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MSI GT627: Bringing Balance to the Force?

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Anand's LCD bezel cracking looks like some freak accident; I don't think I've seen anyone here report breaking anything on the chassis.

 

Thanks for the link. Has anyone compared the GT627 WXGA & WSXGA+ screens? I'm wondering if the WSXGA+ is as bad as the WXGA that's been reviewed here.

 

I wonder who was the genius to switch the Fn and CTRL keys. This laptop had the potential...

 

Actually there was a post just the other day of someone showing how their LCD bezel cracked.
And, someone else mentioned it was very easily cracked when they took it off.

 

The review on notebookcheck has some hard numbers for the WSXGA screen that look much better. Like twice the contrast mentioned for the WXGA.

 

Yup it also happened to me... its not that bad though... hard to notice unless you try.

 

Yeah I agree with you about the crack, but it was not as large as the one in the review.

I did not get any crack on my LCD bezel still

I hope I don't get.

What do you mean by contrast?

Does it mean that how white is the white colour and how black is the black?

For my eye, my wxga screen looks very nice. It is not as great as the LED screens I saw, but it looks better than most mainstream laptops in terms of the black and white.

BTW what is contrast ratio? Is it the same as the contrast?

 

As I understand it, contrast ratio is the ratio of the brightness of a white pixel to the brightness of a black pixel. Basically, if your screen is very bright, but the blacks are also very bright, you don't have good contrast and colors won't differintiate as well. I'm no videophile (if that is a word), I just look at the numbers and try to get something that isn't on the low end. I think pretty much anything I buy will beat the screen on my Inspiron 6400.

 

Agreed... I'm still ordering this laptop but I really wish they didn't mess with the keyboard that has been standard since forever... ugh

 

Did you see the comparison I did with the inspiron 6400?

Just check it out http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=4720670&postcount=656

Yes it is much better than the inspiron 6400. It does not look washed out when it is at full brightness like the inspiron 6400

 

Someone posted a patched bios thing that switched the keys if its really that big of a problem.

Just search for it.

 

That's an okay fix, but confusing. I wonder if you can remove the keyboard button and switch it around. Lol.

 

Well, that helps where the key appears to be, but the computer still thinks FN is on the far left. You have to also tell the computer to recognize the leftmost key as CTRL. That's what the BIOS mod is for

 

Is it sad that I just learned about this laptop today? It looks like an absolute steal for $1299, and the design isn't absolutely outlandish like most gaming laptops. I was thinking about the Asus N81VP, but this is cheaper and comes with a 3-year MSI warranty if you get it from RK Computers.

Only a few concerns I have...I've read through the thread and seen it mentioned a few times, but just to confirm - you can get rid of the D: partition and have the whole 320GB (or however much it is) on C:, right?

Also, if I get this from Amazon, will I still have MSI's 3-year warranty? It says one year on Amazon, but from the way I understand it, if you register the laptop with MSI it has a 3-year warranty unless it's a barebone or netbook. I'd really like to order from Amazon, since I'm a Prime member and can get it here next-day for $3.99 rather than waiting for RK Computer shipping (7 days, I think).

 

I know. That's what I meant.

 

Yes, you can delete your extended partition and only have only one primary partition, which is C:.

 

MSI GT627-218US for only $1,199 on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT627-218US-15-4-Inch-Laptop/dp/B001P5GKCQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241745569&sr=8-2

Kinda sucks that I just bought it for $1,299 and it hasn't even came yet.. Oh well that's how it goes.

 

If only that was in CAD.

 

Ya, it sucks. I guess new version is comming soon.

 

I got my GT627 2 days back and it has already developed a small crack at the top right corner of the LCD screen ... Have read about this flaw before but it feels bad when u had your laptop just for 2 days and it develops a crack.. I havnt taken it out it infact I have used it just for 2 hours in the past 2 days as I was busy with some work so no case of rough handling ...

 

Yeah there has been a few issues like that, because of the magnets, closing the lid.

 

has anyone made the flashing of the graphic card (the nvidia 9800 gs) with the bios of the gts ??
and has anyone made some overclock, and if yes, please post results !

 

Now, I've read many posts saying different things on the same issue. If I buy this computer and I want to install the 64-bits version of Windows Vista : how do I do it clean? If I order the 10.00$ upgrade (shipping) from Microsoft, will it work 100% sure? Or do I have to buy the full-fledged edition?

How much more will it cost, CAD$?

 

When you install new OS, go to Custom, choose partition, then format it. It's gonna be clean install.
I got 64bit dvd from a friend, and my key didn't work, so... Don't get exited.

 

Guess I'll wait for an upgrade from MSI. Guess I'll wait a little bit, cause I don't want to pay too much to have Vista 64 bits.

What a dumb move from MSI. Great specs, but you can't use it all .

 

What kind of upgrade you are waiting from them?

Btw, I emailed MSI and asked if they can send me 64 bit DVD for a fee. They said they don't support/have it or smth like that.

 

Something like a new version of the 218US or the gt628 (???) (the upgrade which was supposed to come out last month but which was delayed for 2 months).

Maybe it will have the vista 64 bits edition.

Or maybe a good rebate on Newegg of 150$ CAD on the MSI GT627 218US would make me buy it...

Anybody knows if the Canadian version (Gt627 217CA) has Windows Vista 64 bits?

 

Guess it was a one day sale only lol. Amazon has it back to the normal price of $1,299.

 

I just got a 64 disc from a friend and when I went to put the key in it say to call a number for Microsoft. Called them and after doing the automated phone thing with entering some numbers off my screen and putting in the numbers they gave me I had a registered copy of Vista 64. Just make sure it's home premium and not Vista Ultimate or business because you have a home premium key.

 

I've been looking at the GT627-217CA as well. All the site I went to doesn't say if its 64 or 32 bit OS. But I rather use Windows 7 anyway, free download from Microsoft.

And doesn't say if the 500GB HDD is 7200 RPM or 5400, but most likely 5400 RPM. www.cuttingedgecomputers.ca has the cheapest price I found so far for this model.

 

The hard drive is 5400 rpm and its a 32 bit OS

 

Damn. I guess I'll buy it and if it doesn't work, like it seems to do for some, I'll install Windows 7 .

 

From the recent reviews at newegg it seems that the keyboard issue is fixed. But most likely its the same keyboard but these reviewers don't mind.

 

Is the video drivers okay with win7?
Coz its quite a mess here at GT725's owners lounge.

 

Nope, low, unstable fps, higher temp for me.

 

Quite confirmed that MS is casual nowdays.

 

I just received my GT627-218US this week and am having a problem with the screen blanking out on me shortly after Windows logon. It seems like its related to the video driver. Just wondering if anyone else with this machine has had a similar problem?

I tried a system recovery from the provided image files and uninstalled the default NVidia driver using Safe Mode. Using Drive Sweeper, I cleaned up any lingering files. After that, restarting into Vista works and the system seems stable except that the display driver is listed as Standard VGA Adaptor. From here, I've tried installing the supplied driver from the MSI website but that resulted in a blank screen shortly after logon. I also repeated the process and installed DOX 142.46 and that also resulted in a blank screen. I'm thinking there is some kind of hardware issue but wanted to check in with other owners first. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

Wipe everything and start from scratch. If still black screen, then probably hardware malfunction.

 

do a clean install may be that will help
If not then it might be due to hardware...

 

Just bough it tomorrow at 10:00 am.

Hope mine will work :S Hope I'll be satisfied enough!

 

Price went down for the Canadian site for Newegg. Both models.

 

Nooooooooooooo

I bought it yesterday and I'm Canadian. It was the 4th week I was waiting for a rebate or a price reduction on it, and I finally lost patience yesterday....

Look likes I lost 60.00$...

 

HAHA, same here. I ordered on Saturday. I just emailed them to see if there was anything they could do. We'll see....

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=235824
I did my undervolting, for those interested.
6x-0.875
7x-0.925
8x-0.9375
9x-0.95

The 9x used to be 1.05, so you see the difference. Temps are much cooler now. On 64bit for some reason it's a little hotter.(Added-I mean hotter then 32, but still much cooler, compared to without undervolting)
But the fan is still noisy. Even on lowest setting.

 

Nice konstan, could you provide me with the 6x idle temparature? thats what i am most interested in and the 9 too please.

Thanks

Cata

 

9 idle? How?
6 idle, well... On 32 bit. I has stable 35. On this 64 bit, still not sure. My CPU keeps showing a lot of activity. I don't know whats happening in the background there, but, so far around 39.

I just went out for 20min, screensaver popped up. The temp was 37.

 

I'm curious, how much time you have now with undervolting on with your battery if you're only surfing the web? Can you go up to three hours?

Thank you very much for your anwers so far!

 

Lol. My battery is in my fridge. I just use my laptop at home now. So to save batteries life, I store it in the fridge =)

 

Hehe, well friding batteries is reccomended so its not unusual, them temps are very nice

When i refer to idle i mean just sat there from start up a couple of minutes, that should be fine, but your in the 30's with some cpu usage and that is very nice

I may attempt that hehe.