM Win XP.

u can install win 7, if u dun want xp.
but remember the win xp is ori (they didnt give disc...just recovery disc only)

but u can dual boot. ( i thinking to do that now)
keep ur win xp. just install another OS.
then boot the OS u want.











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i heard also can for other netbook that with the same size of the screen.

since those netbook, all almost the same.

fren, i also want to mod,
but....nobody in malaysia know to do n sell? i dun dare to mod it wit my clumsy hand.....

Added on January 14, 2010, 6:40 pmhmm....
got anyone using the netbook play Warcraft's dota??
i play wit flying spaghetti monster n com wit ai,
a bit lag.....

got anyone that didnt lag???

i already OC 15% for my u100 plus.

if play normal map, run perfect.
just the DOTA map only.

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lower ur setting and see
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for?? for warcraft DOTA??
i test already so many time.
if 5ai n me (6), may not so lag.
but if all 10, i'll b so lag, especially when many hero casting spell (skill) 2gether, n also when reach enemy base.....

if i play normal map, everything run fine.
i ok for it lah. play 1 v 1 for DOTA loh..... or 3v3 loh shocking.gif
just for fun.
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who got using dual boot in u100 (/plus) ??
can teach me??

i read in insanewind forum.
they say just create one more partition for the 2nd OS only......
who got try b4??

bcoz i want to remain my OEM XP, then install one more Win 7 or ubuntu or other OS.
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Hi, I'm using MSI Megabook GT627Q | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 | 500GB | NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS | 15.4' LCD

Did you all facing the heat on ur lappy especially right hand side?

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Such specs sure got heat due to its gaming nature. How much is ur laptop?
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Such specs sure got heat due to its gaming nature. How much is ur laptop?
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Do u have any idea to solve the heat? LOL biggrin.gif
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wow what tournament? Maybe cooling fan might help or undervolt the processor

Added on January 25, 2010, 9:05 amoh just found out that you are from winds lolz

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wow what tournament? Maybe cooling fan might help or undervolt the processor

Added on January 25, 2010, 9:05 amoh just found out that you are from winds lolz
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QUOTE(vinc3nt @ Jan 25 2010, 10:22 AM)
One Asia Cup in Singapore. I do have cooling fan under my lappy but still the same * the heat*  rclxub.gif

LOL.... Wao, u know W|nDs? Or saw my userbar hahaha
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Sure I know what is winds la.... so famous.... so nice that you can get so nice laptop for free..... what did first place get then? I heard there was a tournament which pays first place 100k USD? cooling fan is pretty useless actually unless you get those like from coolermaster..... we can't expect plastic which cannot conduct heat to dissipate heat right? it will get stuck and the heat will build up
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QUOTE(Darkmage12 @ Jan 25 2010, 02:50 PM)
Sure I know what is winds la.... so famous.... so nice that you can get so nice laptop for free..... what did first place get then? I heard there was a tournament which pays first place 100k USD? cooling fan is pretty useless actually unless you get those like from coolermaster..... we can't expect plastic which cannot conduct heat to dissipate heat right? it will get stuck and the heat will build up
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rclxm9.gif nvr think that winds so famous haha..... first place got more cash lo tongue.gif
Yupz, OAC was the tournament which pays 100k USD as prizes.... But not give 100k USD to first place la haha
Currently im using CM cooling fan ooh, still the same *THE HEAT* The best way to solve it is use our lappy under air-con LOL
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i just bought U100 plus today at 999
love this whitie soooo muchhhhhhh

btw: i oso returned my dell mini to dell at same day...
it is sucks ><
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An clue how can i get one from the gaming series?
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QUOTE(vinc3nt @ Jan 25 2010, 07:02 PM)
rclxm9.gif nvr think that winds so famous haha..... first place got more cash lo tongue.gif
Yupz, OAC was the tournament which pays 100k USD as prizes.... But not give 100k USD to first place la haha
Currently im using CM cooling fan ooh, still the same *THE HEAT* The best way to solve it is use our lappy under air-con LOL
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Well air-con is good since this laptop sure got alot of heat from the monster gpu.... anyway you got 500USD in cash while the laptop cost 1500?
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Well air-con is good since this laptop sure got alot of heat from the monster gpu.... anyway you got 500USD in cash while the laptop cost 1500?
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LOL.... Secret but more than 500USD tongue.gif
this is a monster GPU? Too bad my living room only have ceiling fan tongue.gif
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LOL.... Secret but more than 500USD tongue.gif
this is a monster GPU? Too bad my living room only have ceiling fan tongue.gif
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pretty monster.... if those GTX 260m even worse. Must be 2k then tongue.gif
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LOL..... If you're the gal in your signature then i tell u how much i've won hahaha....

Yea lo, too bad i can't get the better GPU haha
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hi~msi user i would like to ask about this laptop ~
how was the quality ?
CR400 seem attractive worth it ?
any cons about MSI ?
TQ
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Pasang 2GB Corsair DDR2-800 Gaming RAM on my VR320X.

If the Corsair alone, it won't boot.

If with another stick of DDR2-667 RAM, can boot, but only detect 2GB.

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And with both sticks, randomly getting BSODs..

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usually where can get MSI gaming series laptop ?? i was looking GT725...
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@Devil94,

As a reseller,this MSi lappy never give me headache. No prob so far. Among the best selling now is MSi Wind U130X. This is some pic of my customer MSi U130X. smile.gif

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Added on February 24, 2010, 9:42 amNOTE: Some Info for MSi Fans

MSi U130x currently is a latest netbook from MSi besides U135. But mid of March, the will be U130. Different between U130x and U130 is :

U130X
160Gb Hard Disk
3 Cells Battery
Free Dos
Market price is RM1099

U130
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6 Cells Battery
Windows 7 Starter
Market price is RM1299

If got prob to install from external dvd,just enter BIOS, go to save & exit menu. Under that menu got boot override option. So choose ur external dvd drive in that option.Sometimes its marked not as external DVD drive.But, it will marked as USB key smile.gif

@Subrok007, for GX model,i think there is GX733,GX720 model only and latest one is GT740 smile.gif

Market Price:
GX733 = RM4499
GX720 = RM4999
GT740 = RM6999 (Core i7 with ddr3)

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u can try 2 find it at low yat viewnet or imbi IT discovery...

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usually where can get MSI gaming series laptop ?? i was looking GT725...
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Added on March 6, 2010, 12:28 pmMSI corei5 notebook? any one know when they will release r??

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when are we able to get the GX640? how much will the price be?
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when are we able to get the GX640? how much will the price be?
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not sure abt GX640..but IT dicovery & viewnet still got the stock for GX620.
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how to check my msi u100 warranty status? coz i bought from forumer here and she said still got 11 month to go.. so to make sure its true, i need to double check myself. i check at msi website, not avail to check the status online..tq

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QUOTE(locomotion @ Mar 14 2010, 02:51 PM)
how to check my msi u100 warranty status? coz i bought from forumer here and she said still got 11 month to go.. so to make sure its true, i need to double check myself. i check at msi website, not avail to check the status online..tq
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any msi u135 user here...need opinion about this netbook...what best price i can get..? rite now rm1399 bundle with msi original bag and optical mouse after done my survey.. tq
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MSi GE600 is available in Malaysia market now?
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Not sure abt GE600 but GT740 oledi in malaysia..u can find it at Viewnet
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I looking for Wind U230. where can I buy this one?
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i may try 2 find it at imbi it discovery..
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i looking for MSI U100 battery . either in 6 cell or 9 cell. New . kindly pmed me . TQ ....
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any using cx420x ?? hows the commend ?
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any using cx420x ?? hows the commend ?
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Just bought the CX420 about a week ago. The build quality is very good. Feels very solid and I like the looks of the 'Color film Print Technology'. I just do alot of surfing and dont play games much so it runs very quiet and cool (in low power setting). Probably can get around 2-3 hours on the battery.

I feel its value for money as the specs are quite decent for the money I paid:
CPU: Intel Core i5-430M
VGA: ATI Radeon HD5470 with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
LED Panel: 14" HD 1366x768 (Glare Type)
RAM: DDRIII 2GB*1
HDD: 320GB
RF: 802.11b/g/n
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hi~msi user i would like to ask about this laptop ~
how was the quality ?
CR400 seem attractive worth it ?
any cons about MSI ?
TQ


I found there was a lot of flex and give when typing on the keyboard. I didn't like that cos if you type a bit hard you can see the keyboard area being depressed. The build quality of the CR400 doesn't seem as solid as the CX420. I recommend you take the CX420 instead. Far better build quality and specs for just a little bit more money.


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sorry, not sure it's the correct place to ask or not, i just want to know where can i find MSI notebook price list? and which shop in KL or PJ got MSI notebooks display for look and feel?

Thankds in advance.


You can try Octavo Marketing & Services at Digital Mall, Lot1-10(1st Floor) in PJ Sec 14.
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May i know how the CX420 audio? acceptable or too bad? Heard someone said the sound is too soft.

Can upgrade to 4G ram ? How much approximately (if you know)?

Did they give u any free gift?

How u pay? Cash in one lump sum or installment? Can pay by credit card(so can take bank installment package)?

Sorry to ask so many Q, I am planned to get one on this coming PC fair. TQ.

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I made a mistake about the CX420s' sound cos I was listening to a very soft video clip. The sound volume is definitely acceptable.

Yes, can upgrade to 4GB RAM (price is approx RM150).

Free gifts includes MSI bag, cooling pad, mouse + mouse pad, cleaning kit, kensington locking cable.

Pay by credit card in one lump sum is additional 2%. Credit card installment package is additional 5% (I think).

The price of the MSI CX420 has now dropped to RM2099 at amega.com.my. Go to Octavo at Digital Mall and use this info to bargain for a lower price than this.

Good luck. rclxms.gif


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I made a mistake about the CX420s' sound cos I was listening to a very soft video clip. The sound volume is definitely acceptable.

Yes, can upgrade to 4GB RAM (price is approx RM150).

Free gifts includes MSI bag, cooling pad, mouse + mouse pad, cleaning kit, kensington locking cable.

Pay by credit card in one lump sum is additional 2%. Credit card installment package is additional 5% (I think).

The price of the MSI CX420 has now dropped to RM2099 at amega.com.my. Go to Octavo at Digital Mall and use this info to bargain for a lower price than this.

Good luck.  rclxms.gif
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It is NOT cheap! It is inexpensive. Cheap means lousy and this laptop is NOT lousy! tongue.gif This CX420 is inexpensive cos for the money you pay you are getting specs & performance level comparable to other brands costing up to 30% more! rclxms.gif

Give MSi another year or so. It seems they are now hitting the market(Malaysian and International) very aggressively.



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Latest MSI Laptops Take Market by Storm
Highly Recommended by World Media

During the world’s three major computer exhibitions held during the first half of the year, MSI unveiled a strong array of 30 notebook computers. Now that the laptops are hitting the market, media around the world have had some highly positive write ups about them. The GX740, for example, is a gamers’ dream machine which has been awarded Editor’s Choice several times and is being oohed and aahed for its awesome presence and performance. The stylish design and extended battery life of the thin and light X-Slim X350 laptop and the Wind U160 netbook have also made them Editor’s Choice. The Wind U160 has been extolled as the best netbook on the market.

30 models hitting market: In order to realize its goal of becoming one of the top ten global names in laptops in 2010, MSI rolled out 30 NB models at the world’s three biggest computer shows during the first half of the year. These exhibitions included CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; CeBIT in Hanover, Germany; and Computex in Taipei, Taiwan. These NB computer series caught the attention of the global media at the shows and have been snatching one award after another ever since. The Wind U160 and X-Slim X620, for instance, received Germany’s iF Product Design Award for 2010—the design world’s equivalent of an Oscar, and the X-Slim X360 was named Buyers’ Choice at Computex. These NBs have been receiving rave reviews by the world media almost as soon as they hit the market.

Ultimate performance

GX740 gaming notebook: Right after hitting the market, editors of many internationally renowned high tech mags, such as I4U, are not only recommending the GX740, they were unanimous in their praise of the GX740’s exceptional performance. Superior multimedia makes the GX740 more than just a gaming machine, it makes it MSI’s flagship for performance and multimedia. The editor of Tweak Town put it this way, “I really like the MSI GX740 gaming notebook… for the price, it performs very well. This machine is also very adept at multimedia.”

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Leading the pack

Wind U160: The British media had nothing but good things to say about MSI’s U160 which received Germany’s iF Product Design Award for 2010. It stands above the rest in terms of performance and stylishly innovative design and it has the longest battery life of any netbook on the market. After testing it, Hexus said MSI’s U160 is the “thinnest-ever netbook in our review sample - equipped with a useful six-cell battery - weighs just 1.2kg, making it small, ultra-thin, ultra-light and suitably portable in every sense.”

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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Aug 4 2010, 08:19 PM)
It is NOT cheap! It is inexpensive. Cheap means lousy and this laptop is NOT lousy!  tongue.gif  This CX420 is inexpensive cos for the money you pay you are getting specs & performance level comparable to other brands costing up to 30% more!  rclxms.gif

Give MSi another year or so. It seems they are now hitting the market(Malaysian and International) very aggressively.
Read more here
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Guys, any idea which booth in PC Fair / Kedai (Except Octavo - bit far) will most likely have MSI-CX420, it seems everyone is just selling the CX420x (tak ada OS punya) or Malaysia memang tak ada CX420 but only CX420X.

Pening.......

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Isn't it better if you have the option of choosing whatever OS you want to install on your laptop? There could be substantial cost savings if you install Linux or even MAC OS if you so choose. I am not sure about the MAC OS, pls consult some sifus here if this MSI could support MAC OS.

The sticker on my laptop reads CX420 and it came with Freedos. Don't know what you mean by CX420X.

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hi guys. Just stumbled here by chance n got interested with msi brand. Previously i too being skeptical with msi. Most prolly bcuz it was in the shadow of other more popular brands like dell,acer,compaq n all. But being popular does not mean better at all,rite. So, does msi performance wise and durability is on par with other brands. I've read dat cx420 was nicely built n price wise too. Any one compare dis to a same specs laptops, like acer 4741 or compaqs cq42? Dun shoot me as im just a curious noob looking for a value buy.
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adz83, a bit of trivia for you. Back in the early 80's when the clone IBM's came on the Malaysian scene, the original IBM desktops & notebooks was the king of the hill. The price was rather exorbitant so not many people could afford them. The most saleable notebook then, that the above average man-in-the-street could afford, was the NEC. It was as much a status symbol as the Motorola brick. In those early days of the Malaysian notebook scene nobody would touch an Acer with a 10 foot pole. Their reputation was that bad! Acer persisted and they got their volume going so everybody talks about Acer since they have significant market share.

MSI was for a very long time OEM manufacturers of laptops whilst concentrating on building their reputation with their motherboards. When they noticed how good the demand was for their netbooks that they were making for others they decided to try their hand at marketing it under their own MSI brand. They are now very aggressively marketing their notebooks globally and some of the models have been receiving rave reviews all over the world. People are only now beginning to take notice of MSI notebooks cos for a long time they did not have any significant market share because they were not really into selling notebooks, only motherboards and being OEM manufacturers. Quantity and quality are two entirely different things. You see many Proton Kancils on the roads. That doesnt mean its a better car than Porsche that you don't see too many of. tongue.gif

Go and see the CX420 for yourself. It is solidly built. The specs you are getting for the money you pay is good value for money. Not only that but I find the CX420 aesthetically stunning. It will turn heads.

I am not in anyway associated with MSI. I just happen to love their products. Two weeks after I bought the CX420 I also bought the MSI Wind U140 netbook that is now on promotion at Courts for RM989. Check out that netbook at Courts. It will give you an idea of MSI quality.

Good luck! biggrin.gif

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i dunno whether was i lucky or not, but other than a much needed HDD swap, my VR320X still works...

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Maybe it was the MSI quality..... smile.gif
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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Aug 8 2010, 01:38 AM)
adz83, a bit of trivia for you. Back in the early 80's when the clone IBM's came on the Malaysian scene, the original IBM desktops & notebooks was the king of the hill. The price was rather exorbitant so not many people could afford them. The most saleable notebook then, that the above average man-in-the-street could afford, was the NEC. It was as much a status symbol as the Motorola brick. In those early days of the Malaysian notebook scene nobody would touch an Acer with a 10 foot pole. Their reputation was that bad! Acer persisted and they got their volume going so everybody talks about Acer since they have significant market share.

MSI was for a very long time OEM manufacturers of laptops whilst concentrating on building their reputation with their motherboards. When they noticed how good the demand was for their netbooks that they were making for others they decided to try their hand at marketing it under their own MSI brand. They are now very aggressively marketing their notebooks globally and some of the models have been receiving rave reviews all over the world. People are only now beginning to take notice of MSI notebooks cos for a long time they did not have any significant market share because they were not really into selling notebooks, only motherboards and being OEM manufacturers. Quantity and quality are two entirely different things. You see many Proton Kancils on the roads. That doesnt mean its a better car than Porsche that you don't see too many of.  tongue.gif

Go and see the CX420 for yourself. It is solidly built. The specs you are getting for the money you pay is good value for money. Not only that but I find the CX420 aesthetically stunning. It will turn heads.

I am not in anyway associated with MSI. I just happen to love their products. Two weeks after I bought the CX420 I also bought the MSI Wind U140 netbook that is now on promotion at Courts for RM989. Check out that netbook at Courts. It will give you an idea of MSI quality.

Good luck!  biggrin.gif
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thanks wongpeter for the explaination. rclxms.gif so, by this i can conclude that MSI was just as ggod as other brands, rite? and i see the only main factor for the inpopularity is the only fact that they doesn't have a service center here. rite? warranty does a plays a big part huh?
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QUOTE(adz83 @ Aug 9 2010, 02:42 PM)
thanks wongpeter for the explaination.  rclxms.gif so, by this i can conclude that MSI was just as ggod as other brands, rite? and i see the only main factor for the inpopularity is the only fact that they doesn't have a service center here. rite? warranty does a plays a big part huh?
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I had the same reservations back then as you have now. Before I bought the CX420 last month I was doing a lot of legwork going here and there to check out the different brands. Having seen the CX420 I still needed to check out about the service part. I also wanted to know if accessories esp the battery was easy to purchase. I made a query regarding the availability of spare batteries on MSI website and they replied very promptly that I could go to their service center @

MSI Service center-Acacia IT Service Center
(Total 22 repair centers in Malaysia)
No:100, Grd & 1sf Floor, SS14/1 Subang Jaya,47500 Petaling Jaya,Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel:603-5635-2600

If a product is well built you don't have to worry about the warranty. If it is poor quality even a 3 year warranty is useless cos your laptop will be spending more time at the service center than in your home!

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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Aug 9 2010, 08:26 PM)
If a product is well built you don't have to worry about the warranty. If it is poor quality even a 3 year warranty is useless cos your laptop will be spending more time at the service center than in your home!
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well said rclxms.gif so now u're running win7 izzit? all the drivers corresponds well i presumed? btw, uf i'm not mistaken u just review on the built of CX420. how's the other parts, like batt life, screen clarities? and is there any significant different when swapping the gpu? flex.gif
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QUOTE(adz83 @ Aug 10 2010, 02:58 PM)
well said  rclxms.gif  so now u're running win7 izzit? all the drivers corresponds well i presumed? btw, uf i'm not mistaken u just review on the built of CX420. how's the other parts, like batt life, screen clarities? and is there any significant different when swapping the gpu?  flex.gif
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wahlaueh, swapping the gpu?! I don't play games wan, only surf the net whole day in the integrated Intel graphics mode (actually not whole day lar, only 10 hours or so and then watch a lil porn!) kakaka. Anyway I watch movies in this mode is still ok, smooth, no need to switch to HD5470.

Seriously though, I am running win7 ultimate 32bits (somebody told me that most programs are written for 32bit and if install 64bit win7 may have lotsa problems with applications in future). I just put in the cd and win7 ultimate installed everything by itself. Only thing is I had to go look for the dial-up modem driver on MSI website. I installed that too..... not sure if there is a 56k modem built in. (just in case the wi-fi ko and I can still dialup for email). All the drivers worked perfectly 'out of the box', wi-fi, bluetooth, sound etc.

Battery life is 2.5 to 3 hours or so. I am using Intel graphics mode and not the discrete Radeon HD5470 gpu. It is switchable graphics mode. If you play games then can switch to higher gear using the HD5470.

The screen is ok for me but the angle of view is critical. So if you look at the screen at a greater or lesser angle will be less sharp. I think there is a term for this type of screen. (maybe its nematic, not sure) The screen must be tilted to correct angle for sharpest display.

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so dat means the screen must be moved every time u chage ur position. izzit dat noticable in clarity?
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so dat means the screen must be moved every time u chage ur position. izzit dat noticable in clarity?
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I am talking about the vertical height of the head in relation to the display. I can't imagine anyone using a laptop and bobbing his head up and down! Why would anyone do that?! Most laptop displays are like that, there is an optimum angle, give or take a couple of degrees, where the display is at its clearest. You will have to check it out 1st hand cos its almost impossible to describe. Just go look at a couple of different brand's displays and vary the angle of view. You'll get the idea soon enough.
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msi is a good notebook brand or not? the price for msi quite cheap.. is after sales service good? i mean, during warranty period, msi provide nice service not??

my acer kaput after 3 years. hope msi can last longer than that.. interested with msi cr420 i-3
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post Aug 22 2010, 10:08 PM

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Anyone know where to find 10.1" LCD screen for MSI Wind U100plus. Wife drop it and the screen crack. sad.gif
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post Aug 23 2010, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(noosaza @ Aug 21 2010, 10:20 PM)
msi is a good notebook brand or not? the price for msi quite cheap.. is after sales service good? i mean, during warranty period, msi provide nice service not??

my acer kaput after 3 years. hope msi can last longer than that.. interested with msi cr420 i-3
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oh! this MSI CR420 won a few awards! rclxms.gif

Added on August 23, 2010, 11:13 am
QUOTE(mikelanding @ Aug 22 2010, 10:08 PM)
Anyone know where to find 10.1" LCD screen for MSI Wind U100plus. Wife drop it and the screen crack. sad.gif
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Why not try the MSI service centre at Plaza Low Yat. I think its Lot 215. Also can try the one in Subang Jaya at :
Service center-Acacia
No:100, Grd & 1sf Floor, SS14/1 Subang Jaya,47500 Petaling Jaya,Selangor Darul Ehsan

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QUOTE(chlow6 @ Aug 6 2010, 01:20 AM)
Guys, any idea which booth in PC Fair / Kedai (Except Octavo - bit far) will most likely have MSI-CX420, it seems everyone is just selling the CX420x (tak ada OS punya) or Malaysia memang tak ada CX420 but only CX420X.

Pening.......
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lowyat offering RM2199 for MSI-CX420 with win7 and 500GB HDD
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post Aug 25 2010, 06:35 AM

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front page of lowyat.net talk about FX400 looks interesting...
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is there any possibility to update cx420's ati driver? probably to the latest biggrin.gif
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Why not possible ?
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because im afraid that my intel HD graphics cannot work after changing the driver n changing to power saving GPU
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Anyone is using CR410 ? The graphic use is Ati Mobility Radeon HD4270, but there are no specific driver for this card or any /thread/ or /discussion/ regarding this card anywhere in google.

Can i know about it capability? Benchmark score?

Note : When i said specific driver, the driver that i can use is only those of 42xx series.
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You can just use the driver for HD4200/HD4250..
HD4270 is just a higher clock version of those..
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my friend MSI notebook only 1 month use the hdd already kaput..

WD scorpio blue 320gb.. ohmy.gif

MSI CX420X model..

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QUOTE(budingyun @ Dec 5 2010, 11:42 PM)
my friend MSI notebook only 1 month use the hdd already kaput..

WD scorpio blue 320gb.. ohmy.gif

MSI CX420X model..
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Dear budingyun,
We are really sorry to hear that. Have you RMA it?

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there is an msi centre in subang jaya ss14?? do they do sales there?
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msi cr410 is going for rm999 with windown 7 in sunway pyramid convention centre this weekend. the lowest price in garage sales is rm1099 with dos only. good deal.
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hey guys!

just ordered MSI U160DX netbook.
hope it turns out good. smile.gif
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I think MSI U160DX is the fastest netbook around at the moment. Price around 1299 right ?
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finally got to see the gx 640 on both plentong n larkin Courts

but after playing of hordes of newly arrival models n brands, gx640's keyboard really leaves me kinda empty inside. feels nice but looks so dated. its rm3499 with 5850 n stocks are abundance!
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QUOTE(mayonaise3311451 @ Mar 23 2011, 10:52 PM)
I think MSI U160DX is the fastest netbook around at the moment. Price around 1299 right ?
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I bought it oversea. After conversion it's around rm1084.
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EX465MX <----dis model seem wierd -.-!
y no ppl buy it evn it had good graphic n good in middle user.
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Went pc fair yesterday. Planned to buy u160dx, ended up buying u135dx. rm 699 only.
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To all MSI user please read the following. Do pm me if you would like to attend as well! smile.gif

QUOTE(Sanko @ Apr 25 2011, 03:40 PM)
Dear MSI Users, here's some info i got from MSI Malaysia.

MSI will have a cocktail event for Lowyat.NET MSI Fan Club to take a close-up view of MSI’s recent product, particularly those laptops featuring Dynaudio. Apart of MSI Laptop powered by Dynaudio speakers, we will also set up a Dynaudio surround sound system. Words is that Dynaudio Principle is making an appearance as well. But no confirmation yet.

Theme: A Cocktail Party Exclusive for Lowyat.NET MSI Fans - Come and enjoy the music live from MSI laptops!
Time: Evening of May 10 (later notice if it changes)
Venue: TBA

Here i would like to help MSI Malaysia to do an interest check to get a clear headcount for them to prepare. Anyone who like to participate kindly notify me in this thread. Hehe.. everyone is welcomed, whether you owned a MSI Laptop or not.
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I got 1 MSI X-slim X340~~
After i used it for about 2 weeks, dunno why the cooling fan of the laptop have alot of noises........
Now it had been sent to warranty~~
LOL

Added on April 30, 2011, 12:41 pmMsi X-340 how much market price???

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anyone here is looking for msi notebook can pm me....i will giv a best price...............
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now i'm officially a MSI lappy user..
X340, buy used from my mom.. ahaks.. just format to w7 home premium..
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howdy, anyone know how to get replacement part for wind u100? need new hardware (fan). tq.
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