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MSI unveils 15.6-inch CX623 laptop with Intel Core i5 CPU

By | May 18, 2010, 2:26am PDT

Summary: The MSI CX623 notebook computer certainly has a lot packed in its classic exterior, including NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics that works with MSI’s signature ECO power saving technology to squeeze out as much battery life as possible.

MSI has a new addition to the company’s Classic series of laptops. The CX623 notebook computer certainly has a lot packed in that simple exterior, including NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics that works with MSI’s signature ECO power saving technology to squeeze out as much battery life as possible.

Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, MSI has dubbed the CX623 notebook as the ”ideal partner for mobile entertainment.” It’s also meant to be seen and taken on a few trips, as the exterior of the CX623 boasts a cross-hatch design and color film print coating to protect that classic covering from scratches and wear.

But enough about design, let’s see what’s under the hood of the MSI CX623:

  • 15.6-inch HD display (1,366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)
  • Intel HM55 chipset
  • Dual DDRIII 1066 MHz memory slots
  • 320GB/500GB SATA hard drive
  • 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth v2.1
  • 4-in-1 card reader (XD/MS/SD/MMC)
  • 1.3-megapixel webcam
  • Dual stereo speakers
  • Six-cell battery
  • Connectivity: Two USB 2.0 ports, eSATA, HDMI, VGA, Audio in/out, Ethernet

MSI is holding out with pricing and release date information, so we’ll update you when we know.

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So much for my Nikon, then
alan_r_cam 18th May 2010
My camera uses CF cards, so MSI are basically saying "screw you".
At 15 inch, my current (old) Dell runs at WUXGA, or 1920 x 1200. Wonderful for viewing the pics I've taken. For serious graphics work, MSI seem to be saying "screw you, too".

Ok, MSI. Give me a call when you want to get SERIOUS about making decent laptops. Until then - Screw You.
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Just read the specs on MSI's site and there is Draft N wifi.

Not mentioned in the article above. Would have been nice to have 2 mp webcam
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So much for my Nikon, then
alan_r_cam 18th May 2010
My camera uses CF cards, so MSI are basically saying "screw you".
At 15 inch, my current (old) Dell runs at WUXGA, or 1920 x 1200. Wonderful for viewing the pics I've taken. For serious graphics work, MSI seem to be saying "screw you, too".

Ok, MSI. Give me a call when you want to get SERIOUS about making decent laptops. Until then - Screw You.

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