MSI rolls out Intel Core i7-based GT640 laptop for gamers

MSI have unveiled the Core i7-based MSI GT640 15.4-inch laptop for gamers, featuring Windows 7 OS.

Along with a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, the GT640 features the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 1GB dedicated video card, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 500GB of hard drive storage, and a built-in DVD burner or Blu-ray drive.

The laptop also includes stereo speakers, a 2MP web camera, HDMI and VGA outputs, 7.1-channel audio output, 802.11n WiFi, optional Bluetooth, a Gigabit LAN port, a modem, two standard USB ports and an eSATA/USB combo port, an ExpressCard slot, and a 4-in-1 media card reader.

It looks set to be a major player amongst the laptops for gamers market.

MSI Wind 210 featuring AMD Athlon Neo on its way to Europe

MSI are making its U200 available with an AMD processor and are naturally calling it the U210.

Starting at around £349, the Wind U210-002 features an Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6GHz processor with 1GB memory, 160GB HDD, and XP Home.

The Wind U210-010 outmuscles this with a 2GB memory, 250GB HDD, and Vista Home Premium, going for £400.

The laptop has already hit the shelves in French stores but no announcement has been made on other European releases.

We just wonder about that battery power.

MSI Wind U200 details leaked – Uses Intel’s CULV platform

Everyone has been waiting for a CULV laptop but we didn’t expect to see one from MSI. Leaked details of the MSI Wind U200 on Engadget Chinese blog reveal that it will be using Intel’s CULV platform. The laptop wil feature an Intel Penryn ULV SFF 723（CULV）CPU and an Intel GMA 4500M GPU. Sporting a 12 inch , 1366 x 768 pixel LED-backlit display, the MSI Wind U200 will weigh just 3-pounds including the 3 cell battery. Other noteable features include 802.11b/g/n WiFi, 2GB of DDR2 memory and a 250GB HDD. The prices will be announced tomorrow.