The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
← Previous pageNext page →

    MSI entire lineup from 2013 with Haswell and 700M series

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Cloudfire, May 9, 2013.

  1. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    4,340
    Messages:
    3,583
    Likes Received:
    698
    Trophy Points:
    181
    I can only guess my previous post to felix was not seen, but I am not going to bother repeating myself or covering old territory...... :p
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, May 25, 2013
    #151
  2. felix3650

    felix3650 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    832
    Messages:
    631
    Likes Received:
    224
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Hahahah by the way Striker what do you do with the previous notebooks once you upgrade to a newer model? Just curiosity :p
     
    felix3650, May 26, 2013
    #152
  3. WhatsThePoint

    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    3,338
    Messages:
    3,320
    Likes Received:
    808
    Trophy Points:
    181
    WhatsThePoint, May 26, 2013
    #153
  4. fantabrothe

    fantabrothe Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    36
    Messages:
    122
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    he he, as i said, a mix between gaming, portability an a stylish layout...i like a lot, remembering also the finitures of some good ultrabooks
     
    fantabrothe, May 26, 2013
    #154
  5. He1p

    He1p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    162
    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    He1p, May 26, 2013
    #155
  6. fantabrothe

    fantabrothe Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    36
    Messages:
    122
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    GE40 seems to be something really new for msi, i suppose to battle with m14x alienware line but, i suppose, priced with attention...screen resolution is perfect for middle range vga, i have not read anything about 760m but probably is a balanced choice...
     
    fantabrothe, May 26, 2013
    #156
  7. fantabrothe

    fantabrothe Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    36
    Messages:
    122
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    fantabrothe, May 26, 2013
    #157
  8. He1p

    He1p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    162
    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    i always like alienware with their cool design and keyboard but the price is always at least 15% more expensive with the same exact specification
     
    He1p, May 26, 2013
    #158
  9. fantabrothe

    fantabrothe Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    36
    Messages:
    122
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    According to my experience with my gx660r (heavily used in these last two years) msi products are great for their price, the overall quality is very good, i don't know if the higher alienware prices is someway justified with better quality and support, or if it's only due to marketing factors.
    The new GE40 covers a gap between the two brands, previously msi line didn't offer a 14" laptop: now you can choose a gaming solution with 14, 15.6, 17 inches according to personal taste, mobility needs and price, a good news for customers i think..
     
    fantabrothe, May 26, 2013
    #159
  10. Prolixious

    Prolixious Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    252
    Messages:
    814
    Likes Received:
    37
    Trophy Points:
    41
    Well, almost all of the products that big vendors like Dell, HP, and Lenovo sell have high sticker prices, especially the business laptops, but you can haggle more than 20% off on them (30%+ on Alienwares) without much trouble.

    For Clevo and MSI laptops, you don't have to haggle, which is great if you live outside the US.
     
    Prolixious, May 26, 2013
    #160
  11. fantabrothe

    fantabrothe Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    36
    Messages:
    122
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    At the moment here in Italy there's not anymore an official reseller line for Msi product, so i have to refer to Germany or UK (which come with very interesting prices very soon, compared to the official listings).
    According to my personal taste, GE40 model looks aggressive as a gaming laptop needs to be, but someway more stilish and mature then m14x..
     
    fantabrothe, May 26, 2013
    #161
  12. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    2,314
    Messages:
    4,901
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    Trophy Points:
    231
    Does anyone know what buttons are on the left there??? On the right must be power button.
     
    James D, May 26, 2013
    #162
  13. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    4,340
    Messages:
    3,583
    Likes Received:
    698
    Trophy Points:
    181
    Generally, I price them for quick-sale, but I am still playing with the ones in my sig, ;)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, May 26, 2013
    #163
  14. Albake21

    Albake21 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    293
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Lol whats the point of keeping both your GT70 and GT783R? Do you use them both for separate things?
     
    Albake21, May 27, 2013
    #164
  15. fantabrothe

    fantabrothe Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    36
    Messages:
    122
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    i'm very curious to read about intensive reviews of the new line up, my only msi laptop (gx660) is an overall good product, but it come with some bad details, such as bad lcd panel and, most of all, a nasty keyboard...i hope that new products will come with a new quality level...
     
    fantabrothe, May 27, 2013
    #165
  16. pingz7

    pingz7 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    16
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Is there anywhere I can get it in East Malaysia like say Miri??
     
    pingz7, May 27, 2013
    #166
  17. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    6,547
    Messages:
    6,410
    Likes Received:
    4,075
    Trophy Points:
    431
    What was wrong with the keyboard of your unit? I do agree that the LCD was pretty average and mediocre in viewing angles. It was only good to watch during very bright places in daylight. Thankfully they have skipped that AUO panel for a while now, and newer versions come with great LCDs :D
     
    ryzeki, May 28, 2013
    #167
  18. xMAR99

    xMAR99 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    956
    Messages:
    634
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    31
    New GE60/GE70 interior. (MSI FB)

    [​IMG]
     

    Attached Files:

    xMAR99, May 28, 2013
    #168
  19. Albake21

    Albake21 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    293
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Funny how quick you posted that lol, I also just saw it from there Facebook page. It looks so nice and a lot less toyish look like the old GE series had. Can't wait to see more.

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Albake21, May 28, 2013
    #169
  20. He1p

    He1p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    162
    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    He1p, May 28, 2013
    #170
  21. Benchmade 42

    Benchmade 42 Titanium

    Reputations:
    631
    Messages:
    1,738
    Likes Received:
    42
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Benchmade 42, May 28, 2013
    #171
  22. Albake21

    Albake21 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    293
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Albake21, May 28, 2013
    #172
  23. WhatsThePoint

    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    3,338
    Messages:
    3,320
    Likes Received:
    808
    Trophy Points:
    181
    About 3% of everything manufactured has a defect.

    The people with defective parts are the most likely to post negativity.

    Likewise,this post of hearsay.Do you have any firsthand experience with products you're posting negativity about?

    Most bad things result from pilot error.

    The screens and keyboards in all the MSIs I've owned are problem free but I've had bad computer hardware from time to time.

    I just move on and not cry about it to anyone on The Internet that will listen.
     
    WhatsThePoint, May 28, 2013
    #173
  24. He1p

    He1p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    162
    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    The problem I hate about buying from a shop is the dead pixiel problem
     
    He1p, May 29, 2013
    #174
  25. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    1,073
    Messages:
    6,171
    Likes Received:
    535
    Trophy Points:
    281
    I have to say I've never had a dead pixel on an MSI laptop, I'm sure it happens but so far luck is on my side.
     
    IKAS V, May 29, 2013
    #175
  26. Wattser93

    Wattser93 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    182
    Messages:
    193
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    41
    I think I'm sold on the GE60 with the SSD+HDD combo if they offer it in 300nit matte.
     
    Wattser93, May 29, 2013
    #176
  27. Albake21

    Albake21 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    293
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Where do you see this model? The only models I am seeing are just with a 750gb HDD and no SSD.

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Albake21, May 29, 2013
    #177
  28. Wattser93

    Wattser93 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    182
    Messages:
    193
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    41
    I don't know. :p

    I could have sworn I saw a GE60 with SSD+HDD, but going back through the thread, it looks like only the GE40 is offered in that combo.

    If a reseller doesn't offer one in that combo (I'm sure someone will), I may just have to piece it together myself.
     
    Wattser93, May 29, 2013
    #178
  29. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

    Reputations:
    2,360
    Messages:
    5,594
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    206
    My first GX60 had a dead pixel and what looked like a wonky GPU. Luckily, Ken is a god among men so there wasn't too much hassle to get a replacement.

    Well, an mSATA SSD can be inserted aftermarket, can't it?
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, May 30, 2013
    #179
  30. He1p

    He1p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    162
    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    when is this new noteboks coming out ? ETA ??
     
    He1p, May 30, 2013
    #180
  31. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    1,073
    Messages:
    6,171
    Likes Received:
    535
    Trophy Points:
    281
    Probably Jund XX , not sure of an exact date but very soon.
     
    IKAS V, May 30, 2013
    #181
  32. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    6,547
    Messages:
    6,410
    Likes Received:
    4,075
    Trophy Points:
    431
    New notebooks will be available most likely after computex!
     
    ryzeki, May 30, 2013
    #182
  33. joeelmex

    joeelmex Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    229
    Messages:
    518
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Do we know the weights for the GE-60 and the new 14" Model yet?
     
    joeelmex, May 30, 2013
    #183
  34. pingz7

    pingz7 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    16
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I am not sure about the weight of the GE60 but as for the 14" model it's called GE40 and the weight will b below 2kg and the thickness of the notebook is only 1 inch
     
    pingz7, May 30, 2013
    #184
  35. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    1,073
    Messages:
    6,171
    Likes Received:
    535
    Trophy Points:
    281
    IKAS V, May 31, 2013
    #185
  36. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

    Reputations:
    2,365
    Messages:
    9,422
    Likes Received:
    200
    Trophy Points:
    231
    GE60 is around 2.8kg, GE40 is around 2kg, below 2kg my , its 1.999kg, yay below 2kg!
     
    Karamazovmm, May 31, 2013
    #186
  37. felix3650

    felix3650 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    832
    Messages:
    631
    Likes Received:
    224
    Trophy Points:
    56
    felix3650, May 31, 2013
    #187
  38. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

    Reputations:
    2,365
    Messages:
    9,422
    Likes Received:
    200
    Trophy Points:
    231
    and that pic of the reseller in the 3rd page is wrong! 2.4kg for the GE60 it is! or I read it wrong!
     
    Karamazovmm, May 31, 2013
    #188
  39. Wattser93

    Wattser93 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    182
    Messages:
    193
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    41
    The GE40 is listed as having a FHD 1080p option, that's a nice surprise. :thumbsup:

    Does anybody know of some USA based resellers listing them for preorders yet?
     
    Wattser93, May 31, 2013
    #189
  40. Albake21

    Albake21 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    293
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Cant wait for re-sellers to start putting these up for preorder, im actually very surprised in the performance of the GTX 765m, its way better then I was expecting. It performs at the same exact level as my desktop AMD 6870, which is more then plenty for me. After seeing these benchmarks and a full spec sheet of the GE60, I will definitely be buying the new GE60 over the Lenovo Y500. :thumbsup:
     
    Albake21, May 31, 2013
    #190
  41. 1nstance

    1nstance Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    517
    Messages:
    633
    Likes Received:
    221
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Wait what, USA only? God damn it!
     
    1nstance, May 31, 2013
    #191
  42. nastrodamous

    nastrodamous Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    if the ge40 even has decent build quality ill get one.
     
    nastrodamous, Jun 1, 2013
    #192
  43. Albake21

    Albake21 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    293
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Albake21, Jun 1, 2013
    #193
  44. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

    Reputations:
    7,279
    Messages:
    10,304
    Likes Received:
    2,878
    Trophy Points:
    581
    Cloudfire, Jun 1, 2013
    #194
  45. aricm

    aricm Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Does anyone know if and when the gs70 is coming out? Have they said a price yet?
     
    aricm, Jun 1, 2013
    #195
  46. Albake21

    Albake21 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    293
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I haven't heard or seen anything since the last post on this thread.

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Albake21, Jun 1, 2013
    #196
  47. Moses2000

    Moses2000 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    10
    Messages:
    98
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Moses2000, Jun 2, 2013
    #197
  48. Genxi

    Genxi Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    16
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Grr...both xotic and gentechpc doesn't say if the ge40 has backlit keyboard. I'd take ge40 in a heartbeat if it has that option. Ge60 looks great with the backlit keyboard, and it also offers better ppi, a killer lan, and better speaker... Hard Choices!!!
     
    Genxi, Jun 2, 2013
    #198
  49. three0s

    three0s Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    29
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I m pretty sure it does not.
     
    three0s, Jun 2, 2013
    #199
  50. Albake21

    Albake21 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    293
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I'm like 90% sure it doesnt. Also unless your looking for something that is very portable, your better off getting the GE60. They both go for $1200 but the GE60 had a better GPU, display, backlit keyboard, better design (personally)

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Albake21, Jun 2, 2013
    #200
← Previous pageNext page →