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    MSI GX730-043US 17" Notebook PC dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD3650 graphics 512MB $679 @ Tiger

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by cyber16, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. cyber16

    cyber16 Notebook Deity

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    Not a bad budget deal

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4897134&sku=M452-17005

    Specifications
    Display Type: WXGA+ with Glossy Finish

    Screen Size: 17"

    Maximum Resolution: 1440 x 900

    Memory Type: DDR2

    Memory Size: 4GB

    Memory Speed: DDR2 800

    Memory Slots (Total): 2

    Memory Slots (Filled): 2

    Memory Slots (Available): 0

    Capacity: 320GB

    Drive Types: Hard Drive

    Lifestyle: Gaming

    Condition: New

    Operating Systems: Windows Vista Home Premium

    Startup Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium

    Operating System Licenses Included: Windows Vista™ Home Premium

    Platform: Notebook PC

    Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot

    Processor Brand: AMD

    Processor Class: Turion 64 X2

    Processor Type: Dual-Core

    Processor Speed: 2.0GHz

    Processor FSB: 1800 MHz

    Processor Cache: 2 x 512KB L2

    Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics

    GPU/VPU: ATI Mobility Radeon HD3650

    Video Memory: 512MB DDR2

    Video Interface: HDMI, VGA

    Optical Drive Type: Super-Multi drive

    Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader

    Capacity: 4-in-1

    Media Types: Memory Stick
    Secure Digital
    Memory Stick PRO
    Multi Media Card

    Audio Description: Integrated Audio

    Audio Chipset: Hi-Definition (HD) Audio Support

    Audio Channels: 4 speakers + subwoofer

    Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port
    1- Line In

    Audio Output: 1 - Headphone output port

    PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A

    PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A

    Serial Communication Ports: N/A

    Parallel Ports: N/A

    USB Ports: 3
    1 - eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo

    FireWire Ports: 1

    Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A

    LAN Ports: 1

    Modem Ports: 1

    Audio Out Jacks: 1

    Line In Jacks: 1

    Microphone Jacks: 1

    VGA Ports: 1

    S-Video Connectors: N/A

    DVI Video: N/A

    HDMI Ports: 1

    Port Replicator/Connector: N/A

    Communications Description: Integrated LAN
    Integrated Modem
    Integrated Wireless LAN
    Integrated Bluetooth

    Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
    RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
    Bluetooth™
    Integrated 802.11 b/g/n

    Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
    10/100/1000Mbps Network
    Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, Up to 300 Mbps

    Protocols: V.92
    WIFI
    802.11b
    802.11g
    802.11n

    Width: 15.56"

    Height: 1.04"-1.38"

    Depth: 10.95"

    Weight: 7.04 lbs

    Mouse Type: Touch Pad

    Buttons: 2

    Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion

    Battery Life: N/A

    Color: Blue
    Red

    Integrated Webcam: Yes

    Webcam Resolution: 2.0MP

    Specification Notes: [3] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are based upon the manufacturer's exact model specification as published on the manufacturer's website.
     
  2. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nice deal!
     
  3. btogrman

    btogrman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well it's a turion :rolleyes:
     
  4. Unoriginal Name

    Unoriginal Name Notebook Geek

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    I've been looking at this computer. Is Turion not good? I've also been reading that this thing gets pretty hot which wouldn't be that good.
     
  5. Howitzer225

    Howitzer225 Death Company Dreadnought

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    Not a great deal but not a bad one either.