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    FX600 - anyone tried it yet?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by kabes, Aug 8, 2010.

  1. kabes

    kabes Notebook Enthusiast

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    I believe this model has only been on the market for a week or so and I can't find any info at all on it, but the specs look pretty nice and it can be had for around $799 and should handle some mid-range gaming I would think with the 325M video card.

    Official MSI page:
    MSI Global ? Computer, Laptop, Notebook, Desktop, Mainboard, Graphics and more

    Specs of the 2 currently available models:

    MSI FX600-002US

    OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    CPU: Intel Core i5 450M(2.4GHz)
    Screen 15.6" - 1366x768
    Memory Size 4GB DDR3
    Hard Disk 500GB 7200rpm
    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
    Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M (nVidia Optimus)
    Video Memory 1GB DDR3
    $799 US give or take

    MSI FX600-003US

    - Specs and price are the exact same as the above except:
    - CPU is downgraded to an i3 350M
    - Optical drive is upgraded to a Blu-ray / DVD-RW combo drive


    The only other thing I've found on it is this one solitary video on youtube:
    YouTube - ‪MSI FX600 Gaming laptop‬‎

    There is also a 14" model (FX400) but it's not being sold anywhere yet.

    I've been on the fence with this one... if the video card was a little more powerful I think I would have already bought it, but the 325m seems like it might not be enough for me.
     
    kabes, Aug 8, 2010
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  2. YakiSOBA

    YakiSOBA Notebook Geek

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    I just bought this after pricematching at NCIX for 805$ CAD + taxes, great steal :)
     
    YakiSOBA, Aug 10, 2010
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  3. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Very good deal, how many hours battery life does it have (probably a lot right, since it has Optimus)?
     
    moral hazard, Aug 10, 2010
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    kozwoj, Aug 14, 2010
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  5. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    moral hazard, Aug 14, 2010
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  6. tharris

    tharris Newbie

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    Bump on this, anyone else have one and having pixel issues?
     
    tharris, Aug 16, 2010
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  7. denniegst

    denniegst Notebook Enthusiast

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    i too noticed the horrible pixel grid on one
     
    denniegst, Aug 17, 2010
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  8. altecX

    altecX Notebook Deity

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    The MSI site lists a full HD optional screen.

    I'm interested in the 14in.
     
    altecX, Aug 17, 2010
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    woonja Newbie

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    Where did you pricematch it? Thanks.
     
    woonja, Aug 20, 2010
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  10. Burntoashes

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    I'm interested too in knowing where you pricematched it! thanks
     
    Burntoashes, Aug 23, 2010
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  11. jfLip

    jfLip Notebook Enthusiast

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    BUMP... Didn't want to start a new thread.

    I'm considering this laptop because it seems like such a good deal. Can any owners give some input on the FX600?

    And I've seen it for sale one with the 1366x768 screen, but MSI's website says there's a FHD 1920x1080 screen. What's the deal with that?
     
    jfLip, Oct 14, 2010
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  12. KamiliaKoala

    KamiliaKoala Notebook Consultant

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    I love the laptop design -simple and naise.

    Seems like there aren't any FX600 owners here.
     
    KamiliaKoala, Oct 25, 2010
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