MSI GX620-098US 15.4-Inch Laptop

by MSI

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001LXRKYE
• Item model number: GX620-098US
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 24, 2008

Product Description

Model: GX620-098US

Amazon.com Product Description

Dive into your favorite video games with the MSI GX620-098US gaming laptop, which features a vividly colorful 15.4-inch LCD screen, exclusive MSI vivid image enhancement technology, NVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D graphic card, and a Turbo Drive Engine that allows you to overclock the GX620--increasing the speed of the Intel Core 2 Duo processor by as much as 15 percent. It also includes the unique ECO Engine power management function to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks, and you can easily switch between five different modes--Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Office, and Turbo Battery (minimizing battery power consumption).

This GX620 has a body that's is surrounded by MSI's flame design, symbolizing the essence of speed. MSI has also selected aluminum as the base for the exterior and added metallic thread accents to the cover, giving it an outstanding sense of fashion. It includes MSI's aerodynamic touchpad design with a simple black mirror plate to accentuate its slickness.

It's powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P6400 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking performance.

Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (maximum capacity), DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, 2-megapixel webcam for video chatting, an eSATA/USB combo port, Dolby Digital Live surround sound via two integrated speakers, multi-format memory card reader, and pre-installed Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Spec Check 15.4-inch LCD screen 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor 320 GB hard drive 4 GB RAM (4 GB maximum) Dual-layer DVD±R drive Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics (512 MB dedicated) Windows Vista Home Premium Weighs 5.6 pounds

The Basics

• Processor: Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor featuring Intel Centrino 2 technology. This processor has a 2.4 GHz processor speed, super-sized 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

  Formerly codenamed Montevina, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology improves upon every facet of a laptop's main features, including performance and battery life via new processors and chipsets, faster draft 802.11n wireless, and new business-class manageability capabilities. The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet.

  The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and it can run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background.

• Hard Drive: The large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

• Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM (PC6400, 2 x 2 GB) maximizes the capacity of this notebook, and it also offers an ultra-fast 800 MHz speed.

• DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD±R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

• Keyboard & Mouse: The GX620 offers a standard keyboard with the addition of colorful W, A, S, D buttons so game players can find the direction controls in record time, giving you the edge in the fast paced world of intense gaming competition.

Screen, Video & Audio
This notebook has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing) and a 16:10 aspect ratio. MSI's exclusive VIVID LCD technology is able to display signals for a better richness in colors, and you can even detect in the presence of the finest details. Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics/video card, which provides 512 MB of dedicated video RAM and offers up to 1791 MB of total available graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista. Enabled by PureVideo HD, movies come to life with outstanding picture clarity, ultra-smooth video and vivid color. The lifelike images have up to six times the detail of standard DVD movies. Delivering state-of-the-art graphics performance, The GeForce 9600M GT graphics card is sure to give you the power and performance you crave to play the hottest DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 titles. Its 16x full-screen antialiasing technology delivers superior quality along with astounding performance and since it's optimized for Windows Vista.

This laptop also has an integrated Intel High Definition Audio card with Dolby Digital Live, which provides real-time encoding technology that converts any audio signal into a Dolby Digital bitstream for transport and playback through a home theater system. It provides Dolby Digital (5.1-channel surround sound) during movie playback and gameplay, immersing players in high-quality surround sound that puts them at the center of the action

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 5100AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). The Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1 + EDR) enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.

It comes with an HDMI video output, which extends full 1080p support to HD displays as well as provides uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Here's the full list of connection options:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (including 1 eSATA/USB combo port)
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 ExpressCard slot
• Digital video out: HDMI
• Analog video out: VGA
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 microphone jack
• RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connection
• 56K modem port (V.90)
• 4-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO)

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.75 x 9.7 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.6 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2 hours (depending on usage.

What's in the Box
This package contains the MSI GX620-098US notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, backpack, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for three years from date of purchase.

Product Description

Intel PM45, Geforce 9600GT 512M, 6 cell, 2.0 webcam, Bluetooth, 320GB HDD, 4GB RAM, DVDRW, HDMI, Vista Premium, BLACK.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Price Good Performance, April 18, 2009

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William J. Rozum II - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MSI GX620-001US 15.4-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

After my Toshiba became outdated trying play more modern games I started my search. I then found this nice little jewel. Let me give you a couple of my opinions of this system. First the bad..The heat exhaust is on the right side of the system and blows warm air on yours hands if your right handed and using a mouse, The partition of the drive, and Windows Vista which I have totally dumbed down to get it more like XP. Now the good...

Windows Vista I am finally getting used to it, The performance vs price is great, The battery life I am impressed with my old unit would only run maybe 30 min. this one about 2 hrs. I am still finding more things positive about this system than negative as I keep using it. I would highly recommend this system.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MSI GX620-001US-Great Laptop., March 8, 2009

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M. Stone (NLR, AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MSI GX620-001US 15.4-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I have had this laptop for about a week now and I have to say that it is an excellent laptop for the price. There are some quirks about it that took some getting use too. Like, the keyboard layout is a little cramped to get the number pad and the Ctrl and Fn keys are reversed. The hard drive partition is horrid, but with a free program I repartitioned it to my liking.

I have played many games on here, mostly CoD and this thing handles them with ease. Not even a hiccup. The turbo button, in the BIOS, is preset to 15% over clock but can be changed to 20%. I really don't use it too much as all the things I want to do is handled well at stock. My friend has the same model and plays Diablo and Spore with no problems.

Another plus is that it did not come with a lot of blot/crap ware on it. I think there was 2-3 optional programs. I quickly uninstalled all the unwanted software and loaded up everything that I wanted.

Downside is that it has Vista 32 Bit, not 64, and does not use all 4Gb of ram. I am not thrilled with Vista, but with a few tweaks I found online, it is moving along nicely and faster at that.

There are only 2 USB 2.0 ports and 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 port, would like 4, but I can't have everything. It does have 7.1 sound, headphones and mic in. The sound from the speakers are pretty good considering the size, better than my last laptop.

When in heavy use, this can spit some heat out (vent is on right side where I have my mouse). It keeps me nice and warm on those long gaming sessions, too warm sometimes. Despite the heat, it handles everything I do well; watching dvds, music, HD video, gaming without even a hiccup.

Bottom Line, if you want a great laptop at a great price that can be gamed on,then try this one. I have not regretted it and I don't think you will either.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not bad at all., July 14, 2009

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theimp98 - See all my reviews

This review is from: MSI GX620-098US 15.4-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

i was looking for a light weight laptop , that could also handle some games on the road. this one looked to match my needs.

the first thought , it looks good out of the box. set up and updating the software went good. The buttons for bluetooth, webcam, wifi are easy to find,and a nice touch i think.

the screen is good, dvd movies look good enough.

the web cam worked fine with yahoo,msn. did not like the bulit in mic, so back to the headset for that.

The sound is good enough for a laptop, however when i plug into my sound system at home it is really good.

games i have installed and played so far,

world of warcraft, soul storm, left 4 dead, call of duty 4.

all seem to play fine. how the laptop seemed to have issues with cod4 at max setting, i did not try over clocking it yet.

the only thing i dont like

1) i really dont like the keyboard, it takes some getting used to, but i think they could have left out the right hand arrow keys.and made more room for the normal keys.

over all, i am liking this laptop, it was nice being out of town, and able to play wow , and left 4 dead with my friends.

only reson it gets a 4 is the keyoard.

it's been money well spent i think.

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